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Navigating Post-Foaling Complications in Mares: A Comprehensive Guide for Horse Breeders to Ensure Healthy Newborn Foals
Post-Foaling Complications in Mares: Ten Red Flags to Watch For For horse breeders, the arrival of a new foal is a moment of celebration. But not so fast, cowboy -...
Lessons from Samson's Struggle: Why Public Feeding of Horses is Harmful and BHS's Initiative to Stop It
Feeding Horses Isn't Always Kindness: A Lesson from Samson An Uplifting Tale: Samson's Survival Imagine a young foal, named Samson, suffering from a painful, life-threatening condition all due to presumably...
Managing the Contagious Bacterial Infection, Strangles: An Insight into Equine Health in Michigan
Strangles, a bacterial infection affecting equids, recently preoccupied Grand Traverse County, Michigan, where two cases were reported. Affected were an 18-year-old Welsh Pony gelding and a 4-year-old donkey currently recovering...
Elevating UK Equestrian Competitions: Adding Unprecedented £3,000 Bonus to the Northumberland Challenge
Raising the Stakes in Equestrian Sports: The £3,000 Northumberland Challenge Bonus The equestrian sport scene is bursting with anticipation as the beloved UK series event, The Northumberland Challenge, reveals its...
Thoroughbred Inbreeding: Your Guide to the Risks and Impacts on Equine Pregnancy Loss
Inbreeding & Equine Pregnancy Loss: Unveiling the Hidden Risks Inbreeding, defined as the mating of closely related organisms, often has detrimental consequences in animal breeding programs. One victim of this...
The Unreliable Scale: How Weight Tapes May Inaccurately Estimate Your Horse's True Weight and Contribute to Obesity
When it comes to managing our beloved equines' health and performance, accurately gauging their weight plays a crucial role. Many horse owners rely on weight tapes as their primary tool...
Coral Hardman: Balancing Act between Motherhood and Equestrian Brilliance in the Competitive Game of Show Jumping
British event rider Coral Hardman and her husband Oliver recently made a joyous announcement - they've welcomed their first child, a son named Rupert Oscar Hardman. As with every new...
Penny Podmore: Remembering Horse Breeding's Champion and Her Disruptive Innovations in the Equine World
In-memory of Penny Podmore: The quintessence of horse breeding excellence Passion comes in various forms and for some, it equates to a lifelong devotion to their craft. One such individual...
Uncovering the Magic Duo in Equestrian Sports: The Tale of Lady Chatterley and Leslie Law
An exceptional tale of partnership, perseverance, and horse-riding mastery unfolds in the equestrian world, entrenched in the dynamic duo of Lady Chatterley, an impressive 13-year-old Holsteiner mare, and her skilled...
Hovis's Horse Chronicles: A Comical Insight into the Intricacies of Equine Care and Wellbeing
A Glimpse of Horse Diary: A Humorous Peek into Hovis's World In the realm of the equine world where each day brings fresh adventures and experiences, Hovis, a horse with...
Horsepower in Action: The Crucial Role and Valuation of Veterinary Support Staff in Equine Practices
If you've ever seen a masterfully managed equine or large animal practice, you'll know that it's a grand spectacle, as lively as Grand Central Station during rush hour and as...
Gallop into the Future: Unearthing the Burning Issues Facing Riding Schools Today
The Future of Riding Schools - Underneath the Horse Rug of Reality As Pablo Picasso once said, "Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth." It's a sentiment...