Hunter Judges Might Be More Lenient Toward Overweight Horses
Clair Thunes, PhD
July 25, 2021
Researchers confirm that misconceptions about what constitutes obesity exist among horse show judges.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
Researchers confirm that misconceptions about what constitutes obesity exist among horse show judges.
Horses and riders return to the trail after the COVID-19 pandemic caused organizers to cancel the 2020 running of what’s billed as the world’s toughest endurance race.
Researchers found that horses facing scary or stressful situations deal with them better when accompanied by another horse, regardless of whether the horses know each other.
The affected filly has been discharged and is recovering.
Horses residing at Saratoga’s EHV-1-affected barn remain under quarantine.
Researchers found a relationship between CBD treatment and horse reactivity. Results related to CBD’s effects on movement and stride were less conclusive.
As of July 15, no other horses have exhibited clinical signs.
The first 36 Olympic horses arrived at Haneda Airport late July 14.
The affected horses reside on three premises in separate counties.
This year’s topic is respiratory disease research, with a due date of Sept. 15.
Equine behavior experts say the answer depends on the work … and the horse.
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AAEP member veterinarians embarking on equine research in graduate school are eligible.
Equestrians from 35 countries will participate in the Tokyo Games, which is 15 more countries represented than during the 2016 Games.
The workshop will be in-person and also livestreamed for virtual attendance. It is free to attend.
The American Horse Council invites industry members to introduce the general public to horses on July 17.
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