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Ammonia in stables causes equine breathing problems, says new research

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Justine Thompson, 25 May 2010 12:44

It’s not just dusty stables and hay that can cause breathing problems in horses – ammonia levels from urine and faeces also contributes. So says new research funded by equine charity The Horse Trust, which looked at ammonia levels in stables and its effect on equine respiration. The presence of ammonia in stables, caused by the decomposition of a horse's ...

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Ammonia in stables causes equine breathing problems, says new research

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Justine Thompson, 25 May 2010 12:44

It’s not just dusty stables and hay that can cause breathing problems in horses – ammonia levels from urine and faeces also contributes. So says new research funded by equine charity The Horse Trust, which looked at ammonia levels in stables and its effect on equine respiration. The presence of ammonia in stables, caused by the decomposition of a horse's ...

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List 1 judges join Dressage Anywhere

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Justine Thompson, 25 May 2010 09:22

An array of List 1 British Dressage judges have agreed to judge classes for online dressage competition website www.dressageanywhere.com.The Dressage Anywhere team said: “We want to offer new competitors, and our regular members of all levels, different but experienced judges each month. We feel we are offering riders a truly unique experience, as well as the rare opportunity to be ...

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Leona Lewis loves her horse - called Goose!

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Justine Thompson, 24 May 2010 12:40

Pop singer Leona Lewis has revealed the depth of her devotion to her horse, Goose, in an interview with OK! magazine.The 25-year-old singer said she was completely devoted to Goose, her dog Misty and rabbit Melrose.“I dote on them,” she admitted. “Lots of hugs, kisses and cuddles.”While she gives all her pets equal attention, it is her horse that truly ...

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BHS launches new rehoming scheme for hard-up horse owners

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Justine Thompson, 26 April 2010 11:17

The British Horse Society has launched a new rehoming scheme to help owners and their horses affected by the recession. The scheme aims to provide safe new homes for horses whose owners are no longer able to care for them. In a statement the BHS said: “We receive many requests for help from horse owners urgently seeking new homes for ...

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New website for charity stallion auction

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Justine Thompson, 16 March 2010 16:57

Abbeyview Equine has been chosen as the web designers for the 2010 ID Stallion Covering Auction. The Irish Draught Horse Society of Northern Ireland (IDSH NI) has run the auction in aid of charity since 2007. The 2010 site will showcase the 20 stallions whose covers have been kindly donated by their owners. They include registered Irish Draught stallions, Irish ...

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Official FEI dressage test? There’s an app for that!

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Justine Thompson, 22 February 2010 16:35

The FEI has launched its series of dressage tests as an app for the iPhone or iPod.This is the first time the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has ventured into the world of mobile applications.The apps have been developed with Canadian e-learning company Numen Communciations, which has the website EquiApps.com. They are designed to help riders learn, reference and practice the ...

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Artworks for auction on show at Cheltenham festival

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Justine Thompson, 16 February 2010 17:08

Donations to the British Horse Society’s ‘Drawing the Line on Indiscriminate Breeding’ campaign are to be exhibited at the Cheltenham festival in March. The campaign, which aims to bring an end to indiscriminate breeding of horses, has been backed by a number of equestrian celebrities such as Carl Hester and Frankie Dettori.  Leading equestrian artists have donated work to be ...

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Help for Haiti's horses

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Justine Thompson, 19 January 2010 11:38

Animal charities in America are gearing up to help horses left abandoned and injured by the earthquake in Haiti.The human devastation of the earthquake on January 12 has been enormous, and livestock and horses have been a low priority for aid.Now estimates are that five million-plus livestock animals have been killed or injured by the quake, and many more have ...

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Appaloosas could help cure night blindness

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Justine Thompson, 16 November 2009 16:41

The genomes of the horse have now been mapped by scientists and have revealed some surprising information, according to the latest issue of Science.A team of US researchers found a part of the horse’s genetics that revealed the order of a previously unknown evolutionary process.They also discovered that 53% of horse genes appear on their chromosomes in the same order ...

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Your Horse Live packed out!

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Justine Thompson, 16 November 2009 11:03

This year’s Your Horse Live was packed to the rafters with visitors, celebrities and horses, making for a fantastic weekend for all horse-lovers.Headline riders including Tim Stockdale, Oliver Townend and Andrew Gould demonstrated to full and appreciative audiences on both days of the event.Arena 2 was also packed out with visitors enjoying demos from the likes of the Mounted Police, ...

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