Horsetalk: World equestrian news and information

Jockey cops 10-year ban over betting conspiracy

Horsetalk.co.nz — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:11:41 +0000

British Horseracing Authority: "Another network of corruption has been successfully prosecuted."

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Lyssavirus that killed horse came from species of microbat

Horsetalk.co.nz — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:35:02 +0000

Bats found roosting in buildings on property where case occurred.

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Huge aerial cull in inland Australia begins

Horsetalk.co.nz — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:26:53 +0000

Helicopter cull of up to 10,000 horses in Tempe Downs Station area reportedly under way.

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Cameron Hanley in winning 5* comeback

Horsetalk.co.nz — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:09 +0000

After 17 knee operations Irish rider proves he's back in the game with major win.

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Trade group lends support to Helmet Day

Horsetalk.co.nz — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:31 +0000

Date for International Helmet Awareness Day announced later this week.

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Change of tack for Rodrigo Pessoa

Horsetalk.co.nz — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:47:47 +0000

Top showjumper and Double H Farms to go their separate ways.

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Tales of survival from Orr Family Farm

Horsetalk.co.nz — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:28:52 +0000

Animal barn and petting zoo animals survived, as did riding ponies and 34 neighboring horses.

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Equine Herpes Virus-1 – the essential guide

Horsetalk.co.nz — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:09:09 +0000

Scientists piece together puzzle around dangerous virus which takes heavy toll on the horse industry.

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Australian firefighters rescue Fuzz from a well

Horsetalk.co.nz — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:46:44 +0000

Fuzz emerges cold, wet and a little bruised, but otherwise unharmed.

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19 Texas horses positive for equine piroplasmosis

Horsetalk.co.nz — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:38:11 +0000

County-wide effort targeting blood-borne protozoal disease is under way.

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Atrocious weather fails to stop Golden Horseshoe endurance riders

Horsetalk.co.nz — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:30:26 +0000

“To complete was a triumph over adversity” at famous ride on Exmoor.

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Experts push for cure for pulmonary fibrosis

Horsetalk.co.nz — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:55:32 +0000

Human and veterinary researchers meet to discuss killer lung disease.

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Arab stallion worth €150K dies in motorbike collision

Horsetalk.co.nz — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:35:55 +0000

An unnamed Arabian stallion said to be worth €150,000 was euthanized after being struck by a motorcycle, the Austrian Times reports.

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Golden Horseshoe results 2013

Horsetalk.co.nz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:57:23 +0000

Results from the 2013 Golden Horseshoe Ride on Exmoor.

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Heavy horse toll as twister destroys farm

Horsetalk.co.nz — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:58:54 +0000

Human toll feared to rise as twisters hit US Midwest.

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British equine crisis is getting worse, charity warns

Horsetalk.co.nz — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:45:20 +0000

Television campaign launched to highlight growing plight of some equines.

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Retired firefighter killed by two donkeys

Horsetalk.co.nz — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:18:36 +0000

Hungarian man dragged off his motorbike and savaged by pair, authorities report.

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Seven more Al Zarooni horses positive for steroids

Horsetalk.co.nz — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:12:48 +0000

Additional testing of horses under care of disgraced trainer reveals seven more positives.

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Two clones from Olympic dressage horse Rusty

Horsetalk.co.nz — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:35:56 +0000

Rusty's clones now yearlings, with one in the USA and another in France.

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State vets to meet over horse lyssavirus case

Horsetalk.co.nz — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:13:12 +0000

Chief veterinary officers from all Aust states will gather Tuesday to discuss first equine case.

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