New Research Questions Validity of Some Genetic Testing

New Research Questions Validity of Some Genetic Testing

With the rise of commercial genetics testing, we now have access to a load of new information that may indicate disease, nutritional preferences, and the behaviour of our horses. However, are these genetic tests reliable when it comes to diagnosing disease, particularly muscle disorders? Well, that is exactly what researchers out of Michigan State University

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10 Important Facts about Horseback Riding Helmets

10 Important Facts about Horseback Riding Helmets

Almost every equestrian has heard the saying, “it’s not if you fall, but when…and how hard.” Horseback riding is a wonderful, exciting sport—but it’s also a dangerous one. Piloting a half-ton animal with a mind of its own from 5-plus feet off the ground comes with inherent risks. Did you know that per hour of exposure, horseback riding

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‘My worst nightmare’: breakaway cable ’saves horses’ lives’ after towbar detaches at 50mph

‘My worst nightmare’: breakaway cable ’saves horses’ lives’ after towbar detaches at 50mph

The owner of a trailer that came loose when her towbar came off her new second-hand car at about 50mph has shared her story in hope it will prevent others suffering a similar experience Georgia Rodway was taking her horse Flight and Alfie, who belongs to a friend, to cross-country schooling last Sunday (1 May) when the incident happened.

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