http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/ Smallholder /news/equine/ en-gb Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:56:23 +0000 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:56:23 +0000 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.smallholder.co.uk/resources/images/990744/?type=rsslogo http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/ http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/5065038.Support_for_Scottish_ban_on_hot_branding_in_horses_and_ponies/?ref=rss The British Horse Society supports the Scottish Government proposal to ban the use of hot branding The British Horse Society has expressed its full support of the Scottish Government’s proposal to ban hot branding. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:40:00 +0000 df2a84422e768a6955debc6b2b887a35 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/5052868.The_truth_about_donkeys__horses_and_lungworm/?ref=rss Some equestrian owners believe donkeys and horses cannot live together due to the lungworm parasite Dictyocaulus arnfieldi, so a leading donkey welfare charity has published some helpful information about the parasite on its website. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +0000 cfd67a71afd7f0ad15946d03c94c8c84 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/5043149.BHS_Support_Scottish_proposed_ban_on_hot_branding_of_equines/?ref=rss The British Horse Society has expressed its full support of the Scottish Government’s proposal to ban hot branding. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:20:00 +0000 974df4425746c15ebe20d1ec4bff058f http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/5020135.Charity_seeks_good_homes_for_lead_rein_ponies/?ref=rss Six irresistibly cute lead rein-type ponies being cared for by The Blue Cross equine welfare centre at Burford in Oxfordshire are looking for new homes where they can help little children learn to ride. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:20:00 +0000 868ee92a7990924af8e6031312cd0a63 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/4994748.Navicular_disease_under_the_spot_light/?ref=rss Many horse owning smallholders will be interested to know that CEVA Animal Health have produced a leaflet to help horse owners understand the diagnosis and treatment of navicular disease, which can be a complex and sometimes confusing condition because of its multiple causes Navicular disease can be difficult to diagnose and management of the condition can be a challenge for both vets and horse owners. The new leaflet helps owners get to grips with all aspects of the disease from the clinical signs to the procedures used to obtain a formal diagnosis. It then covers the various treatment options available including corrective farriery, analgesia, bisphosphonates and surgery. Diagrams and photographs help to ensure that the information is clear, concise and easy to follow. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:47:01 +0000 47ed3b8756e0cf78467a764d6e968658 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/4885355.Could_you_ride_in_the_Olympics_/?ref=rss Do you have the exceptional talent and dedication to ride and win at Olympic or Paralympic level? Are you aged between 14 - 30 and eligible to ride for Great Britain & Northern Ireland? If so, the Equestrian World Class Development Programme needs you. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:20:00 +0000 1629e64edc82bbca35919d50b46ea5ff http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/4882434.Blue_Cross_scheme_for_loan_equines_gives_comfort_to_bereaved_horse/?ref=rss The Blue Cross animal charity leapt to the rescue recently when a tragic accident left a sociable horse without his field companion. The charity quickly found the perfect new friend for bereft Oscar and within ten days he and his new field mate Blue Cross Slinky were contentedly grazing nose to nose. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:10:00 +0000 945f26f0c9effea3dc91127dc1544962 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/4877900.Opposition_to_possible_horse_tax_grows/?ref=rss Ministers are under pressure to reconsider controversial plans to introduce a new tax on horse owners after over 10,000 people signed a petition opposing the move, say the BHS. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:20:00 +0000 15a6edd7126b52da9d96e4e74dbff1b1 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/4861706.Advice_to_smallholders_about_outbreak_of_EIA_in_horses/?ref=rss 8The British Horse Society is urging horse owners not to panic after Equine Infectious Anaemia is detected in two horses in Wiltshire. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000 bc04da951d866804b7d6a548f3315608 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/equine/4849910.BHS_rescue_pony_needs_a_new_home_/?ref=rss One of The British Horse Society’s rescue ponies, Dai, is looking for a new home with a knowledgeable and caring person. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:40:00 +0000 6d03dd5b67adcd1c97ff381ca45fd0ce