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A fresh study casts new light on the way owners manage native ponies, and the risks inherent in these breeds.

The new body condition index removes the subjective assessments that are part of conventional body condition scoring.

Horsetalk.co.nz Covid restrictions a real struggle for some in horse community, but others did OK Pandemic-related obstacles affected the wellbeing of horse owners, equine veterinarians and those running boarding stables, the findings of fresh British research show. Issues with communication as the nation locked down to counter the threat of Covid-19 caused stress, as did the limitations to contact between horses and their owners. Those involved in the care of horses faced a variety of challenges to their own wellbeing whilst they navigated providing care to animals during the initia...

Ensuring risk factors around obesity and laminitis are highlighted when issuing equine-related guidance could improve the welfare of susceptible horses in the future.