RSPCA in South Australia calls for end to jumps racing
Horsetalk.co.nz Death of Trenchtown on Saturday the 16th since 2009. RSPCA in South Australia calls for end to jumps racing -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleOuch! Jumps drama as leading horses crash out
Horsetalk.co.nz Harvest The Gold jumps through trouble to land the win at Ellerslie. Ouch! Jumps drama as leading horses crash out -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleA jockey’s lot is a risky one, especially jumps racing
Horsetalk.co.nz Being a jockey is a risky occupation, as this infographic shows. A jockey’s lot is a risky one, especially jumps racing -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleThree horses die on opening day of Britain’s Cheltenham Festival
Horsetalk.co.nz Horses lost in three jumps races. Three horses die on opening day of Britain’s Cheltenham Festival -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleRacing at England’s Cheltenham Festival claims a fifth horse
Horsetalk.co.nz Deaths should come as a shock to no-one, suggests Animal Aid. Racing at England’s Cheltenham Festival claims a fifth horse -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleHorse death toll at England’s Cheltenham Festival hits seven
Horsetalk.co.nz Two horses die on fourth day of racing, setting a 10-year high. Horse death toll at England’s Cheltenham Festival hits seven -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleRSPCA to meet with racing authorities over Cheltenham deaths
Horsetalk.co.nz Seven horse deaths is deeply concerning, charity says. RSPCA to meet with racing authorities over Cheltenham deaths -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleHow much do you know about the Grand National?
Horsetalk.co.nz Challenging trivia quiz to test your Grand National knowledge. How much do you know about the Grand National? -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleTwo horses die on opening day of Grand National meeting in UK
Horsetalk.co.nz Pair collapsed following race over the Grand National fences. Two horses die on opening day of Grand National meeting in UK -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleRacing mural wallpaper inspired by Grand National Steeplechase
Horsetalk.co.nz Huge racing images make a bold statement. Racing mural wallpaper inspired by Grand National Steeplechase -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleThree jumps horses lost at NZ’s Ellerslie Racecourse in a day
Horsetalk.co.nz Fatalities in three of the four jumps races on Monday's card. Three jumps horses lost at NZ’s Ellerslie Racecourse in a day -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleReview to probe Monday’s loss of three NZ steeplechasers at Auckland meeting
Horsetalk.co.nz "We are looking at all safety aspects in jumping races." Review to probe Monday’s loss of three NZ steeplechasers at Auckland meeting -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and...
View ArticleRisk the central theme in discussion around jumps fatalities
Horsetalk.co.nz Commentary from the Equine Research Centre at Massey University. Risk the central theme in discussion around jumps fatalities -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleThey’re off! Why Cheltenham is the jewel in the crown of National Hunt racing
Horsetalk.co.nz Originally conceived as a trial for the Grand National, the Cheltenham Gold Cup has evolved to become the most coveted prize in the National Hunt calendar. They’re off! Why Cheltenham...
View ArticleAintree’s Grand National a true test of equine stamina
Horsetalk.co.nz One of the world's toughest horse races gets under way at the weekend. Aintree’s Grand National a true test of equine stamina -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleJumps racing industry rallies to help injured British jockey
Horsetalk.co.nz Michael Mitchell, 26, suffers major injuries in steeplechase fall in North Carolina. Jumps racing industry rallies to help injured British jockey -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news,...
View ArticleReport on six fatalities at British jumps racing festival makes 17...
Horsetalk.co.nz British Horseracing Authority will implement recommendations by no later than February next year. Report on six fatalities at British jumps racing festival makes 17 recommendations --...
View ArticleThe jumps racing debate: Researchers find no common ground
Horsetalk.co.nz "At present, the arguments used prevent any movement towards shared solutions to the danger of jumps racing," researchers report. The jumps racing debate: Researchers find no common...
View ArticlePunters: Underestimate female jumps jockeys at your peril – research
Horsetalk.co.nz Analysis of more than 1.6 million rides has indicated that a jumps horse ridden by a female rider at odds of 9/1 has the same chance of winning as a horse ridden by a male at odds of...
View ArticleSteeplechasing film puts spotlight on dark side of horse racing
Horsetalk.co.nz Jumps jockey Tom "now faces a different rival. A silent and anonymous opponent who he is struggling to understand". Steeplechasing film puts spotlight on dark side of horse racing --...
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