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Making space for creativity is a practical challenge but one that has intense value for educators

Mar 6, 2024 | wonkhe.com | Mark Andrews |Mark Leach

In a busy working week “being creative” is often the thing that falls to the bottom of the priority list. The immediate pressures to accomplish tasks, respond to queries or meet deadlines feels like the exact opposite of an environment that facilitates creativity, which is frequently associated with the luxury of long uninterrupted periods of time to think and reflect. But creativity is intensely practical.
Infrared thermometers less accurate at detecting fever, study finds

Dec 3, 2023 | horsetalk.co.nz | Mark Andrews

Infrared thermometers might not be a viable alternative to traditional temperature-taking methods for detecting fever in horses, a study in the US has found. Body temperature is a crucial vital sign used for assessing health and is important for monitoring horse health and implementing biosecurity measures within groups of horses. While rectal temperature remains the gold standard for accuracy, its use can be met with resistance from horses, posing a potential danger for the operator.
Horses for All: Diversity, inclusion key to equestrian world's future

Nov 29, 2023 | horsetalk.co.nz | Mark Andrews

A new strategy to foster a culture and environment of everyday inclusion and equity has been introduced by British Equestrian and its 20 partner organisations. Horses for All sets the agenda for a long-term commitment to lead change in the industry. It is the culmination of 18 months of research to begin to address the inequalities and barriers with a pledge to improve for a better future.
Horse transport less stressful with bright lighting, study finds

Oct 26, 2023 | horsetalk.co.nz | Mark Andrews

Loading horses into trailers can be challenging and potentially dangerous, especially with young horses. Could lighting in the trailer help make the process less stressful? Claire Neveux and colleagues investigated how lighting inside a trailer can affect the horse’s experience, especially during loading and when the trailer is stationary. They found that having consistent and bright LED lighting inside the trailer can make a difference.
Free webinar: Arthritic changes in ridden horses

Oct 25, 2023 | horsetalk.co.nz | Mark Andrews

The popular free-to-view Wednesday webinars from World Horse Welfare return next week with diagnostic imaging expert vet Merry Smith discussing how to manage arthritic changes in ridden horses. In the first Welfare Wednesdays Webinar of the season, Smith will discuss common areas of arthritic changes in ridden horses, the potential causes, the steps owners can take to minimise the risk of their horse developing arthritis and how to effectively manage it should it develop.
Irish horse groups benefit from €2.5m in Covid grant aid

Oct 22, 2023 | horsetalk.co.nz | Mark Andrews

Ireland’s governing body for horse sport has given grant aid to the tune of €2.5 million to its affiliates since 2022 following the Covid-19 pandemic. The last installment of €285,000 has been paid by Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) for Area 3 – Return to Sport, with the combined state-supported financial resource provided by HSI benefitting 13 HSI affiliates and six member clubs of affiliates.
More inbreeding seen in recent years in Connemara ponies - study

Sep 24, 2023 | horsetalk.co.nz | Mark Andrews

A genetic study of the Connemara pony has found evidence of greater inbreeding in recent years. The researchers, writing in the journal Genetics Selection Evolution, said they hoped their findings would act as an early warning to breeders of Connemaras that proactive changes in breed management are required to sustain genetic variation and overall breed health.
Japanese dressage pioneer dies at 80

Sep 13, 2023 | horsetalk.co.nz | Mark Andrews

International dressage judge and jumping course designer Eizo Osaka has died at the age of 80. Osaka died in July after a long illness. He had celebrated his 80th birthday on May 1. Born in 1933 in Akita Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of Japan’s largest island Honshu, he majored in law at the prestigious Chuo University where he also found time to indulge his love of horses and competed on the equestrian team.
Florida show world mourns ringmaster Cliff Haines

Sep 13, 2023 | horsetalk.co.nz | Mark Andrews

Popular Florida equestrian ringmaster Cliff Haines has died at the age of 64. Haines had the esteemed job of presenting ribbons and winning trophies and coolers to all of the horse show champions and top competitors in Wellington, and was the official ringmaster of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). In 2012, he won the Ramblewood Trophy, given to the person who makes an outstanding contribution during the FTI WEF season.
Equestrians urged to call out "horse sins" in TV and movies

Sep 6, 2023 | horsetalk.co.nz | Mark Andrews

Do you find yourself smacking your forehead and yelling at the TV when you see stuff that is just plain wrong in horse movies and TV shows? Mistakes in TV shows and films featuring horses and riders are among the equestrian world’s biggest annoyances, and most are fast to spot inaccurate horse behavior, poor riding, and other blunders.