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HSI has received 1689 applications and issued 450 completed applications for foals born in 2026.1680 pedigree applications have had their foal kit sent to the applicant, with the remaining one issued imminently.It is important to note that, to date, 767 foal kits have not been yet returned from breeders to HSI for pedigree applications, which is 54 per cent of all applications.Of the 913 applications who have returned their foal kits to HSI, 450 have been completed and the passport issued, and 42 are currently undergoing quality control checks, while the remaining 421 applications DNA samples are currently with the laboratory for analysis.Of the 492 passport applications, where the DNA samples have been returned to HSI from the laboratory, 91 per cent are processed and complete, totalling 450.The remaining applications are pending QC checks before being completed, and the team is working hard to complete them imminently.In HSIs Customer Service Department, 315 calls were received this week, of which 91 per cent were answered, totalling 287.The post Updated figures of passport applications processed on Horse Source June 18th, 2026 appeared first on .

Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has today published the 2026 Traditional Irish Horse (TIH) Report, providing the most comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the genetics, population structure and breeding trends within this important herd and the foundation bloodlines of the Irish Sport Horse Studbook.Prepared by geneticist Dr. Jennifer Doyle, the report reinforces the importance of the TIH designation, originating in 2017, in preserving the core Irish bloodlines which incorporate Thoroughbred, Irish Draught, Connemara Pony and traditionally bred Irish Sport Horses. The report highlights the international presence of the Traditional Irish Horse, with almost 120 TIH FEI horses registered across disciplines to date in 2026, demonstrating the continued global demand for these horses.This report supports the delivery of Horse Sport Irelands Strategic Plan, Priority Two: Optimise genetics, genomic insight and performance data to strengthen breeding excellence, highlighting continued progress in the application of genomic and data-driven tools to support sustainable breeding and selection decisions.Horse Sport Ireland will recommend a genomic-based TIH designation route within the studbook to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine based on peer reviewed research soon to be presented at the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. This would enable horses that meet the genetic profile of a TIH to be included while maintaining the integrity of these traditional bloodlines. The intention is that this development will support population growth, improve data accuracy, and ensure that breeding decisions are informed by both pedigree and genomic insights.Breeders are encouraged to begin the foal registration process within the first month of birth to support accurate population monitoring, legislation compliance and maximise the value of these data-driven tools.Key findings53% of 2025 TIH foals out of ISH [TIH] damsIrish Draught stallions remain the dominant sire group for TIH horsesThe average Thoroughbred percentage of active TIH sires is 56%Low inbreeding levels of 0.47% which supports population genetic diversity667 TIH foals with a 2025 date of birth, these figures continue to grow due to late registrationsDr. Jennifer Doyle, Geneticist at Horse Sport Ireland, commented:This report highlights the continued strength of the Traditional Irish Horse population, underpinned by its crossbred structure and strong foundations in Irish bloodlines. The consistently low levels of inbreeding, combined with improving pedigree completeness, demonstrate the effectiveness of current breeding practices in maintaining genetic diversity. While recent foal registration numbers show some decline, this is influenced by late registrations, and the overall trends point to a resilient population. The sustained use of Irish Draught stallions and the balanced Thoroughbred contribution reflect the enduring value of traditional breeding systems in producing versatile, quality horses.Dr. Sonja Egan, Head of Breeding, Innovation and Development at Horse Sport Ireland, said:The Traditional Irish Horse represents a vital component of Irelands equine culture, and safeguarding its genetic identity is central to our breeding strategy. The findings of this report reinforce the importance of maintaining diversity within this population while supporting breeders in producing horses that meet both national and international market and sporting demands. Horse Sport Irelands work in advancing genomic tools, including SNP-based parentage verification and genetic profiling, is a significant milestone for the sector. These developments have enabled continuous roll out of genomic services for breeders, and we hope this will follow with the introduction of a genomic-based TIH designation. Importantly, these tools allow us to protect the uniqueness of the TIH while providing flexibility within how modern studbooks operate, ensuring that valuable bloodlines are preserved and that the breed can continue to evolve in a sustainable and evidence-based way.The post Horse Sport Ireland Publishes 2026 Traditional Irish Horse Report appeared first on .

The RSPCA has issued an appeal to trace the owner of an filly, who was found lame and seemingly abandoned.The charity praised the local community who helped keep the horse safe by alerting them to her presence and need for sanctuary.She is making good progress in RSPCA care and will be made available for rehoming if no owner comes forward.The bay youngster was found on 10 June in a field in the Timber Lane area of Stourport on Severn in Worcestershire.When I attended the location she had been tethered to a field shelter and there were a few locals present who said her owner was unknown, RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Sarah Guest, who has been making enquiries about the horse.There had been efforts to find an owner after the horse had been found a few days earlier loose, but no one had come forward.Wed like to thank those who helped bring her to a place of safety. When we all work together we can bring animals to safety more quickly and were really grateful to everyone who helped and showed her such kindness.A vet attended the scene and police took the filly into possession before placing her into the care of the RSPCA.She was taken to an equine hospital for treatment and is now at an equine boarding facility.It does appear this filly was abandoned as weve so far not been able to find an owner, continued Sarah.At the equine hospital she has really improved which is great to hear and if no-one comes forward she will be made available for rehoming in the near future.Anyone with any first hand information is urged to contact the RSPCA Inspectorate Appeal Line on 0300 123 8018, quoting 01824644.The RSPCA is urging the public to choose kindness this summer and make a difference for animals.By joining the charitys Summer of Kindness, animal lovers can take on Seven Acts of Kindness that are simple, family-friendly and can benefit both pets and wildlife.More from Your HorseHow to cool a horse down quickly in hot weather no sweat scraper required!Amber extreme heat warning issued: Horse owners urged to take precautions this weekendLaminitis in horses: essential guide for every ownerPoisonous plants for horses: in picturesThe post Community praised for helping save abandoned filly appeared first on Your Horse.

Adobe StockMost horse owners have experienced the frustration of a wound that justwontheal. You can clean, wrap, and treat faithfully and still never seem to make any progress.Proper healing is essential for preventing complications that can turn a minor wound intoa serious problem. If a woundisnthealing, something needs to change.Here are five of the most common reasons your horses woundisnthealing and what to do about each one.Reason 1: You Might be Treating the Wrong ConditionIf a skin problemisntresponding to consistent treatment, confirm the diagnosis with your veterinarian first. Misidentifying the condition can set healing back by days or weeks, and the underlying problem often worsens in the meantime.Two of the most common examples of misidentified conditions are scratches and rain rot.Scratches, also known as pastern dermatitis, is a bacterial or fungal skin condition affecting the lower limbs, typically around your horses pastern and heel bulbs. Itpresentswith crusty scabs, thickened skin, and sometimes oozing or heat.The infection is active in deeper tissue layers, which means clearing visible debris without addressing the underlying pathogen (disease-causing organism)wontresolve the issue. Consistent treatment with a broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal formula is essential.Rain rot is a bacterial skin disease that produces waxy scabs along the topline, hindquarters, and face. It spreads readily in warm, wet conditions anddoesntrespond well to common wound care protocols. This infection also requires antimicrobial treatment.Reason 2: Cleaning OnceIsntEnoughWound cleaning is the first step to promoting healing. Butitsoften not enough to simply sanitize a wound once and leave it to heal on its own.Horses live in environments dense with bacteria. Bedding, soil, manure, and standing water are constant sources of reexposure for an open wound.Within 24 to72 hoursofinitialinjury, bacteria begin forming biofilm, a protective matrix that anchors microbial colonies to the wound surface. Once biofilm has beenestablished,eliminatingthe bacteria within it becomes significantly more difficult.Wound healing also progresses through distinct phases. During the inflammatory phase, yourhorsesbody dispatches white blood cells to fight bacteria and clear cellular debris and damaged tissue.That gives way to the proliferativephase, whengranulationtissue forms and new skinbeginsmigrating across the wound bed. A wound that receives no antimicrobial coverage at this stage can become infected just as readily as one that was never cleaned at all.Consistent daily treatment throughout the active healing period is typically necessary to sustain progress and ensure wounds heal completely. But what owners use for that daily treatment makes a difference.Reason 3: Your Antiseptic Might Be Working Against YouWhen treating wounds, many horse owners reach for antiseptics to kill bacteria and prevent infection. But some antiseptics can work against the healing process.For example, applying hydrogen peroxide to a wound can damage fibroblasts and keratinocytes, the cells responsible for building new granulationtissueand generating new skin. Repeated applications disrupt the biological processes that wound healingdependson.Full-strengthiodine carries the same risk. Diluted,itseffective for wound lavage. Used straight from the bottle, or in the scrub formulation thatcontainsdetergents harmful to tissue, it becomes caustic to cells along wound margins.Healthy skin also hosts beneficial microorganisms that actively compete with and suppress harmful bacteria. Broad-spectrum antiseptics thateliminateall bacterial populations without discrimination can dismantle that defense layer, leaving a wound more vulnerable to infection after treatment.AbsorbinesSilver HoneyRapid Wound Repair line was designed to address this problem. It combines antimicrobialMicroSilverBGand Manuka Honey, is pH-balanced to protect theskinsnaturalmicrobiome, anddoesntcontaincytotoxic compounds that damage healthy tissue.The Silver HoneyRapid Wound Repair Spray Gel is ideal for daily maintenance and ongoing protection. It delivers a full Manuka Honey andMicroSilverBGformula with each application andcontainsneem oil to deter insects from the treatment area.Reason 4: Lower Leg Wounds Need More SupportLower leg wounds often take much longer to heal than wounds in other areas. Below the hock and knee, yourhorsesanatomy works against wound healing in ways thatdontapply elsewhere on the body.Blood supply is the first constraint. The distal limb has poor vascular perfusionrelativeto the upper body. Fewer vessels mean fewer immune cells reaching the wound, slower delivery of oxygen and nutrients, and a less robust inflammatory response.Also, the lower leg lacks the abundant muscle and fatty tissue found elsewhere in the body to support the development of a healthy wound bed. The skin has higher inherent tension, so wounds that would contract and close elsewhere tend to pull open instead.Motion is another obstacle. Every stride flexes the lower joints, mechanically disrupting tissuethatstrying to knit together. That movement also drives proud flesh, the common name for exuberantgranulationtissue.Proud flesh occurs when the granulation bed overproduces and rises above skin level, blocking new skin from migrating across the wound surface.Although it is sometimes initially mistaken for a sign of healing, this tissue is actually a complication that halts the process.Bandaging the lower leg limits edema (fluid swelling), reduces movement disruption, protects the wound from contamination, andmaintainsa moist healing environment. Many veterinarians recommendbandaging forany lower-leg wound beyond a superficial scrape.When bandagingisntpractical, Silver HoneyRapid Wound Repair Maximum Strength Dry Spray can help provide a protective barrier. Its formulacontains10 times moreMicroSilverBGthan the Spray Gel in a dry powder that adheres to the wound surface.Reason 5: Dead Tissue Blocks New GrowthDead or dying skin, dried exudate (liquid produced in response to tissue damage), and the protein-rich film thataccumulates onchronic wound surfaces form a physical barrier over the wound bed. That barrier prevents healing.Removing that barrier is called debridement, a corecomponentof managing any wound that has stopped progressing. It can be performed surgically by a veterinarian or occur naturally through autolytic (self) debridement driven by thewoundsown enzymatic activity within a moist environment.Manuka honey supports this natural process. It draws fluid from the wound bed, creatingthemoist environment that activates the bodys own enzymes to break down and shed dead tissue naturally.Multiple studies from researchers at the University of Sydney, in Australia,demonstratedthat equine wounds treated with manuka honey gel healed faster than control wounds, an outcome linked in part to autolytic debridement.Silver HoneyRapid Wound Repair Ointment, formulated with manuka honey, is the right choice when a wound has developed heavy or persistent scabbing. Its thicker consistency softens crusted tissue, allowing gentle removal without damaging whats underneath.When to Call Your VeterinarianHome wound management has limits and recognizing them is part of responsible horse ownership.Call your veterinarian right away if:The wound is near or over a joint, tendon sheath, or hoof structureThe wound is a puncture, regardless of how minor it looks at the surfaceYou can see any exposed internal structuresThere are no signs of progress after 48 to72 hoursof consistent treatmentYou notice signs of systemic infection, such as fever, discharge, heat, or swellingGranulation tissue in the lower leg is growing above skin levelIfyourenot sure whether somethingwarrantsa visit, your veterinarian might ask you to send a photo. Many practitioners can provide insight and guidenextsteps from an image alone.Take-Home MessageIdentifyingand addressing the root cause of nonhealing wounds is vital for preventing complications.Misidentification of skin conditions, insufficient treatment frequency, use of the wrong antiseptic, lack of support for the lower legs, and dead tissue blocking the wound bed account for most cases of wounds thatwontheal in horses.Identifywhich variable is wrong, address it with a product that supports rather than disrupts the healing environment, and apply it consistently throughout the entire healing window to help wounds heal quickly and completely.*MicroSilverBG is a registered trademark ofBioGateAG

According to the assistant state veterinarian, one horse at a private facility in Spokane County, Washington, has tested positive for strangles. The horse had not traveled recently, but horses in neighboring stalls had. The sick horse is currently receiving veterinary care.EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) to create and disseminate verified equine disease reports. TheEDCCis an independent nonprofit organization that is supported by industry donations in order to provide open access to infectious disease information.About StranglesStranglesin horses is an infection caused byStreptococcus equisubspeciesequiand spread through direct contact with other equids or contaminated surfaces. Horses that arent showing clinical signs can harbor and spread the bacteria, and recovered horses remain contagious for at least six weeks, with the potential to cause outbreaks long-term.Infected horses can exhibit a variety of clinical signs:FeverSwollen and/or abscessed lymph nodesNasal dischargeCoughing or wheezingMuscle swellingDifficulty swallowingVeterinarians diagnose horses using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing with either a nasal swab, wash, or an abscess sample, and they treat most cases based on clinical signs, implementing antibiotics for severe cases. Overuse of antibiotics can prevent an infected horse from developing immunity. Most horses make a full recovery in three to four weeks.A vaccine is available but not always effective. Biosecurity measures of quarantining new horses at a facility and maintaining high standards of hygiene and disinfecting surfaces can helplower the risk of outbreakorcontain one when it occurs.

Most of us are sweltering at the moment as most parts of the UK go through a heatwave. But its not just ourselves that we need to worry about, with the welfare of our horses and ponies being of paramount importance. There is plenty of information available on how you can keep horses cool, but we thought we would ask Your Horse readers for their top tips for us to share with the world and the response was superb. Dawn Westcott was one of our contributors and she shared a brilliant photo to help explain her set up, which is pictured top! Mine have a lovely Cornish Sea sand area in a big barn they can migrate in and out of as they want to, says Dawn. They can choose to go out grazing or come in and rest. Plenty of fresh, clean water. Some dry forage, mineral licks and salt blocks, chill music and human slaves to endlessly skip out!Here are 11 of our other favourite top tips that were shared with us Joy Nicholls: I use my horses, put fans in their stables with all the top doors open. Usually they can choose to be in or out as sometimes the field has more breeze than the yard. Claire Shiers: Putting my horse in an older, loose fitting fly rug means he stays cooler than my other pony in a newer fitted version. Sharon Jones: I hose the inside of my horses shelter so it stays cool for a few hours. Rebekah Hemmings: I set up a water buffet for my horses so they can pick which supplements they want in water and encourage them to drink. I also feed them freezing recovery mash as well as feeding water melon chunks. Amanda Louise: I give my horses frequent cold showers but never scrape them off. Eva Richards: Our horses are stabled during the day and turned out at night. Lorna Johnson: Pop apple juice or blackcurrant in the water troughs to encourage them to drink more than usual. Laura Jenkins: We freeze small bottles of water and add them to their water buckets to help keep the water cold. Gillian Harris: I make mine ice lollies by freezing water with a carrot or apple in the centre, with peppermint in them too. Daisy May Hart: I freeze a bowl of water with carrots in it my horses love it! And finally Trista Shanks: My top tip is to live in Scotland where it rarely gets over 22 degrees! Related contentHow to keep a horse hydrated when its hot How to cool a horse down quickly in hot weather no sweat scraper required!Why every horse will benefit from eating a soaked feedFly rugs tried and tested to find which work bestBest fly sprays for horses as tested by owners and ridersThe post 11 of your top tips for keeping your horse cool during a heatwave appeared first on Your Horse.