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Positive Hendra Virus Case in Mackay, Queensland

The first case of Hendra virus in Queensland since 2017 has been detected after a horse in the Mackay area tested positive on Friday (8 July). Biosecurity Queensland...

Posted by Shelley Tilbrook on 13/07/2022.

Calling for Expressions of Interest for Athlete Reps for NHSC

Equestrian Australia is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for athlete representatives for the National Health and Safety Committee (NHSC). Athlete reps will be...

Posted by Christine Armishaw on 17/03/2022.

Riders on Horses with Better Welfare Have Fewer Accidents

Ridden horse behaviour problems are common and likely contribute to the dangers of horse riding. Emerging evidence suggests ridden horse behaviour problems likely signal...

Posted by Christine Armishaw on 01/03/2022.

Enrol in Animal Technical Rescue Training AWR Online March 2022

Register now for the next Awareness level online training. The course will open beginning March 1st, 2022. Participants will have through March 28th to complete the...

Posted by Christine Armishaw on 24/02/2022.

Horses Care About Whether a Man or Woman is in the Saddle

Any influence of the sex of the human partner in human–horse interactions on the behaviour of horses is currently largely anecdotal. Associations between the sex of...

Posted by Christine Armishaw on 21/02/2022.

Working Group Formed as Part of EA Strategy Process

We are pleased to have received so much feedback and input into the strategy process and working group. Thank you to everyone for your nominations, your input is valued as...

Posted by Christine Armishaw on 27/01/2022.