APRIL/MAY 2008
Vol 29 No 6

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APRIL/MAY 2008
Vol 29 No 6

CONTENTS

Guilt Free Riding by Dr Pamela L Hamilton
Owners and riders should not feel guilty about spending precious time with their horses even when there are so many other demands placed upon them.

Horses as Therapists by Vanessa Hancox
Research has shown that working with such a challenging animal as a horse creates situations which encourage humans to explore their self concept and belief in their capabilities.

OVER TO YOU
Your chance to speak your mind on any subject relating to equine matters.

Steffen Peters by Julia McLean and Coralie Smyth
Born in Germany, Steffen has been based in the US since 1985 and is highly regarded as a top international competitor and coach. He has competed at the highest level, produced many top Grand Prix horses, and impressed those at his Australian clinic in January.

Stunning stockings and stars
Attention in our series on showring presentation tips is now given to making the most of, and enhancing, a horse’s white markings on their face and legs.

On the trail of ghenghis khan by Tom Moates
Although never having ridden a horse previously, Australian Tim Cope recently completed an epic 100,000km journey across Eurasia on horseback.

Force Free Floating by Portland Jones
It’s useful to break down training tasks into their simplest component parts as this makes floating seem like a very simple task. Float loading requires the horse to walk forwards and backwards on command.

TEMPERATURE LOGGING by Julia Smith
Studies undertaken at Murdoch University have devised a method of monitoring internal temperatures of horses while exercising.

Grass arenas - Care and Maintenance by Coralie Smyth
The final in our series on Riding Arenas, a number of steps should be taken to ensure that a grass arena is kept healthy and a good quality riding surface.

THE END OF equine influenza - Where to from here?
As equestrian events return in earnest and people move on from their experiences with EI, discussions continue on health care, the costs and touchy subjects like levies.

Brumby breakthrough by Jane Clothier
The processes involved in adopting a rehabilitated Brumby from one of the organisatons involved in rehoming these versatile Australian horses.

Product news - Top picks for rugs
Before shopping for winter rugs, check out what’s new and available in the marketplace.

New kid on the block by Brigitte Hayer
Helpful hints from a reader for the peaceful integration of a new horse.

Book Review and Product news
The latest releases are reviewed in our Book Review, and the latest in new and unusual products, and where to find them.

Horsefront
The latest in news, veterinary advances and horse happenings.

Lead up to the Olympics
With five months to go - a brief look at the Australian prospects so far.

Virbac Questions and answers
Your questions are answered by experienced horsemen and women, professionals, trainers and riders. Products from Virbac are given for published letters.

FOAL BRAG
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