JUNE/JULY 2008
Vol 30 No1

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JUNE/JULY 2008
Vol 30 No 1

CONTENTS

DEMYSTIFYING DRESSAGE - Part 1 by Coralie Smyth
When Grand Prix dressage movements are broken down into simple elements they no longer appear to be out of reach of the majority of riders.

A LAND OF DROUGHT AND FLOODING RAIN - Queensland Horse Owners Experience It All
by Jane Clothier
Bushfires, drought, equine Influenza and floods - no matter what the disaster, the effect on indivuals can be devastating.

WHO PAYS FOR ERADICATION? by Portland Jones
Although Australia is now technically EI free, the industry is discussing the options for a levy to pay for disease control costs, for now and for the future.

AN EYE ON IRIDOLOGY with Sara Rooney by Wendy Elks
The study of the horse’s eye is a simple process, which may return huge benefits in terms of prevention, as well as possible cure and improving overall well-being.

STIFLE LOCK by Dr Jennifer Stewart
This distressing condition, also known as the Upward Fixation of the Patella, can vary in severity and frequency.

FIRST AID KIT FOR FOALING by Carol Willcocks
Most mares foal naturally without human intervention but, should a problem occur, a well prepared kit may make the difference between a healthy foal and a dead one.

RIDING WITH THE HANDBRAKE ON by Wendy Murdoch
These exercises on the Equiball will help to improve the go-forward aids and allow the horse to move freely.

RIDE ACROSS AUSTRALIA - Bindoon to Beaudesert.
Trailblazing Mum Kerry Stanley has covered over 2000kms in her quest to ride from Bindoon WA to Beaudesert in Qld for the Cancer Foundation.

POLISHING THE POINTS by Julia McLean
A little cosmetic enhancement can help to define a leg by adding sharpness and colour, changing the overall appearance of the horse.

PUT THE HORSE IN PARK - Part 2 Force Free Floating by Portland Jones
Training a horse to load consistantly when only one handler is available, and stand while the ramp and back doors are closed, will make floating a positive experience for both horse and handler.

VIRBAC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Your questions are answered by experienced horsemen and women, professionals, trainers and riders. Dwight Pedlow responds to anenquiry relating to ‘falling out’ of the shoulders and David Farmilo covers the subject of club foot. Products from Virbac are given for published letters.

CHEQUER-BOARD RIBBON BROWBANDS
How to make the latest style in ribbon browbands for those wanting to update their horse’s wardrobe and create an individual design.

READER'S STORY - HEINEKEN AND THE GATE MONSTER
Despite having what should be termed as safe fencing, this reader’s Arabian gelding sustained a gaping wound and extensive muscle damage.

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.

STABLES ON A SHOESTRING by Michelle Hungerford
Converting a two sided implement shed into four roomy stalls, with a budget of $5000 and a two week time limit, was a challenge for this Adelaide Hills couple.

COUNTING DOWN TO 30 YEARS by Tracy Weaver
Interviews with some of those featured in Volume 1 Number 1, the first Hoofbeats published in 1979, highlight the differences in horse ownership, saddlery and veterinary care then and now. In each issue in the leadup to the big 30, details and interviews from the corresponding issue in Volume 1 will be included.

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

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