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APRIL MAY 2011
Vol 32 No 6
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$7.95 NZ
Hoofbeats is a life-style magazine for anyone with an interest
in horses - with articles on riding, training the horse, training the
rider, show preparation and tips, veterinary and herbal treatments, stable
designs, horse management and life-style.
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property development and maintenance, pasture establishment, environmental
issues, fencing information, water management, as well as practical hands-on
suggestions from readers that cover a range of issues related to caring
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INSIDE THE APRIL MAY ISSUE:
AT HOME IN IRELAND by Suzanne McGill
Australian dressage rider Sarah Mellor has faced the challenges of living and riding overseas and, riding her Warmblood gelding Fahrenheit, has taken the title of 2010 Irish National Grand Prix Champion.
NATURAL DISASTER AND THE EQUINE COMMUNITY by Kaye Meynell
With tragic natural disasters affecting many parts of Australia, and more recently globally, the equine community has shown unwavering compassion, uniting to assist fellow horse owners affected and providing support and practical care for their horses during these tough times.
THE PERFORMANCE JOINT
by Dr. Brad Dowling
The horse’s joints are designed to efficiently absorb shock, permit frictionless movement and effectively bear the horse’s weight but preventative measures should be incorporated into training to identify early signs of degenerative conditions, such as Osteoarthritis (OA).
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT WOMEN AND
UTES... by Jennifer C. Chisholm-Høibråten
Whether it’s a Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Holden, Suzuki or any other make, the utility and its many uses is an invaluable asset to the horsewoman.
AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO MANAGING
EPSM/PSSM by Carol Layton
Fat contained in a horse’s muscle can be turned into energy, however the different types of muscle fibres - associated with various breeds of horses - vary in how efficiently they use the fat.
READERS STORY - PSSM AND A QUARTER
HORSE NAMED DOC by Claire Cox Wilson
When a muscle biopsy indicated moderate PSSM, Doc’s chronic discomfort, behavioural vices and previous episodes of tying-up finally made sense.
THE TIMOR PONY by Richard Crispin
An important part of Australian history, the last of the registered Timor Ponies in captivity in this country number only five.
PERIODONTAL DISEASE by Dr. Shannon Lee
This disease of the gums and structures that support the teeth can alter the way a horse chews and the pressure placed on its teeth. Research has shown links between periodontal disease and heart disease, as well as reproductive problems.
HOW MOUNTING AFFECTS THE HORSE
by Joanna Robson DVM
The pull of the saddle against the horse’s withers and back may result in significant trauma to deeper structures, especially if this is a repeated process.
THE ART OF MOUNTING by Natalie Williamson
There are interesting reasons as to why riders do things the way they do, including mounting dating back to centuries of years ago.
2011 FOAL BRAG
The winning entries and a selection of photos featuring foals in this year’s Foal Brag competition, sponsored by KER.
CHOKE by Wendy Elks with Kentucky Equine
Research
When food lodges in the horse’s gullet many instances quickly resolve themselves but the complications can be serious and this condition must be managed to prevent future episodes.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Experienced horse professionals answer readers’ questions. This issue equine nutritionist, Antoinette Foster, discusses feeding for energy without weight gain, and Ron Patterson, FEI International judge, covers the subject of improving the half pass.
Information Exchange
Reader’s Tips, Views and Questions
Growing Equine Herbs - Rosehips
by Jackie Rive
Weed Watch - Preventing Weed
Introduction by Nicola Field
Permaculture Pt 3 - Fertilising with
Compost Tea by Mariette Van den Berg and
Nick Huggins
Heavenly Hectares: Do It Once and Do It Right by Chris Ferreira
Property Safety - Roll-Over Protective
Structures by Farm Safe Alliance WA
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