APRIL MAY 2010
Vol 31 No 6

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APRIL MAY 2010
Vol 31 No 6

INSIDE THE APRIL MAY ISSUE:

Shauna Larcombe by Wendy Elks
Australian rider Shauna Larcombe works and competes in Europe in reining, a Western sport taking the continent by storm.

Starting At The Bottom by Jane Myers
Developing an independent seat involves more than just the rider’s bottom in the saddle – several body parts need to work together – and the first in this three part series begins with the feet, ankles and lower legs.

When More is Less by Amanda Macpherson
Horse keeping is a costly exercise and few horse owners would not welcome the opportunity to save money where they can. Bulk buying feed is one area where cost savings are possible, but do the sums before proceeding.

2010 Foal Brag
The winning entries and a selection of photos featuring foals in this year’s Foal Brag competition, sponsored by KER.

Dentistry Developments
Following on from last issue, which highlighted the importance of dental care and the ongoing discussion regarding treatment methods, horse owners left unsure should know that even industry professionals continue to debate as to what is actually best for the horse.

The Legal Course - Fit For Purpose by Julia McLean
The law can be a confusing subject for the lay person, which highlights the need for written negotiations or contracts to clearly identify the expectations of the purchaser and intent of seller.

Bits and Bitting Part 2 by Anita Marchesani
With an endless choice of bits available, finding the right one to suit the horse and rider can involve patience and a degree of trial and error, so a pre bitting checklist is a good starting point.

Over To You
Your chance to speak your mind on any subject relating to equine matters and to share your experiences with other horse enthusiasts.

Inspirational Equestrians - Judith Amory by Coralie Smyth
The stories of these equestrians will inspire others as they continue to achieve an involvement with horses in spite of obstacles such as age, illness or injury. The first in this series features 86 year old Judith Amory, a keen hunt and dressage rider.

Rehabilitating Constantine- Reader’s Story
The patience and understanding of a good farrier and a dedicated support group assisted this performance horse to overcome a debilitating hoof injury.

Product News
The news on what’s new in the market place and where to find it.

The Reality of Rugging
Rugging certainly offers a number of benefits to both horse and rider, however incorporating rugging into your horse’s care routine should only be done after consideration to the time and workload involved.

The Ride With Your Mind Experience by Ann Montgomery
When rider and coach combine their perceptions to unravel the puzzle of how the rider affects the horse and the horse affects the rider, the result is an effective method of developing both feel and influence, and proving that talent really can be taught!

Questions and Answers
Your questions are answered by experienced horse men and women, professionals, trainers and riders. Dr. Andrew Turner responds to an enquiry about the use of fly veils and their effect on UV intolerance, and an equine lawyer covers the subject of agistment centre rights regarding neglected horses.

Horse Training Theory by Dr Andrew and Manuela McLean
As the outcome of every interaction between horses and humans depends on a horse’s mental abilities, an understanding of the horse’s brain is important.

Just The Three Of Us by Kaye Meynell
The battle of the sexes will always rage because men and women have different ways of looking at the world - add a horse to the mix and the battle becomes a war in many cases!

interpreting Hay and Pasture Tests by Carol Layton
A healthy balanced diet is essential for the horse, whether it be for performance or pleasure, and a hay or pasture test is one way to find out whether the balance is correct for the horse’s needs. However, for the best results it is important to understand and interpret the test correctly.

Horsefront News, Veterinary Advances And Horse Happenings.

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The GREEN HORSE -
sustainable horsekeeping
Information Exchange - Reader’s Tips, Views and Questions
Weed Watch - Paspalum by Nicola Field
Deeds, Steeds and Weeds
Herbs For Horses - Appetite by Cath McDowell
Growing Grains for Horses pt2: Which Grain? by Andrea Carmody
Preparing For Winter
Recycling in the Stable
Product News - Portable Fencing Solution
Fertilisers pt2: Inorganic by Andrea Carmody
Efficient Watering - All Year Round by Chris Ferreira and Tracey Bell

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