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APRIL/MAY
2007
Vol 28 No 6
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.
The magazine also includes The Green Horse, an eight page section covering
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
for a horse property.
Published every two months, Hoofbeats is available from newsagents throughout
Australia and New Zealand, from selected saddlery stores and by direct
subscription (select the subscriptions button on menu) or email us at
hoofbeat@iinet.net.au for more information.
APRIL/MAY 2007
Vol 28 No 6
CONTENTS
BAREFOOT IN THE BARN by
Wendy Elks
The Strasser Hoofcare system is more than just a method of trimming the
hoof, it is a 'lifestyle' change for horses that allows them to maintain
a barefoot status.
OVER TO YOU
Your chance to have a say! Readers give their thoughts on a range of topics.
PONYING by Tracy Tillman
'Ponying', or leading one horse off another, is an especially useful technique
if time is short or a health issue precludes mounted exercise.
GELDING
FOR THE GREATER GOOD by Dr Barry Smyth, President,
Equine Veterinarians Australia
The decision of whether to geld or not to geld a colt or stallion is one
that all breeders need to consider.
INTERNET HORSE FORUMS by Fiona
de Jersey
A light-hearted and informative look at internet horse forums, which can
be a useful way for like-minded equine enthusiasts to source and share
information.
BOOK REVIEW
The latest releases are reviewed in our Book and CD Review.
COMPARING LUNGEING AIDS by Liz
Tollarzo
Selecting the most appropriate lungeing method requires a clear understanding
of the specific actions of the gear and how it works, as well as assessing
your horse's response.
HELPING THE MEDICINE GO DOWN
Readers and manufacturers offer innovative suggestions for making the
worming experience as non-threatening and pleasant as possible for horses.
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.
HIDDEN TIME BOMB - a reader's story
by Di Hunter
For this promising dressage horse, a 'sore head' and subtle signs of illness
led to the diagnosis and removal of a fairly uncommon equine health issue,
a paranasal cyst.
PARANASAL SINUS CYSTS - veterinary
perspective by Dr David Murphy BVSc, Dip VCS, MS
The veterinary perspective on a fluid-filled cyst or multiple cysts that
can develop in the sinus area.
HERITAGE LISTED STABLES by Carol
Willcocks
Once these stables were situated amongst orchards, dairies and market
gardens. Nowadays, the area is a bustling metropolis, near the famous
beaches, markets, marinas and cafe strips of trendy Fremantle.
URBAN EQUINES by Tanya Targett
Urban sprawl may have dictated the movement of horses out of inner city
areas but, for some, juggling the demands of a busy lifestyle and horse-keeping
is a way of life.
RUG WRAP UP
Prepare for winter before the first rains arrive by checking the condition
of stored rugs and assessing your horse's requirements for new rugs.
TREK by Augusta Saunders
A popular sport in Europe and the USA, TREK challenges a rideršs physical
and mental ability and tests the willingness of their horse.
HORSEFRONT The latest in news, veterinary advances and horse happenings.
FOAL BRAG
Some of the many photographs that we could not fit in the WA Show Scene
section, which just shows that everyone loves to 'brag' about their new
foals.
For UPDATES
and LATE BREAKING NEWS
that isn't in the magazine, click on highlighted text.
SUBSCRIBE TO WIN
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to win two Dressage Deluxe passes or
two tickets to a clinic of their choice at Equitana
Asia Pacific 2007.
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