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INSIDE THE AUGUST SEPTEMBER ISSUE:

The Power of Transitions - teaching the horse self-control through the gait by Linda Parelli
‘Transitions’ from one pace to another and even within a pace, can help the rider achieve and maintain control by focusing the horse’s attention in a positive way.

Moving Forward – Overcoming Trauma, Fear and Anxiety with EMDR Therapy
by Karen Klockner
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy now being used to treat trauma, phobias and anxieties in both riders and horses.

In-Hand Attire - Pt2 - The Breeds
Finding the right combination of practicality and fashion can be achieved by observing leading exhibitors - some of whom share advice on dress codes and personal style tips.

LIGHTEN UP! - Stress in the Equine
by Kaye Meynell
Many different types of stressors are capable of affecting the horse’s stress levels, and sadly, most are related to its immediate environment.

Equine Pregnancy - A Marvel of Ancient Evolution by Drs John Chopin, Allan Gunn and Jim Rodger - Equine Veterinarians Australia
Although the reproduction process appears complex, there is method in the madness and an in-depth understanding of the process will assist breeders.

PICA - The Peculiar Palate by Kentucky Equine Research (KER)
The habit of eating nutritionally useless substances can be caused by boredom or curiosity, rather than an imbalance in the diet.

Riding Circles by Hanika Pemberton with
‘Master’ Frederico Saramago
Having an understanding of the Classical Horsemanship foundations may give riders a taste for the art of working their horse towards a level of education, and consequently, obedience from which to progress to higher ideals.

Ruby's Rehabilitation
with Deb McLaughlin
The barbed wire injury could have meant euthanasia for her daughter’s mare, instead Deb McLaughlin spent nine months of committed nursing, veterinary care and rehabilitation to repair the damaged hoof.

Accidents Do Happen - Safe Riding - An Introduction by Wendy Elks
Riding injuries can occur across all levels of experience and style of equestrian activity, but there are common sense precautions that can be implemented to reduce the potential risks and associated time out of the saddle.

The Hidden Menace of Non-Equine Horses
by Drs John A Craven and Jacquie K Schutz
An emergency department audit of horse-related injury presentations alerted researchers to an uninvestigated source of childhood harm: the non-equine horse.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Readers’ questions are answered by experienced horse professionals. This issue accredited farrier Adrian Cowell discusses thin hoof walls; Carolyn Earl, NCAS coach educator offers methods to help a horse flex around corners.

The GREEN HORSE
sustainable horsekeeping
Information Exchange
Reader’s Tips, Views and Questions  
Weed Watch - Prunus by Nicola Field
Being a Good Rural Neighbour
by Andrea Carmody
Permaculture Pt 5 - Improving Soil
Carbon and Water Harvesting
by Mariette Van den Berg and Nick Huggins
Conscious Horse Health - Green Lipped
Muscles by Amanda White                
Growing Equine Herbs: Fenugreek
by Jackie Rive               
Top Ten Tips for Successful Silage
by Australian Fodder Industry Association

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