June / July 2005
Vol 27 No 1

CAREERS IN CONFLICT by Dr Victoria
Hamilton
Horses can be trained to perform in any discipline or equestrian activity to some degree but, like people, they are all talented in diffferent areas. Choosing the career that suits the individual may conflict with the discipline originally intended by the rider.

OVER TO YOU
Your chance to have a say! Readers give their thoughts on a range of topics.

QUARTERMARKS
Although not intended as a means of disguising faults, quartermarks can, if clearly and correctly applied, distract the eye from conformation imperfections and improve the overall picture.

LOOK OUT FOR LAMINITIS with Sonja Gardner by Karen McDonald
Laminitis, or as it is more commonly known, founder, can be a potentially devastating affliction. However, new research is giving horse owners fresh strategies for identifying, preventing and managing the condition.

BEDDING DOWN by Rebecca Faltyn
With the many and varied choices ranging from wood shavings, shredded paper and river sand to rubber matting and purpose-produced, granulated materials, the question of which type of stable bedding to choose can be a difficult one. We’ve done the ‘hoofwork’ to help you decide which one suits you best.

CLIPPER CARE
Correct maintenance is the key to protecting clippers and ensuring they perform at their peak - resulting in a professional, fuss-free clip job.

WHIP WISDOM with Steve Brady by Portland Jones
Like most training equipment the whip, if used correctly, is an effective and humane training tool, however it needs to be used at the appropriate time in the appropriate manner to have the required effect.

UNUSUAL OCCUPATIONS - Postman on Horseback
The first in a series on equines and their human counterparts with unusual occupations in our modern world. Here we introduce you to Pierre and ‘Kibbs’ - the last postal service contractors to deliver mail on horseback!

THE ART OF LUNGEING
Considered as an art form by classical horse trainers and studied accordingly, lungeing has unfortunately, in modern times, developed somewhat of a ‘bad name’. In this, the first in a series on lungeing, we aim to dispel some of the myths and confusion surrounding it’s use.

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

PRODUCT NEWS and BOOK/CD REVIEW
Keeping readers informed about new or unusual products, and where to find them. The latest releases are reviewed in our Book and CD Review.

MAGNETIC THERAPY by Jodie Ween
Magnets have a long history of being used on both humans and animals due to their restorative and curative properties, however it is only since the 1970’s that magnets have been specifically applied to equine health.

STABLE DESIGN - Built on a Budget by Carol Willcocks
A practical and attractive alternative to the traditional barn, this stable design won’t break the budget and is workable even if done in stages.