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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007
Vol 29 No 3

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.

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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007
Vol 29 No 3

CONTENTS

EQUINE INFLUENZA - the disease that stopped a nation by Portland Jones, Amanda Macpherson and Julia McLean As the number of horses affected by the outbreak of ‘horse flu’ continues to increase daily in NSW and Queensland the whole of Australia has implemented biosecurity hygiene measures in an attempt to contain the virus, as everyone anxiously awaits some indication the spread has reached its peak.

IN SEARCH OF SELF CARRIAGE with Richard Weis
It’s possible to obtain a good feel of what is happening with a horse’s body through its mouth.

THIGH CONTACT by Wendy Murdoch
In the continuation of this popular series a simple way of improving the rider’s contact with the saddle can lead to greater balance and stability.

SCAR MANAGEMENT by Amanda Macpherson
After a horse has sustained a flesh injury, there are steps a horse owner can follow to both speed up the healing process and to minimise scarring.

PRODUCT NEWS
Keeping readers informed about new and unusual products, and where to find them.

ALL SHOOK UP - Headshaking Part Two with Dr Shannon Lee and Maureen Rogers
Two experts in the fields of dentistry and craniosacral work give their perspectives on what can be a frustrating and complicated challenge for horse owners to overcome.

SERIOUSLY SHINY BOOTS by Julia Mclean
In the first article in a new series on how to achieve professional finishing touches for the show ring, the focus is on polishing boots to an unbeatable shine.

GROUND WORK BASICS by Portland Jones
A horse’s response to aids and its mental wellbeing have a great deal to do with consistent or inconsistent aids and handling.

SUBURBAN SERENITY - stable design by Carol Willcocks
Although this property is compact, the layout and function of the facilities are workable, based on maximum use of space while retaining a sense of privacy and serenity.

BREAST CANCER RIDE
Mother of four, Kerry Stanley is embarking upon a 4300 kilometre trip from Bindoon WA to Beaudesert Qld - on horseback!

ARENA CONSTRUCTION - Part 2 site preparation by Coralie Smyth, with Todd Cunningham
The continuation of this three part series focuses on preparing the chosen site and commencing the process of building an all-weather arena.

BOOK REVIEW
The latest releases are reviewed in our Book and CD Review.

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.

THE ART OF LUNGEING - rider exercises pt 2 by Liz Tollarzo
In the continuation of the series on lungeing, specific exercises for improving a rider’s ability to sit to the trot and canter are explained.

SUMMER RUGS
Rug retailers and manufacturers suggest products from their range to best suit specific needs, budgets and tastes.

SOUTH POLE PONIES by Tom Moates
Mainstream research has for 95 years sadly forgotten to mention the brave Manchurian ponies used by explorer Captain Robert Scott in Antarctica.

GENETIC TIME BOMB - HERDA
A time bomb waiting to erupt, HERDA is an incurable skin disorder affecting Quarter Horses, which has also been identified in other breeds.

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

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