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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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INSIDE THE OCTOBER NOVEMBER ISSUE:

Water CROSSINGS - Overcoming the ‘Water Monster’
by Cynthia McFarland with Parelli Natural Horsemanship 
While water can present a challenge, even to otherwise laid-back horses, developing trust and self confidence on the ground and responsiveness to the legs will help the horse become more confident at water crossings.

Camp Clydie – A Horse Drawn Holiday by Miriam Blaker
With no fuel bills, no computers to distract, and nothing but pure horse power, the horse drawn wagon is a home-away-from-home that offers secluded campsites, where you can enjoy the great outdoors and have a cosy wooden wagon to retire to.

Working Pupils by Kaye Meynell
The determination and dedication to fulfil an ambition of riding horses for a living leads many to become working pupils within Australia and overseas, where those riders in the right establishments have the opportunity to ride educated horses, receive instruction and learn how to run a performance training facility.

THE CUP... The Story of ‘That’ Ride by Carole Watson         
Hollywood could not have scripted a more heartfelt story than when Damien Oliver dedicated his 2002 Melbourne Cup victory to the memory of his jockey brother, Jason, who tragically died as the result of racing accident only a week earlier.

Questions and Answers
Readers’ questions are answered by experienced horse professionals. This issue,  accredited farrier Adrian Cowell responds to the question of a possible laminitic pony; Kentucky Equine Research cover mineral requirements and Olympian Wendy Schaeffer offers a solution for the horse that jogs home.

Reproduction - The Mare’s Cycle
by Drs Allan Gunn, John Chopin and Jim Rodger. Equine Veterinarians Australia
The reproduction cycle of the mare is an intricate series of events leading to the ultimate outcome of producing a foal, and understanding these events may explain the often erratic behaviour of the mare.

Life After Harness Racing by Wendy Elks
The tendency to pace exists in some Standardbred bloodlines and has been seen as a deterrent to riding disciplines and pleasure riders but re-training programs and a dedicated group are re-homing these horses.

Tick Paralysis in Horses
by  Dr  Stacey Sullivan,  Equine Veterinarians Australia
Although not a common occurrence in horses, paralysis from ticks, leading to death, does sporadically affect horses of all sizes, breeds and ages. With tick season already here it is important to be familiar with the clinical signs, treatment and controlling tick numbers on a property.

Book Review
Two of the latest book releases are reviewed, providing direction on what every horse should know, as well as a guide to medication, herbs and supplements.

Squirt - A Reader’s Story of a Tick Paralysis Victim
Michael and Susan Sargent from Narrabri NSW had lived in a tick area for years without any ill effects on their horses, until their long awaited foal had trouble standing and eventually succumbed to paralysis from the Ixodes holocyclus tick.

Perseverance Pays Off by Tanya Targett 
The Queensland floods made it more difficult, but Anna MacMillan, Queensland’s Overall Champion Interschool Rider,  was determined to achieve her championship goals.

Transition to Bitless by Wendy Elks
Bitless advocates Cynthia Cooper, Carlos Tabernabberi and Janene Clemence offer insights into the transition to a bitless bridle, based on correct fit, rider skill, and a period of transition for the horse, to ensure maximum safety and success.

Responsible Owners by Julia McLean with Richard Thomas
With horse owners having a responsibility for Duty of Care, questions are being asked on just how much responsibility an owner should accept when another person rides their horse and, what strategies they can put in place to protect themselves.

Equine Body Asymmetry by Diane Jenkins      
Identifying and addressing differences in body symmetry may improve a horse’s posture leading to greater working comfort, ease of training, improved performance and soundness.

BONUS ARTICLE - ONLY AVAILABLE ON HOOFBEATS WEBSITE
Hendra Virus Story - Spillover
A Memoir by Jennifer Crane

HENDRA VIRUS
In this issue we have introduced the behind the scenes story of Jennifer Crane and her family’s heartbreaking and frightening experience with Hendra virus in 2006 when her Thoroughbred, Clive, was infected and consequently died.  To read more about Jennifer’s experience go to the Hoofbeat’s website www.hoofbeats.com.au and follow the links. Jennifer ‘s book, Spillover, is also available to Hoofbeats readers at a reduced cost via the website.

On Monday afternoon 12 June 2006, I first noticed Clive, my 16.2hh Thoroughbred gelding, was unwell. I concluded either mild colic or a chill in his back. Nothing too serious. However, despite treatment by Dr Rebekah Day, he deteriorated rapidly and died the afternoon of Wednesday 14 June. Ten days later we were told tests showed he died from Hendra virus that is carried by flying foxes.

As I sit here to write this today, my youngest daughter came in sobbing inconsolably, “The bats are back,” she said...Continue reading

Information Exchange - Reader’s Tips, Views and Questions  
Beware Avocados by Amanda White: 
Reader’s story - Avocado Poisoning
Growing Equine Herbs: Herbs for Colds and Viruses by Jackie Rive
Sustainability and Greening on Horse Properties – working agricultural farms
by Andrea Carmody
Weed Watch - Skeleton Weed by Nicola Field
Recycling Old Hay
Permaculture for Horse Property Owners (Pt6) by Mariette van den Berg and
Nick Huggins

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