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OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2009
Vol 31 No 3
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OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2009
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INSIDE THE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER ISSUE:
TRAINING THE TALENTED BUT CHALLENGING HORSE by Pat and Linda Parelli
An ability to learn quickly is common among talented horses, however this may result in a training program that is rushed or less developed, preventing the horse reaching its full potential with ‘cracks’ appearing as training progresses.
A STABLE IN THREE DAYS by Wendy Elks
Vision and planning, and a husband with a structural engineering degree, promptly saw a lifestyle property evolve into one ideal for horses.
BIN IT by Amanda Macpherson
One size fits all certainly does not apply to feed bins, with an abundance of choices available to suit any horse, budget or situation.
A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH FOR EQUITATION SCIENCE by Portland Jones
With delegates from over 15 countries, ISES provided a forum for horse owners and riders from various disciplines and backgrounds to learn together and share ideas over three days.
TRAINING THE SHOW HUNTER HORSE by Lisa Le Provost
Increasingly popular, show hunter classes are for horses with good conformation, movement, paces and manners, with modern working hunter horses embodying the strong and powerful characteristics of their forefathers.
MOVE TO MICROCHIPPING by Julia McLean
The move to microchipping Australian horses is being embraced as a more humane option to branding and creates an opportunity to develop a national database of horse numbers and location.
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF FEEDING HORSES by Carol Layton B.Sc M.Ed
Working out the combination of supplements, commercial feeds, forage or grains that are suitable for the individual horse can be confusing – which is where an equine nutritionist may be able to help.
ORGANISING HORSE HEALTH RECORDS by Tom Moates
Taking the time to set up an organised and comprehensive recording system for a horse’s vaccinations, dentistry, worming schedule and ongoing health history for a new owner, or as part of a breeding program, is a worthwhile exercise.
BRINGING UP BABY - massaging young horses. Part 1 by Debranne Pattillo
Massaging the foal from an early age has multiple benefits, as not only does it become accepting of being handled in all areas, it also prepares the young horse for veterinary and farriery visits.
FEET FIRST - FOALS by Adrian Cowell - Accredited Farrier
Some foals require remedial hoof trimming, however all foals require early, correct hoof care due to the influence the feet have on their limbs as they grow rapidly.
PAIN - TELL ME WHERE IT HURTS by Kaye Meynell
Veterinarians and animal behaviourists have invested significant time and effort over the years to better understand pain in the horse, yet identifying it is not as clear cut as one may think.
FOLLOW UP FIRES by Wendy Elks
As the rebuilding continues, rallies have resumed at Kinglake Riders Club and a clinic held by trainer Carlos Tabemaberri provided ten young riders affected by the fires a memorable experience in horsemanship.
GATES and DIY steel fencing erection by Coralie Smyth
Types of gates used in fencing projects are many and varied, but ultimately safety, ease of use and positioning will usually be the deciding factor as to which is used.
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