To view the previous 12 months issues please use the links above or use the Backcopies link to view ALL previous issues. 2010 Foal Brag Photos 2010 WA Stallion Directory

$7.50 AU, $7.95 NZ
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.

Published every two months, Hoofbeats is available from newsagents throughout Australia and New Zealand, from selected saddlery stores and by direct subscription (select the subscriptions button on menu) or email us at hoofbeat@iinet.net.au for more information.

INSIDE THE OCTOBER NOVEMBER ISSUE:

Refining Power Steering
by Steve Brady
It is important to fine tune and refine the basics of steering. Once this has been established through the use of a series of exercises, the horse and rider can develop more advanced manoeuvres for their discipline of choice.

Competence and Control: Showing Stallions Safely
by Julia McLean
The exhibition of stallions at many shows is an integral part to their future breeding and performance careers, however owners and handlers have a responsibility to ensure the well being of other competitors and their horses.

Weighty Matters with Amanda Macpherson
The impact on the horse of carrying the weight of a rider has been debated amongst experts, and whilst there is a lack of scientific evidence to give a definitive answer, the effect on a horse’s soundness and performance remains a controversial topic.

Mastering Movement by Peggy Cummings
Learning how to unlock the rider’s joints also unblocks the horse’s energy, making riding effortless and allowing horse and rider to move in harmony.

Questions and Answers
Readers’ questions are answered by experienced horse professionals. The subject of a horse taking off before a halter is removed is addressed by Equitana presenter Chad Brady, while fellow presenter Sandi Simons deals with a question of confidence at water crossings.

Probiotics and Prebiotics by Tom Moates
Occurring naturally in the environment, probiotics may confer health benefits to the horse and can also be fed if it is ‘lacking’ or has been unusually stressed.

Creating Confidence for Children
by Sandi Simons
Growing up with horses or ponies in their lives can create some of life’s greatest memories. As parents it’s important to make sure those memories are good ones and that the journey helps kids become more secure, confident, responsible and peaceful adults.

Is there a Difference?
Traditional and ‘Barefoot’ Trims                   
by Wendy Elks
Deciding what is best for a horse is often difficult when conflicting information abounds. Farriers and trimmers were asked if there was a difference between the traditional trim for horses without shoes and the ‘barefoot’ trim.

Pilates for the Horse Rider
by Annette Willson
Strong core stability is a crucial element to having good posture on a horse and being an effective rider, and it’s something everyone can learn. 

Book Review
Two of the latest book releases are reviewed, including the new volume from Tom Moates and another from the team of Andrew McLean and Paul McGreevy.

Warts by Dr Michael Ruppin, Equine Veterinarians Australia                
Warts are a common skin problem in young horses, and although the horse usually isn’t bothered by them, a severe case can be distressing for the horse owner.

Cotton Wool Riders by Kaye Meynell
Are the talented and gutsy riders Australia is renowned for being lost due to constraints from insurance, urbanisation and a new culture of ‘cotton wool’ riders?

Evolution of Equine Teeth
by  Assoc. Prof Gary Wilson
Just as the external appearance of horses has evolved over the years, so too have their teeth, which need regular maintenance in order to function effectively with domestication.

Dentistry and the Performance Horse
by Dr Rachel Stone
It is essential for riders seeking to achieve optimum performances from their horses to consider the importance of equine dentistry.

Horses Create Headlines
In the world’s most popular medium, television, the Australian horse industry had no regular appearance until one horse lover stepped up to produce this equine themed program. Available on 'Free to Air' TV in Australia.

Gastric Ulcers by Victoria Ferguson
Gut or gastric ulcers, which can be found anywhere in the horse’s digestive tract, are far more common in horses than most people realise.

Anatomy of the Equine Stomach
A hugely complex system, the equine stomach has many different sections, all with staggering proportions. 

Conformation or Posture?
by  Maureen Rogers
Conditions such as cow hocks and roach back, traditionally seen as conformation faults, are in fact due to posture and therefore possible to correct.

The Equitana Experience
One of the most popular and eagerly anticipated events on the equine enthusiast’s calendar, Equitana is on its way back to Melbourne in November and readers can prepare themselves for what to expect at this year’s event.

Information Exchange
Reader’s Tips, Views and Questions
Weed Watch - Foxglove by Nicola Field  New Product - Pasture Drag               
Genetically Modified Feed
by Julie Newman
New Worming Strategies
by Dr John Kohnke
Growing Equine Herbs - Meadowsweet
by Jacquie Rive
Understanding Herbicides: The Mechanisms by Andrea Carmody
Book Review: Eco-Horsekeeping
Property Safety - Quad Bikes
by Farmsafe Alliance WA
Goldfish in Horse Troughs

You can now Shop Online at hoofbeats with
it's Fast, Free and Secure!

Please visit our Gift shop or Subscriber Page.

WHAT YOU CAN WIN within this issue
Special offers and competitions