October/November 2005
Vol 27 No 3

KEEP IT SOFT AND SIMPLE with Sjef Janssen and Anky Van Grunsven
Sometimes we get carried away with making things too complicated, and it takes a few words from World Champions to bring the emphasis back to basics.

BEATING THE BUCK
The second in this series, professional riders and trainers explain their own experiences with bucking, what to do and how to prevent it.

MOUNTING STRESS by Dr. Ian Bidstrup
Most riders may not devote much thought to the mounting process, but every time they put their boot in the stirrup and mount, a great deal of force is exerted on the horse's back and wither.

EQUITANA ASIA PACIFIC 2005
There's so much to see and do at Equitana, so be prepared and have your days planned before you visit this spectacular Australian Event.
What to see at Equitana - Download here.

SARCOIDS
The most common skin tumour found in horses, they can be either slow-growing or aggressive. Early detection and treatment will result in less recovery time and scaring.

SIT THE HORSE ONTO THE BIT by Richard Weis
Through a correct seat stimulating the horse's back movement and impulsion, the rider seems to 'sit the horse on the bit' creating and maintaining his desire for free, forward movement - the key to controlling the horse and elastic spring in all paces.

INTERNATIONAL EQUITATION SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM
The recent symposium emphasised the importance of self regulation in the equine industry, with regard to horse welfare, and how science can help.

Troubleshooting- part three of Learning to Lunge
In a perfect lunge session, the horse will work quietly and obediently - but what happens when it doesn't go to plan?

Win A Dublin Rider Makeover
Enter yourself or a friend to win a complete casual riding outfit. Download information here.

THE STARTING BOX - with Stuart Tinney
In the highly competitive cross country phase of eventing, every second counts. How the horse behaves in the starting box can give a time saving advantage, which can translate to a winning performance.

Legal Watch - FROZEN SEMEN by Kim O'Donnell
As well as ensuring that a written stallion service agreement is always used, the breeding season highlights a number of other issues for consideration by both mare and stallion owners, especially when using frozen semen.

LONG RIDERS' GUILD by Sharon Muir Watson
Representing those who have ridden more than 1,000 miles in a continuous journey, the Long Riders' Guild has the world's largest collection of equestrian travel literature.

PRODUCT NEWS
Keeping readers informed on new products and where to find them.

SUMMER RUG REVIEW
Now is the time to look at what is on offer from the range of summer rugs on the market.

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

QUESTIONS and ANSWERS BOOK REVIEW
Have a question to ask? Experienced horse people answer your queries.

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