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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2006
Vol 28 No 3

CONTENTS
ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN by Karen McDonald
Being involved in a horse-related accident can be life-changing, as revealed by readers who have had first-hand experience of such an event.

BUILDING ON THE BASICS - Tying Up by Steve Brady
In the first part of a new series on the early education process, renowned Australian trainer Steve Brady covers preparing a horse for tying up by using desensitisation techniques.

PELVIC FRACTURES by Lesley Goff
Despite suffering what sounds like a life-threatening injury, many horses that sustain a fracture of the pelvis can be rehabilitated and returned to either breeding or performance.

CHAPS AND GAITERS - Fashion and Function
Currently experiencing a surge in popularity, chaps and gaiters have become ‘must have’ fashion statements for both training and competing.

MAKING THE CONNECTION - The 5 minute warm-up by Wendy Murdoch
In the sixth part of this series, three gentle exercises assist both riders and horses to ‘loosen up’ before commencing serious work.

NEWBORNS IN NEED by Dr Jane Axon, Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA)
For foals born with life-threatening health problems, early detection of the illness and aggressive treatment are the keys to a successful outcome.

THE ART OF LUNGEING - Long Reining by Liz Tollarzo
The ninth article in this series introduces the techniques of double-rein lungeing and long reining, the correct equipment to use, how to get started and safety considerations.

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

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

SUMMER SELECTION - Rugs
Manufacturers have developed a range of rugs to suit every possible need. Once the individual horse and owner’s requirements have been established, the next step is to find the right rug to suit your needs, wants and budget.

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

BLACK BEAUTIES - The Friesian Horse by Nikki Taylor
With a lineage and interesting history dating back to the 16th century and a strong relationship to horses used in times of the Roman Empire, the Friesian Horse boasts one of the purest studbooks in the world thanks to an internationally recognised, stringent classification system.

BYO- Build Your Own Stable by Carol Willcocks
Not everyone wants to, or is in a situation where they can, build a large stable complex so this reader’s experience with a build your own design may well fit the bill for those who want a safe, simple structure, which can be adapted to suit individual situations.

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

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