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DECEMBER JANUARY 2010
Vol 31 No 4

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DECEMBER JANUARY 2010
Vol 31 No 4

INSIDE THE DECEMBER/JANUARY ISSUE:

Developing an Independent Seat by Jane Myers
An independent seat is achieved when a rider can control the use of their limbs independently of each other and of the trunk and as a result are balanced no matter what the pace of the horse.

Out of Africa Tsetse fly, puff adders and Tanzania by Teena Payne
Keeping horses in Tanzania holds many challenges for horse owners, including strict health routines, isolation from other riders, and traveling across country borders to compete.

Cool Riders by Wendy Elks
If riding in the hotter hours is the only time available, forethought and preparation are needed to keep as cool as possible and avoid dehydration and heat exhaustion for the rider and for the horse.

Banned Substances WINNER TAKES ALL by Kaye Meynell
Are those responsible choosing to administer performance-enhancing drugs to compensate for a horse that is physically and psychologically unsuited to the discipline it is being asked to perform?

Over to You
Your chance to speak your mind on any subject relating to equine matters.

Book Review
The latest releases are reviewed in our book review.

The High Gear - correctly ridden trot extensions by Uwe Spenlen
There are several important principles to take into account when teaching extension of the trot, not least of which are the final three steps on the German Training Scale – Impulsion, Straightness and Collection.

The Vulnerable Joint Sacro-iliac Dysfunction by Dr Ian Bidstrup
An important joint in the lower back region, sacro-iliac joint injury and dysfunction is common in horses across all disciplines.

Questions and Answers
Your questions answered by experienced horse men and women, professionals, trainers and riders.

Feeding The Older Horse
was covered by Dr John Kohnke and physiotherapist Clifford Leckning
Looked at rider sacro-iliac problems

Finding THE BALANCE by Carol Layton
Many horses are over-supplemented leaving horse owners faced with expensive feed bills and horses still not receiving the minerals they need.

Fly - Free Zone
The fly season is here and an investigation into fly masks and veils reveals that this summer’s range contains many options in functionality and style.

Bringing up Baby - massaging young horses. Part 2
by Debranne Pattillo
Following on from the massage strokes introduced in Part 1, these additional techniques can be incorporated into the massage regime of a young horse.

Levy - scandal or solution?
With the Government’s withdrawal of support to the horse industry for future equine disease outbreaks, agreeing to an emergency disease levy might be the best option for horse owners.

Creating a stable sanctuary - by Kaye Meynell
A succesful stable design will involve consideration of a number of factors including building materials, drainage, ventilation, bedding and other aspects to ensure optimum physical and mental health for the stabled horse.

Cryptococcus - the hidden killer - by Dr Christy Secombe
A well hidden killer, Cryptococcus is the most common systemic fungal disease in Australia and may be well progressed by the time clinical signs are observed.

HIDDEN WITHIN- Reader’s Story
Like most readers, Joanne Patterson had never heard of the rare fungal disease Cryptococcus until her young mare became afflicted.

Product News
The news on what’s new in the market place and where to find it.

All I want for Christmas
Ideas for the perfect Christmas gift for anyone into horses.

The Tom Quilty - one of the toughest rides in the world by Helen Ward
First held in 1966, this grueling 160km endurance was inspired by the Tevis Cup ride held in the USA.

Horsefront
News, veterinary advances and horse happenings.

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