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INSIDE THE DECEMBER JANUARY ISSUE:

IMPROVING THE TROT PT2 - the concept of cadence by Bert Hartog
The spring, bounce and expression of the trot is captured in the word Cadence and can only occur in paces with a moment of suspension - trot and canter. Understanding the concept of cadence and the movement of the horse will help the rider to improve the trot.

RIDING THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS - Jeff McNeill and his ‘guide’ horse by Wendy Elks
Jeff and his Quarter Horse mare, Millie, have travelled many rugged trails over the past few years but it’s all in a day’s work for this mare, who’s special job on these trail rides is to be Jeff’s eyes.

EYES RIGHT - Eye Care for Horses by Dr Edith Hampson
Horses have evolved with several unique visual features that give them a competitive advantage in adapting to the environment, however, while eye placement may give a wide range of vision it also makes the horse’s eye more susceptible to injury and disease.

VENTILATION AND HORSE TRANSPORT by PerformAir
The travel conditions of horses being transported in trailers or floats are governed wholly by the transport provided by owners and, due to factors such as pollution, heat and lack of air-flow, these conditions can cause stress, discomfort and illness.

A COMPETITIVE RESPONSIBILITY by Julia McLean with Richard Thomas
While event organisers have an obligation to present events conducted within regulated guidelines, the competitor is also obliged to play their part by having knowledgeable, responsible and capable people in charge of horses.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Readers’ questions are answered by experienced horse professionals. This issue Cynthia Cooper responds to the question of feed aggression and Dr Sally Church covers riding the older horse.

THE FOALING MARE by Drs Allan Gunn, John Chopin and Jim Rodger.
Equine Veterinarians Australia
The birth of a foal marks the end of pregnancy and the beginning of life outside the mare’s uterus and, while this is a natural event, it may be hazardous to either the mare or foal and require human supervision or intervention.

EQUITANA SYDNEY
This major equestrian event had something for everyone with a line up of international and national presenters and clinicians, National Championship competitions from a range of disciplines and the much loved fix for equestrian shopaholics.

FROM BIT TO BODY - cue transferring- the back-up by Chad Brady
Cue transferring involves teaching a cue and applying it step-by-step through building block exercises, making training easier for the horse and less frustrating for the trainer.

FINDING A FRIEND by Christina Urso-Cale
It is well worth exploring the option of pairing a lone horse up with another animal if keeping a horse as part of a herd or with an equine companion is not possible.

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THIS CHRISTMAS
Whether looking for inspiration for gift ideas for the young or old, this selection of equine themed products is sure to have something for everyone.

CLINIC JUNKIES by Kaye Meynell
Attending many clinics in a constant quest to gain knowledge may come at a price where the horse is concerned if it means the owner fails to provide consistency when it comes to training techniques.

COMMON HOOF PROBLEMS - Seedy Toe by Adrian Cowell
Also referred to as White Line Disease, Seedy Toe is the smelly, crumbly muck
caused by micro-organisms that invade horses’ feet via the white line region behind
the hoof wall, and in extreme cases if left untreated, can cause lameness.

Information Exchange - Reader’s Tips, Views and Questions  
The Importance Of Water Quality
Growing Equine Herbs: herbs for allergies by Jackie Rive
Mouse Plague
Green Product News
Sustainability And Greening On Horse Properties - the tropics by Andrea Carmody
Tree Belts For Fire Protection by Rod Bird
Weed Watch - The Bellyache Bush by Nicola Field
Permaculture For Horse Property Owners (Pt7) forage trees and shrubs by Mariette van den Berg and Nick Huggins

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