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FEBRUARY MARCH 2010
Vol 31 No 5
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.
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FEBRUARY MARCH 2010
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INSIDE THE FEBRUARY/MARCH ISSUE:
EDWINA ALEXANDER by Jennifer C. Chisholm-Høibråten
After leaving Australia for Europe in 1998, Edwina Alexander is now the top achieving rider in Australian show jumping history, riding and training some of the most talented show-jumping horses in Europe.
THE DENTISTRY DEBATE by Helen Ward
While the majority of horse owners recognise the importance of regular dental care to maintain their horse’s health and wellbeing, many may not be aware of therapeutic dental options now available or the debate surrounding equine dentistry as a result.
PROGRESSIVE OR REGRESSIVE? by Julia McLean
An update on the controversial FEI ‘progressive list’ of prohibited substances in the equestrian sport and an insight into the debate regarding the welfare implications of tolerating small levels of ‘bute’ in competition.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Your questions are answered by experienced horse men and women, professionals, trainers and riders. Coach and FEI competitor, Roger Fitzhardinge responds to an enquiry about uneven strength and crooked riding and farrier Adrian Cowell covers the subject of cracked hooves.
COOL HORSES by Kaye Meynell
Being able to recognise the signs associated with heat-related stress is extremely important as, left untreated, it may develop into heat stroke, a condition that can be life threatening.
BITS AND BITTING by Anita Marchesani
An understanding of the actions of the various bitting groups and types is a must as this item of tack will be the most invasive piece of equipment used on a regular basis.
A TIGHT SQUEEZE - Reader's Story by Barbara Whyte
When Barb Whyte looked in her rear view mirror to see only one horse in the float, when there should have been two, she knew it meant trouble.
BIG HEAD by Dr. Jennifer Stewart
In Australia this disease is caused by oxalates present in certain tropical grasses, which inhibit the absorption of calcium, thus leading to distortion of the facial bones, ill-thrift and lameness.
THE LEGAL COURSE - Leasing by Julia McLean
A clearly defined written agreement should be considered essential when entering into a leasing agreement, an arrangement that can often result in disagreement and disputes.
LIES AND THE LEASE - Reader’s Story
Her horse missing and the lessee disappearing with a warrant for her arrest was not the positive leasing experience that QLD student Sarah Fullagar had hoped for when she elected to concentrate on her studies for 12 months!
PRODUCT NEWS
The news on what’s new in the market place and where to find it.
TEAMWORK by Dr. Victoria Hamilton
Dressage may not generally be considered a team sport but there is a need for ‘teams’ from the lower introductory levels right up to Grand Prix, which may include the more obvious trainers, coaches, farriers, vets and other horse health practitioners, but also the less acknowledged in the form of parents, friends or partners who groom, drive floats, offer emotional support or video training sessions.
EQUINE INSURANCE by Tanya Klein
As horse values have steadily increased so too has the number of people buying horse insurance, a product considered essential by many and available with benefits to suit a wide variety of horses and their owners.
KEEPING THE GATE SHUT - gate latches and fasteners
If hanging the gates is the final task in any fencing project, choosing the type of latch to be used to close the gate must be considered one of the most important.
OVER TO YOU
Your chance to speak your mind on any subject relating to equine matters and to share your experiences with other horse enthusiasts.
CONFORMATION OR HOOF BALANCE? by Adrian Cowell
Although genuine conformation faults are present in horses of all breeds, some cases of poor conformation may be related to poor posture caused by unbalanced feet.
HORSEFRONT - News, veterinary advances and horse happenings.
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