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Vol 42 No 1 $7.50 AU, $7.95 NZ, App (for all devices) $5.99

RIDING CONTACT heavy or light, what is the ideal? by Liz Tollarzo
Horses are usually trained using some form of control of the head and neck, but what level of contact is suitable to aid communication?

BRINGING THE RIDER BACK INTO 'WORK' by Jemma Moon
If your time in isolation was akin to being out on a ‘spell’, your return to ‘work’ could require consideration for your exercise and ‘feeding’ regime.

SHOULD OATS BE ON THE STABLE MENU?
by Kentucky Equine Research
Horses have been fed oats for generations but are they the best choice for today’s horses?

FOR HORSES NOT HUMANS by Kaye Meynell
With myths circulating about preventions and treatments for Covid -19, as always it’s important to check the credibility and reliability, and the source of the information.

When a Snotty Nose ISN'T JUST A SNOTTY NOSE.
by Dr Jennifer Stewart and Equine Veterinarians Australia
The reasons for a horse to have a nasal discharge are many and varied,
and it can be a source of important health information.

AT HOME WITH HAYLEY BERESFORD
Following on from Hayley’s story in the last issue, here she offers more of an insight into what goes on behind the scenes in her international training stable.

HORSES HELPING US THROUGH ISOLATION by Celine Boennelykke
The ramifications of COVID-19 have seen an increase in the potential for mental health problems. Being around horses however can help our mental wellbeing explains Polocrosse Champion and Ambassador for Mental Health Awareness, Salli Galvin.

JobKeeper AND YOUR EQUINE BUSINESS
The equestrian industry is among those hard hit by the economic impact of Covid -19, with many small businesses and sole operators facing significant downturns and unsure of what assistance they could be eligible for.

JobKeeper for equine businesses.		Should oats be on the stable menu?		EUTHANASIA - when is it time to say goodbye?

AFRICAN HORSE SICKNESS by Wendy Elks
The entry of African Horse Sickness into Thailand in March rang warning bells for the possibility of this devastating disease moving south in Asia, and towards Australia.

THE TRUTH ABOUT VICES -WHO IS AT FAULT? by Meredith Ransley
What we see as vices could be considered as feedback from our horses and misunderstandings of their survival instincts.

EUTHANASIA – when it is time to say goodbye? by Kaye Meynell
Intentionally ending the life of a horse is not an easy decision and deserves serious consideration and an informed choice when the time comes to say ‘farewell’.

ROADHORSE part 2 by Karen Watson
Covering the start of her ride across Australia in the last issue, Steff Gebbie now shares the challenges of the remainder of her epic ride, including adding a second horse and finding a packsaddle in a town with only 406 residents!

VIRTUAL EVENTS - will these events continue their popularity once shows return?
by Wendy Elks
There are online competitions for the serious show competitor as well as events for the first-timers and newbies, giving them a chance to hone their skills, without any pressure or expense of travel, and purely for fun. Their rise in popularity was evident while no shows were on, but will this continue?

HORSE FRONT News, veterinary advances and horse happenings around the world.

PLEASE EXPLAIN Questions answered include:

• What is a faecal egg count?

• Retention of baby teeth

• What is HYPP?

GROWING YOUR OWN VEGGIES - is a two-fold exercise as super-fresh organic produce could supplement both yourown and yourhorse’s diet in the months ahead.		HELPING NATURE PREVENT FLOODING -clearing, ploughing and overgrazing in water catchment areas can cause catastrophic flooding downstream.		GLYPHOSATE OPTIONS. What options are out there as an alternatives to glyphosate for total weed control.
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