THE YOUNG HORSE - purchasing and training
by Liz Tollarzo
Many riders find the thought of taking on a young or a green horse very appealing, an equine partner that they can teach and grow with. But where to find one, and at what age or stage might suit best?

MY HORSE HAS ALLERGIES
by Dr Jennifer Stewart
Allergic skin diseases are common in horses with most caused by insect bites and environmental allergens.

SHOULD WORK BE USED AS A PUNISHMENT?
by Ross Jacobs
A technique some trainers use when encountering an issue is to ‘make the right thing easy and the wrong thing hard’, an approach this horsemanship clinician suggests could be counterproductive.

NEW HOME SYNDROME by Dr Shelley Appleton
A move to a new location will leave many horses unsettled, something that should be kept in mind as they adjust to a new environment and routine.

GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES
by Tracy Weaver-Sayer
With relatively few Australians able to readily enjoy beneficial experiences with horses we meet two equestrians who go out of their way to share positive interactions with their special ponies.

RIDER NUTRITION by Dr Portland Jones
Focussing more often on their horse’s diet rather than their own, it’s important that riders consider their health and nutrition too.

HYPERMOBILITY SPECTRUM FOR RIDERS
by Mel Macauly
Understanding that excessively mobile joints can pose some challenges while riding is important to reduce the impact this condition can have in and out of the saddle.

Should work be used as a punishment?		Hypermobility Spectrum for Riders.		New home syndrome.

EQUESTRIANS AT PARIS OLYMPICS2024
-a snapshot by Wendy Barker
It was a thrilling podium finish for one of Australia’s eventers as the equestrian events took place in the most spectacular of settings.

EQUINE SPA AND REHABILITATION CENTRE
by Diane Bawden
Rather than winding down into retirement Wayne Keily has been busy establishing the ultimate equine wellness and rehabilitation facility.

FORAGE ALTERNATIVES FOR HORSES
by Kentucky Equine Research
Numerous factors can impact the availability of quality forage so it’s important to be aware of alternatives that can help ensure your horse’s nutritional requirements are met.

SUSTAINABLE BREEDING By Dr Georgina Downey
There may not be just one category that defines all horse breeders but regardless of stud size or breed the issues faced by breeders include the dilemma of over population, animal welfare and the responsibility of securing a future for each foal produced.

RIDING AFTER CANCER
by Deidre Rennick
With half of us destined for a cancer diagnosis at some stage in our lifetime, the routines involved with owning horses can be helpful at times through the process.

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