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HOOFPRINTS ON YOUR HEART by Karen Watson
Defined as a different kind of special, a Heart Horse is one that has truly captured your heart. The path to that special connection occurring can be varied, as highlighted by the readers who shared their unique heart horse stories.

 

 

DEVELOPING THE PARTNERSHIP with Hayley Beresford
Described as a transitional year and the beginning of the ‘real work’, the program for the five year old horses at Eiserner Hof continues with preparation for higher levels of training and competition.

KARDINIA CLYDESDALES by Wendy Elks
A third generation breeder of working Clydesdales, Darryl Wiltshire runs this well known Stud with his partner Junita.

TRAINING TIPS - CROSS COUNTRY with Shaun Dillon
Eventing specialist Shaun Dillon shares his top tips for success, including the importance of keeping it simple, straightness, being prepared and riding with your head.

STONES IN YOUR HORSE'S URINARY TRACT by Dr Jennifer Stewart and Equine Veterinarians Australia
While not a common problem, and associated more often with male horses, the presence of stones in the horse’s urinary tract can lead to pain and infection, and the risk of life threatening complications.

CLEANING THE LEGS AND TAIL
Once any underlying health problems have been ruled out there’s a number of things that can help to keep a horse clean if they’re prone to a messy back end.

BIOMECHANICS by Dr Raquel Butler
So what is biomechanics and what does it mean to the horse owner? Quite a lot if you’re looking for answers and ways to improve your horse’s health and training.

Clydesdales in the blood		BIOMECHANICS		Cleaning the legs and tail

RIDING ASIDE RATHER THAN ASTRIDE by Kit Prendergast
While few riders attempt it, despite the elegant and alluring connotations associated with it, riding side saddle has been an appealing and challenging option for a number of riders in this country.

DEIDRE'S APP REVIEW
This issue Deidre Rennick looks at the EPWA Equine Pain and Welfare App that just may help you identify pain in your horse when you are unsure if a trip to the vets is necessary.

FILLIES THAT ARE COLTS AND COLTS THAT ARE FILLIES by Gene Che Yan Lee and Allison J Stewart University Queensland
When a foal’s sex is indeterminable or confusing, when they possess physical features of both male and female, they are referred to as a Hermaphrodite, or intersex.

JUST HERMIE - the hermaphrodite
Reader Kellie Parker shares the story of her home bred horse
that was discovered to be a hermaphrodite when weaned.

BECOMING A RELAXED AND BALANCED RIDER
by Sarah Futardo (Warne)
To allow a horse to find its own balance and to achieve a balanced seat it’s important that the rider works on developing a strong core.

SLEEP DEPRIVATION - crazy horse or just plain tired?
by Dr Tom Ahern
Sleep is essential for a horse’s health and well being, so how can we ensure our horses are getting enough?

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