TRAINING YOUR MEMORY by Wendy Barker
When you’re paying for coaching it makes sense to learn strategies to ensure you get as much out of your lessons as you can. If you don’t do anything with what was covered, you’ll forget 95% of what you learnt within 24 - 48 hours.
Using some of these active learning strategies, you can gain a lot more from a fantastic lesson!

A TASTE OF TUSCONY by Denise Legge
Keen to embark on another overseas holiday with horses, Tuscany ticked all the boxes as a top destination to combine a love of travel, food and wine, and, most importantly, riding.

ZARAH - FROM DANCING ON STAGE TO DANCING
IN THESADDLE by Deidre Rennick
Zarah Lont faced her first health challenge as a teenager, going on to overcome more health battles than anyone should with determination and a dedication to riding.

RESET YOUR RIDING
by Mel Macaulay
Pelvic stability is important for riders as it allows for clear communication and connection with the horse.

WOUNDS - BACK TO BASICS by Dr Jennifer Stewart
Horses can be prone to injury and most wounds will progress through the healing stages well. After cleaning and treating, all that’s left is the daily care and nursing routine. But every time you examine the wound you question the progress.
Is the wound healing OK? Is the reddish colour around the edges ‘normal, what’s that fluid seeping from the corner?

PLEASE EXPLAIN
Why do some horse owners soak or steam their horse’s hay? Kentucky Equine Research explains. Is my horse crying? Why can’t horses breath through their mouth, and how can I improve my sitting trot are also addressed in this issue’s Please Explain.

For the love of them - the non-ridden horse.		A Taste of Tuscony.		Enjoy your horse- whatever the weather.

LIGHTNING AND IT'S EFFECT ON HORSES AND RIDERS by Anna Marsden
In November 2023 there were 40,465,119 lightning strikes across Australia affecting horses, riders (and others) as well as starting numerous fires.Lightning is a potential killer so what can you do to protect yourself and your horse when a storm approaches?

ENJOY YOUR HORSE...WHATEVER THE WEATHER!
by Portland Jones
While it’s still hot it’s important to consider the impact of the heat on your horse and what activities might be best suited to the weather.

LET'S TALK ABOUT SIDEWAYS by Liz Tollarzo
Often associated with dressage, lateral work is important for all horses as the ability to move your horse sideways when asked is useful for every rider.

ONLINE COMPETITIONS by Wendy Elks
Showing horses can be expensive, especially when you factor in all the associated costs and travel. Online shows present an opportunity to compete in equestrian disciplines against a variety of competitors.

FOR THE LOVE OF THEM ... THE NON-RIDDEN HORSE by Wendy Elks
Not all horse owners are able to, or wish to ride, many are content to have a paddock ‘ornament’ and coming home to see their horse grazing in its paddock gives them all the
satisfaction they need.

Is your Property Prepared?		Dung beetles to the rescue.		Dealing with Fence Post Rot.
TAKE ME TO THE GREEN HORSE ARTICLES				READ ON LINE Quick Fix Fence bolt protection

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