TENSION, TENSION, TENSION by Nicola Smith, Dressage Rider Training
Tension in the horse and rider tension is something that can happen to everyone. Overcoming it however comes down to the rider as the horse looks to the rider for guidance.

PPID and Dallu Stanley - the medication saved him, but also exempts him from competition by Liz Tollarzo
A diagnosis of PPID required Mia Tollarzo’s successful competition pony to commence medication, which while vital for treating his condition has proved a barrier to returning to official competitions.

THE HUNGER GAMES by Dr Jennifer Stewart
Ponies need less feed than horses, the result of evoluntionary advantages that have allowed them to survive in times of scarcity but also left them
predisposed to several diseases.

ONE TO WATCH – Kye Ford by Amanda Dickerson
With big goals and a Mum who represented Australia at the Olympics this thirteen year old rider is aiming for the top.

AGE IS NO BARRIER-
re-riding the National Trail after a 33 yearbreak
by Sharon Roberts
After riding the Bicentennial National Trail more than three decades ago Sharon discovered new challenges when tackling this difficult, long distance ride again.

WINTER WOOLLIES or SHINY SHOW COAT?
Achieving a shiny, show coat for winter riding or competition can be influenced by incorporating clipping, rugging and light therapy to mimic longer daylight hours into the horse’s daily management plan.

REBOOTING THE HORSE’S INTERNAL CLOCK by Equilume
With shorter days influencing a horse’s metabolism and melatonin production it’s possible to influence this, and their coat, with the use of light therapy.

PPID and DAllu Stanley		WINTER WOOLLIES or SHINY COAT		HEMP FOR HORSES

LEGAL: SLIPPERY SURFACE OR SAFE? by Emily Purvis
A recent court case, which resulted in an equestrian association having to pay $6.75million to a rider seriously injured at an event, is a reminder that competition organisers have a duty of care to competitors.

WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS GO WRONG
by Dr Portland Jones
When retraining a racehorse it’s important that the process is handled in a safe and timely manner in order to avoid making mistakes.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES FOR RE-HOMED RACEHORSES
Demonstrating the versatility of Thoroughbreds off the track, these three horses, Algebra, Juliet and Ginger Coops, each excel in their new and varied roles.

THE PROS AND CONS OF TURNOUT by Dr Raquel Butler
It’s important to understand the pros and cons of turnout and the optimal time frame that should be considered in the transitional period.

THE THREE F’s for managing the re-homed racehorse’s welfare by Dr Portland Jones
For the best chance of success during the transition period from racehorse to riding horse it’s useful to consider the evolution of horses in the management of the process.

HEMP AND HORSES by Kaye Meynell
Hemp has found its way in to an increasing number of products for horses these days; but what is it and why can it be beneficial?

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