Hoofbeats Magazine

INSIDE the October November 16 issue
Vol 38 No 3 $7.50 AU, $7.95 NZ, App (for all devices) $5.99

SEPARATING FROM YOUR COACH by Harriet Leahy
The relationship that can develop between coach and rider is one that can be likened to a marriage, but what happens when that relationship breaks down?

ANDRĒ NEWMAN by Wendy Elks
Proving that age is no barrier when it comes to riding, eighty year old Andrè Newman has been riding since she was seven and sees no reason to give up on her favourite activity.

HORSEMANSHIP for Performance by Tanja Kraus
Horsemanship training using ground handling can help with respect, response to aids, suppling the horse and can be a foundation for a supple, responsive, willing riding horse that is ready to go on with any discipline-specific training.

MANAGING THE INSULIN RESISTANT HORSE by Dr Jennifer Stewart
Last issue covered the condition, now Dr Steward explains what is involved in managing the IR horse, and how diet and exercise are key areas to take into consideration, along with owners’ needing to recognise when their horse is a healthy weight.

THE UNDERBELLY OF SADDLE DESIGN by Dr Ian Bidstrup
This second article in the series on saddles focusses on the front section of the saddle, the section that can have a considerable bearing on the horse’s comfort and performance.


Be aware of the onset of Seedy Toe		Some horses are affected by sunburn		Managing Insulin resistant horses

WHY STRETCH by Angela Davison, The Horse Herbalist
Incorporating stretching exercises into your horse’s routine can have a positive impact on their performance and reduce the risk of injuries.

WHAT'S IN THE BAG? by Erika Gough
Pelleted feeds are very convenient to feed and store, benefits many look for when choosing their horse’s feed. A less processed option however could not only be beneficial for your horse, it may also save you money.

SUNBURN by Kaye Meynell
Horses are also susceptible to sunburn too and rely on their owners to provide protection when it’s needed.

RIDING INDUCED BREAST PAIN by Wendy Elks
The latest on the bounce factor, breast pain and bras for horse riders.

RIO OLYMPICS OVERVIEW
A brief overview of the Australian riders’ involvement in the dressage, eventing, showjumping and paralympics at Rio.

SEEDY TOE - a reader’s story by Marg Tonkin
Reassured by her farrier that the crumbly appearance of her horse’s hoof was nothing to be overly concerned about, this reader was left reeling when she discovered the seriousness of the situation and the recovery period that lay ahead for her horse.

HEALING HERBS FOR SEEDY TOE by Country Park Herbs
Helping the horse’s health from within can help the tissues affected by the condition and leave the horse better prepared for the recovery period.

LIVING WITH FEAR, DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE by Sarah Warne
Handling and riding horses requires confidence, and instilling it in your horse can improve the connection you’ll have in the partnership.

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