Hoofbeats Magazine

INSIDE the October/November 2020 magazine
Vol 42 No 3 $7.50 AU, $7.95 NZ, App (for all devices) $5.99

The First Show - creating confidence in your future performance horse by Hayley Beresford
Having explained their process for starting young horses in the last issue, Hayley Beresford and Jule Fehl introduce four young up-and-coming horses they’ve been training at Eiserner Hof (Germany) and explain how they fared at their first show.

Swollen Legs by Dr Jennifer Stewart and Equine Veterinarians Australia
While it’s quite common for horses to be found with their legs looking swollen, there are many different causes, so it’s important to identify the reason.

Conquering Nerves After a Fall by Wendy Elks
Getting back in the saddle after a bad fall is not always easy as Alex from Burilda Park Equine discovered after a riding accident last year that caused paralysis in her arm and a long wait to see if the radial nerve would activate again.

Sore Eye? What to do by Dr Brianna Clark and Dr Allison Stewart
With their position on the head, a horse’s eyes can be quite prone to injury and damage with corneal ulcers the most common cause of eye problems.

Preparing the Halter Horse by Kentucky Equine Research
Getting the halter horse ready for the ring requires more than just washing and grooming on the day, as dietary factors and appropriate exercise also play a major role. It’s no wonder it’s regarded as both an art and a science.

Equine Super Bugs by Kaye Meynell
While Jannett’s Off-The-Track Thoroughbred showed signs of pastern dermatitis when she purchased him, little could she know of the long and costly journey that lay ahead!


SWOLLEN LEGS- There are many different causes.		CONQUERING NERVES AFTER A FALL requires support and a great instructor.		PREPARING THE HALTER HORSE requires more than just a wash on the day before the show.

Calming our horses while in isolation by Catherine Bird for Country Park Herbs
While competitions are limited due to Coronavirus restrictions it is an excellent time to help our horses that exhibit nervous patterns and behaviour.

Just What is an App? Tips for selecting the right app and equine app review by Deidre Rennick
Not everyone has ventured into the realm of using apps to improve their horse’s way of going or their own management, feeding and riding skills. Deidre Rennick presents the first in a series to keep us up to datewith reviews of some handy equestrian apps.

Whiskers - On Or Off by Kit Prendergast
With a number of countries now banning the trimming of a horse’s whiskers, will the long time practice of trimming for the show ring come under scrutiny in Australia?

Training with Poles
by Elizabeth Tollarzo
A relatively inexpensive piece of equipment, poles can be used for a multitude of exercises and are a worthwhile addition to your training regime. Mary Warren, Kaye Spence, Chanele Hunter-Cooke and Deborah Dixon - all coaches and competitors - share their favourite pole exercise.

Ties that bind - do horses grieve? by Karen Watson
Do horses grieve when one of their paddock mates dies? While there’s a lack of research given the difficulty of studying this topic, there’s plenty of anecdotal observations from horse owners, many of whom believe their horses definitely do experience grief.

HORSE FRONT News, veterinary advances and horse happenings around the world.

PLEASE EXPLAIN Questions answered include:

• How to ride the stretchy trot circle.
Whether for dressage or just as a training tool, FEI 4* Dressage Judge,
Wendy Barker, talks about the use of the stretchy trot as an exercise.


SOLAR PRODUCTS - a range of products on the property that can have independant solar panels .	MY PLACE. Wayne Kiely from Combined Horse Transport tells us about his place in Central Victoria.	WHAT'S EATING YOUR HORSE RUG AND FEED?
TAKE ME TO THE GREEN HORSE ARTICLES		READ ON LINE -Solar products for the Horse Property

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