Update on developmental bone diseases Recent advances have added to our understanding of developmental bone diseases. DR JENNIFER STEWART updates…
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Feature: Of healing and horses
Of healing and horses Why is it that horses can help people who are anxious or depressed? Science may not…
Feature: Changing the paradigm
Changing the paradigm They say old habits die hard, but the need for change in our approach to horse sports…
Feature: Pregnancy associated laminitis
Pregnancy associated laminitis Insulin resistance in pregnant mares can be detrimental to both mother and foal. DR JENNIFER STEWART explains…
Feature: Osteoporosis – the silent epidemic
Osteoporosis – the silent epidemic Because of difficulties associated with diagnosing bone density loss, osteoporosis has been called a silent…
Feature: Protein – it’s not the percentage
Protein – it’s not the percentage Ensuring your horse’s feed includes all the essential amino acids is crucial for their…
Feature: Game on at Wallaby Hill
Game on at Wallaby Hill What better way to kick off the eventing season than with the annual Wallaby Hill…
Feature: Western Dressage
Dancing to a Western tune Since arriving in Australia over a decade ago, Western dressage has gone from strength to…
Read MoreFeature: Diseases of domestication
Diseases of domestication Horses have been domesticated for thousands of years, but this has not always been to their advantage,…
Feature: Soda Pop psychology
Soda Pop psychology Tanja Kraus is an advocate for practical horsemanship, and uses her skills to help troubled horses, writes…
Feature: The joy of connection
The joy of connection Heartland Equestrian’s Kim Thompson is a Liberty work coach, performer and trainer. AMANDA MAC spoke to her…
Feature: On track for the World Championships
On track for the World Championships In an exciting first, Australia will be competing at the Icelandic Horse World Championships…
Feature: Managing diarrhoea in foals
Managing diarrhoea in foals One of the most common diseases in foals, diarrhoea may require prompt and aggressive treatment, writes…
Feature: Clear lines of communication
Clear lines of communication The reins represent a line of communication between you and your horse, but what exactly are…
Rugging? Yes, no, or maybe?
Rugging? Yes, no, or maybe? There’s a lot of uncertainty around whether or not we should rug our horses. Dr…