October November 2012
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Successful
splashdowns -
page 30
Most outside China have no idea of the developing riding clubs - the
Heilan club alone has more than 300 horses - and growth of imports into
this country, as it gears up to establish itself in the equestrian arts.
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· A NEW CHINESE DYNASTY
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felix - part 3 plus more......
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54 traNSitiON tO a dOuBle
Part 1 by Anita Marchesani
The double bridle and its use can be a controversial subject and is often the
topic of discussion and debate. Introducing a horse to the double bridle
shouldbeundertakenwithcareandattentionpaidtothecorrectfittingand
purpose of the bridle parts.
62 lamiNitiS - recent research
by Kaye Meynell
Although widely researched, laminitis is still not completely understood and
research is continuing into this debilitating condition.
66 cleaNiNg aNd maiNtaiNiNg SaddleS
by Kaye Meynell
Whethersyntheticorleather,asaddleusuallyrepresentsasignificantoutlayfora
rider. Looking after this investment will help it to last longer.
70 STEp-BY-STEp SADDlE ClEANINg
71 BOOK reView
72 feediNg the perfOrmaNce hOrSe after emS
by Dr Tania Cubitt and Dr Stephen Duren
Managing the performance horse's feed to maintain condition and avoid laminitis.
77 feed BalaNcerS
by Sarah Butler with Anita Budgeon
With the variety of specialised horse feeds available and different levels of
activity, feeding horses is as much a science as an art. Feed balancers can help
ensure a horse's nutritional needs are being met.
82 prOduct NewS
The latest on what's new in the marketplace.
83 KiSSiNg SpiNeS
by Wendy Elks with Ian Bidstrup
Identificationandtreatmentofthispainful,andoftencareerending,condition.
85 hOrSe frONt
News, veterinary advances and horse happenings.
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Defeating
the sarcoid
death
sentence
- page 22
Transition
to a double
- page 54
Cleaning and
maintaining
saddles -
page 66
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COVER: Highlighting the double bridle article
by Anita Marchesani is Narbethong Equestrian
Park's Warmblood stallion, Bellario.
Photography by JG Photographics
The Olympics and Paralympics have concluded
for another four years and, like many Australians,
we couldn't get enough of the equestrian
coverage. The dressage and showjumping
events were awe-inspiring, weren't they? And
the Eventers, deemed as prospective medal
winners going on past performances, rose above
the many set backs too which this discipline was
subjected, and came home with a sixth placing
for Australia.
The Olympic eventing competition at Greenwich
Park generated a great deal of interest from
the wider community, with many non-horse
enthusiasts appreciating the spectacle and
excitement for the first time.
The Paralympics was on the same huge scale
as the Olympics and it was good to see these
sportsmen and women receiving the recognition
they deserve. It was suggested by organisers
that the 2012 games would be remembered
as the ones that brought the Paralympics into
the mainstream of sport, and the commercial
response to this event could now mean these
paralympians can look at sport becoming a full
time occupation.
The FREE Hoofbeats e-Magazine preview will
have a pictorial coverage of the Olympics and
Paralympics and this can be accessed via the
on e-Magazine preview.
GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING
You may have noticed in the contents that the
Reader's Story this issue has a warning about
graphic images. The horse that is the subject
of this story had a relatively small sarcoid that
over the years grew and grew, threatening its
life. Thanks to the owner's tenacity, the gelding
was treated and overcame what was essentially
a death sentence. The decision to publish
photographs of this condition at its worst was not
taken lightly, as they are disturbing. However, our
survey research shows that the majority of those
who read Hoofbeats are horsemen and women
who are actively interested in the welfare and
health of their horses. To have the opportunity
to gain knowledge on this insidious condition
and to see the exceptional results from the
drug used, we sincerely thank Cheryl McGaffin
for documenting and photographing Daniel's
journey and for sharing the information with all
readers.
We welcome your thoughts on the topic.
EQUITANA
We are now gearing up for Equitana Melbourne
and would be delighted to meet readers at our
stand in the Grand Hall, stall 292, right beside
the arena. Bring a coupon from this issue of
Hoofbeats or Horse Deals and collect a free
copy of the magazine and a digital voucher for
the Hoofbeats online store. Look out for the
Hoofbeats banner and come chat to us about
your horse, future articles or advertising or just
to say hi.
The Hoofbeats Team