A National Riding, Training and Horse Care Magazine . . . . incorporating The Green Horse -sustainable horsekeeping. Produced by hoofbeats Inside Shoulder-In page 4 Vol 35 No 3 Oct/Nov 2013 HOOFBEAT PUBLICATIONS 90 Leslie Road, Wandi, 6167 Ph: (08) 9397 0506 Fax: (08) 9397 0200 Email: Office/accounts: enquiries@hoofbeats.com.au Subscriptions: subscriptions@hoofbeats.com.au Ads: ads@hoofbeats.com.au Showscene: showscene@hoofbeats.com.au Green Horse: greenhorse@hoofbeats.com.au Editorial: editorial@hoofbeats.com.au Emag: emag@hoofbeats.com.au Endurance - Meg Wade’s return to riding after a brain injury. page 8 Unlocking the Locking Device the patella page 18 Monty Roberts - page 39 How to Remove a Horse Shoe page 24 Why those Reins page 28 www.hoofbeats.com.au MANAGING EDITOR Sandy Hannan EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Carol Willcocks Carole Watson Contributing Editors Wendy Elks ADVERTISING Tracy Weaver Sayer OFFICE / ACCOUNTS Katrina Bailey GRAPHICS AND WEB Caitlin Bolger Louise and Adrian Redman E-MAGAZINE Diane Bawden SUBSCRIPTIONS Bob Hannan CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) Kaye Meynell Sandi Simons Linda Parelli Liz Tollarzo INSERTS W.A SHOW SCENE 4 8 More challenging to perfect than it appears, shoulder-in promotes a horse’s suppleness and obedience to the bending, forward driving, sideways pushing and restraining aids. Former international endurance rider, Meg ade, is fighting her way back from a brain injury with the same determination that took her to the top of her beloved sport. SHOULDER IN by Liz Tollarzo ENDURANCE in sport and in life by Wendy Elks with Meg Wade by Sandi Simons 18 BRAKES or no brakes 22 MONTY ROBERTS - Relaxed Responsive Horses 24 UNLOCKING THE LOCKING DEVICE 28 WHY THOSE REINS by Kaye Meynell by Dr Ian Bidstrup The ‘stop’ and ‘go’ cues are integral to a horse’s education and the rider’s enjoyment, but if a horse has faulty brakes it’s never too late to correct them. At 78 this world renowned horseman is showing even more people how to improve their relationships with their horses through logical horse psychology. A horse needs to lock its sti e joint to sleep while standing, and to balance while resting the other leg. roblems arise, however, when the joint fails to unlock. There is a wide range of reins available to suit rider preference and equestrian activity. Given their importance in communication with the horse, the selection of reins deserve special consideration. t began with a swollen neck,and turned into a battle to save a 15 year old gelding’s life. WARNING - this article contains graphic images. Available in magazines sold in WA , in the e-magazine and to subscribers THE GREEN HORSE Sustainable horsekeeping DISTRIBUTORS: Gordon & Gotch PRINTERS P.K.Print MEDIA PARTNERS Equine Veterinarians Australia Manuscripts, results and photographs are welcomed. Preferably these should be emailed. Failing this, clearly written or printed material will be accepted. No responsibility is assumed for errors from handwritten material. Emailed photographs should be scanned at 300dpi then saved as jpegs and attached to email. All material should be addressed to The Editor, Hoofbeat Publications, 90 Leslie Rd., Wandi 6167 or emailed to editorial@ hoofbeats.com.au Although maximum care is taken, no responsibility is assumed for such material while in transit or at this office. Material will be returned if a stamped self addressed envelope is enclosed. All material published remains the property of Hoofbeat Publications. Reproduction of any part of Hoofbeats is protected by copyright and only permitted when a written release has been received from the publisher. The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publishers or the editor. Contents of advertisements are the responsibility of the advertisers. 36 FLESH EATING BACTERIA by Kaye Meynell with Lisa Cairns The GREEN HORSE - sustainable horsekeeping 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 PLEASE EXPLAIN Information Exchange - Readers’ Tips, Views and Questions Weedwatch - Healthy Weeds by Nicola Field Climate Conversations at EQUITANA Sydney Cool, Green, Safe and Water Wise by Chris Ferreira Growing Equine Herbs - Mullein by Jackie Rive Native Grasses -Summer Maintenance by Dr Ian Chivers Why Do Horses Graze Like That? by Andrea Carmody ‘Green’ Exercise for Good Mental Health Holistic Management Pt 7 by Marie e van den Berg Taking a horse’s pulse, feeding for colour and developing an independent seat. Experienced horsemen and women guide readers through the questions they have always wanted to ask. with Dr Meredith Flash, Dr Clarissa Brown-Douglas and Jane Myers October/November 2013 - Page 2