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Freedom of movement is lovely to behold... no pain, no restriction. Healthy tendons and ligaments are essential for a happy horse.
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Also Inside This Issue
Healing for Tendons and Ligaments
by Barbara Chasteen
Manure: Work with Nature for a Valuable End Product
by Glen Dupree, DVM,CHV
Slim Chances:
Obesity in Perspective - Part 1
by Anke Johnson
Dealing with Parasites:
the Whole-istic Picture
An interview by Lisa Ross-Williams with Mary Ann Simonds
Clicker Training - for Mules
Part 2: Haltering and Leading Using the Target
by Brigid Wasson
Off & Away to the Backcountry: Acupressure for Heat Stroke
by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis
Behavior Issues:
Emotional Healing for Your Horse
by Heather MacKenzie-Carey
Demystifying Equine Shivers by Brenda Bishop, VMD
Safety Series 101:
Don’t Eat the Grass! (Please)
by Nancy Faulconer
Ask the AHA
by Leslie Carrig and Elizabeth Fortier
German Chamomile Essential Oil
by Nayana Morag
Developing the Feel
by Gloria Garland L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. & Ch.
The Death of the Calico Colt
An Essay
by Ginger Kathrens
Moving to a New Home – One Horse’s Requests
by Kristina Triplat Wium
Equine Sports Massage Therapy:
Benefits Seen Firsthand - Part 2
by Kaci Thornhill
Bunny Meditation
by Ainsley Beauchamp
Spaying or Neutering Your Pet: It’s a Good Thing!
by Elizabeth Stanton
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Volume 12 Issue 2
Feature Stories:
HANDS ON
Healing for Tendons and Ligaments
One obstacle to ligament and tendon recovery is a belief that recovery is not possible, or in some cases, that the condition is a genetic disorder with an inevitable, negative outcome. The fact is that tendons and ligaments are living tissues with the capacity to recover from injury.
SPECIAL FEATURES

Manure: Work with Nature for a Valuable End Product
Manure can be either an asset or a liability, depending on the farm and horse setup, the manure itself, and whether we work with or against nature.
FOR THE RIDER

Slim Chances:
Obesity in Perspective - Part 1
Horses are sensitive creatures, and lightening a burden for ourselves lightens the burden for our horses. Excess weight is one of those burdens that has far-reaching effects - so eliminating it makes sense, and is do-able with a little knowledge and the desire to make changes… and your horse can help!
STABLE ENVIRONMENT

Dealing with Parasites:
the Whole-istic Picture
Forage and roughage variety, including herbs and woody species, along with plenty of exercise and a healthy environment, support a healthy gut and immune system - therefore making a healthier horse and minimizing parasites naturally.







