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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

 

Legs and Tendons

Healing for Tendons and Ligaments

by Barbara Chasteen

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.

 

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Manure

 

Manure: Work with Nature for a Valuable End Product

by Glen Dupree, DVM,CHV


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.

 

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FOR THE RIDER

Obese


Slim Chances:
Obesity in Perspective - Part 1

by Anke Johnson


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!

 

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STABLE ENVIRONMENT

Parasites

 

Dealing with Parasites:
the Whole-istic Picture

an interview by Lisa Ross-Williams with Mary Ann Simonds


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.

 

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