YOUR AGING HORSE - WHAT'S NORMAL AND WHAT'S NOT

A RESCUE STORY - From sickness to health..

Make summer a breeze
This season poses 5 key challenges for horse keepers. Here’s what they are and how to meet them.

Our dream comes true
Unexpected challenges complicated efforts to put the finishing touches on our New Mexico ranch, but overcoming them helped us to appreciate our new home all the more.

Hambletonian and sons
William Rysdyk’s ambitions---to make his fortune by breeding good horses---led to the creation of a great American breed: the Standardbred.

Not so “dumb” after all
My horse Pepperjack exemplifies how much progress has been made in helping youngsters with neonatal maladjustment (“dummy foal”) syndrome recover and thrive.

CONFORMATION INSIGHTS
“Gait keeper” genetics
The pedigree of Rysdyk’s Hambletonian provides clues to why American Standardbreds can both trot and pace.

Game on, Winter!
When it comes to cold-weather horsekeeping, it pays to be prepared---and then some. These tips will give you an edge in a wide range of scenarios.

7 Scary things horses do—and how to handle them
In his latest book, Hall of Fame rider and trainer Denny Emerson shares his insights on common equine behavior problems.

Hanging in the balance
My beautiful young gelding was dangling in his stall by his hind leg. Was he broken beyond healing?

Beyond the Bale
You probably handle hay every day, but how much do you really know about the dried forage you feed your horse? Here are the facts about the foundation of equine diets.

Our bright future
Contrary to the prophesies of doom that were common years ago, the horse industry is going strong. That’s because, given the opportunity, each new generation of kids will fi nd its way to the barn.

Horsekeeping without a barn
You don’t need to have a traditional barn to ensure that your horses will be safe, comfortable and happy.

Old Glory
Tom Bass was the last great representative of American High School horsemanship, a once-acclaimed discipline of a bygone era.

Progress at Last
Our first winter in Pie Town had its ups and downs but it brought us closer to our dream.

Great American Horseman
Born into slavery just before the Civil War, Tom Bass was the “horse whisperer” of his day. His methods, philosophy and innovations have improved the lives of horses all over the world.

6 THINGS TO DO FOR YOUR HORSE THIS WINTER

Put an end to barn drama
While it’s impossible to prevent all discord at the barn, conflict-resolution techniques can help solve problems, restore calm and enable everyone to enjoy their horses.

An American original
As is fitting for one of our native breeds, the foundation stock of the American Standardbred represents a virtual melting pot of equine bloodlines from around the world.

The 6 ways horses learn
You’ll be more successful in teaching your horse new skills or maneuvers if your lessons, timing and tasks are aligned with his natural modes of acquiring information.

When EHV-1 turns deadly
There’s no sure-fi re way of stopping an equine herpesvirus infection from developing into a potentially devastating neurological disease. But you can take steps to protect your horse.

Planning your horse’s retirement
Here are five popular options to consider when your horse becomes too old or infirm to continue his current activities. 

The benefits of active rest
Biomechanics expert Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, explains why periodically changing up your horse’s activities can be better for his body and mind than giving him time off..

Get the most from spring vaccinations.

FINDING YOUR LOOSE HORSE ON THE TRAIL.

SALES, BOARDING, LEASES AND MORE: How contracts can protect you..

Strategies for stopping thieves.

QUARTER HORSE HISTORY: The rise of the King Ranch..

A horse owner's guide to herbs Here's a quick look at the plants most commonly used in products formulated to improve equine health.

Surveillance deworming made simple Now is the time to switch from calendar-based deworming to a targeted program for the sake of your horse’s health, your pocketbook and the equestrian community at large.

The rationale for ration balancers When grass and hay alone aren’t enough but conventional concentrates
add too much, these handy products can fill the gaps in your horse’s nutrition.

30 Winter horse-care hacks Use these tips and tricks to meet your cold-weather horsekeeping challenges head-on, Rescue horse confidential As a veterinarian I’ve seen
fi rsthand how challenging and rewarding restoring a horse’s physical and mental health can be. Here’s what can go wrong and what you can do to make sure things go right...

When finders are not keepers
You may never encounter a stray horse,
but if you do, take these steps to keep him
safe, increase his chances of making his
way home and protect yourself legally, TRUE TALE
Scars and strength: I sought to
rehabilitate Frankie after he was
disfi gured in an accident, but in the
end he was the one who helped me...

Monensin poisoning: Rare but deadly Ingesting even a small amount of this antibiotic meant for cows and other
livestock can rapidly kill a horse. Owners need to know what to look for and how to protect their horses, MEDICAL FRONT • Study underscores commitment old horses inspire
• How pollution may affect performance
• Good news about outpatient joint surgery
• Conformation and roaring risk
• New way to monitor gut activity...

Shipping fever Even if you only haul your horse on shorter trips, it’s wise to be aware of the factors that can cause pleuropneumonia and take steps to minimize the risks, Working horses of the West As the United States expanded during the 19th century, presidents, cowboys, mountain men and Native Americans alike rode horseback...

Begin with the end in mind Over the years my horses have come
through for me countless times, and I believe their earliest training helped them do it, TRUE TALE In praise of interim horses: I will
always remember the horses who helped me make the transition
from one phase of my equestrian life to the next...

Potomac horse fever Summer is the peak season for this
sometimes severe disease carried by aquatic insects. Here’s what you need to know to protect your horse, Capture your horse’s attention By understanding your mount’s capacity for vigilance and expanding your own awareness, you can improve your partnership---and your ability to
learn together...

How to get the most from vaccinations
Adhere to four simple guidelines to make
sure your horse’s immunization schedule
provides the highest level of protection for
the longest possible time, 15 Rules of effective lameness assessment In his new book, Bob Grisel, DVM, shares insights gained during a lifetime of diagnosing and treating performance-related problems in equine 1athletes...

Overcoming the pop-out effect.
Build a better relationship with your horse---and improve your partnership---
by training yourself to identify and reward the absence of misbehavior, TRUE TALE: Positive thinking: Lessons I learned at the barn have given me the confi dence to face life’s challenges.

New thinking about cribbing As researchers gain insights into this mysterious  behavior, new approaches are emerging for handling horses who crib, Laminitis prevention toolkit Have these four things on hand to protect your horse from this  devastating hoof condition this spring...

Springtime skin problems
Warmer, wetter weather puts your
horse at greater risk of several skin
conditions. Here’s what to do if you
spot one of these four issues, TRUE TALE
My summer at Newmarket: A
chance encounter on an English
country road led to a friendship
that infl uenced my approach to
horses and riding forever...

7 Ways to help your horse learn: Here’s how to apply techniques that experienced trainers use to engage with their horses and motivate them to perform, Make safety a habit: Even experienced and thoughtful equestrians sometimes cut corners or rush through chores. Here are six ways to put safety first when working with horses...

Winter hoof hazards: With the change of the season come some challenges in caring for your horse’s hooves. Here are answers
to some of the most common cold weather-related hoof questions, CASE REPORT
A circulatory coincidence: When a gelding develops an unusual blockage in a neck vein, his owner is in a unique position to identify the problem...

6 Things you may not have
known about Man o’ War
In the 100 years since the original
“Big Red” was foaled, he became one
of the most famous horses in history.
But there are still a few things to be
learned about him...

Equine cuisine
around the world
A look at what goes into hay nets and
feed tubs in far-off lands may give you
a new appreciation for the options you
have for mealtime at your own barn...

What to do about enteroliths
Researchers are still working to understand
why these intestinal “stones” form.
But you can take steps to reduce your
horse’s risk of developing them, TRUE TALE
Return to Milky Way Farm: A ride
over the grounds of this storied
estate brought back memories of
people and horses who changed
my life...

The limits of
negative reinforcement
This training technique teaches
a horse to obey and respond to
commands, but it builds little trust
between horse and rider...

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EQUUS helps its readers take the best possible care of their horses while enjoying ownership to the fullest. The primary focus of EQUUS is horse health care, but the magazine also covers equine behavior, barn management and training techniques, as well as newsworthy or touching topics. The magazine is an advocate for the horse in terms of individual care, as well as in the broader context of political and social issues that affect horses everywhere. Reflecting EQUUS’s commitment to providing horse owners with accurate, up-to-date information, the magazine has enjoyed a long partnership with the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

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