Canadian Horse Journal - Autumn 2018

In This Issue

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS

• Featuring the University of Saskatchewan's Horse Health Lines, from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (Western Canada copies) 
• CLICK HERE for the FALL 2018 ONLINE EDITION of Horse Health Lines

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Rugging Up: The Wrap on Blanketing -Whether or not to blanket a horse is an often-debated question and there are many logical reasons to go either way.
• How to Care for Tack and Riding Equipment - Give your tack and gear some regular TLC and they’ll repay you with years of safe, enjoyable service.
• Best Exercises to Resolve Crookedness -Create better symmetry by putting the horse in situations where he has to organize his own body.
• Horsemanship with Jonathan Field -Young horse pre-trailer training to instill trust, confidence, and thinking through challenges.
• A Canadian Legacy Lives On In Jay Duke -Jay Duke followed the path of his parents, two accomplished equestrians in their own right, to become a true horseman.

HORSE HEALTH

• Common Equine Spinal Problems - 3 case studies: Wobbler syndrome, kissing spines, and pelvis problems.
• The Horse’s Neck -Guide to everlasting cervical happiness for your horse.
• Senior Senator’s Triumph - Steeplechaser recovers from a broken neck to win Maryland Hunt Cup for the second time.
• Saddle Fit and Equine Back Disorder -What role does saddle fit play in hunter’s bump and kissing spines?
• Diagnosis and Management of PPID - Advances in knowledge of Equine Cushing’s Disease allow well-managed PPID horses to live full lives.
• How to Safely Refeed the Starved Horse -What is refeeding syndrome, and can a severely malnourished horse be returned to good health?
• The How and Why of Soaking Hay -Soaking and steaming hay has many advantages, especially in a barn with hay that isn’t suitable for all resident horses.