On the cover: A lame Cloud and what is left of his band, on the ridge after being released from roundup holding pens. Read more inside this issue. Photo by Makendra Silverman/ The Cloud Foundation
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Also Inside This Issue
ACUPOINTERS
The Magnificent Equine Spleen
by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis
SPECIAL FEATURE
Take the Guesswork Out of Predicting Laminitis
by Joseph Thomas, Ph.D.
HERBS FOR HEALTH
Winter Teas for Riders: Spicy Teas Chase the Chills Away!
by Gloria Garland L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. & Ch.
EQUISSENTIALS
Tips for Winter Health
by Lisa Ross-Williams
YOUNG NATURALS
Safety Series 101: Feeding Multiple Horses SAFELY
by Nancy Faulconer
HOOFCARE HIGHLIGHTS
Ask the AHA
by Chad Bembenek
IN ESSENCE
Bergamot Essential Oil
by Nayana Morag
SILENTLY SPEAKING
It’s Always a Good Time to Listen
by Kristina Triplat Wium
TOUCH TIPS
Equine Touch Q&A
with Jock Ruddock
FOR THE RIDER
It’s Time to Ride . . . Do You Know Where Your Horse’s Feet Are?
by Katelyn Kent
MASSAGE
Roachbacks in Dogs: Free Up Movement Restrictions
by Jim Pascucci, Advanced Rolfer
BARN BUDDIES
Getting Along with Others: Ease Tensions with Flower Essences
by Meg Harrison
STABLE ENVIRONMENT
Compost That Horse Manure
by Peter R. Moon, PE
PONY EXPRESS
Worth Its Weight in Gold
by Harold Roy Miller
DO IT YOURSELF!
Make a Haybox
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Update to the
RABIES CHALLENGE FUND
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NEWS
Horse Slaughter Update, NAIS, etc..
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Our 2010 wall calendar benefitting The Cloud Foundation is now available!
HORSES Naturally! the 2009 - 2010 thirteen-month calendar of horses in nature
Our first calendar! Featuring beautiful, vibrant photographs by Nancy McCurdy, this 13-month calendar is complete with moon dates, holidays, and other important dates, with a caption about natural lifestyle accompanying each photo. A complimentary bookmark with additional photos is also included. All proceeds go to The Cloud Foundation, www.TheCloudFoundation.org, dedicated to the preservation of wild horses on our public lands.
Volume 11 Issue 6
Feature Stories:
Don’t Saddle Your Horse with a Burden

Past saddle damage can be far-reaching and complex. To undo that damage, and to prevent it in the first place, one needs to recognize the difference between defensive and constructive saddling. Riding and saddling can be mutually beneficial.
HANDS ON

Fragile Fulcrum: The Hyoid
The throat and poll region of the horse’s head contains many bones, muscles, sense organs, nerves and blood vessels that are vital to the horse’s survival, such as the hyoid apparatus, which is involved with breathing, balance, chewing, swallowing, vocalizing, head/shoulder/neck/body movements, and more. Learn how you can protect and rehabilitate this vulnerable area.
WILD HORSES

September Tragedy: Cloud’s Band Captured
an update from The Cloud Foundation
In September, Cloud’s band and other Pryor Mountain herds were rounded up by the BLM. This was devastating to the horses and their family units, and to their health and genetic diversity overall. Read what you can do to help.
FEED FACTS AND FANCIES
Fall and Winter Pasture Maintenance

Healthy, balanced pastures are essential for horse health. Fall and winter are prime times to rejuvenate pastures, prepare them for winter, and start out well-balanced in spring to prevent forage stress and related horse health issues.








