Natural Horse Magazine

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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

FROM THE EDITORS

Of Interest

A SIMPLE ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM TO REDUCE ACCIDENTS IN EQUESTRIAN SPORT
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Update to the
RABIES CHALLENGE FUND
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NONAIS

NEWS
Horse Slaughter Update, NAIS, etc..
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Calendar

Our 2010 wall calendar benefitting The Cloud Foundation is now available!

To order yours click here!

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:

FEATURE ARTICLE

Don’t Saddle Your Horse with a Burden

by Carol Brett and Lesley Ann Taylor

saddle


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.

 

 

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HANDS ON

fulcrum

 

Fragile Fulcrum: The Hyoid

by Barbara Chasteen


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.

 

 

 

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WILD HORSES

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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.

 

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FEED FACTS AND FANCIES

 

Fall and Winter Pasture Maintenance

pasture


by Ron Stalman

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.

 

 

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