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EQ MEDICAL FRONT

LISTEN UP! A NEW WAY TO MONITOR GRAZING

STUDY OFFERS CLUES TO MANAGING FOALS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS

NEW LAMINITIS RESEARCH CENTER SLATED TO OPEN NEXT YEAR IN MISSISSIPPI

STOP DISEASE THIS WINTER • Protect your horse from contagions by following four simple guidelines for cleaning your barn.

HANDLING WINTER’S WORST • Here’s how to keep your horses safe and healthy when the season serves up more than you expected.

WINTER VENTILATION ESSENTIALS

THE WHYS AND HOWS OF CLIPPING • Considering giving your horse’s shaggy winter coat a trim? Here’s a brief review of timing questions, techniques and trade-offs to consider.

Making ‘Magic’ Happen • A terrible situation led to one woman finding the magical bond she’d been seeking.

EQ CONSULTANTS • Have a question about your horse’s health, care or training? Our experts offer solutions for a range of equine-management problems. Write to EQUUS Consultants, P.O. Box 7510, Falls Church, Virginia 22040; email: EQLetters@equinenetwork.com. Send photos when helpful.

The unambitious rider • How a lack of equestrian goals has helped me to enjoy a fulfilling—and even thrilling—life with horses.