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THE GIFT OF RED LIGHT Photonic red light technology helps horses heal and perform at their best. By Susana Gibson
TAKE TRICKS TO THE TRAIL: GO FORWARD
WITH CONFIDENCE With some advance preparation at home, you and your horse will build a mutually confi dent partnership to safely tackle any trail challenge. By Sue De Laurentis & Allen Pogue
THE BEST NUTRITION FOR YOUR TRAIL
HORSE PART 1: FIFTY SHADES OF HAY Forage forms the all-important foundation of your horse’s diet. To help you choose what’s best, here’s a rundown on the many forms of hay available today. By Clair Thunes, PhD
JONNI’S JAUNTS Timely tips for riders on the road, in camp and on the trail. By Jonni Jewell
TAKE THE TRAIL SURVIVAL
CHALLENGE! PART 2 Tap into the deep knowledge base of the nation’s fi nest backcountry riders and packers, and you’ll be better prepared for the unexpected on your next trail ride. By Robert Eversole
MANAGING THE TRAIL
HORSE’S HOOVES PART 2 NAVICULAR SYNDROME—DON’T LET THE MYSTERY SCARE YOU Aging, obesity and hoof imbalances are primary causes of equine heel pain. By Tony Haslam
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SUMMER BUMMERS From biting insects to allergies to light sensitivity, get ready to safeguard your horse from discomfort or disease. By Susan Kauffmann
THE GAITKEEPER: HOW TO SELECT A GAITED TRAIL HORSE Hint: It’s not as easy as it looks. Here are a few tips to avoid the pitfalls and get you searching in the right direction. By Keith Kibler
EQUINE DERMATITIS PART I: INVASION OF THE CRUSTIES What’s causing all of that oozing, scabbing and itching in your poor pony? Here’s what you need to know to stop guessing and start treating. By Joan Norton, VMD, DACVIM
COWBOY PROSPECT PART X When he fell for a woman with horses, this dude had no idea how much it would change his life. By Colin Williams
HEARTBEATS: “THE HORSE COMES FIRST” Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) is on a mission to end soring and provide humane alternative performance venues for gaited horses. By Dutch Henry
Hot run in the summer fun. Photo by Nina Rootring
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GAITWAYS TO GREAT
GETAWAYS Here comes the
bride...all set to ride...we’re headed down the bridal path for a lifetime of…yee haw! By Pat Barnhart
TOP TRAIL PICKS OF THE MONTH FROM
THE TRAILMEISTER A naturalist’s view of the wilderness in Wisconsin, Indiana & Pennsylvania. By Robert Eversole
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