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TheHorse.com THE HORSE June 2017
CONTENTS
COVER PHOTO:
HOLLY M. SMITH
PHOTOGRAPHY
ABOVE: BIANCA
MCCARTY
FEATURES
14 To Bathe or Not to Bathe?
How to avoid skin and coat problems caused by frequent lathering and rinsing.
M e n d i n g T e n d o n s D i e t a n d B e h a v i o r S a d d l e F i t
june 2017
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TheHorse.com
An oFFiciAl AAeP
MeDiA PArTner
The Banes of
BATHing
COMING NEXT MONTH
> Helping Equine Athletes
Breathe Better
> A Journey Through the
Gastrointestinal Tract
> Caring for Arthritic Horses'
Hooves
ON THE COVER
VOL XXXIV NO. 6 JUNE 2017 TheHorse.com
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DEPARTMENTS
5 WHAT'S ONLINE
6 VIEWPOINT
8 READER SERVICES &
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
9 NEWSFRONT
11 LETTERS
12 RATTLESNAKE BITE
RECOURSE
AAEP Forum > One veterinarian
describes how she handles these
dangerous bites in horses.
35 ADDING FUEL TO THE
FIRE?
Nutrition > How you're feeding your horse
could be causing undesirable behavior.
39 MY SADDLE DOESN'T
FIT … NOW WHAT?
Sports Medicine > How to find a fitter,
buy or modify a saddle, and ensure the
right fit.
44 YES, YOU CAN TAKE A
VACATION
Farm & Barn > Tips for selecting the
perfect farm-sitter to provide seamless
care for your horses.
48 DON'T DIVVY UP THE
DEWORMER
Farm Call > Deworm without promoting
drug resistance. Also, find out if stiltgrass
causes digestive upset and how long to
wait to haul post-joint injection.
50 SHOPPER'S PADDOCK &
ADVERTISING INDEX
19 It's in the Genes
Scientists are continuing to uncover which genes are responsible for certain
traits in horses.
22 Mending Tendons and Ligaments
Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously
complicated soft tissue structures.
30 Painful Points and Uneven Arcades
Dental issues that can impair horses' performance.