The Horse

JUN 2017

The Horse:Your Guide To Equine Health Care provides monthly equine health care information to horse owners, breeders, veterinarians, barn/farm managers, trainer/riding instructors, and others involved in the hands-on care of the horse.

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4 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 | 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 THE HORSE'S PARTNERS IN EQUINE HEALTH weva 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.

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