Horse Journal - January 2006

January 2006

Travel The Trails With Tipperary
For pleasure and trail, we found the simpler the better.

Building Muscles
Healthy muscles are a necessity, so what can you do to increase your horse’s bulk?

Make Abscesses A Fast Battle
The trick is to have the skills and supplies you need to encourage rapid pain relief.

Tying The Latigo
In the “old” days, cinches were tied onto the latigo. It was more work, but it allowed you to tighten the girth to exactly the right degree.

Roarers: Weigh Your Options
Just because a horse makes noise when he works doesn’t necessarily mean trouble. It depends upon the degree of problem.

Mare May Influence Sex Of The Foal
Of course, it’s still X and Y chromosomes, but it may also come down to mom’s body condition.