Horse Journal - April 2002

April 2002

Make Your Barn The Last Stop For Flies
If you’re beginning to feel your barn is becoming a fancy fly resort, you need to invest in better security. Think flytrap.

Bust High Drug Costs
By knowing your rights as a consumer—and what to watch out for when purchasing prescription drugs—you can save money.

Enjoy Riding “Scantily” Clad
Nothing develops an independent, balanced seat like hours of riding bareback, but it’s far from a clean endeavor, so use a bareback pad.

Neurological Symptoms Can Be Misleading
A two-year battle to find the cause of a mare’s weak hind end and inflamed fetlock has a bittersweet ending.

Diffuse That Energy Overload
A horse confined to a stall needs experienced handling to keep him from exploding at his first opportunity and reinjuring himself.