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EQUUS provides the latest information from the world's top veterinarians, equine researchers, riders and trainers on understanding and influencing equine behavior, recognizing the warning signs of illness and disease, and solving riding and training problems.

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EQ MEDICAL FRONT

IMPACT OF HAY NETS STUDIED

INCIDENCE OF FECALITH OBSTRUCTION STUDIED

Maisie’s curious case of colic • What at first seems to be an impaction turns out to be something a bit more complicated.

Speaking of colic

QUALITY CONTROL • When evaluating horses, consider 10 characteristics shared by successful and athletic horses regardless of their breed or sex.

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PREPURCHASE EXAMS • This type of veterinary assessment can not only help guide horsebuying decisions but provides useful baselines, too.

HISTORY LESSONS

TAIL FUNCTION TESTING

OUR EXPERTS

9 TIPS FOR FANTASTIC FALL TRAIL RIDES • Follow this simple advice to make your autumn outings the best ever.

WATER HAZARDS

Re-Rescued: Aslan’s Story • One special gelding learns about three different types of love during his rescue journey.

THE TIMELESS HORSES OF LUCY KEMP-WELCH • Best known for her Black Beauty illustrations, Lucy Kemp-Welch was a renowned member of the London fine arts community. Her works depict equine subjects of a bygone era.

Farriery credentials explained • Here’s how to decipher the acronyms that indicate how horse shoers are trained and certified.

EQ CONSULTANTS • Have a question about your horse’s health, care or training? Our experts offer solutions for a range of equine-management problems. Write to EQUUS Consultants, P.O. Box 7510, Falls Church, Virginia 22040; email: EQLetters@equinenetwork.com. Send photos when helpful.

Horse people are weird… or are they? • We equestrians sometimes pursue our goals with an intensity that becomes part of our identity. That’s a good thing.