Equus

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.

Equus

Love, Fate and a Special Equine Sanctuary • Second chances—and second soulmates—can come when you least expect them.

LETTERS

COMING HOME • Through a unique program, horses help veterans ‘cowboy up’ and prepare for civilian life.

MEDICAL FRONT

IN BRIEF: PARASITE RESISTANCE

“GAIT KEEPER” GENETICS • The pedigree of Rysdyk’s Hambletonian provides clues to why American Standardbreds can both trot and pace.

THE “GAIT KEEPER” GENE

HOBBY, BARB, TURK AND ARABIAN IN EARLY AMERICAN THOROUGHBREDS

AMBLERS THROUGH TIME

AMBLING TURKS

PEDIGREE OF RYSDYK’S HAMBLETONIAN

THOROUGHBREDS IN RYSDYK’S HAMBLETONIAN’S PEDIGREE

Tips to Get More Out of Your Veterinary Partnership • Horse owners can help veterinarians stay safe and happy when they provide care.

FROM YOUR HORSE’S MOUTH • The state of your horse’s teeth can affect his overall health and happiness. Here’s what your horse would want you to know about supporting his dental health.

PEARLY BROWNS?

IN FOCUS: DENTAL FACTS

Anatomy of a TOOTH

Stages of equine TOOTH ERUPTION

GAME ON, WINTER! • When it comes to cold-weather horse keeping, it pays to be prepared—and then some. These tips will give you an edge in a wide range of scenarios.

HELPING OLDER HORSES WEATHER WINTER

7 SCARY THINGS HORSES DO—AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM • In his latest book, Hall of Fame rider and trainer Denny Emerson shares his insights on common equine behavior problems that can be fixed—and those that can’t.

WHEN A HORSE IS FEARFUL

AVOID THE VICIOUS CIRCLE

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE HEALING POWER OF HORSES • Research conducted at the Temple Grandin Equine Center may soon reveal how hippotherapy helps people to overcome physical and emotional challenges.

TEMPLE GRANDIN’S EXTRAORDINARY LIFE

UNDERSTANDING THERAPY HORSES

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@aimmedia.com. Send photos when helpful.

THIS MONTH’S EXPERTS

My therapist eats hay • During my cancer treatment, the barn became my refuge and my horse was my treasured friend and confidant.

KEYWORDS

In the company of horses • Over the years, I’ve gone from looking for my own “Black Stallion” to appreciating the pleasures of simply getting to know each horse that comes into my life.