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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.

Charlie Finds Her Angel • A sound piece of advice brought this rescued Thoroughbred and her new owner together.

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HOW’S YOUR FEED SUPPLY HOLDING UP?

Stories of Healing • Readers share their stories about mental health struggles—and how horses have helped.

A BETTER WAY TO EVALUATE LOSS OF MUSCLE MASS

SURPRISING FINDINGS ABOUT PARASITES

YOUR HORSE MAY BE SMARTER THAN YOU THINK

CIRCLES AND SOUNDNESS: WHY GAIT MATTERS

SUCCESSFUL SECOND ACTS • Reports from the field suggest that many off-track Standardbreds are mentally and physically equipped to excel in a variety of sports and activities.

START FROM WHAT THEY KNOW

DEVELOPING THE HORSE’S CONFIDENCE

SUPPLING AND RETRAINING

FROM HARNESS TO JUMPING

BUILDING TRUST AND PARTNERSHIP

MAKE SUMMER A BREEZE • This season presents 5 key challenges for horse keepers. Here’s what they are and how to meet them.

WHEN “NO SWEAT” IS TIME TO WORRY

SUMMER FEEDING CONSIDERATIONS

WHY SALT IS ESSENTIAL

MY FATHER’S SPURS • I respect the skills my father honed in the cavalry, but over the years I’ve learned that true horsemanship is rooted in empathy and kindness.

OUR DREAM COMES TRUE • Unexpected challenges complicated efforts to put the finishing touches on our New Mexico ranch, but overcoming them helped us to appreciate our new home all the more.

IF YOU DECIDE TO GO REMOTE…

PUNCH LIST

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.

Know your enemies

THIS MONTH’S EXPERTS

HOW WELL CAN YOUR HORSE SEE?

Command performance • For one special night, Pay N Go was so much more than a showring champion.

EQ KEYWORDS

On horses, books and belonging • Through her program Saddle Up and Read, Caitlin Gooch harnesses a love for horses with the need to read.