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POP QUIZ

WHAT DOES HORSE WELFARE REALLY MEAN?

EQUINE AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE SHOWS PROMISE FOR WOUND HEALING

NEW OPTION FOR EQUINE EYE TREATMENT

EQUINE CORONAVIRUS RISK FACTORS IDENTIFIED

BEWARE ARENA AIR • Bacteria-laden dust in riding rings poses a health risk to horses and riders alike.

Girl power • Practically everyone has an opinion on the question of mares versus geldings. But, as with many other things in life with horses, the answer is complicated.

HISTORY, STEP BY STEP • How the performance standards for “five gaited” horses have evolved along with changing customs and priorities in American horsemanship.

Food for Thought • Glimpses of bygone horsekeeping practices found in centuries-old texts show how assumptions about the makeup of a “healthy” equine diet have evolved.

Shackleton’s special recipe • With the help of my pony, Candy, I tested a 116-year-old recipe for equine rations that incorporates an unusual source of protein—at least by modern day standards.

A meaty topic • A stallion that loved lambchops? A pony that preferred seafood to grass? In the days of yore, equine eating habits encompassed a surprising range of foodstuffs.

8 Hot-weather hacks for a brilliant coat • These tips from professional groomers will help you bring out your horse’s natural beauty this summer.

Your EPM questions answered • Though equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is not the hot topic in the horse world that it once was, it is still a major equine health concern. Here’s what you need to know about this persistent threat.

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.

Shooting for the stars • My little mustang Sparrow taught me that amazing journeys sometimes start in unexpected places.

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Inherited wealth • My grandchildren have equestrian talents that had their beginnings in me, but far exceed my own.