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A FOREVER HOME • How a Facebook post led to a midnight rescue and an unexpected partnership

THREE WAYS TO PREVENT BLANKET INJURIES

SHOPPING FOR CBD

PROGRESS AND STRUGGLE IN SENIOR HORSE CARE

REASSURING FINDINGS ABOUT SAFETY OF PPID DRUG

SOBERING PROJECTIONS: HOW CLIMATE CHANGE MAY AFFECT DEWORMING

NEW OPTION FOR COMBATTING JOINT PAIN SHOWS PROMISE

SMALL STRONGYLE RESISTANCE TO MACROCYCLIC LACTONE DEWORMERS REPORTED IN KENTUCKY

DOING RIGHT BY THERAPY HORSES

7 THINGS YOU MAY NOT HAVE KNOWN ABOUT TETANUS • With modern vaccines and wound management practices, tetanus is almost a thing of the past. But the threat persists, so it’s wise to remember which horses are most at risk and why.

REDUCE YOUR HORSE’S RISK • In addition to vaccination, there are several things you can do to protect your horse from tetanus—mainly reducing his risk of injury and taking proper care of those wounds that do inevitably occur.

PROTECT YOURSELF, TOO • As someone who spends time working around barns and handling manure, you need to take steps to prevent tetanus in yourself:

IN FOCUS: TETANUS

IMMUNITY AFTER THE FACT

PUT AN END TO BARN DRAMA • While it’s impossible to prevent all discord at the barn, conflict resolution techniques can help solve problems, restore calm and enable everyone to enjoy their horses.

CASE IN POINT HEAD GAMES

CASE IN POINT A “WANNABE” TRAINER

CASE IN POINT TIME TO MOVE ON

MAKE WINTER EASIER FOR YOUR OLD HORSE • The season ahead may be hard on aging horses in cold climates but with some planning and preparation you can help yours sail through until spring.

THE BENEFIT OF FALL WELLNESS EXAMS

AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL • As is fitting for one of our native breeds, the foundation stock of the American Standardbred represents a virtual melting pot of equine bloodlines from around the world.

Lessons with Longears • These miniature donkeys are helping teach big lessons.

The turning point • You don’t always get the horse you want, but sometimes you get the one you need.

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

Cold Comfort • Keep your horse warm and dry this winter with these stylish new blankets.

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Nice work if you can get it • A career focused on horses is not for the faint of heart but the rewards are many and can last a lifetime.