Canadian Horse Journal - Summer 2019

In This Issue

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Do Inflatable Air Jackets Reduce Injury? - Recent research suggests otherwise.
• Rider Weight Makes a Difference - Horses and ponies should be matched with riders of appropriate size and fitness.
• The Dream of Buying An Acreage - Does your vision of rural life reflect reality for you and your family?
• Horse Property For Sale! - A look at the legal and financial considerations for first-time buyers.
• We’re Celebrating! - Canadian Horse Journal awarded for editorial excellence.
• The Magic of Ian Millar - Reflections on a lifetime of brilliant achievement and an endless fascination with horses.
• A Morgan For Everyone - This people-pleasing breed truly is the horse that chooses you.

HORSE HEALTH

• Laminitis is More Common Than Previously Thought - A recent study shows that laminitis is a year-round threat and as common as colic.
• Approaches to Farrier Care and Laminitis Prevention - Farriers can play a key role in the overall health of the horse.
• Chemotherapy for Equine Lymphoma? - Study shows treatment has minimal side effects and can prolong life.
• The Well-Fed Foot - Nothing is as essential to overall hoof health as nutrition.
• An Inside Look at Joints - Exploring healthy function and the wonder of synovial joints.