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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.

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NEW DEVICE PROMISES REAL-TIME HEALTH MONITORING

STUDY SUGGESTS A LINK BETWEEN BRAIN TRAUMA AND HEART PROBLEMS

WHAT HAIR WHORLS MAY MEAN

THE HERITABILITY OF 'ROARING' INVESTIGATED

A GLOBAL PHENOMENON • Ancient cave paintings, manuscripts, art and more show that spotted horses have long been found across the globe.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

THE FIRST BARN DOGS?

WORLD OF SPOTS: MIDDLE EAST

WORLD OF SPOTS: MIDDLE EAST

WORLD OF SPOTS: ASIA

WORLD OF SPOTS: CHINA

4 WAYS TO HELP BUILD A STRONG RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR VETERINARIAN • A solid partnership with your veterinarian is essential for your horse’s well-being. By fostering trust and collaboration, you two create a team that supports your horse’s health at every stage. This relationship becomes a cornerstone of your horse’s care, helping to ensure that you’re prepared for any situation so your horse receives the care they need, when they need it.

FIRST AID FOR WOUNDS • Here’s a practical guide for handling the minor-to-moderate cuts and abrasions that seem to befall every horse.

STOCK YOUR FIRST-AID KIT

OINTMENTS, CREAMS AND OTHER TOPICALS

SPOTTING SIGNS OF INFECTION

TELEMEDICINE FOR HORSES

HEART RATE CHECK

OUR EXPERTS

The Role of Horse Rescues • Rescues play an essential part of the horse industry, across all disciplines.

AMERICAN HORSE TAMER • John Solomon Rarey pioneered training based on patience, communication and kindness. More than a century after his death, his philosophy continue to shape how Americans Aorses. workth with horses.

AHEAD OF HIS TIME

CHANGING FOCUS • In this excerpt from her new book Taming Wild, Elsa Sinclair describes how she approached an early challenge after first bringing home her mustang, Myrnah.

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.

True calling • Morning Thunder came into our lives because his pen couldn’t contain him. We put him on a path to the life he was meant to live.

Off the beaten path • With my mare, Audie, the best rides often have no particular destination.