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A Horse is a Horse – Of Course

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A Horse is a Horse – of Course: A Guide to Equine Behaviour by Jane and Stuart Myers

This book that looks into horse behaviour, succinctly explains what any horse carer or owner should know about typical horse behaviour and needs. Jane and Stuart Myers have provided another informative book that should be read by any horse fan. It covers what horses are (and what they are not!) as well as horse behaviour and lifestyle.

In today’s society, horses are often utilised for pleasure or performance and the way in which we keep them differs vastly to what they are used to – or need! – in the wild. Domestication can result in digestive problems (colic, ulcers, laminitis) and stereotypic behaviours such as crib biting or box walking. Jane and Stuart look at what horses need to be comfortable and healthy, and explain why some methods of horse keeping do not provide this.

A Horse is a Horse is a straight forward read that has the potential to set many horse owners straight in a non accusing way. If you keep horses, you owe it to them to read this book and find out if there are ways that your management could be in need of adjustment – for your horses’ benefit.

Authors: Jane and Stuart Myers
http://www.equiculture.com.au/
Non Fiction – horse behaviour
In My Library? As an eBook, definitely!
Want it? Get it now at Amazon.

“A little horseplay… the way best to enjoy a summer day!” – Author unknown

Buying a Horse Property

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This book by the Equiculture team – Jane and Stuart Myers, covers the practicalities that need to be considered when shopping for and deciding to buy a horse property. The book takes a quick but informative look at what should be considered.

Buying a Horse Property by Jane and Stuart Myers

Topics covered include how lifestyle decisions can lead to purchasing a horse property and whether such an investment is a good one. For those interested in buying, the topics of the buyer’s budget, property location and size, facilities and layout, pastures and soil, natural features and much more are considered.

A checklist of questions to ask the vendor are included for those who are in the process of seeking out a property to buy.

Jane and Stuart are focused on sustainable horse properties and this book encourages such an outlook when looking to purchase a property. It contains a lot of valuable information and points readers to other resources where more information of value can be found. An insightful read from someone who hopes to put the information to good use in the future!

Authors: Jane and Stuart Myers
http://www.equiculture.com.au/
Non Fiction – horse properties
In My Library? As an eBook, yes!
Want it? Get it now at Amazon.

“You know you’re a horse person when… you stop channel surfing at Budweiser Clydesdale commercials.” – Author unknown

Free Short Course at CAFRE

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CAFRE are again offering some short online courses for free. I did the equine health course last year and have got to say, it was worth it! I brushed up on information I’d already learnt and managed to acquire some new knowledge, too!

And for those who like certificates, I received one of those in the post after successfully completing it! The course is carried out online with resources provided for download, a forum to ask questions and testing done online. Why not check it out, it’s free after all!

Equine Emergency Workshops in 2015

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Here’s an email from MaryAnne Leighton:

I need your help! So far, more than one thousand people around Australia and NZ have participated in Large Animal Rescue training courses and workshops hosted by Queensland Horse Council. However, not everyone who wants to attend is able to do so and we know those who miss out still desperately need this important information.

We want to take the Large Animal Rescue message to many, many more people and I need your help to take the Large Animal Rescue Roadshow on the road, to drive around the eastern states, stop wherever I’m needed and give powerful, compelling one-hour presentations for FREE!

As you can imagine, the logistics involved are mind-blowing. I estimate it will take me six months to drive 10,000 kilometres in two loops – the first 5000 kilometres around Queensland and the second 5000 kilometres around NSW, Victoria and Tassie. I’m exhausted just thinking about it and this is where I need your input.

Stage 1 – you tell me you can drum up enough interested people that it’s worth your while to find a venue (a room that can be darkened and that is big enough for the numbers you expect to attract) and make sure they turn up on the day.

If you are interested, please email me at LargeAnimalRescue@qldhorsecouncil.com giving your State, town or city suburb, your email address and the expected number of attendees. Please contact me only if you’re sure you can organise it, thank you.

Stage 2 – is raising funds to make this happen. I’d be grateful to hear of anyone you know who may be a potential sponsor, or if you’ve had any experience of crowd funding and can help us go down that route.

Stage 3 – once I have all the info and confirmed funding, I’ll work out an itinerary and suggest a date for you. I’ll create a flyer for your event and help you publicise it and I’ll be giving door prizes at each presentation.

Please share and let’s work together to get the Large Animal Rescue Roadshow on the road. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you next year.

I can vouch that these workshops are well worth the time to check them out! If you could be of assistance in hosting one, contact MaryAnne!

“A large and liquid eye. . . the swirl of dust around pounding hooves. . .these, then, are the images that move us.” – Author unknown

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