Contents
Gary Contessa - in profile
Lasix - implications of a new study
European Riders - foreign exercise riders in the US
Stem Cells Research
Aitken - the draw of the Aiken Training Track
Condylar Fractures - what are they?
Racing in Arctic Conditions
Contents
John Shirreffs - in profile
Neurology - effects of neurological disease in the horse
Santa Anita - the long and storied history
Hemp - proceed with caution
HBOT - in-depth look at hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Weighty issues - trials and tribulations of writing conditions for three surfaces
Skin - 10 most common skin ailments of the racehorse
The other half - hearing from the spouses of successful trainers
Contents
Reade Baker - in profile
Editorial Opinion - Giving support to Kentucky
California Thoroughbred Trainers - case for throwing out the major players in horse racing
Equine Vision - how horses see the world
Remembering Jamaica
DNA - the influence of genectic factors
Digestive Aids
Optimal Conditioning - how can technology determine the horses ideal fitness
The land of enchantment - racing in New Mexico
Surfaces - how do surface types change the mechanical movement of the horses foot
The challenge of transport - practical considerations of transporting horses
Contents
Nick Zito - in profile
Butch Lehr - preparing for the big day in May
Shockwave Therapy
Ligament injuries
The test of the champion - The Belmont Stakes
Immunity - potentially beneficial ingredients to support a horses immune system
Wayne Mogge - behind the scenes
Backstretch workers - welfare programs play an important role for workers.
The Absolute Insurer Role - repercussions for owners of positive tests
Southern Hemisphere Raiders - the success of Souther Hemisphere horses
Contents
Jonathan Sheppard - in profile
Heart and Lactate analysis
Evening Attire - one of racings equine heros
The Oaklawn Park success story
Tendon Treatments - the most common injury in the racehorse
Amino Acid Supplements - are they the most important ingredient?
High-speed Treadmills - under threat from alternative methods
Contents
COVER PROFILE - Richard Mandella, the natural horseman
Palm Meadows - the Florida training center that's growing the right way
From good to great - the horses that win an eye catching maiden that get sold for big money and go on to win great races
The Gate Crew - behind the scenes at Keeneland with the gate crew
The Equine larynx
Nationalizing the rule book - is it really possible to have one racing rule book for North America?
Feeding Picky Eaters
The story of Better Talk Now
New techniques to avoid joint degeneration
Vitamins and diet
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