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Articles

(Added 10/3/10) An article on Snake Bite and Horses by Dr David Bartholomeusz – Senior Veterinarian at Veresdale Equine Veterinary Services (VEVS) www.vevs.com.au

(Added 6/3/10) Article on Treeless Saddles - By Jane Myers as featured in Equine Excellence Magazine

(Added Nov 2009) Teeth - Article by Jane Myers

Recommended reading list

Huntington P, Myers J & Owens L (2004) Horse Sense The guide to Horse Care in Australia and New Zealand (2nd Ed) Landlinks Press (CSIRO), Melbourne.

Informative links

The Queensland Horse council has a very useful page www.qldhorsecouncil.com with links to several fact sheets including a diverse range of topics from Botulism to fire and flood planning on your horse property.

Independent guidance on feeding horses www.balancedequine.com.au by Carol Layton B.Sc, M.Ed

The rural industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) website (www.rirdc.gov.au) Summarises local research on nutrition and general health relevant to Australian conditions

The website of the equine centre (Melbourne University) has lots of useful articles on the health and welfare of horses www.equinecentre.com.au

The Commonwealth Serum Laboratories website (www.csl.com.au) has more information on vaccinations

Andrew Bowe, the Barefoot Blacksmith, is a career master farrier who specialises in the barefoot rehabilitation of horses that are suffering chronic lameness. His business is situated in North East Victoria, Australia.
www.barehoofcare.com

Australian Equine Arts: www.ausequinearts.com is a site devoted to holistic horse care.

Hendra virus information site - essential reading for anyone in Australia www.hendravirus.org

Website www.group-housing-horses.net - if you are interested in scientific research about the group housing of horses - read this.