14 BACK IT UP!
How to keep your horse’s back healthy and strong

18 MUSTANG MIRACLE
A Sorraia’s surprise appearance marks the start of many firsts

26 TOTAL BODYWORK-OUT!
Follow these shortcuts for better wellbeing

30 RIDE LIKE A KID AGAIN!
Improve your balance using a bareback pad

36 MATERIAL WORLD
9 types of therapeutic horsewear

38 CRUSH THRUSH – FOR GOOD!
Getting to the root of a smelly problem

42 THE RETURN OF EXCALIBUR
The amazing story of a remarkable Mustang

50 TTOUCH FOR PERFORMANCE HORSES
Helping Winston overcome his show nerves

58 WHEN CANCER SURFACES
A closer look at skin cancer

62 ACUPRESSURE POINTS EVERY RIDER SHOULD KNOW
Try this simple healing session on your horse

65 UNDERSTANDING INSULIN RESISTANCE
Veterinarian Dr. Frank Gravlee shares his expertise

69 GROUNDWORK FOR RIDERS
Three pre-ride stretches for every equestrian

72 ALL CRACKED UP?
6 causes and solutions for dry hooves