From the Editor

From the Editor... An Issue Full of Variety

This issue has a bit of everything. Are you a fan of the Rocky Mountain Horse? Learn more about our cover horse in this issue. Years ago I rode a Rocky Mountain. He was big...very big and was a bit barn/buddy sour. Boy he could spin on a dime to try to get back to the barn. But I absolutley love their coloring. So memborable.

Working Equitation is featured here as well. I admit I’ve never seen working equitation in person, but I’ve watched some championship rides on YouTube, and they are incredible. And I learned something putting this article together. I did not know that Working Equtation actual ly had different categories. See? You learn something new about horses every day.

There’s a great article about barns. If you own your own property, a barn is one of the most prized structures on the farm. Whether you build your own or are looking to buy a farm, the features you want in a barn are so important. Take time to figure it all out before taking the plunge.

And finally, this issue introduces you to a great friend of mine, Dr. Debra Powell. She has written an article on the basics of insulin resistance, which is an issue that faces many owners with older horses. I’ve known “Dr. Deb” for over 25 years when we were in graduate school at the University of Kentucky. We’ve maintained a connection one way or another since then. She is one of the smartest, and most modest, equine nutritionists you will find. Not only that, she is an expert on using therapeutic modalities on both horses and dogs. Hopefully she will write more for FOSH in the future.

So whatever your interests, do some reading and then get out there and enjoy your horses!

Stephanie

Stephanie J. Ruff Editor, editor@fosh.info