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Nicole Normandy
oon autumn will bring her cool days, bright blue skies, and colorful foliage . . . a perfect time to get out there with our horses. After years of COVID-19 and increasing inflation, many of us find ourselves wondering what we’d do if we were unable to care for our horses. Feature writer Kara Noble asked those in the field of rescue, equine wellness agencies, and
manager — interesting women doing inspirational work — starting on page 42. Horse Logic columnist Nicole Birkholzer writes about her experiences with horses who need clarification from their partners — a job description of sorts. Read Horse Logic on page 56. What can you do to define your horse’s job for him? Trail Guide columnist and explorer Stacey Stearns visits Thompson trails in Connecticut, Grafton trails in Massachusetts, and the George Washington Wildlife Management Area in Rhode Island. Turn to page 60 to get commonsense advice for driving, parking, and riding out. Mark Baus, DVM, founder of Grand Prix Equine, writes about Using Radiographs to Miniature Horses Peanut and Little Rasta Man having a morning nap at Trim and Shoe in his Pocketful of Ponies Farm. Grand Prix Guidance equine assistance nonprofits what column on page 76. How can you work resources are out there for horse owners with your vet and farrier to improve your who find themselves in need of help. horses comfort? Read Equine Safety Networking starting You’ll find news in our community on page 10. starting on page 80 and news from equesInterested in equestrian facilities in trian clubs on page 89. Be sure to check our community? Read about three farms out our Community Horse Youth Award — Stargazer Farm in Connecticut, winners on pages 74 and 75. These riders Cedarwood Farm in Massachusetts, and represent the future of our horse commuFaith Hill Farm in Rhode Island — startnity! (Want a free Youth Award for your ing on page 24. upcoming equestrian event? Visit What interesting equestrians live in communityhorse.org/youth-awards.) our neighborhoods? In this issue you’ll Looking for something to do with meet Courtney Maum, Nutmeg State your horse? Check out the Events author of The Year of the Horses: A Calendars for each state starting on page Memoir; Shaquilla Blake, a Bay State rider, 100. writer, and activist; and Sarah Rivers, an Enjoy the season! Ocean State dressage trainer and farm Community Horse Fall/Winter 2022
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