Horse Illustrated - April 2009 - Volume 33/Number 4

FEATURES
30 | Teach Your Horse to Jump in 5 Simple Steps
By Holly Werner
Schooling a green horse over fences with this step-by-step approach will teach him the fundamentals of jumping.

40 | Troubleshooting the Lope
By Dale Rudin
Get better transitions, leads and balance with 7 training tips.

46 | In the SPOTlight
By Audrey Pavia
The Appaloosa's versatility is as varied as its colorful coat.

52 | A Greener Stable
By Sharon Biggs
Four simple ways to make your horsekeeping more environmentally friendly.

60 | Vaccination Fact and Fiction
By Toni McAllister
A vet sets the record straight on common concerns.

66 | The Unwanted Horse Problem
By Toni McAllister
Reducing the number of unwanted horses in this country is going to take a united effort.

Columns
2 | What's on HorseChannel.com

4 | Free Rein America's Most Wanted
By Elizabeth Moyer

8 | Making Headlines

10 | Barn Buzz

14 | Interview With ...
Chris Cagle
By Kitson Jazynka

16 | HI Answers

18 | Ask Dr. Riley

20 | Vet Files

24 | Trail Guide

26 | English Arena

38 | Western Roundup

70 | Rescue Reality
Kentucky Equine Humane Center
By Kim Abbott

74 | The HI List

Departments
6 | Your Letters
76 | What's In Store
77 | Illustrated Shopper
80 | Gallery Directory
82 | Breeder Directory
84 | Classified Advertising
87 | Ad Index
88 | HI Profile

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