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Thursday, September 6, 2012

The Interactive, Electronic Edition of The Horsemen's Journal's Fall 2012 Issue is Now Available

The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen's Journal's Fall 2012 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of our Fall 2012 issue, which is mailing this week. To view it, either click here or click on the flipping magazine icon above.

NOTE: As you zoom in and enlarge the text, it becomes increasingly clear. Also, you can click on the headline of any article to view a text-only version, which is particularly mobile device-friendly.
Features in the issue include:
  • Meeting in the Midwest: The National HBPA’s 2012 Summer Convention – The Lasix/Salix issue is again the primary topic of discussion at the Summer Convention at Prairie Meadows near Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Taming Technology to Reach a Wider Audience – A look at how social media and the Internet can help trainers and partnership groups better communicate with current and prospective clients.
  • Protecting Yourself – The NHBPA Owners and Trainers liability program can insure horsemen against damages caused by horses or employees.
  • Election Year 2012 Brings Exciting Changes and Opportunities for Horsemen Affected by Immigration – Two proposals, one known as the DREAM Act and the other a provision for forgiveness of illegal entry by immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, should be on the radar screen of all horsemen.
  • Handling Hoof Abscesses – An overview of what causes hoof abscesses and the best ways to treat, protect and soak a horse’s foot.
  • Tendon Troubles – Researchers are working on new ways to identify and predict tendon and ligament injuries.
Much more than a PDF, the interactive electronic edition of The Horsemen's Journal includes searchable content and the ability to save, print, email, or share content on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Please enjoy this exciting offering from the National HBPA and share it with anyone you think might enjoy it.

All hyperlinks/URLs and email addresses in the electronic edition are working, clickable links. So be sure to click on some of them - especially those in the advertisements to get more information on the great products and services being offered by the companies supporting your horsemen's organization.