Issue 9 is here! Here's what you'll find inside...
 
Interviews:
From eventing, endurance and hacking and trail riding to show jumping, dressage and working equitation, Issue 9 is packed with stories from 6 different horse owners from all over the globe, delivering you their truth on the pros and cons of keeping their ridden or competing horses and ponies barefoot and on a track system. The equine world is moving forward and brave owners, such as those featured, are leading the way. 
 
Kerry Reeves, owner of Blu, shares what treatment looks like for Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) and how they navigated life on track together afterwards.
 
Guest Articles:
Brie Simpson of GROW Horsemanship, previously featured in Issue 8, explains what healthy and unhealthy herd behaviour looks like, putting to bed various myths and exploring what we as owners can do to reduce tension in our herds. 
Elza Luinstra of Forest of Wisdom shares her step-by-step thought process and considerations whilst building her woodland track system, prioritising both the land and her horses. 
Regular writer Alyson Sharpe of PB Paddock Paradise Livery highlights the importance of listening to your horse, and opening your eyes to what’s right in front of you.
Sue Dawson of Calm Healthy Horses UK, author behind our ‘Making Mini Tracks Rock’ ongoing series, discusses the importance of ‘Square One’ and how careful consideration of her horse’s nervous, metabolic and muscular systems only enhanced their ridden abilities together. 
Sian Constantine of Hoof and Habitat explains how increasing the biodiversity of our track boundaries and centre paddocks supports the surrounding land and wildlife, and the role that caring for your land has on your horse's health too. 
Ragnhild Ekornrud talks about her experience managing a track system in Norway and how she operates through drastically different seasons throughout the year.
 
Regulars:
Enrichment Makes - easy enrichment ideas for your own track system.
Tracks from around the World - a look at track systems from across the globe.
Track Hacks - our track 'must haves' and top tips for you and your horse.
Healing Hooves - a look at healing horses' progress on track.
Ask the Pros - our team of pros answer reader's questions.
Wildlife Snaps – wildlife photos taken on tracked land. 
 
Other:
Sometimes, moving onto a track system can put you and your horse’s relationship to the test.
... and more!
 
To my fellow trackies or trackies-to-be, Happy Trackin' everyone.
 
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Should you have any questions or issues, please contact Maddie at happytrackin@outlook.com.