August 2008 Marilea "Pixie" Keating trains with her 1994 black overo mare Jackslacyharlequin in Aiken, South Carolina, with hopes of representing the U.S. at the 2009 World Pony Driving Championships in Germany. Photo by Jessica Hein. Back To Basics Little Orphan Annie When choosing a horse to adopt, take into account size, age and temperament. By Chandra Andrew   Your Horse's Health Tying-Up: It’s in the Genes Scientists discover a genetic cause of PSSM. By Irene Stamatelakys   Ride Strong Gaining Power Strengthen and tone your riding muscles with the PHJ’s fitness program. By Abigail Wilder   Paints and Paint People In Pixie’s Dust Pixie Keating and her 14-year-old Paint hope to head to the 2009 World Pony Driving Championships. By Jessica Hein Speed Racers Revive a racehorse’s career by training it for the show ring. By Megan Larson   Your Association Working Together Members and directors plan for the association’s future at APHA’s annual Workshop. By Jessica Smith     ©2007 Paint Horse Journal. All rights reserved. Need to contact someone? Use our Journal directory. Send us your comments or questions on the web site.