RIDER ANATOMY
How it affects your position Text: Christie Wolhuter Images: Supplied Saddles come in various shapes and sizes, and humans come […]
ASKHQ: COAT COLORS AND SENSITIVE SKIN
Q: Do certain coat colours predispose a horse to having more sensitive skin? A: A horse’s response to skin stimulation
ASKHQ: SEEDY TOE
Q: What is seedy toe? [Jonathan Bean] A: Seedy toe is a fungal or bacterial infection found at the bottom
STRESS
And its effect on your riding performance Text: Ryan Tehini Stress and anxiety are innate aspects of athletic competition and
WHERE ARE YOUR FEET?
Developing proprioception Proprioception is often an underrated aspect of movement patterns, but it is absolutely vital for even the most
PEARLY WHITES
Keeping the white bits white Keeping grey and coloured horses’ white bits even white-ish can become a never-ending battle. Wet
AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUITATION
Becoming the best rider you can be Text: Tana Scott The word ‘equitation’ was originally used to refer to the
ANAEMIA IN HORSES
What is it? Anaemia is when the number of circulating red blood cells in the bloodstream is lower than normal.
ALOE VERA FOR HORSES
Text: Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Science, RCL Feeds Nutritional Advisor Aloe vera is not a new addition to the management of
WOBBLER’S SYNDROME
A summary Wobbler’s Syndrome is caused by a narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck, which causes compression of