AskHQ: Overreach boots
Q: Does my horse need to be wearing overreach boots? A: Overreach boots, also known as bell boots, are worn over the pastern and hoof. They are usually made from…
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Apr 9, 2021
AskHQ: Lungeing cavesson
Q: Why would I use a lungeing cavesson rather than a halter or bridle? A: Using a lungeing cavesson has a couple of advantages over using a halter or bridle.…
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Apr 7, 2021
AskHQ: Pawing before rolling
Q: Why do horses paw at the ground before they start to roll? A: Horses paw before they start to roll to create the ideal patch for their rolling pleasure.…
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Apr 6, 2021
AskHQ: What are the rules of showjumping?
Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Q: What are the rules of showjumping? The international governing body for most major show jumping competitions is the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), and in their rulebook…
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Apr 5, 2021
AskHQ: The horse that won’t drink
Q: How can I encourage my horse to drink? A: The simplest way to encourage your horse to drink is to ensure that he has clean, fresh water at all…
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Apr 4, 2021
AskHQ: Stallion fertility
Q: When is a stallion most fertile? A: Fertility in stallions is highest from six years of age until they are somewhere between 12-15 years of age. After this fertility…
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Apr 3, 2021
AskHQ: The mysteries of the half-halt
Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Q: My old trainer taught me to half halt with the outside rein. However, my trainer now teaches me to half halt with the inside rein. She says…
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Apr 1, 2021
AskHQ: Puncture wounds
Q: What is the best way to manage a puncture wound? A: If there is one thing you need to know about puncture wounds, it is that every single one…
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Mar 28, 2021
#hqoutandabout
If you are out and about at a show or clinic, we want to see you pictures! Take a photo and share it on social with the hashtag #hqoutandabout to…
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Mar 27, 2021
AskHQ: What affects semen quality in breeding stallions?
Q: What are the factors that can affect semen quality in breeding stallions? A: There are a whole host of factors which affect semen production in stallions. Two of these…
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Mar 20, 2021
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