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ASKHQ: HYDROPHOBIA

Q: How can I get my horse to overcome his fear of water? A: Fear of water is a very common issue in horses. They can't see how deep it is, and being prey animals by nature, they're not inclined to get themselves into any situation that might threaten their survival. Once a horse has got…

BylizzieNovember 24, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: RUBBING ISSUES

Q: Why does my foal rub on me in the stable, even if she's not wearing a halter? Asked by Marle van der Merwe A: Sometimes rubbing has nothing to do with what a horse, or in your case a foal, is wearing on his face. Rubbing can come from skin irritation as well. Look out for…

BylizzieNovember 21, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: TEST DRIVING A BIT

Q: Why is 'test driving' a bit such an important part of the process? A: When you have an idea of the horse's anatomy, you can start to test-ride a certain bit. The anatomy can only tell you what does or doesn't fit in the horse's mouth; it cannot tell you the horse's preferences nor the…

BylizzieNovember 20, 20190Comments

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THE LOCKING STIFLE

By Dr Luke Poore A locking stifle is caused by upward fixation of the patella in the stifle joint of the horse. The patella The patella is one of three bones that make up the equine stifle and is the equivalent of our kneecap. One of the most important functions of the patella is its role in the…

BylizzieNovember 19, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: DO MINIATURE HORSES WEAR SHOES?

Q: Do Miniature Horses wear shoes? A: Miniature Horses have no need for shoes. They have very hardy hooves and with correct trimming they do not need shoes unless for medical or corrective reasons. Soft 'tekkie-like' shoes are placed on their hooves when people take them indoors to avoid them slipping on the floors, but these shoes…

BylizzieNovember 18, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: WHEN DOES GROWTH STOP?

Q: At what age do horses stop growing? A: The age at which a horse stops growing depends on the breed. Some horses mature in a few short years, while others take double the time. Most horses will reach their full adult height between the ages of four and five years old, but some of the…

BylizzieNovember 17, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: FEEDING ROOIBOS

Q: Why do people feed their horses rooibos? A: Rooibos is unique to South Africa and has always been known to be healthy. However, the benefits of rooibos have far surpassed our expectations. Initially rooibos was only used in tea, and whilst it is still used in tea today, the uses of rooibos are now far…

BylizzieNovember 16, 20190Comments

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SOLARIUM THERAPY

All over the world and more and more in South Africa, equestrians are seeing the benefits of solarium therapy for their horses. Many professional yards have an in-house solarium, so that performance horses can have access to solarium treatment on a regular basis. However, the benefits of the solarium are reaped not only by sport…

BylizzieNovember 15, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: IS A HORSE SMARTER THAN A DOG?

Q: Is a horse smarter than a dog? Asked by Eve Exley Horses and dogs are very different animals. People often judge the intelligence of animals, wrongly we might add, by assessing how well they meet our needs. Therefore, because horses don't have the same motivations and wants that humans do, some people assess them as being 'stupid'.…

BylizzieNovember 14, 20190Comments

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KEEPING BOOTS CLEAN

It’s very important that leg wear is always wiped down or cleaned after use, so that it does not cause any chafing or infection to an undiscovered open wound. Boots should have a proper clean at least once a week if the horse has been worked throughout the week, and must also be cleaned properly…

BylizzieNovember 13, 20190Comments

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