Ask HQ

SWIMMING LESSONS

Q: Should you only use a water treadmill for injured horses? Does a vet need to refer your horse? A: Any horse can benefit from water treadmill exercise. It doesn't matter what their age or level of activity - all horses will derive some benefit from moving against the resistance of the water. The only exception…

BylizzieSeptember 30, 20190Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

APPLICATIONS OF SKIN THERAPY

There are a number of different ways of delivering active therapeutic ingredients to the skin of the horse. The application system used generally depends on the disease or the site being treated, and as a consequence the active ingredient usually comes in a variety of different forms. Sometimes it will be necessary to clip the…

BylizzieSeptember 29, 20190Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS OF SKIN TREATMENTS

Decoding the language of skin therapies: Antibacterial - This therapy contains an antibiotic for treating bacterial infections such as infected wounds. Antifungal - This contains an agent for treating fungal infections, like ringworm. Anti-inflammatory - This contains an agent or agents used to reduce the level of inflammation. Anti-parasitic - This contains…

BylizzieSeptember 28, 20190Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health

ASKHQ: HEAVES

Q: What are heaves? A: An equine respiratory allergy such as recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) commonly known as heaves, is a possibility during seasonal changes. Two of the major causes of heaves are: Increased amounts of dust in the hay or bedding, which horses who are stabled tend to inhale. As a result, the horse may…

BylizzieSeptember 27, 20190Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health

ASKHQ: ALOE ALOE

Q: Is aloe juice good for horses? A: Aloe has been used by horse owners in many countries for a long time, to improve the overall health and well-being of their horses. Aloe is known, first and foremost, for its beneficial effect on the digestive system and particularly its reported ability to help prevent and treat…

BylizzieSeptember 26, 20190Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health

ASKHQ: BOX REST BOREDOM

Q: My horse has to be stabled pretty consistently for the next few weeks and I wanted to know how I can make it easier for him? A: Horses are designed to live outside and move all day. They are also trickle feeders so need to be able to pick at food constantly. To recreate this…

BylizzieSeptember 25, 20190Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training

ASKHQ: TRIPPING TROUBLE

Q: My young Thoroughbred came off the track at the end of last year. He often trips during schooling and I'm just wondering what might be causing this? He has quite flat feet. Asked by Bianca de Silva A: When horses are tripping, it is important to first rule out any injuries, neurological problems, lameness issues and…

BylizzieSeptember 24, 20190Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health

ASKHQ: WOLF TEETH WORRIES

Q: Why do horses have wolf teeth is they cause so many issues? Asked by Matt K A: Millions of years ago, wolf teeth were similar in size to the rest of the horse's molar teeth and functioned as grinding/chewing teeth. Back then, horses were forest-dwelling bush eaters, with the cheek teeth being small and narrow, like…

BylizzieSeptember 23, 20190Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training Know How

ASKHQ: HQHACK1000

Q: Why should I do #HQHack1000? Asked by an imaginary friend for the purposes of advocating hacking… A: #HQHack1000 is a country-wide equestrian challenge. The goal is to hack 1,000km in your chosen horse-rider combination. This can be done over any time period. All you need to do is to track your own distance and keep us…

BylizzieSeptember 22, 20190Comments

Ask HQ Events Horse Channel Horse Training

THE SA DERBY RIDER PROFILES: NICOLE HORWOOD

By Caroline Malan What makes Derby so amazing for you? I think it’s the atmosphere, the vibe, the title and just the fact that it is such a unique type of event. Your thoughts on this year's Derby? It’s going to be a tough one as there is a lot of strong competition this year. How has Derby changed and…

BylizzieSeptember 20, 20190Comments

Default
Dark

Ask HQ

HQ Newsletter