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ASKHQ: HOW CAN I CONTROL AGAINST TICKS?

Check the ticks that are present in your area so that you can readily identify them. Perform tick checks of your horse which involve looking at the chest area, between the legs, under the chin, between the buttocks and under the tail. Pasture maintenance can also help to some extent, as by keeping…

BylizzieJuly 16, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS LEAKY GUT SYDNROME?

Leaky gut syndrome occurs when the gastro-intestinal tract is affected either by damage to the cells that make up the lining of the intestine, or by breakdown of the tight junctions that join the cells. Disruption of the lining of the intestine allows harmful substances, such as toxins or disease causing organisms like bacteria, to…

BylizzieJuly 14, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: HEADSHAKING

Question: What is headshaking and what can you do about it? Answer: Headshaking has a multitude of different causes. It is often difficult to establish the exact cause in each case, even when extensive diagnostic tools are employed. This makes it notoriously challenging to treat, and several different treatment modalities have been put forwards to help…

BylizzieJuly 13, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: UP FRONT

[Q] Why are horses more commonly shed in front than behind? [A] Horses are more commonly shod in front than behind because horses bear more weight on the front legs than their hind legs. Therefore horses are more likely to be foot sore in front than behind, due to the weight distribution. Some owners also…

BylizzieJune 18, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: RUBBING ISSUES

[Q] My horse likes to rub his face on me after I’ve finished riding. Some say it’s a bad habit and others say it’s a sign of affection. What do you guys think? Asked anonymously The first thing I’d check is that your noseband is not on too tightly. Although wanting to rub after…

BylizzieJune 17, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: FOUR FEEDS A DAY

[Q] What would be the best times to feed a horse who should be fed four times a day if the first feed is at 7am? The horse is also usually ridden at 4pm. Asked by Marizanne Momberg [A] We’d recommend feeding at 7am, 11am, 3pm and then a late feeding at 8pm. Exact intervals…

BylizzieJune 15, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: WEIGHTY ISSUES

[Q] What is the maximum weight a leisure horse should carry (horses who go on lots of hacks up mountains and through water) and how much should a competition horse carry? Asked by Bernadette Marx [A] This is a difficult question. Horses can carry between 12% and 20% of their body weight, but body weight…

BylizzieJune 6, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: SPINNING TOP

[Q] I have a pony who is well behaved most of the time, but sometimes he spins and then runs away with me. I often can't find a trigger. Do you have any tips to fix this? Asked by Marianne de Jong [A] The first thing that comes to mind when I read this is:…

BylizzieJune 5, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: FOREHAND FRUSTRATION

[Q] What is the best way to get a horse who is very on the forehand onto his hind end? He sometimes snatches the reins forwards. He has been checked by the saddle fitter and physio and we have ruled out any pain. Asked by Adri Alberts [A] A horse who is very on the…

BylizzieMay 28, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: TILTING FORWARDS

Q: I have a tendency to tilt forwards and arch my back when I ride. How can I learn to sit up straighter, with a straighter back? A: Tilting forwards and arching the back can be related issues. Arching of the back can cause a rider to tilt forwards and make it easier for your…

BylizzieMay 16, 20190Comments

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