Horse Health

TRANSITIONING YOUR OTTB

To a more natural life Text: Christine Pinna Thoroughbreds are notorious for having hoof issues, requiring stables, blankets and plenty…

2 years ago

FEEDING THE HOOVES – NUTRITION FOR HOOF HEALTH

Many horse owners are plagued by hoof issues like chipping, cracking, slow growth and general softness, and whilst there are…

2 years ago

MANAGING AN ATHLETE – TOP TIPS FOR CARING FOR YOUR HORSE AT AN EVENT

With the Olympics occupying our screens and closer to home, the upcoming World Cup Qualifier down in Shongweni, here at…

2 years ago

THE LANGUAGE OF EQUINE DISCOMFORT

Recognising signs of pain in your horse As devoted horse owners, we share a special bond with our equine companions.…

2 years ago

ASKHQ: IRON LEVEL IN HORSE FOOD

Q: Why are people worried about the iron level in horse food? A: Concerns about the iron level in horse…

2 years ago

WELFARE – RESOLVING TO RAISE AWARENESS

Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne Another of our resolutions is raising awareness of the global hot topic of equine welfare. Equine welfare…

2 years ago

HOW MUCH IS NUTRITION TO BLAME? HOOF CONDITIONS AND THE DIET

It’s incredibly common for owners to reach for a hoof supplement in times of ‘hoof crisis’, but does this approach…

2 years ago

AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUINE GAIT ANALYSIS, PART 1

Text: Christie Bull (www.cwbiokinetics.co.za) Visual assessment of equine movement and lameness, colloquially known as ‘eyeballing it’, has been done for…

2 years ago

THE ROLE OF OMEGA-3 IN MANAGING RESPIRATORY DISEASE

Text: Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Nutrition Equine respiratory diseases are a major concern for many horse owners, as they can…

2 years ago

PELVIC PROBLEMS – UNDERSTANDING SACROILIAC DISEASE IN HORSES

Sacroiliac disease is a relatively common condition that affects the sacroiliac (SI) region in horses. The sacroiliac joints, located where…

2 years ago