Horse Health

INTRODUCING OUR EQUINE WELFARE SERIES

Addressing the most important topic in the horse industry  Equine welfare has always been a concern in our industry, but…

2 years ago

ASKHQ: SWOLLEN LEGS

Q: My horse’s legs swell overnight in the stable but reduce to normal size after a bit of turnout or…

3 years ago

CRUCIAL CONFORMATION, PART 9 – THE SHAPE OF THE NECK

When choosing or evaluating a horse, there are many factors to consider: breed, breed type (how the horse embodies the…

3 years ago

UNDERSTANDING THE CORE

The core in a horse is just as important as it is in humans. Yet, relative to the emphasis most…

3 years ago

ARE HORSES EVER TOO OLD FOR SUPPLEMENTS?

Nutritional supplements are not just for young equine athletes or even just horses in competition. Many older horses  - even…

3 years ago

CRUCIAL CONFORMATION, PART 10: CHEST CONFORMATION

When choosing or evaluating a horse, there are many factors to consider: breed, breed type (how the horse embodies the…

3 years ago

A GUIDE TO WORKLOAD

With the show scene scaling back for a few months, many of us are embarking on the tricky task of…

3 years ago

DO HORSES NEED VETERAN FOOD?

Understanding senior nutrition Text: Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Nutrition Just like humans, horses age at different rates according to their…

3 years ago

BAREFOOT HORSES AT THE SA DERBY 2023

By Amelia Campbell-Horne Photography:  Merlynn Trichardt Going barefoot or keeping sporthorses barefoot is a trend that is on the rise…

3 years ago

THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT – IS YOUR HORSE DUE FOR A TRIM?

Has your farrier or barefoot trimmer ever commented that your horse's feet were awfully long, but they simply didn't look…

3 years ago