Horse Health

WHAT IS A CT SCAN USED FOR IN HORSES?

A CT (computed tomography) scan is becoming a more familiar part of equine veterinary care, but for most of us,…

4 months ago

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Is your horse in ideal condition? Stand at any South African livery yard in late October and you will see…

5 months ago

THE RIDDEN HORSE

Welfare and the precautionary principle A University of Guelph review argues that many long-accepted riding practices deserve closer scrutiny, even…

5 months ago

ASKHQ: CURB ON THE HOCK

AskHQ: I’ve been told my horse has a curb on his hock. What does this mean? A: A curb on…

6 months ago

THE FUTURE OF EQUINE BREEDING – GENETICS, DATA AND ETHICS

The next frontier of sporthorse breeding isn’t just about bloodlines; it’s about information. Across the world, breeders are increasingly using…

6 months ago

PADDOCK MANAGEMENT 101

Sustainable pasture management and toxic plant awareness Paddock management is one of the most overlooked aspects of horse care in…

6 months ago

MEET HANNAH PETRIE HAY

Member of The Horseback Vet Team and Core Conditioning proponent Could the key to your horse's long-term soundness be hiding…

6 months ago

AN INTERVIEW WITH AMANDA ANDERSON

HQ: ⁠How did you become involved in saddle fitting? What led you to this work? Amanda: When I was in…

6 months ago

SCIENCE LEADS THE WAY IN TEACHING HOW TO BETTER ASSESS OUR HORSE’S EMOTIONS

It is one of the most unsettling findings to emerge from equine welfare science in recent years: most people, including…

6 months ago

THE ULCER EPIDEMIC

What South African horse owners need to know If you've ever had a horse that was 'just not right' -…

6 months ago