Horse Health

ANAEMIA IN HORSES

What is it? Anaemia is when the number of circulating red blood cells in the bloodstream is lower than normal.…

12 months ago

ALOE VERA FOR HORSES

Text: Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Science, RCL Feeds Nutritional Advisor Aloe vera is not a new addition to the management of…

12 months ago

WOBBLER’S SYNDROME

A summary Wobbler's Syndrome is caused by a narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck, which causes compression of…

12 months ago

JUST A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR

Helps the medicine go down… When your vet gives medication to put in your horse’s feed, they are hoping that…

12 months ago

LEG AND HOOF CARE

An overview Text: By Shari Michaelis We've all heard the saying "no hoof, no horse," and I would go as…

1 year ago

BOX REST

Not the break it’s cracked up to be Many injuries and illnesses that afflict horses require a period of rest…

1 year ago

AVERSION TO GROOMING

Grooming gremlins Horses that have an aversion to grooming As grooming is such an essential part of horse care, it…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: MOST COMMON SITES FOR MELANOMAS IN GREY HORSES

Q: Where are the most common sites for melanomas in grey horses? A: In grey horses, melanomas are very common…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: BEST AGE TO BREED A MARE

Q: When is the best age to breed a mare? A: Most vets and breeding specialists recommend breeding a mare…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: CURB ON HOCK

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

1 year ago