Horse Health

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 a multitude of factors that can contribute to these problems, nutrition is definitely a key one to address. Here, we give you a brief rundown of the nutritional elements necessary for optimal hoof health. It all starts…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20250Comments

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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 HQ, we’ve been pondering what it takes to optimally care for your horse at an event. Here are a few of our top tips: 1. Transport While in the box, horses are constantly using their…

BylizzieJanuary 25, 20250Comments

Horse Health

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. This makes us the best placed to notice when our horses are unhappy. Yet, deciphering the subtle language horses use to communicate their discomfort or pain is not always easy, even when we know our…

BylizzieJanuary 24, 20250Comments

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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 feeds stem from the potential adverse effects of excessive iron on horse health. Here are the main reasons why people are worried: Iron overload Horses require only a small amount of iron for healthy blood…

BylizzieJanuary 18, 20250Comments

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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 issues have received extensive news coverage on the international competitive scene, with elite-level dressage under the greatest scrutiny after Charlotte Dujardin’s video and Andreas Helgestrand’s ban following the Operation X Documentary. We are under no illusion that…

BylizzieJanuary 16, 20250Comments

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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 really work, and what role does nutrition really play in the acute situation? Here, we examine many of the most common hoof conditions and how they may interact or be impacted by a horse’s diet. First…

BylizzieJanuary 15, 20250Comments

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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 hundreds of years. However, research has shown that even the most experienced vets differ in their opinions on visual assessment of lameness, especially on a circle [1], and the more subtle the lameness, the more difficult…

BylizzieJanuary 14, 20250Comments

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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 significantly affect a horse's performance, quality of life, and longevity. Managing respiratory health in horses is, therefore, a critical aspect of equine care, especially in the case of equine asthma (previously known as inflammatory airway diseases…

BylizzieDecember 19, 20240Comments

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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 the spine meets the pelvis, play a crucial role in the horse’s locomotion and ability to carry weight. Damage and dysfunction in the joints and the region generally can give rise to obvious pain and…

BylizzieDecember 14, 20240Comments

Horse Health

UNDERSTANDING LAMINITIS IN HORSES

Laminitis is one of the most feared equine diseases due to its painful nature and the severe impact it can have on a horse's health and longevity. This article provides a comprehensive overview of laminitis, its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention strategies. What is laminitis? Laminitis is a complex, multifactorial disease involving inflammation of the laminae.…

BylizzieDecember 6, 20240Comments

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