Horse Health

RECOGNISING HIDDEN PAIN IN HORSES – A SHIFT IN PERSPECTIVE

Recent advancements in research and the development of ethograms cataloguing signs of pain are casting light on what has long been an area of silent suffering for horses. Over the past decade, numerous studies have confirmed specific facial expressions and behaviours that typically indicate pain in horses. However, cultural influences steeped in centuries of art…

BylizzieDecember 5, 20240Comments

Horse Health

THE BRITISH PRE-PURCHASE EXAM

In the British system, veterinary pre-purchase examinations are classified into two types: the Limited Pre-Purchase Examination and the Five-Stage Pre-Purchase Examination. The Limited Pre-Purchase Examination As the name suggests, this is a restricted vetting, incorporating only two of the five possible stages. It is cheaper than the full five-stage vetting, but the horse is not subjected…

BylizzieDecember 4, 20240Comments

NAVIGATING THE PRE-PURCHASE EXAM

Buying a horse is a significant investment, both emotionally and financially. A pre-purchase exam (PPE) is an essential step in the buying process to ensure you are making a well-informed decision. This veterinary examination comprehensively assesses the horse's health and soundness, helping you identify potential issues before finalising the purchase. The importance of a pre-purchase exam…

BylizzieDecember 3, 20240Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training

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…

BylizzieNovember 27, 20240Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

THE CORONARY BAND

The coronary band is the junction between the hair-producing skin of the horse's lower leg and the hoof wall. The coronary band serves as a lifelong cellular proliferation zone, producing cells called keratinocytes that mature and then ultimately die to form the horn of the hoof wall. The coronary band is estimated to be responsible for…

BylizzieNovember 26, 20240Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

IS YOUR GELDING PREGNANT? UNDERSTANDING THE HAY BELLY

Text: Hannah Botha Have you ever heard someone say, "my gelding looks pregnant" or "he isn't fat; he just has a big belly"? Both comments refer to a horse with a bloated, sagging belly known as a hay belly. Hay bellies occur over time and can accompany a loss of overall condition in the horse, especially…

BylizzieNovember 16, 20240Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health News Updates

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS WITH CANDICE HOBDAY

One of the latest developments on the equestrian scene here in South Africa is the recent change to import and export regulations. We caught up with Candice Hobday of Hobday Equestrian Enterprises to get some first-hand information on the situation. HQ: Candice, you've been in the equine travel industry for nearly 25 years. How did your…

BylizzieNovember 15, 20240Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training

2024 YHPS FINAL

This year’s YHPS Final came down to the wire, with a handful of the Series-leading horses missing out on titles that seemed almost guaranteed before the Final. However, this has often been the case as double clears are of such importance that riders have been known to ride ‘too’ carefully and make mistakes as a…

BylizzieNovember 14, 20240Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

SURRA IN EQUINES

Understanding the disease, treatment, and current import regulations in South Africa Text: Candice Hobday of Hobday Equestrian Enterprises Surra is a highly contagious and fatal disease that affects equines such as horses, donkeys, and mules. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about Surra, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. We will also cover…

BylizzieNovember 13, 20240Comments

Horse Breed Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

ANTICIPATING THE NEW ARRIVAL

Mares have a long gestation period, with the average pregnancy lasting between 335 to 350 days or roughly 11 months. However, gestations can last anywhere between 320 to 360 days, so being able to recognise the signs that a mare is nearing her foaling date can prove invaluable. As your mare approaches the end of her…

BylizzieNovember 11, 20240Comments

Default
Dark

Horse Health

HQ Newsletter