Colostrum
Colostrum is produced by the mare and is the first milk she produces when she gives birth. She only produces this milk for up to 24 hours after giving birth.…
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Apr 22, 2021
AskHQ: Feeding meds
Q: How is medication absorbed once a horse has consumed it orally? A: Shortly after a horse has been given some medication by mouth, the drug travels through the oesophagus,…
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Apr 18, 2021
AskHQ: Hoof growth
Q: How fast do horses' hooves grow? A: A horse's hoof grows at a rate of approximately 6-10mm per month. This means that in order to regrow and entirely new…
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Apr 10, 2021
AskHQ: Overreach boots
Q: Does my horse need to be wearing overreach boots? A: Overreach boots, also known as bell boots, are worn over the pastern and hoof. They are usually made from…
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Apr 9, 2021
AskHQ: Pawing before rolling
Q: Why do horses paw at the ground before they start to roll? A: Horses paw before they start to roll to create the ideal patch for their rolling pleasure.…
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Apr 6, 2021
AskHQ: The horse that won’t drink
Q: How can I encourage my horse to drink? A: The simplest way to encourage your horse to drink is to ensure that he has clean, fresh water at all…
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Apr 4, 2021
AskHQ: Stallion fertility
Q: When is a stallion most fertile? A: Fertility in stallions is highest from six years of age until they are somewhere between 12-15 years of age. After this fertility…
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Apr 3, 2021
AskHQ: Clipping the legs
Q: I see that some people clip their horse's lower legs while others leave them 'au naturel'? Why would I choose to clip the lower leg? A: There are three…
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Apr 2, 2021
AskHQ: Puncture wounds
Q: What is the best way to manage a puncture wound? A: If there is one thing you need to know about puncture wounds, it is that every single one…
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Mar 28, 2021
FREE March Planner
As promised, here is your free March planner to help you organise your equestrian life. At a time when many of us are still WFH or certainly getting out a…
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Feb 28, 2021
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