AskHQ: Tail rubbing
Q: Why might my horse be rubbing his tail? A: There are multiple causes of tail rubbing, but the trick is to find out quickly… Read More »AskHQ: Tail rubbing
Horse Health
AskHQ: Splints
Q: What is a splint? A: A splint is a bony enlargement of the inside or outside of the splint bone. It can be caused… Read More »AskHQ: Splints
AskHQ: DP imbalance
Q: What is ‘DP imbalance’ and how can I assess it? A: In addition to balancing the left and right halves of the feet, the… Read More »AskHQ: DP imbalance
AskHQ: Swayback
Q: What is a swayback? A: A swayback is a hollow back, that has a dip between the withers and loin area. This type of… Read More »AskHQ: Swayback
AskHQ: Topline
Q: What is topline? A: To put it simply, a horse’s topline are the muscles that support the spine from the neck all the way… Read More »AskHQ: Topline
AskHQ: Thrush
Q: My horse has just recovered from a bad case of thrush. My farrier has advised that I look at his diet, as well as… Read More »AskHQ: Thrush
AskHQ: What is a vitrified embryo?
A: Embryo vitrification can be used to freeze (cryopreserve) embryos for use at a later stage. The procedure is very successful for small embryos. Once… Read More »AskHQ: What is a vitrified embryo?
AskHQ: Swimming
Q: Will my horse benefit from swimming? A: There are many benefits of swimming for horses. The key benefits obviously come in terms of fitness… Read More »AskHQ: Swimming
AskHQ: Peeling frog
Q: My horses frog peeled off. Is this normal? He’s sound and doesn’t seem bothered, but the whole thing just suddenly seemed to lift up… Read More »AskHQ: Peeling frog
AskHQ: Gestation
Q: What is the gestation period for a mare? A: The average gestation length in mares ranges from 320 to 362 days. Most mares foal… Read More »AskHQ: Gestation