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UNDERSTANDING EVENT LINES

The bad and the ugly Text By: Christine Pinna If there is one thing that has been a complete game-changer for me in the last fifteen years of barefoot trimming, it would have to be learning to read the horse's hoof wall in order to understand what has happened in the horse's life in the…

BylizzieNovember 16, 20250Comments

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HOW DOES YOUR HORSE THINK?

With Dr Stephen Peters Many of us were privileged to attend the webinar hosted by Natalie Fourie from EQ Advant-edge Neurofeedback Practice with the world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Stephen Peters on cognition in the horse. Over the course of an hour, Dr Peters described the basic anatomy and functionality of the equine brain and explained the significance…

BylizzieNovember 15, 20250Comments

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WINTER WOES

Keeping your horse healthy South African winters are not nearly as harsh as those in Europe, yet this time of year still presents some challenges for horse owners. As the temperature drops, how do we keep our equine partners in tip-top shape? Maintaining weight Take care As the days get shorter and the nights get longer,…

BylizzieNovember 11, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: COAT COLORS AND SENSITIVE SKIN

Q: Do certain coat colours predispose a horse to having more sensitive skin? A: A horse’s response to skin stimulation is theoretically the same, regardless of coat colour. Skin pigmentation (not coat colour itself) does, however, influence skin sensitivity to UV radiation. De-pigmented skin types (pink skin), as is often seen in Appaloosa, cremello and albino…

BylizzieNovember 9, 20250Comments

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ANAEMIA IN HORSES

What is it? Anaemia is when the number of circulating red blood cells in the bloodstream is lower than normal. The normal ‘packed cell volume’ (PCV) in horses is 32-52%. Packed cell volume measures the percentage of fluid in the blood vessels taken up by red blood cells. The range for packed cell volume is…

BylizzieNovember 4, 20250Comments

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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 horses, and for many years it has been used topically to help with ailments such as inflamed or burnt skin. However, recently, more people are looking towards more natural treatments for common conditions in horses, and…

BylizzieNovember 3, 20250Comments

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WOBBLER’S SYNDROME

A summary Wobbler's Syndrome is caused by a narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck, which causes compression of the spinal cord. The spinal cord carries nerve signals that coordinate movement to the horse's limbs. Compression of the spinal cord, therefore, disrupts these signals, resulting in weakness, loss of coordination, and abnormal limb positioning. The…

BylizzieNovember 2, 20250Comments

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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 you will do the following: Mix it thoroughly with a feed that your horse enjoys; Ensure your horse eats the entire dose in one sitting with little to no waste Continue to monitor…

BylizzieNovember 1, 20250Comments

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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 far as to say, "no legs, no horse". Whether you do showjumping, dressage, eventing, endurance, or anything in between, your horse's future depends mainly on how his legs and hooves stand up to whatever task…

BylizzieOctober 24, 20250Comments

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BOX REST

Not the break it’s cracked up to be Many injuries and illnesses that afflict horses require a period of rest that can last for weeks or even months. The duration and nature of this rest will be dependent on the condition the horse is suffering from, the injury sustained or the surgery the horse has…

BylizzieOctober 22, 20250Comments

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