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Feeding the retired Thoroughbred

Is your Thoroughbred better off on a high forage diet? [dropcap]B[/dropcap]rave, talented, versatile ... off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTB) make fantastic sport and leisure horses who can easily be retrained into a second career. While they need to adjust mentally and physically to their new life, it’s equally important to transition their digestive system back to a high…

BylizzieSeptember 22, 20160Comments

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Colic: when surgery is needed

When all medical management options have been exhausted, you'll be advised to consider surgery for your horse [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n previous articles, we discussed colic as an umbrella term for ‘abdominal pain in the equine’ and looked at some of the many causes of this all too common condition. Regardless of the cause of the colic, however, the fact…

BylizzieSeptember 20, 20160Comments

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Spring cleaning

Make sure that your paddocks are safe for whatever your horses get up to! [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s we come out of the chilly winter season, it’s time to start looking forward to the warmer summer season. Summer means sunshine, green grass, much-needed rain, longer days, and more time to ride. With so much to look forward to, the…

BylizzieSeptember 14, 20160Comments

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Healthy water intake

Is your horse receiving enough water? [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ater is one of the foundations of life and plays a huge role in the wellbeing of our four-hooved friends. Whether a happy hacker or professional athlete, a vitally important factor to consider is hydration. During the winter period, some horses’ water intake becomes much less. This month we look…

BylizzieJuly 21, 20160Comments

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Winter feeding

"It's wise to follow nature's rules" when it comes to feeding With the onset of winter, you may need to adjust your horse’s feeding to keep him healthy and correctly nourished through the colder months. Winter energy requirements In colder weather, some horses may need to eat more to maintain their condition. This depends on many factors –…

BylizzieJune 27, 20160Comments

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Do you know your blankets?

By Hayley Kruger With winter approaching, blanketing becomes a concern for every horse owner. Do I need to blanket my horse? What type of blanket should I use? It all boils down in the end to personal preference and your horse's own individual needs. Here we look at the types of blankets, and when they are…

BylizzieMay 11, 20160Comments

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The Masterson Method

[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost horse owners are aware that horses develop aches and pains over time, particularly if they lead active competitive careers. Fortunately, we live in an age where an increasing number of specialists offer their expertise to assist in resolving these issues. We’re now able to choose from an array of approaches, from chiropractic and physiotherapy,…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20160Comments

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Killers in your paddock

Are there killers living in your paddock? Are our weeds purely a cosmetic blemish in our horsey heaven, or do they actually present a danger to our horses? HQ tackles South Africa’s potentially dangerous weeds with advice on how to identify them, what dangers they present, and how to manage or eradicate them. South African ragwort The…

BylizzieJanuary 14, 20160Comments

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Artificial light for breeding

Artificial light assists breeding cycles in mares Horses are seasonal breeders – this is why most foals in the Southern Hemisphere are born during spring and early summer. Their reproductive systems depend on natural sunlight to function. Mares have multiple oestrous cycles throughout the warmer seasons of the year. When the seasons turn colder, a mare’s…

BylizzieJanuary 4, 20160Comments

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Skin and coat care

We all love to have sleek, shiny and healthy looking horses [dropcap]S[/dropcap]outh Africa with its beautiful sunny climate, can wreak havoc with our horse’s coats though. There is nothing worse than a beautiful dark bay all bleached and ‘burnt’ looking with a coat that has lost its silky texture. There are a number of ways to protect…

BylizzieDecember 24, 20150Comments

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