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Horsey hydration – Winter water management

Your horse, like many other species, needs sufficient water intake on a daily basis to keep him hydrated and to aid in digestion, regardless of whether he is a top competition horse or a happy hack. Over the winter period, a horse’s water intake becomes far less, as he does not need to replenish fluids…

BylizzieJuly 28, 20170Comments

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The heat is on – The benefits of solarium therapy

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat is solarium therapy? Some horse solariums use a combination of ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) light, and some solariums eliminate harmful UV rays altogether by only using short-wave infrared heat. The heat lamps are fixed into a rounded panel, suspended from the ceiling. The rounded panel allows for a greater targeted surface area of…

BylizzieJuly 26, 20170Comments

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Internationally standardised equine therapy

The college consists of five full-time professional lecturers as well as external nationally and internationally renowned lecturers. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) has confirmed the need to regulate therapy on all animals, not only equines. There are a large number of unregulated practitioners working in the field of animal rehabilitation therapy, and the disparity in…

BylizzieJuly 24, 20170Comments

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Part One: Make the most of lunging

A 20-minute lunging session can be the equivalent of a 45-minute ridden session. [dropcap]L[/dropcap]unging is about much more than just keeping your horse fit and competition ready when you don’t have time to ride. Combined with your normal schooling routine, it can build up suppleness, rhythm and balance without the weight or hindrance of a rider…

BylizzieJuly 21, 20170Comments

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Your horse at the hospital – Vital questions answered

The news that your horse or pony needs an operation is always worrying to an owner and family connections. A good understanding of what will happen when you reach an equine hospital with your horse or pony can reduce anxiety, and in many cases will contribute to a successful outcome. What paperwork will I receive? For…

BylizzieJuly 19, 20170Comments

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Ask a vet – Pedal bone fractures in the horse

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he pedal bone, also known as the coffin bone or distal phalanx, is a small half-moon shaped bone within the horse’s hoof capsule surrounded by delicate tissue called laminae. The pedal bone articulates with the short pastern bone via the distal inter-phalangeal or coffin joint. As the pedal bone is close to the sole of…

BylizzieJune 30, 20170Comments

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Performance saddles – Equipe

The art of crafting the perfect saddle can be likened to the age-old art of glassblowing. Each curve, each line and each stitch is a quintessential component of the overall product. One incorrect move and the end product will be flawed. A 1mm flaw in a saddle can be the difference between clearing a 1m…

BylizzieJune 28, 20170Comments

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Ask HQ – Your equestrian questions answered

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ave a question that you'd like us to answer? Email us at hq@panorama.co.za, inbox us on Facebook or Instagram, or join our 'Ask HQ' Facebook group. Question: What is the difference between therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound? Asked by Caitlin White Answer: Diagnostic ultrasound involves the use of ultrasound waves to produce an image that will aid in the…

BylizzieJune 26, 20170Comments

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Good Grazing

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]orage should always make up the majority of your horse’s diet, and winter is no exception. Understandably, grass takes a lot longer to grow back during the winter period, and some regions struggle more than others. Certain South African regions receive a lot of rainfall over winter, and so the grass recovers quicker, but those…

BylizzieJune 20, 20170Comments

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What’s the best clip for your horse?

Before you fire up the clippers, consider the length of your horse’s coat, his workload intensity and the region in which you live. Only competition horses or horses who work very often are usually clipped. The whole point of clipping is not necessarily to get rid of a fuzzy coat, but to help the horse…

BylizzieMay 31, 20170Comments

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