AskHQ: How do you convert hands to cm?
One hand is equal to four inches and one inch is equal to 2.54cm. Therefore, it often makes sense to work out the height in… Read More »AskHQ: How do you convert hands to cm?
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AskHQ: What is a mechanical hackamore?
Q: What is a mechanical hackamore? A: A mechanical hackamore is titled misleadingly, as it is not really a hackamore at all, but a bitless… Read More »AskHQ: What is a mechanical hackamore?
AskHQ: Hot-blooded vs cold-blooded vs warm-blooded horse?
Q: What is the difference between a hot-blooded, cold-blooded and warm-blooded horse? A: These terms are used to group the different breeds of horses (loosely)… Read More »AskHQ: Hot-blooded vs cold-blooded vs warm-blooded horse?
AskHQ: What is a ‘bullnosed’ hoof?
Q: What is a ‘bullnosed’ hoof? A: A true bullnosed hoof occurs when the dorsal wall of the hoof takes on a convex shape, typically… Read More »AskHQ: What is a ‘bullnosed’ hoof?
AskHQ: What is a parrot mouth?
Q: What is a parrot mouth? A: Ideally, a horse has an aligned jaw, but in some cases horses have either undershot or overshot jaws.… Read More »AskHQ: What is a parrot mouth?
Inspecting for injuries
Thank you to the SA Lipizzaners for this fantastic video on inspecting your horse for injuries.
Applying Ice Man to the hindquarters
A great video from the SA Lipizzaners on applying Ice Man to the hindquarters.
Applying Ice Man to the hindlegs
Check out this video from the SA Lipizzaners on applying Ice Man to the hindlegs of the horse.
Applying Ice Man to the legs
Check out this video about applying Ice Man safely and effectively to the legs of the horse. Huge thanks go to the SA Lipizzaners for… Read More »Applying Ice Man to the legs
Lipizzaner grooming mane and tail video
A special video from the South African Lipizzaners on grooming the mane and tail. If you have been fortunate enough to watch the Lipizzaners perform… Read More »Lipizzaner grooming mane and tail video