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ASKHQ: WHAT IS A HACKAMORE?

Q: What is a hackamore? A: Many horsemen the world over opt to use a hackamore, particularly when starting a…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

INSPECTING FOR INJURIES

Thank you to the SA Lipizzaners for this fantastic video on inspecting your horse for injuries. https://youtu.be/acUXm4N39lc

6 years ago

APPLYING ICE MAN TO THE HINDQUARTERS

A great video from the SA Lipizzaners on applying Ice Man to the hindquarters. https://youtu.be/LEQS4JdEZ4s

6 years ago

APPLYING ICE MAN TO THE HINDLEGS

Check out this video from the SA Lipizzaners on applying Ice Man to the hindlegs of the horse. https://youtu.be/akuXioDk73w

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago