SHOWING 101 WITH TARRYN STEBBING
After our wonderful stint at Horse of the Year, we realised it was about time that the HQ Team got […]
Know How
FOCUS: TIPS FOR BUYING A SECOND HAND HORSEBOX
Tips for buying a secondhand horsebox Make sure that you inspect the horsebox thoroughly or get someone knowledgeable to do
ASKHQ: REHOMING A DONKEY
Q: We’re thinking of rescuing a donkey. Can horses and donkeys live well together, or will I need to keep
LEG AND HOOF CARE
By Shari Michaelis We’ve all heard the saying “no hoof, no horse,” and I would go as far as to
WHY HORSES ARE SO IN TUNE WITH HUMAN EMOTION
Why horses are so in tune with human emotion Ryan Tehini, MA Anyone who has spent extended periods of time
ASKHQ: TROT UP
Question I have realised that I really cannot see lameness and it makes me worry that I don’t see issues
WINTER WARMING UP AND COOLING DOWN
A proper warm-up and cool-down are especially important over the winter period. Low temperatures mean your horse’s body needs longer
ASKHQ: APPALOOSA MANE AND TAIL
Q: Why do Appaloosa’s tend to have thinner/shorter manes and tails than other breeds? A: Appaloosas with sparse manes and
ASKHQ: WHAT ARE THE RULES OF SHOWJUMPING?
Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Q: What are the rules of showjumping? The international governing body for most major show jumping competitions
BIG OPEN SPACES
By Kim Dimevski, SA Horse Trails Growing up learning about horses in the typical stable yard environment can give one