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ASKHQ: BREEDING STALLIONS

Q: What are you looking for in a breeding stallion? A: My first response to the question is that it's not the most important question an owner needs to ask. The mare is where it all starts. However, whenever I am considering a stallion for breeding, I begin with an idea of which of our mares I…

BylizzieJanuary 13, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: TEACHING A HORSE TO SPIN

Q: How do you teach a horse to spin? A: A spin is a forward trot manoeuvre. The best way to teach the spin is to decrease the size of a walk circle as much as possible, allow the horse to straighten out the body and then step across the inside front foot with the outside…

BylizzieDecember 21, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: INSURANCE ISSUES

Q: Is it worthwhile to pay for insurance in case my horse needs a colic op in future? A; Ultimately, colic surgery is not cheap. While it may seem heartless to be weighing your finances against your best friend's life, unfortunately, that is the position that many of us have been in or will be put…

BylizzieDecember 20, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: ULTRASOUND

Q: What is the difference between therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound? Asked by Caitlin White A: Diagnostic ultrasound involves the use of ultrasound waves to produce an image that will aid in the diagnosis of a particular condition or disease. It is a tool to aid in the visualisation of internal organs and can be a guide in making…

BylizzieDecember 19, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: TAIL CUTTING

Q: How do I cut my horse's tail correctly? Asked by Emma Wood A: To avoid cutting the tail too short, and to make sure that you cut at the correct angle, you need to put your arm under the dock of the tail to raise the tail to the position it is in when the animal…

BylizzieDecember 18, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: STABLE DIMENSIONS

Q: What are the minimum recommended dimensions of a stable? A: Expecting horses to stay happy when cooped up for hours in a stable is quite an ask - especially if the space the horse is kept in is very small. The following dimensions are the minimum required for stabling, although larger stables are obviously preferable, as…

BylizzieDecember 18, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: IMPORT ISSUES

Q: When you import a horse, what is the flight like? Do horses find it very stressful? A: There is a variety of flight options available for horses. If a horse is coming in from Europe, the most expensive option is the direct flight from the origin to Johannesburg, while the cheaper option is to fly…

BylizzieDecember 14, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS ‘SOFT FEEL’ IN COWBOY DRESSAGE®?

Q: What is 'Soft Feel' in Cowboy Dressage? A: 'Soft Feel' (or 'Fresh Rein') is the guiding principle of Cowboy Dressage® World. It is the wordless, intimate and, for some, spiritual communication between horse and rider. 'Soft Feel' is not only sending a message, but having the sensitivity and awareness to feel and receive the message the…

BylizzieDecember 13, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: COWBOY DRESSAGE®

Q: What is Cowboy Dressage®? A: The discipline of Cowboy Dressage® was born in 2013. For a short period of time, Western Dressage and Cowboy Dressage® shared a common foundation. When Western Dressage decided to join the USEF (United States Equestrian Federation), Eitan and Debbie decided to go their own way, and to follow the dreams…

BylizzieDecember 12, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: CONFORMATION

Q: Which conformational factors are considered important to look for in a riding horse? A: When looking at the conformation of the horse to assess his rideability, the following factors should be considered: The back and ribs A relatively short back is generally strongest for taking weight, as it has shorter, stronger coupling than a longer back. A…

BylizzieDecember 11, 20190Comments

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