ASKHQ: CLIPPING CONUNDRUM
Q: I’ve heard you should only rug a horse if they’re clipped. Is that true? A: Not necessarily. Rugging decisions […]
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ASKHQ: FIT OR FRESH?
Q: How do I know if my horse is truly fit, or just fresh? A: There’s a big difference between
ASKHQ: SMUTSFINGER
Q: Is smutsfinger a good option for horses? A: Smutsfinger grass (Digitaria eriantha), also known as digit grass, is a
ASKHQ: WATER-PHOBIA
Q: My horse hates water, even tiny puddles. If we encounter water on an outride, I have to find a
ASKHQ: H-WAVE THERAPY
Q: What is H-wave therapy? A: H-wave is a type of muscle stimulation therapy that can be used to reduce
ASKHQ: FILLER FEAR
Q: My horse is generally very forward-going and happy to jump. However, the second you introduce any type of filler
ASKHQ: GELDING YOUR YEARLING
Q: My yearling is being gelded, but this is my first youngster, and I’m unsure of the castration process and
ADMINISTERING MEDICATION
When your vet gives medication to put in your horse’s feed, they are hoping that you will do the following:
ASKHQ: TROT UP
Question I have realised that I really cannot see lameness and it makes me worry that I don’t see issues
ASKHQ: JEALOUSY ISSUES
Question My horse has competed at a high level previously. I bought him to improve my confidence, and to teach