Q: Why do Appaloosa's tend to have thinner/shorter manes and tails than other breeds? A: Appaloosas with sparse manes and tails tend to have more of the 'original' breed in…
Q: How fast do horses' hooves grow? A: A horse's hoof grows at a rate of approximately 6-10mm per month. This means that in order to regrow and entirely new…
Q: Does my horse need to be wearing overreach boots? A: Overreach boots, also known as bell boots, are worn over the pastern and hoof. They are usually made from…
Q: Should I clip my horse this winter or not? A: As winter approaches, many riders choose to clip their horses, but do you really need to and is it…
Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Q: What are the rules of showjumping? The international governing body for most major show jumping competitions is the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), and in their rulebook…
Q: How can I encourage my horse to drink? A: The simplest way to encourage your horse to drink is to ensure that he has clean, fresh water at all…
Q: When is a stallion most fertile? A: Fertility in stallions is highest from six years of age until they are somewhere between 12-15 years of age. After this fertility…
Q: I see that some people clip their horse's lower legs while others leave them 'au naturel'? Why would I choose to clip the lower leg? A: There are three…
Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Q: My old trainer taught me to half halt with the outside rein. However, my trainer now teaches me to half halt with the inside rein. She says…
As promised, here is your free April planner to help you organise your equestrian life. At a time when many of us are still WFH or certainly getting out a…
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