askhq

ASKHQ: ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS

Q: How is asthma diagnosed in horses, and what is the treatment? A: Clinical signs of asthma occur when a…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: HORSE HATES CLIPPING

Q: My horse hates being clipped. He kicks out and often sweats a lot. What can I do? A: Clipping…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: WHAT ARE THE SIGNS MY HORSE NEEDS THE DENTIST?

Q: What are the signs I need to call a dentist for my horse? A: Ideally, your horse’s teeth should…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: CLOSE CONTACT SADDLES

Q: What’s the difference between a close contact and a normal jump or dressage saddle? Is one better than the…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: NOT BALANCED IN THE SADDLE

Q: I’m worried that I’m not balanced in the saddle and that this is affecting my horse’s way of going,…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: RIDING FREQUENCY

Q: I only ride three times a week. Can I still make progress? A: Yes — consistency matters more than…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: IMPROVING CANTER TRANSITIONS

Q: What’s the best way to improve my horse’s canter transitions? A: Quality trot creates a quality transition so focus…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: IS IT OKAY TO RIDE MY HORSE IN A HALTER?

Q: Is it okay to ride my horse in a halter or rope halter sometimes? A: Absolutely — if your…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: FORWARD WHILE HACKING, BEHIND THE LEG IN THE ARENA

Q: My horse is really forward out hacking, but behind the leg in the arena. Why is that? A: It’s…

1 year ago