AskHQ: Grooming routine
Q: What is a normal grooming routine? A: A thorough grooming session will take up to 45 minutes. In South […]
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The horse’s digestive system
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]orses are trickle feeders and non-ruminant herbivores, meaning that they are designed to graze for most of the day on
Holiday help: peace of mind while you’re away
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]henever we get to this time of year, it’s time to start thinking about putting your horses and yard in
Good grass: types of roughage
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are various roughage options available for the South African horse. The main options include lucerne hay, teff, Eragrostis curvula,
Equine underwater treadmill in SA
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]owards the end of last year, at Pellmeadow Estate in Klapmuts, near Paarl, a horse named Baybar quietly made South
Mud matters
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ud is a reality for many stable yards, particularly those in the Cape region as its winter consists of continuous
Skin and coat care
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]outh Africa with its beautiful sunny climate, can wreak havoc with our horse’s coats though. There is nothing worse than
Bandaging basics
There are a variety of reasons for bandaging, ranging from injuries that require support or protection to exercise bandages and
Taking care of our grooms
As more equestrians pay attention to the business aspects involved in running a successful equine-related company, the issue of staff