FIVE SIGNS YOUR HORSE ISN’T COPING WITH THE COLD

Winter mornings might make for stunning sunrises and misty arenas, but they can also take a toll on your horse — especially if they’re older, clipped, or struggling to maintain weight. As temperatures dip across South Africa this July, here are five subtle signs that your horse might not be coping as well as you think,…

BylizzieJuly 25, 20250Comments

ASKHQ: LIVING OUT

Q: Can my horse live out? Answered by Charlotte Bastiaanse A: Before domestication, horses used to live out throughout the day and night. Nowadays, horses are generally, at least in South Africa, turned out during the morning and brought back into their stables in the late afternoon. Some yards, however, still only turn horses out for a…

BylizzieJune 15, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: DEHYDRATION

Q: What are the signs of dehydration? A: Dehydration is a serious threat to your horse's well-being, as this loss of water also means the loss essential minerals such as sodium and potassium. In serious cases, if the horse is not quickly rehydrated, it could lead to colic, kidney failure, cardiac problems and even death. A horse's…

BylizzieMay 28, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Do you know your blankets?

By Hayley Kruger With winter approaching, blanketing becomes a concern for every horse owner. Do I need to blanket my horse? What type of blanket should I use? It all boils down in the end to personal preference and your horse's own individual needs. Here we look at the types of blankets, and when they are…

BylizzieMay 11, 20160Comments

FIVE SIGNS YOUR HORSE ISN’T COPING WITH THE COLD

ASKHQ: LIVING OUT

ASKHQ: DEHYDRATION

Do you know your blankets?

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