ASKHQ: SWAYBACK

Q: What is a swayback? A: A swayback is a hollow back, that has a dip between the withers and loin area. This type of back is usually too long and excessively flexible, so develops a sway because the ligaments become weak and sag. Interestingly most of the strain on a sway back is on the…

BylizzieOctober 30, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: PUBLIC LIABILITY COVER

Q: What is public liability cover and how does it work? When can or can't you claim? A: Public liability cover is insurance cover that you can purchase to protect you in the event that your horse causes damage to a third party. This damage may be either an injury to a person or damage to…

BylizzieJanuary 31, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Tricky tendons

Doctor Henk Offereins (DVM, MVSc) is a Dutch vet based in Ireland, who specialises in equine sports medicine. He visits South Africa regularly where he works in conjunction with Pretoria-based Dr Ingrid Cilliers to introduce new veterinary concepts that are currently in use in Europe and America to our competitive riders. His main focus is…

BylizzieNovember 10, 20160Comments

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