ASKHQ: WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY

Q: What is the maximum weight a horse should carry? Asked by Bernadette Marx A: This is a difficult question. Horses can carry between 12 and 20% of their body weight, but body weight is not the only factor that decides if a horse can reasonably be expected to carry the weight. You have to look at…

BylizzieMay 6, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: SPINNING TOP

[Q] I have a pony who is well behaved most of the time, but sometimes he spins and then runs away with me. I often can't find a trigger. Do you have any tips to fix this? Asked by Marianne de Jong [A] The first thing that comes to mind when I read this is:…

BylizzieJune 5, 20190Comments

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Equine Support International plans to come to South Africa

[dropcap]HQ [/dropcap]is proud to be partnered with the Dutch organisation, Equine Support International (ESI). ESI's focus is to promote equestrian knowledge all over the world. The team regularly travels to other countries hosting a variety of clinics. We are proud to announce that ESI is planning on hosting a clinic week in South Africa in mid-September,…

BylizzieJuly 18, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

Rider and seat position

HQ is thrilled to be exclusively partnered with the Dutch-based Equine Support International (ESI). ESI educates equestrians all over the world to increase levels of equestrian knowledge. This helps horse owners, stables, educational institutions and federations to take a step forward with horse wellbeing and the sport in general. ESI provides unique custom-made solutions such…

BylizzieApril 19, 20160Comments

ASKHQ: WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY

ASKHQ: SPINNING TOP

Equine Support International plans to come to South Africa

Rider and seat position

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