ASKHQ: THRUSH

Q: What exactly is thrush? A: Thrush is a bacterial infection that commonly affects the frog. It is often associated with wet and dirty bedding, poor hoof management, inadequate trimming, or shoeing with pads that have trapped dirt and moisture. Thrush is commonly noticed due to the unpleasant odour it produces and the black discharge that is…

BylizzieAugust 21, 20190Comments

ASKHQ: FLU VACCINE

Q: If vaccines work, why do vaccinated horses still contract flu? A: Vaccines don't stop infection entirely, but they increase your horse's immunity to the infection. This means that the vaccine helps to reduce the severity of the disease and the clinical signs your horse will show. They also minimise transmission of the virus to other…

BylizzieAugust 20, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 12) FEET

Hooves can be great indicators of overall hoof health. Poor quality horn in the feet can be suggestive of nutritional deficiencies, and rings can be signs of previous episodes of laminitis or stress. Any big sand cracks from the top of the hoof, or grass cracks from the bottom of the hoof, should be looked…

BylizzieAugust 16, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 11) THE LEGS

Every owner should know their horse's legs. Every day before and after you ride you should palpate the legs from top to toe, to find any changes from previous examinations. Old injuries are unlikely to cause any issues, but if you know they are there, it can save you investigating the incorrect source of lameness,…

BylizzieAugust 15, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 10) MANURE

Your horse's manure can give you clues as to his overall condition. Droppings should be in firm, well-formed balls. Very loose droppings or low amounts of droppings are a cause for immediate concern and should prompt a call to your vet. Horses should pass droppings every 1-2 hours so if your horse suddenly starts to pass…

BylizzieAugust 15, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 9) BODY CONDITION SCORE

Looking at your horse's condition can tell you a lot about his health. Formally assessing body condition score may seem like a bit of schlepp when observation alone is so useful, but having an accurate assessment of your horse's weight, condition and fat distribution can be invaluable if ever your horse does fall sick. Often…

BylizzieAugust 14, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 8) GUT SOUNDS

You should be able to hear your horse's gut sounds as your horse digests his food by putting your ear to his abdomen. You need to do this on both sides of your horse. In a horse, these noises should be nearly constant, as horses are trickle feeders and therefore should be eating roughage like…

BylizzieAugust 13, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 5) TEMPERATURE

Your horse's temperature should fall between 37.2 and 38.3 degrees Celsius. To check the temperature stand to the side of your horse's hindquarter and insert the thermometer into his rectum. Hold it in place until it has a reading, or beeps to indicate that it is finished measuring the temperature. It is advisable to have…

BylizzieAugust 12, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

ICE MAN STRETCH VIDEO 8

Check out this video of Camilla Lamb showing us the final recommended stretch for your horses in this series. Thank you to Ice man and the Lipizzaners for putting this series together for us. When you have watched the video, video yourselves trying the stretch with your horse. Send your video to hq@panorama.co.za and stand a…

BylizzieAugust 12, 20190Comments

Breeding Horse Breed Horse Channel

THE LUSITANO

Text: Marike Kotzé The Lusitano is descended from the oldest riding horse known to history – the traditional Iberian horse, who in turn can be traced back to the primitive Sorraia horse. The Sorraia horse has been found depicted in cave paintings that date as far back as 20,000 BC, on the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and…

BylizzieAugust 8, 20190Comments

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