CHANGE OF TACK

HQ caught up with Jane Kenyon the owner of CHANGE OF TACK. We can highly recommend her services! What made you start your business CHANGE OF TACK? I worked for Western Shoppe, one of the biggest saddlery stores in South Africa, for 26 years. I worked in almost every department of …

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ASKHQ: WOOD CHEWING

Q: My horse chews wood. People at the barn say it is due to a nutritional deficiency, but I'm not sure what that deficiency is? A: Many horses like to chew or eat wood in their stable, or nibble on paddock fencing. For owners, this can be frustrating, but chewing on wood, twigs and bark is…

BylizzieApril 27, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: A MARE’S CYCLE

Q: How long is a mare's cycle? A: A mare's cycle is on average 21 days. Each 21 days demonstrates a fairly fixed pattern of physiological and behavioural events that are under hormonal control. The cycle can be roughly divided into two phases: Oestrous, when the mare is receptive to the stallion. This usually lasts between…

BylizzieApril 25, 20200Comments

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TROUBLESHOOTING: BONE SPAVIN

My horse has been diagnosed with bone spavin. I’m concerned that this is the end of our competitive career and she is only nine. Answered by Sarah Wanless Bone spavin is a scary term for anybody in the horsey world, and many associate it with having to put their beloved competition horse out to pasture. The good…

BylizzieApril 23, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: WESTERN RIDING AND THE OTTB

Q: Which Western riding disciplines are OTTBs suitable for, if any? Answered by Farryn Day A: I am an absolute Thoroughbred fan and I believe that they can do anything! They are super smart, love to work and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. When it comes to Western riding, just like any other discipline,…

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ASKHQ: WIDER FROGS

Q: Why is a wide frog preferred? A: Frogs vary in shape and size, and while many horses with narrow frogs, can remain perfectly sound throughout their lives, a food with a wider, thicker frog is generally preferred. This is because in these instances the frog will be able to provide better support to the back of…

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS PEDAL OSTEITIS?

Q: What is pedal osteitis? A: Pedal osteitis describes inflammatory changes in the pedal bone (P3), otherwise known as the coffin bone, of the foot. It can be seen on X-Ray with changes to the surface and borders or P3. Areas of new bone formation or of bone loss (lysis) may be seen on the bone, particularly…

BylizzieApril 17, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: CLIPPING CONUNDRUM

Q: What are the different types of clips? A: If a horse has to do a lot of work while his thick, winter coat is still present, he can quickly lose his condition through excessive sweating, become dehydrated and also struggle to dry off after a session leading to him getting cold rapidly after work. The…

BylizzieApril 16, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: DIFFERENT SURFACES

Q: What are the benefits of working on different surfaces? Answered by Jan Tucker A: Soundness is a key issue for all equine athletes, and the trainer's ability to keep the horse in peak condition while working at the required level depends on a complex interaction between horse and environment. The surfaces a horse trains and competes…

BylizzieApril 15, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: WARM-UP

Q: What are the key checkpoints to look out for during the warm-up? A: The key things to establish during your warm-up are as follows: Contact During the warm-up the contact should gradually be taken up by the rider and accepted by the horse. When taking up the contact, you should always strive for a smooth connection…

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