EQUIFARM VETERINARY CLINIC

Please tell us a bit about Equifarm Veterinary Clinic and the services you offer? Equifarm Veterinary Clinic is a new veterinary practice in Namibia, where we focus on providing compassionate care and modern medicine, for every patient, every time. We are a mixed practice, serving 80% equines, 10% production animals and 10% small animals. We…

BylizzieApril 29, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: THE STAGES OF JUMPING

Q: What are the five stages of jumping for the rider? A: There are five stages of jumping for the horse, which are fairly self-explanatory. These are the approach, the take-off, the flight stage, the landing and the getaway. The rider, however, must also follow these five stages, and therefore these stages are referred to as the…

BylizzieApril 24, 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: CAN HORSES GET PTSD?

Q: Can horses get PTSD? A: Yes. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in horses is not unlike the condition that you find in people. Mental 'breakdowns' are commonplace for horses who have experienced traumatic events. Horses have memories, which enable them to remember lessons or people from years before, but also painful events. There are quite a few…

BylizzieApril 14, 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…

BylizzieApril 12, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: SAWHS

Caption: Thaddeus was one of the first licensed Hanoverian stallions to be imported. Q: What is the purpose of the SAWHS (South African Warmblood Horse Society)? A: The sole purpose of the SAWHS is to keep records of the Warmbloods being bred in South Africa, and to record and inspect them with the purpose of improving the…

BylizzieMarch 3, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: PILATES

Q: Why does everyone recommend Pilates for horse riders? Answered by Bonita de Klerk, Pilates instructor A: Riding requires you to have strong core muscles. The core is made up of a series of abdominal and spine-stabilising muscles. These muscles help keep you upright, strong and stable. These muscles also influence your posture. Pilates is focused on…

BylizzieFebruary 13, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: HOW CAN I DEAL WITH MY HORSE REFUSING JUMPS?

Q: How can I deal with my horse refusing jumps? A: To avoid refusals or deal with them when they happen, try the following: Use a stepwise approach to increase the challenge of a fence or obstacle bit by bit. Don't fight with your horse. Sometimes horses are just too frightened, or something hurts. These…

BylizzieFebruary 12, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: THERAPY HORSES

Q: Why are horses considered so useful in therapy? A: The major reason that horses are considered to be so good for therapy is that they tend to act as emotional mirrors to humans. They respond to the feelings we show, often with similar feelings. Being herd and prey animals mean that they have strong emotional…

BylizzieFebruary 5, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: SUGARY TREATS

Q: Why do horses like sugary treats? Asked by Savannah Grant A: Horses like sugary treats for the same reason we do - they're sweet and they taste good. However, horses also like salty treats. Everything must be fed in moderation of course. Rather feed your horse deliciously sweet apple than a sugar cube! At least an…

BylizzieFebruary 3, 20200Comments

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