ASKHQ: WHEN DOES GROWTH STOP?

Q: At what age do horses stop growing? A: The age at which a horse stops growing depends on the breed. Some horses mature in a few short years, while others take double the time. Most horses will reach their full adult height between the ages of four and five years old, but some of the…

BylizzieNovember 17, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: FEEDING ROOIBOS

Q: Why do people feed their horses rooibos? A: Rooibos is unique to South Africa and has always been known to be healthy. However, the benefits of rooibos have far surpassed our expectations. Initially rooibos was only used in tea, and whilst it is still used in tea today, the uses of rooibos are now far…

BylizzieNovember 16, 20190Comments

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SOLARIUM THERAPY

All over the world and more and more in South Africa, equestrians are seeing the benefits of solarium therapy for their horses. Many professional yards have an in-house solarium, so that performance horses can have access to solarium treatment on a regular basis. However, the benefits of the solarium are reaped not only by sport…

BylizzieNovember 15, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: IS A HORSE SMARTER THAN A DOG?

Q: Is a horse smarter than a dog? Asked by Eve Exley Horses and dogs are very different animals. People often judge the intelligence of animals, wrongly we might add, by assessing how well they meet our needs. Therefore, because horses don't have the same motivations and wants that humans do, some people assess them as being 'stupid'.…

BylizzieNovember 14, 20190Comments

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BOOTS INTRO

As most of us know, horse boots are worn to protect and support the front and back legs during training, competition, turnout, stabling, therapy or travel. The work you choose to do or your horse's circumstantial needs will determine the type of boots he should wear. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to boots,…

BylizzieNovember 2, 20190Comments

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BEAT THE BURN

It is no secret that the sun is strong in South Africa, and that any part of your horse's skin that is not pigmented - these are areas of pink skin, such as pink noses and heels - can easily become burnt and will need protection. Horses with a lot of pink skin, such as…

BylizzieOctober 13, 20190Comments

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CAPPED HOCKS

Text: Dr Luke Poore Capped hocks are cold, non-painful swellings that develop at the point of the hock, and can be caused by accumulation of excessive synovial fluid in a membrane-lined cavity called a bursa. The bursa is present in the tissues between the superficial digital flexor tendon and the skin as the tendon runs over…

BylizzieOctober 12, 20190Comments

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APPLICATIONS OF SKIN THERAPY

There are a number of different ways of delivering active therapeutic ingredients to the skin of the horse. The application system used generally depends on the disease or the site being treated, and as a consequence the active ingredient usually comes in a variety of different forms. Sometimes it will be necessary to clip the…

BylizzieSeptember 29, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: ALOE ALOE

Q: Is aloe juice good for horses? A: Aloe has been used by horse owners in many countries for a long time, to improve the overall health and well-being of their horses. Aloe is known, first and foremost, for its beneficial effect on the digestive system and particularly its reported ability to help prevent and treat…

BylizzieSeptember 26, 20190Comments

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THE SA DERBY RIDER PROFILES: NICOLE HORWOOD

By Caroline Malan What makes Derby so amazing for you? I think it’s the atmosphere, the vibe, the title and just the fact that it is such a unique type of event. Your thoughts on this year's Derby? It’s going to be a tough one as there is a lot of strong competition this year. How has Derby changed and…

BylizzieSeptember 20, 20190Comments

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