ASKHQ: DP IMBALANCE
Q: What is ‘DP imbalance’ and how can I assess it? A: In addition to balancing the left and right […]
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ASKHQ: PEELING FROG
Q: My horses frog peeled off. Is this normal? He’s sound and doesn’t seem bothered, but the whole thing just
ASKHQ: BREAKOVER
Q: What is the breakover? The breakover is the last phase of the stride and covers the time between the
ASKHQ: THE WALK
The walk is a four-time pace, which means that there are four beats to each complete stride. All four beats
ASKHQ: PHOTOGRAPHY
Q: My vet has asked for photographs of my horse’s feet, but she has asked me to retake them twice
ASKHQ: LARGE FEET
Q: Why are large feet preferred in horses? A: It is not simply that large feet are preferred, but rather
ASKHQ: DO MINIATURE HORSES WEAR SHOES?
Q: Do Miniature Horses wear shoes? A: Miniature Horses have no need for shoes. They have very hardy hooves and
ASKHQ: BREAKING INTO DOWNWARD TRANSITIONS
Q: How can you stop a horse from breaking into downward transitions? A: All too often riders experience that feeling
ASKHQ: TRIPPING TROUBLE
Q: My young Thoroughbred came off the track at the end of last year. He often trips during schooling and
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ASKHQ: THRUSH
Q: What exactly is thrush? A: Thrush is a bacterial infection that commonly affects the frog. It is often associated