PRIDEY’S LOCKDOWN LAMENTATIONS DAY 13

Friends! How are we all?! Felt I'd best check in, and make sure you're all keeping your spirits up!? It's been fairly quiet here. My mother appears to have lost some of her manic momentum of the early days of the ordeal, and is finally settling into a more casual/sensible approach. She still visits me at least…

BylizzieApril 8, 20200Comments

ASKHQ: WEANING

Q: When can a foal be weaned? A: Foals should not be weaned, except in exceptional circumstances before six months of age. Even at six months, weaning should not be considered unless the foal is in good physical condition, good health and is taking in adequate amounts of feed. If you wish to wean your foal…

BylizzieFebruary 28, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Feeding the retired Thoroughbred

Is your Thoroughbred better off on a high forage diet? [dropcap]B[/dropcap]rave, talented, versatile ... off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTB) make fantastic sport and leisure horses who can easily be retrained into a second career. While they need to adjust mentally and physically to their new life, it’s equally important to transition their digestive system back to a high…

BylizzieSeptember 22, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Spring cleaning

Make sure that your paddocks are safe for whatever your horses get up to! [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s we come out of the chilly winter season, it’s time to start looking forward to the warmer summer season. Summer means sunshine, green grass, much-needed rain, longer days, and more time to ride. With so much to look forward to, the…

BylizzieSeptember 14, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Winter feeding

"It's wise to follow nature's rules" when it comes to feeding With the onset of winter, you may need to adjust your horse’s feeding to keep him healthy and correctly nourished through the colder months. Winter energy requirements In colder weather, some horses may need to eat more to maintain their condition. This depends on many factors –…

BylizzieJune 27, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

Grass allergies

Some horses may have allergies to biting insects. These issues need to be handled with care. Along with our glorious summer weather comes the dreaded mange for those whose horses are susceptible. Seemingly overnight, sleek shiny horses can turn into dull-coated, itching shadows of their former selves. It can be every proud owner’s nightmare and it’s…

BylizzieOctober 12, 20150Comments

PRIDEY’S LOCKDOWN LAMENTATIONS DAY 13

ASKHQ: WEANING

Feeding the retired Thoroughbred

Spring cleaning

Winter feeding

Grass allergies

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