Q: Should I be worried about cyanide toxicity in raw flaxseed? A: This is a common concern, but in practical terms, the risk is very low. Flaxseed does contain compounds that can release small amounts of cyanide during digestion, but the quantities typically fed to horses are far below toxic levels, especially when flax is…
Q: How should you walk a cross-country course? A: If you are going to jump a cross-country course, walking it beforehand is essential so that you can assess the terrain, going and the obstacles. This allows you to make the best decisions for you and your horse about how to tackle the course. When walking the course…
Our horses today live truly domestic lives, and often they are deprived of a natural environment that can impact the small things – like hoof care. Paddock Paradise is a management concept that was first adopted in the United States as a means of providing domestic horses with an environment that is similar to their…
Practicing paddock rotation can prevent mud development [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ud is a reality for many stable yards, particularly those in the Cape region as its winter consists of continuous rain. Other regions will experience heavy rainfall over the summer months, but will go without for the rest of the year. Some yards and studs are more inclined to…
