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: LEG UP

Q: Why do people say that it is best to mount from a mounting block rather than from the ground? A: Mounting from a mounting block is generally preferred by most riders and instructors as it places much less strain on a horse’s skeleton and muscles. Most horses in fact find riders mounting from the ground…

BylizzieMarch 2, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: EXERCISE IN PREGNANCY

Q: Can you exercise a pregnant mare? A: Many owners are very concerned about riding a pregnant mare, for fear they may harm the mare or growing foal. Vets generally, however, disagree apart from in the first and last months of pregnancy. Vets generally feel that as long as the mare is healthy, and the pregnancy…

BylizzieFebruary 28, 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: LEFT BEHIND

Q: How can I make box rest easier for my horse? He is so stressed when the other horses go out in the morning. Asked by Gemma Picken A: Box rest can be really difficult if your horse is used to extensive turnout. It can be especially hard if your horse is the only one left behind…

BylizzieFebruary 11, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: MELANOMAS

Q: Is it possible for horses who are not grey to get melanomas? A: Melanomas are much rarer in horses with non-grey coats, but they can and do occur. Unfortunately, when these tumours appear in non-grey horses they tend to have a much worse prognosis, as they are more aggressive. When melanomas occur in grey horses,…

BylizzieJanuary 28, 20200Comments

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GELDING YOUR COLT

If you are the owner of a colt, you have undoubtedly been asked if and when you are going to geld your youngster. In fact, you may have even found yourself wishing you'd had a filly, just to avoid having to make this tricky call. As with most horse-related issues, there are lots of opinions…

BylizzieJanuary 25, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: GROWING HORSES

Q: People say horses don't stop growing until they're seven years old. If this is true, should we be riding them when they're four? Asked by Sami Francis A: The age that a horse stops growing varies, depending mainly on his breed. Thoroughbreds, for example, tend to mature much faster than larger, heavier Warmbloods, and as such,…

BylizzieJanuary 17, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: HYDROPHOBIA

Q: How can I get my horse to overcome his fear of water? A: Fear of water is a very common issue in horses. They can't see how deep it is, and being prey animals by nature, they're not inclined to get themselves into any situation that might threaten their survival. Once a horse has got…

BylizzieNovember 24, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: ON A TILT

Q: I have a tendency to tilt forwards and arch my back when I ride. How can I learn to sit up straighter, with a straighter back? A: Tilting forwards and arching of the back can be related issues. Arching of the back can cause a rider to tilt forwards and make it easier for your…

BylizzieOctober 27, 20190Comments

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