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AskHQ: Runaway horse!

Q: My new OTTB is incredibly strong and runs at every opportunity. How do I find the brakes?! A: Racehorses are trained to run into a contact. Therefore, a major…

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Jun 22, 2022

Ask HQ / Horse Channel / Know How / Lifestyle

Resistance training for horse riders

Text: Christie Wolhuter Many people are confused by the need for resistance training for equestrians. To me, it is the most important work you can do to keep up with…

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Apr 20, 2022

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AskHQ: Filler fear

Q: My horse is generally very forward-going and happy to jump. However, the second you introduce any type of filler she is a nervous wreck. How can I help her…

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Feb 12, 2022

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AskHQ: Therapy boots for travel – a good idea or not?

Q: Can I use therapy or cooling ice boots on my horse while travelling to and from a show? Will it help to keep their legs safer? A: The use…

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Jan 11, 2022

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AskHQ: Accident prone

Q: My gelding is constantly injuring himself. He is always covered in cuts, has stepped on his coronary band a couple of times, and cracked two teeth. Is he just…

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Jan 7, 2022

Shoulder-fore

Horse Channel / Horse Training

Shoulder-fore for suppling

The suppling abilities of lateral work are essential for horses in any discipline and therefore should play a major role in your horse’s training programme. Introducing lateral work early gives…

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Oct 10, 2021

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#hqoutandabout

If you are out and about at a show or clinic, we want to see you pictures!  Take a photo and share it on social with the hashtag #hqoutandabout to…

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Mar 27, 2021

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AskHQ: Time to ride

Q: How long do you actually have to wait to ride after feeding your horse? Asked by May Clarke A: This depends on the type of feed, the amount and…

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Jun 23, 2020

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Back to Basics 5

And finally, to round of this mini series, here are a few extra exercises you can add to your schooling routine to get you and your precious pony back in…

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Jun 6, 2020

Horse Channel / Pridey

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…

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Apr 8, 2020