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
Nosebands – does yours pass the pressure test?
By Christie Wolhuter Tightly fastened nosebands have been proven to exert significant pressure on our horses. Detrimental consequences for the horse include discomfort, pain or possibly even tissue damage. Most…
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May 16, 2022
The causes of saddle slip
The role of the seat Text: Christie Wolhuter Exclude these first The first factors to rule out are unsoundness and saddle fit issues. Unsound horses may shorten up their stride…
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May 6, 2022
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
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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Apr 7, 2022
Showing 101 – with Tarryn Stebbing
After our wonderful stint at Horse of the Year, we realised it was about time that the HQ Team got up to date on all things showing. We enlisted the…
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Apr 2, 2022
AskHQ: Ageing horses
Q: What are the signs that your horse is ageing? A: Horses don’t all age at the same rate. Some of this is due to genetics, and some to the…
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Mar 13, 2022
AskHQ: Rehoming a donkey
Q: We’re thinking of rescuing a donkey. Can horses and donkeys live well together, or will I need to keep them separate? A: Horses and donkeys can live very happily…
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Jan 30, 2022
AskHQ: Gelding your yearling
Q: My yearling is being gelded, but this is my first youngster, and I’m unsure of the castration process and the aftercare required. What can I expect? A: An ‘entire’…
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Jan 13, 2022
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
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