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WINTER WARMING UP AND COOLING DOWN

A proper warm-up and cool-down are especially important over the winter period. Low temperatures mean your horse’s body needs longer…

5 years ago

ASKHQ: DRY SKIN

Q: My mare has dry skin and is constantly scratching. I've tried coconut oil, tea tree oil, and a cortisone…

5 years ago

HERD IMMUNITY

The current pandemic has led to a broader understanding of the importance of herd immunity, but is herd immunity also…

6 years ago

UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 4

Avoiding the development of windgalls There are three major ways to prevent your horse from developing windgalls. These are as…

6 years ago

UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 3

Diagnosis Diagnosing windgalls is typically not difficult for your vet. Windgall swellings occur directly above the fetlock on the inside…

6 years ago

PEDIGREES – AN OVERVIEW

To understand breeding decisions, you need to learn how to examine the ancestry of a horse. Knowing bloodlines can help…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: FEEDING MEDS

Q: How is medication absorbed once a horse has consumed it orally?  A: Shortly after a horse has been given…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: HOOF GROWTH

Q: How fast do horses' hooves grow? A: A horse's hoof grows at a rate of approximately 6-10mm per month.…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: OVERREACH BOOTS

Q: Does my horse need to be wearing overreach boots? A: Overreach boots, also known as bell boots, are worn…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: TO CLIP OR NOT TO CLIP

Q: Should I clip my horse this winter or not?  A: As winter approaches, many riders choose to clip their…

6 years ago