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ASKHQ: SQUAMOUS GASTRIC ULCER

Q: My horse has just been diagnosed with gastric ulcers in the squamous part of his stomach. He is in…

2 years ago

ASKHQ: HEAD BOBBING IN THE STABLE

Q: My horse bobs his head up and down if he is in the stable for a while. Most people…

2 years ago

TOP TIPS FOR CARING FOR YOUR HORSE AT AN EVENT

With the Olympics occupying our screens and closer to home, the upcoming World Cup Qualifier down in Shongweni, here at…

2 years ago

ANTICIPATING THE NEW ARRIVAL

Mares have a long gestation period, with the average pregnancy lasting between 335 to 350 days or roughly 11 months.…

2 years ago

JOINT INFECTIONS IN HORSES: AN OVERVIEW

Joint infections, also known as septic arthritis, are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions in horses. These infections can lead to…

2 years ago

ASKHQ: FURTHERING EDUCATION ON A BUDGET

Q: How can I further my education in horses when I have a small budget? A: Educating yourself about horses…

2 years ago

ASKHQ: WHEN SHOULD YOU BACK YOUR HORSE?

Q: Why are some people choosing to back their horses later? A: In recent years, many people are choosing to…

2 years ago

THE FIVE PHASES OF THE JUMP

It’s no secret that it takes a lot of skill to successfully negotiate a fence. One thing that many riders…

2 years ago

“EFFECT OF HAY NETS ON HORSE BODYWEIGHT, BODY CONDITION SCORE, HAY USAGE, AND DENTAL HEALTH IN MATURE ADULT HORSES” BY DEBOER ET AL.

Hay nets are commonly used in horse management to prolong feeding time and reduce hay waste, but concerns about their…

2 years ago

INTRODUCING OUR EQUINE WELFARE SERIES

Addressing the most important topic in the horse industry  Equine welfare has always been a concern in our industry, but…

2 years ago