ASKHQ: TOWING A HORSEBOX

Q: Are you towing your horsebox legally and safely? A: Towing a horsebox is something many horse owners take for granted, but it’s a responsibility that goes far beyond hitching up and driving off. Every trip carries legal and safety obligations that protect not only your horse but everyone on the road. Ignoring these can…

BylizzieDecember 30, 20250Comments

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MANAGING AN ATHLETE – 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 HQ, we’ve been pondering what it takes to optimally care for your horse at an event. Here are a few of our top tips: 1. Transport While in the box, horses are constantly using their…

BylizzieJanuary 25, 20250Comments

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FOCUS: TIPS FOR BUYING A SECOND HAND HORSEBOX

Tips for buying a secondhand horsebox Make sure that you inspect the horsebox thoroughly or get someone knowledgeable to do this for you. Lift the mats in the box and check the condition of the floor and ramps, prodding and poking to check for softness. Rotten, wet or damaged floors are dangerous. Check…

BylizzieFebruary 3, 20220Comments

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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 of any therapy boot during travel will depend on the length of the journey. For any trips longer than 20 minutes, we would not recommend using…

BylizzieJanuary 11, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: WALKING IT OFF

Q: What can you do for a colicking horse other than walk him around while you're waiting for the vet to arrive? We live in a remote area where a vet can't get to us quickly. Asked by Jackie K A: You can do the following for a colicking horse while waiting for the vet: Withhold access…

BylizzieFebruary 24, 20200Comments

Horse Training

Better boxing

Many of us have gone through the painstaking experience of bad boxing – the hours of frustration, stress and exhaustion that it entails is enough to stop anyone (and the horse) from ever wanting to travel anywhere again. Then an emergency arises and we need to box – now what? We explore some of the…

BylizzieDecember 22, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Proactive driving for safe boxing

Proactive driving skills will keep you and your horse safe on the road Most of us are competitive or at the very least have to transport our horses on the road at some point in their lives. As horse owners and lovers we are well aware of the dangers that we face when towing a horsebox…

BylizzieNovember 18, 20150Comments

ASKHQ: TOWING A HORSEBOX

MANAGING AN ATHLETE – TOP TIPS FOR CARING FOR YOUR HORSE AT AN EVENT

FOCUS: TIPS FOR BUYING A SECOND HAND HORSEBOX

ASKHQ: THERAPY BOOTS FOR TRAVEL – A GOOD IDEA OR NOT?

ASKHQ: WALKING IT OFF

Better boxing

Proactive driving for safe boxing

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