HQ Magazine

NERVE BLOCKING – GETTING TO THE ROOT OF LAMENESS, PART 2

Text: Hayley Kruger Photography: Shutterstock Continued from yesterday's article... Types of blocks The palmar digital nerve block is performed by…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: SHORT OR LONG BOXING BOOTS

Q: Does my horse need short of long boxing boots?  A: Boxing boots are worn when travelling and come in…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: IS A HORSE SMARTER THAN A DOG?

Q: Is a horse smarter than a dog?  Asked by Eve Exley Horses and dogs are very different animals. People…

7 years ago

HOCK BOOTS

Hock boots are typically worn during travel or when stabled. Some horses manage to dig out their bedding and end…

7 years ago

EVENTING BOOTS

Eventing boots are specifically designed for the cross-country phase of eventing. They are designed around the model of the brushing…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: LOWER LEG SWING

Q: What does swing in the rider's lower leg come from?  A: Swing in the lower leg comes from a…

7 years ago

INTERVIEW WITH DERBY WINNER RAINER KORBER

Interview: Caroline Malan Photography: Jacqui S Photography Tell us about your horses I’ve been riding for Linda Ellerine from Back…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: BOX REST BOREDOM

Q: My horse has to be stabled pretty consistently for the next few weeks and I wanted to know how…

7 years ago

MYTH BUSTING: HOOF STRENGTH

Many people still believe that white feet are softer and of poorer quality than black feet. However, scientific studies have…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: A FRACTURED PELVIS

Q: My friend's horse has been diagnosed with a fractured pelvis, yet the horse is not having surgery. Is this…

7 years ago