HQ Magazine

THE LUSITANO

Text: Marike Kotzé The Lusitano is descended from the oldest riding horse known to history – the traditional Iberian horse,…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: THE STRESSY MARE

Q: My mare is relatively calm most of the time, but when she comes into season she becomes horribly stressy.…

7 years ago

LEG LOW-DOWN: SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT INJURIES

Suspensory ligament injuries may also cause the tendon sheath to swell and the joint capsule to distend, similar to the…

7 years ago

LEG LOW-DOWN: CELLULITIS

Cellulitis is a serious condition that is caused by infection of the limb by bacteria. Often the cause of the…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: THE SPOOKY HORSE

Q: My horse is really spooky about anything we encounter on around the outside of the arena, but he's absolutely…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: HOOF CRACKS

Q: How can I prevent hoof cracks? A: There are several different types of hoof crack. Sand cracks are due…

7 years ago

LEG LOW-DOWN: WHAT IS A WINDGALL?

Windgalls occur when the tendon sheath (non-articular windgall) or joint capsule (articular windgall) fills with fluid in the fetlock region.…

7 years ago

LEG LOW-DOWN: WHAT IS A SPLINT?

Splints are bony lumps usually seen on the inside of the upper half of the cannon and splint bone in…

7 years ago

SYNEPHRINE WARNING

The FEI has issued a warning to the equestrian community about synephrine, a banned substance listed on the Equine Prohibited…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: WIRY-HAIRED FRIESIAN

Q: My Friesian has the most wiry mane and tail. Is there anything that I can do to improve the…

7 years ago