ASKHQ: HORSE HATES CLIPPING

Q: My horse hates being clipped. He kicks out and often sweats a lot. What can I do? A: Clipping anxiety is surprisingly common and often rooted in past negative experiences, noise sensitivity, or the feeling of static electricity that can come from being clipped. The first step is ruling out pain: if your horse’s…

BylizzieAugust 18, 20250Comments

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NEWS: CALLAHO’S BREEDING MAGIC

As we mentioned last month, HQ Magazine is delighted to be teaming up with Callaho for their two online auctions this year. With the Winter Auction fast approaching (11-15 May), Callaho Warmblood Sport Horses have now released their auction selection and everyone needs to check it out! Callaho may refer to ‘breeding magic’, but here at HQ we realise that some serious…

BylizzieMarch 24, 20210Comments

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERFORMANCE, PART 1: DELIBERATE PRACTICE

“I don’t want riders who work physically hard. Work by thinking.” – Nuno Oliveira If you want to excel at anything, you have to learn how to manage your thoughts and feelings, both the good and the bad. Excellence is not normal or natural, and cultivating excellence in anything requires hard work and sacrifice. This…

BylizzieFebruary 24, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: RINGWORM

Want to know more about ringworm? Like the fact that it isn’t actually caused by a worm but by a fungus? Then, check out this article on ringworm in our equine friends.

BylizzieDecember 7, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: MUD FEVER AND RAIN SCALD

Q: What are mud fever and rain scald? Are they the same thing? Answered by Farryn Day Both mud fever and rain scald are caused by a bacteria, which is commonly found in the soil and on the skin. The bacteria only becomes a problem if it gains access to softened or damaged skin. As the bacteria…

BylizzieNovember 20, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: PEELING FROG

Q: My horses frog peeled off. Is this normal? He’s sound and doesn’t seem bothered, but the whole thing just suddenly seemed to lift up and come off? A: The frog is crucial for overall hoof health, as its tough but elastic tissues absorb concussive forces and cushion the structures within the hoof. In order to…

BylizzieOctober 24, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: TURMERIC

Q: A couple of people at my yard have started feeding turmeric. Why is this and should I be doing it too? A: Turmeric is gaining popularity for horses in South Africa at the moment, and it seems that people are adding it to their horse's feed for a variety of reasons. Interestingly, there has been…

BylizzieOctober 18, 20200Comments

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ANALYSING INJURIES

Thanks once again to the SA Lipizzaners for this great video on analysing injuries in the horse.

BylizzieSeptember 23, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

ICE MAN STRETCH VIDEO 8

Check out this video of Camilla Lamb showing us the final recommended stretch for your horses in this series. Thank you to Ice man and the Lipizzaners for putting this series together for us. When you have watched the video, video yourselves trying the stretch with your horse. Send your video to hq@panorama.co.za and stand a…

BylizzieSeptember 16, 20200Comments

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ICE MAN STRETCH VIDEO 7

Check out this video of Camilla Lamb showing us the sixth recommended stretch for your horses. Thank you to Ice Man and the Lipizzaners for putting this series together for us. When you have watched the video, video yourselves trying the stretch with your horse. Send your video to hq@panorama.co.za and stand a chance to win…

BylizzieSeptember 15, 20200Comments

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