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UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 2

Causes of windgalls Windgalls are the result of irritation of the joint surfaces or joint capsules, causing excessive production and…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: PUNCTURE WOUNDS

Q: What is the best way to manage a puncture wound?  A: If there is one thing you need to…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: MENTAL SKILLS COACHING

Q: What kind of riders will benefit most from mental skills coaching? A: Before you consider whether learning about mental…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: DOG-LEG

Q: How do you jump a dogleg? A: A dogleg is a curved line from one fence to another to…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: MOTIVATION WITH YOUNG HORSES

Q: How can I stay motivated when working with young horses? A: Working with young or green horses can be…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: FRENCH LINK SNAFFLE

Q: My horse throws his head when I ride him. If I ride him in a bitless bridle he doesn’t…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: SEPARATION ANXIETY

Q: My horse won’t walk away from the barn to work, as he doesn’t want to leave his friends behind.…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: SHEATH ISSUES

Q: My gelding’s sheath is quite big and has a lump on either side of it. It hasn’t changed since…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: CAPPED ELBOW, HOCK OR KNEE

What is a capped hock, elbow or knee? And how are they caused? Check out this post to find out…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: RINGWORM

Want to know more about ringworm? Like the fact that it isn't actually caused by a worm but by a…

6 years ago