AskHQ: Runaway horse!
Q: My new OTTB is incredibly strong and runs at every opportunity. How do I find the brakes?! A: Racehorses are trained to run into a contact. Therefore, a major…
Q: My new OTTB is incredibly strong and runs at every opportunity. How do I find the brakes?! A: Racehorses are trained to run into a contact. Therefore, a major…
The role of the seat Text: Christie Wolhuter Exclude these first The first factors to rule out are unsoundness and saddle fit issues. Unsound horses may shorten up their stride…
Text: Skye Littlefield Horses are herd animals, and we know that they rely on their herd to alert them of potential dangers, especially when they themselves are not paying full…
Text: Christie Wolhuter Many people are confused by the need for resistance training for equestrians. To me, it is the most important work you can do to keep up with…
TOYOTA IS NEW HEADLINE SPONSOR OF THE KYALAMI EQUESTRIAN CLUB’S EASTER FESTIVAL TEXT: Written for and on behalf of Kyalami Equestrian Park by Caroline Malan, The PR Machine (caroline@theprmachine.co.za). Toyota…
Q: My gelding is constantly injuring himself. He is always covered in cuts, has stepped on his coronary band a couple of times, and cracked two teeth. Is he just…
After our wonderful stint at Horse of the Year, we realised it was about time that the HQ Team got up to date on all things showing. We enlisted the…
Q: What are the signs that your horse is ageing? A: Horses don’t all age at the same rate. Some of this is due to genetics, and some to the…
Q: My horse is generally very forward-going and happy to jump. However, the second you introduce any type of filler she is a nervous wreck. How can I help her…
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…