ASKHQ: ACCIDENT PRONE

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 accident-prone, or is there something wrong with him? A: The first thing to suggest would be a good physical examination by your vet. This would include…

BylizzieJanuary 7, 20220Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

GRAVE CONCERNS AT RURAL HORSE RACE

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) monitored a rural horse race in Idutywa in the Eastern Cape and were gravely concerned for the welfare of the horses. Concerns highlighted during the event included free and excessive use of stock whips, incorrect and inappropriate saddling and tack, inhumane handling, unsuitable transportation and no veterinary checks for…

BylizzieNovember 1, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Tricky tendons

Doctor Henk Offereins (DVM, MVSc) is a Dutch vet based in Ireland, who specialises in equine sports medicine. He visits South Africa regularly where he works in conjunction with Pretoria-based Dr Ingrid Cilliers to introduce new veterinary concepts that are currently in use in Europe and America to our competitive riders. His main focus is…

BylizzieNovember 10, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

The benefits of working on different surfaces

Consider walking on tar road to help strengthen you horse's legs Soundness is a key factor in equine athletes, and the trainer’s ability to keep the horse in peak condition while working at the required level depends on a complex interaction between the horse and the environment. The surfaces a horse trains and competes on play…

BylizzieOctober 6, 20160Comments

ASKHQ: ACCIDENT PRONE

GRAVE CONCERNS AT RURAL HORSE RACE

Tricky tendons

The benefits of working on different surfaces

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