AskHQ: Swollen legs
Q: My horse’s legs swell overnight in the stable but reduce to normal size after a bit of turnout or exercise. Why does this happen? Do I need to worry?…
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January 26, 2024
Leg and hoof care
By Shari Michaelis We've all heard the saying "no hoof, no horse," and I would go as far as to say, "no legs, no horse". Whether you do showjumping, dressage,…
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October 7, 2021
AskHQ: Clipping the legs
Q: I see that some people clip their horse's lower legs while others leave them 'au naturel'? Why would I choose to clip the lower leg? A: There are three…
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April 2, 2021
AskHQ: Stretching out
Q: My horse tosses his head when he comes up from a stretch? Why is this? Asked by Kath Harrison A: A stretch is often a surprisingly different movement for…
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May 14, 2020
AskHQ: Cow hocks
Q: My instructor says that my horse has cow hocks. Should I be concerned? Will this affect his sale-ability in the future? Asked anonymously [A] Cow hocks are deviations of…
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February 9, 2020
AskHQ: Growing horses
Q: People say horses don't stop growing until they're seven years old. If this is true, should we be riding them when they're four? Asked by Sami Francis A: The…
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January 17, 2020
AskHQ: Barrel-chested
Q: People say my horse is barrel-chested. What does this mean? Is it a positive or a negative? A: There are two types of chest conformation that are considered efficient. These…
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December 6, 2019
Brushing boots
Brushing boots secure around the horse's cannon bone and usually have a protective padded layer on the inside. The reason for this is to protect the inside of the leg…
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November 3, 2019
Horse health check: 11) The legs
Every owner should know their horse's legs. Every day before and after you ride you should palpate the legs from top to toe, to find any changes from previous examinations.…
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August 15, 2019
AskHQ: Rubbing issues
[Q] My horse likes to rub his face on me after I’ve finished riding. Some say it’s a bad habit and others say it’s a sign of affection. What do…
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June 17, 2019