AskHQ: Swollen legs
Q: My horse’s legs swell overnight in the stable but reduce to normal size after a bit of turnout or […]
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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
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
AskHQ: Stretching out
Q: My horse tosses his head when he comes up from a stretch? Why is this? Asked by Kath Harrison
AskHQ: Cow hocks
Q: My instructor says that my horse has cow hocks. Should I be concerned? Will this affect his sale-ability in
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
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
Brushing boots
Brushing boots secure around the horse’s cannon bone and usually have a protective padded layer on the inside. The reason
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
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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