AskHQ: Arena etiquette
Q: What is the etiquette when several of you are schooling flatwork in the arena at once? A: When riding at the same time as… Read More »AskHQ: Arena etiquette
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AskHQ: The rearing horse
Q: Why do horses rear? A: It is very important that you understand the reason why your horse rears before you can begin to eliminate… Read More »AskHQ: The rearing horse
AskHQ: Tail rubbing
Q: Why might my horse be rubbing his tail? A: There are multiple causes of tail rubbing, but the trick is to find out quickly… Read More »AskHQ: Tail rubbing
AskHQ: What is a vitrified embryo?
A: Embryo vitrification can be used to freeze (cryopreserve) embryos for use at a later stage. The procedure is very successful for small embryos. Once… Read More »AskHQ: What is a vitrified embryo?
AskHQ: How do you convert hands to cm?
One hand is equal to four inches and one inch is equal to 2.54cm. Therefore, it often makes sense to work out the height in… Read More »AskHQ: How do you convert hands to cm?
AskHQ: Gestation
Q: What is the gestation period for a mare? A: The average gestation length in mares ranges from 320 to 362 days. Most mares foal… Read More »AskHQ: Gestation
Faithstone Stud and Livery Yard
HQ caught up with Lara Coldbeck to hear about Faithstone Stud and Livery Yard- the yard she runs with her business partner Nikki Austen. HQ:… Read More »Faithstone Stud and Livery Yard
Soya
By Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Science, Equus Feeds The use of soya has become a hot topic in recent years as research continues regarding its… Read More »Soya
AskHQ: Horses in art
Q: Why is the horse much less common today in art than he was previously? A: Horses have appeared in works of art throughout history,… Read More »AskHQ: Horses in art
AskHQ: Living out
Q: Can my horse live out? Answered by Charlotte Bastiaanse A: Before domestication, horses used to live out throughout the day and night. Nowadays, horses… Read More »AskHQ: Living out