BREWER’S YEAST – THE QUIET POWERHOUSE IN YOUR FEED ROOM

Our guide to what brewer's yeast really does for your horse, where the science is strong, and where the marketing gets ahead of the evidence. Few feed-room ingredients have travelled as far as brewer's yeast. What began as a by-product of beer fermentation has become one of the most widely used supplements in equine nutrition, quietly…

BylizzieJune 25, 20260Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

LUCERNE

Super forage or overrated? Lucerne (also known as alfalfa) has long enjoyed a reputation as a high-quality forage for performance horses. Rich in protein, energy, and calcium, it’s a favourite of many competitive yards and stud farms. But is lucerne really the super forage it's made out to be—or is it sometimes too much of…

BylizzieJuly 17, 20250Comments

Horse Health

DEHYDRATION IN HORSES – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Text: With JD du Preez at JME Veterinary Clinic Thank you to JD du Preez of JME Veterinary Clinic for this quick chat on dehydration in horses. JME is a family-oriented vet clinic based in Sun Valley near Inanda Country Base in Kyalami. They are a mixed animal practice that treats both horses and small animals. JD…

BylizzieMay 19, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

CRUCIAL CONFORMATION, PART 10: CHEST CONFORMATION

When choosing or evaluating a horse, there are many factors to consider: breed, breed type (how the horse embodies the characteristics of his breed or type), pedigree, colour, temperament and personality. However, the most important element is the conformation, particularly if you want the horse to have an athletic career or breed. Choosing a horse…

BylizzieJanuary 10, 20240Comments

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TOP OF THE EQUESTRIAN WORLD RANKINGS

Final standings for 2023 In HQ Pro this month, we took a good look at the final standings in the world rankings for 2023. It’s fair to say that there aren’t too many surprises here… SHOWJUMPING Henrik von Eckermann ended 2023 precisely as he started it, at the top of the World Jumping rankings! With his…

BylizzieJanuary 8, 20240Comments

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THE LIQUID INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGIES GAUTENG EQUITATION SERIES 2023

Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne When Equitation was first introduced to South Africa, it was not just to form another competitive discipline but also to educate riders and improve the general standard of riding throughout South Africa. As not all riders had access to coaching, Equitation aimed to educate through the competitions, and Bursary Courses were also held…

BylizzieDecember 28, 20230Comments

Horse Health

ALOE VERA – IS IT SAFE FOR HORSES?

By Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Science, Epol Nutrition Advisor Aloe vera is certainly not a new addition to the management of horses, and for many years it has been used topically for ailments such as inflamed or burnt skin. More recently, aloe vera has come into focus for treating common conditions such as gastric ulcers. But…

BylizzieMarch 11, 20230Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training Know How

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 part of retraining them is teaching them how to soften over their backs, necks, and poll and come into a softer outline, where they engage their…

BylizzieJune 22, 20220Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel HQ Focus Know How Lifestyle

FOCUS: TIPS FOR BUYING A SECOND HAND HORSEBOX

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 check the condition of the floor and ramps, prodding and poking to check for softness. Rotten, wet or damaged floors are dangerous. Check…

BylizzieFebruary 3, 20220Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health Q&A

ASKHQ: GELDING YOUR YEARLING

Q: My yearling is being gelded, but this is my first youngster, and I’m unsure of the castration process and the aftercare required. What can I expect? A: An ‘entire’ male horse’s behaviour is driven largely by testosterone, and this hormone causes ‘entire’ male horses to display herding instincts, sexual interest, and aggression. While typical in…

BylizzieJanuary 13, 20220Comments

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