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ASKHQ: WHAT ARE THE RULES OF SHOWJUMPING?

Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Q: What are the rules of showjumping? The international governing body for most major show jumping competitions…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: PUNCTURE WOUNDS

Q: What is the best way to manage a puncture wound?  A: If there is one thing you need to…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: STRAIGHT APPROACH

Q: How can I keep my horse straight over fences? Are there any exercises that help with this? A: A…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: TO CLIP OR NOT TO CLIP

Q: Should I clip my horse or not? A: As winter approaches, many riders choose to clip their horses and…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: HAYNET

Q: Can eating from a haynet be detrimental to my horse? A: Horses have evolved over millennia, and so their…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: SADDLE FIT

Q: Can a badly fitting saddle cause behavioural problems in my horse? Answered by Farryn Day A: Absolutely! Along with…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: ARENA ETIQUETTE

Q: What is the etiquette when several of you are schooling flatwork in the arena at once? A: When riding…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: THE REARING HORSE

Q: Why do horses rear? A: It is very important that you understand the reason why your horse rears before…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: TAIL RUBBING

Q: Why might my horse be rubbing his tail?  A: There are multiple causes of tail rubbing, but the trick…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago