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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…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: GESTATION

Q: What is the gestation period for a mare? A: The average gestation length in mares ranges from 320 to…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

SOYA

By Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Science, Equus Feeds The use of soya has become a hot topic in recent years…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: HORSES IN ART

Q: Why is the horse much less common today in art than he was previously? A: Horses have appeared in…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: LIVING OUT

Q: Can my horse live out? Answered by Charlotte Bastiaanse A: Before domestication, horses used to live out throughout the…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: TRIPPING

Q: How can I teach my horse to be more careful with his feet? He just doesn't seem to pick…

6 years ago

PRIDEY’S LOCKDOWN LAMENTATIONS DAY 8

Oh readers! What a splendid day today has been! It was my mother's birthday, and due to lockdown conditions my…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: STABLE DIMENSIONS

Q: What are the minimum recommended dimensions of a stable? A: Expecting horses to stay happy when cooped up for…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: LEG UP

Q: Why do people say that it is best to mount from a mounting block rather than from the ground?…

7 years ago