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ASKHQ: THERAPY HORSES

Q: Why are horses considered so useful in therapy? A: The major reason that horses are considered to be so…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: TEACHING A HORSE TO SPIN

Q: How do you teach a horse to spin? A: A spin is a forward trot manoeuvre. The best way…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: TAIL CUTTING

Q: How do I cut my horse's tail correctly? Asked by Emma Wood A: To avoid cutting the tail too…

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: IS A HORSE SMARTER THAN A DOG?

Q: Is a horse smarter than a dog?  Asked by Eve Exley Horses and dogs are very different animals. People…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: FLU VACCINE

Q: If vaccines work, why do vaccinated horses still contract flu? A: Vaccines don't stop infection entirely, but they increase…

7 years ago

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 5) TEMPERATURE

Your horse's temperature should fall between 37.2 and 38.3 degrees Celsius. To check the temperature stand to the side of…

7 years ago

COOL IT DOWN

The cool-down is one of the most important parts of your training session with your horse. Just like warming a…

7 years ago

JOINT SUPPLEMENTS 101

Text: Charlotte Bastiaanse Some of us more pedantic horse owners have considered putting our horses on a joint supplement with…

8 years ago

REFUSING THE JUMP

Ask HQ: I've had problems with my horse refusing and my instructor says it's because I'm not committed to the…

8 years ago