BOX REST

Not the break it’s cracked up to be Many injuries and illnesses that afflict horses require a period of rest that can last for weeks or even months. The duration and nature of this rest will be dependent on the condition the horse is suffering from, the injury sustained or the surgery the horse has…

BylizzieOctober 22, 20250Comments

ASKHQ: LINSEED OIL

Q: Why is linseed oil the new thing to feed? Asked by Erin Booth A: Oils have been available on the equine market for years now, yet there is still some confusion over which oil to use. While there is technically no ‘bad’ oil, there may be some that are better options for your horse than others.…

BylizzieJuly 31, 20200Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

ASKHQ: LINSEED OIL

[Q] Why is linseed oil the new thing to feed? [A] Oils have been available on the equine market for years now, yet there is still some confusion over which oil to use. While there is technically no 'bad' oil, there may be some that are better options for your horse than others. The reason for…

BylizzieOctober 24, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 9) BODY CONDITION SCORE

Looking at your horse's condition can tell you a lot about his health. Formally assessing body condition score may seem like a bit of schlepp when observation alone is so useful, but having an accurate assessment of your horse's weight, condition and fat distribution can be invaluable if ever your horse does fall sick. Often…

BylizzieAugust 14, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

Ease The Anxiety

Just like people, horses come in all types of personalities. Some breeds even tend toward a certain type of personality more than others. Horses are prey animals by nature, meaning that their instincts tell them to constantly be on the lookout for potential threats, thereby making them very wary of their immediate surroundings. Some horses…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Going herbal

Over the years, there has been a real boom in herbal supplements, not only for horses but for other animals and humans too. A lot of horse owners understand the value of feeding herbal supplements to their horses on a regular basis. Today, horse owners are rather spoilt for choice when it comes to herbal mixtures,…

BylizzieNovember 7, 20160Comments

BOX REST

ASKHQ: LINSEED OIL

ASKHQ: LINSEED OIL

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 9) BODY CONDITION SCORE

Ease The Anxiety

Going herbal

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