ASKHQ: CURB ON THE HOCK

AskHQ: I’ve been told my horse has a curb on his hock. What does this mean? A: A curb on a horse’s hock is a form of soft tissue swelling or thickening that appears just below the point of the hock, at the back of the leg. It’s usually caused by strain or injury to the…

BylizzieMay 11, 20260Comments

Horse and Yard

THE ART OF OFF-SEASON CARE

Why strategic rest may be your sporthorse's secret weapon For competitive horses, the show calendar can feel relentless. Between conditioning cycles, travel days, new venues, and the mental pressure of performing, the sporthorse works harder, both physically and psychologically, than we often appreciate. As we wrap up a demanding season, it's worth looking at the…

BylizzieDecember 31, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

PLAYTIME – WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO PLAY WITH YOUR HORSE

Text: Skye Littlefield As humans, we make important distinctions for ourselves between work and play, taking the time to step away and recharge when we feel it’s necessary. Oftentimes our form of rest involves seeing our horses; whether we’re perfecting our trot or going for a hack. Working with horses provides us with a different form…

BylizzieFebruary 5, 20250Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Know How Lifestyle

RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR HORSE RIDERS

Text: Christie Wolhuter Many people are confused by the need for resistance training for equestrians. To me, it is the most important work you can do to keep up with your horse. First of all, we need to remember that horse riding is a sport, and riders should consider themselves athletes. Few top-level equestrians are not…

BylizzieApril 20, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: SPLINTS

Q: What is a splint? A: A splint is a bony enlargement of the inside or outside of the splint bone. It can be caused by direct trauma to the bone or can result from abnormal strains on the legs due to poor conformation or shoeing. When the splint first develops there will usually be a…

BylizzieNovember 17, 20200Comments

ASKHQ: CURB ON THE HOCK

THE ART OF OFF-SEASON CARE

PLAYTIME – WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO PLAY WITH YOUR HORSE

RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR HORSE RIDERS

ASKHQ: SPLINTS

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