ASKHQ: STABLE DIMENSIONS

Q: What are the minimum recommended dimensions of a stable? A: Expecting horses to stay happy when cooped up for hours in a stable is quite an ask – especially if the space the horse is kept in is very small. The following dimensions are the minimum required for stabling, although larger stables are obviously preferable,…

BylizzieMarch 6, 20200Comments

ASKHQ: LEFT BEHIND

Q: How can I make box rest easier for my horse? He is so stressed when the other horses go out in the morning. Asked by Gemma Picken A: Box rest can be really difficult if your horse is used to extensive turnout. It can be especially hard if your horse is the only one left behind…

BylizzieFebruary 11, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: LEFT BEHIND

Q: How can I make box rest easier for my horse? He is so stressed when the other horses go out in the morning? Asked by Gemma Picken A: Box rest can be really difficult if your horse is used to extensive turnout. It can be especially hard if your horse is the only one left behind…

BylizzieDecember 17, 20190Comments

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EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive therapy used most frequently to treat soft tissue injuries. In this therapy, a high-energy soundwave is produced outside of the body (hence the therapy is referred to as being extracorporeal) and transmitted into the target tissue. The effect of the high-energy soundwave is to stimulate the growth of…

BylizzieNovember 28, 20190Comments

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HOCK BOOTS

Hock boots are typically worn during travel or when stabled. Some horses manage to dig out their bedding and end up lying down on the concrete base, resulting in sores on the hocks. Other horses might have a tendency to knock their hocks against the sides of a box, and in these cases, hock boots…

BylizzieNovember 9, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: HEAVES

Q: What are heaves? A: An equine respiratory allergy such as recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) commonly known as heaves, is a possibility during seasonal changes. Two of the major causes of heaves are: Increased amounts of dust in the hay or bedding, which horses who are stabled tend to inhale. As a result, the horse may…

BylizzieSeptember 27, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: BOX REST BOREDOM

Q: My horse has to be stabled pretty consistently for the next few weeks and I wanted to know how I can make it easier for him? A: Horses are designed to live outside and move all day. They are also trickle feeders so need to be able to pick at food constantly. To recreate this…

BylizzieSeptember 25, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: OVERREACH BOOTS

Q: Does my horse need overreach boots? A: Overreach boots, also known as bell boots, are worn over the pastern and the hoof and help to protect the heels of the horse's front feet from being struck by the hind legs during movement. Overreach boots also help to prevent a horse from taking off his front…

BylizzieSeptember 17, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: WORK RIDING

[Q] What is the going rate for a working rider? Asked anonymously [A] This is a difficult one to pinpoint, because work riders can differ in experience and qualification level. Firstly, ask yourself if you need someone to just take your horse on hacks and do some general schooling, or if you need a more experienced…

BylizzieFebruary 4, 20190Comments

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THE HEADCOLLAR/HALTER

An invaluable piece of tack The headcollar/halter is a vital piece of equipment/tack when it comes to horses. It is useful for working with horses in the stable, and provided he is reasonably well behaved, for leading him when out and about. Headcollars/halters come in all shapes and sizes. They may be made of leather,…

BylizzieDecember 24, 20180Comments

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