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ASKHQ: CURB ON HOCKS

Q: 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…

BylizzieDecember 1, 20250Comments

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GROOMING AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

Why daily hands-on grooming can spot early health and hoof issues In a world of thermography scans, digital lameness detectors, and ever-expanding supplements, it’s easy to overlook the most basic tool in equine care: your hands. But experienced horsemen have long known that grooming isn’t just about shine, it’s about surveillance. Done properly and consistently, daily…

BylizzieNovember 30, 20250Comments

Horse Health

ASKHQ: CURB ON HOCK

Q: 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…

BylizzieSeptember 28, 20250Comments

Horse Health

GROOMING AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

Why daily hands-on grooming can spot early health and hoof issues In a world of thermography scans, digital lameness detectors, and ever-expanding supplements, it’s easy to overlook the most basic tool in equine care: your hands. But experienced horsemen have long known that grooming isn’t just about shine, it’s about surveillance. Done properly and consistently, daily…

BylizzieSeptember 22, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: VACCINATION SITES

Q: Why do some vets vaccinate horses in different parts of the body, such as the chest and hindquarters, rather than just the neck? A: Most equine vaccinations need to be given by injection into the muscle. It doesn’t really matter which muscle it is, but larger muscle groups are commonly used as there’s more space…

BylizzieMay 13, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: SWOLLEN LEGS

Q: My horse’s legs swell overnight in the stable but reduce to normal size after a bit of turnout or exercise. Why does this happen? Do I need to worry? A: Your horse’s lower limbs can become swollen overnight due to a lack of movement. Horses circulate blood around their bodies through movement, such as when…

BylizzieJanuary 26, 20240Comments

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ASKHQ: SHEATH ISSUES

Q: My gelding’s sheath is quite big and has a lump on either side of it. It hasn’t changed since I bought him and doesn’t seem to cause him any discomfort, but should I be worried about it? Asked anonymously A: Vets are commonly asked to look at a ‘swollen sheath’ and usually it’s in a…

BylizzieFebruary 11, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: CAPPED ELBOW, HOCK OR KNEE

What is a capped hock, elbow or knee? And how are they caused? Check out this post to find out more.

BylizzieDecember 9, 20200Comments

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LUMPS AND BUMPS: SEROMAS

What they are Seromas are fluid-filled sacs that occur secondary to direct trauma, such as being kicked by another horse. They usually start out as haematomas (bruises) that become seromas over the course of a few days or weeks. These lesions can appear anywhere on your horse's body but the most common locations are on his…

BylizzieSeptember 1, 20190Comments

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HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 11) THE LEGS

Every owner should know their horse's legs. Every day before and after you ride you should palpate the legs from top to toe, to find any changes from previous examinations. Old injuries are unlikely to cause any issues, but if you know they are there, it can save you investigating the incorrect source of lameness,…

BylizzieAugust 15, 20190Comments

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