WHY ARE CONTRACTED HEELS AN ISSUE?

Contracted heels are problematic for several reasons: They can lead to atrophy of the internal structures of the hoof, which are necessary for support and correct functioning of the entire hoof. Contracted heels also affect the health of the frog tissue. Contraction can lead to the blood supply to the frog's corium being compromised,…

BylizzieMay 23, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: WALKING THE CROSS COUNTRY COURSE

Q: How should you walk a cross-country course? A: If you are going to jump a cross-country course, walking it beforehand is essential so that you can assess the terrain, going and the obstacles. This allows you to make the best decisions for you and your horse about how to tackle the course. When walking the course…

BylizzieNovember 16, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: DIFFERENT SURFACES

Q: What are the benefits of working on different surfaces? Answered by Jan Tucker A: Soundness is a key issue for all equine athletes, and the trainer's ability to keep the horse in peak condition while working at the required level depends on a complex interaction between horse and environment. The surfaces a horse trains and competes…

BylizzieApril 15, 20200Comments

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THE BASUTO PONY

In 1653, the first horses arrived in the Cape area of South Africa through the Dutch East India Trading Company. Although the breed of these horses is unknown, it is believed they were of Arabian and Persian origin. These four horses founded the Cape Horse, which became a well-known breed and gained a popular reputation…

BylizzieOctober 29, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: HOOF CRACKS

Q: How can I prevent hoof cracks? A: There are several different types of hoof crack. Sand cracks are due to hoof imbalance or trauma to the coronary band. These cracks originate at the top of the hoof wall and travel downwards. Horses experience pain with these cracks as the crack opens and closes as the…

BylizzieAugust 2, 20190Comments

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The new Land Rover Discovery: towing for dummies

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery is equipped for any terrain [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he days of getting your friend or the groom to stand behind and direct you are long over. Land Rover’s previous models already feature advanced reverse cameras, and you can set the reverse camera to ‘hitch assist’, which shows you exactly where you need to steer…

BylizzieSeptember 8, 20170Comments

WHY ARE CONTRACTED HEELS AN ISSUE?

ASKHQ: WALKING THE CROSS COUNTRY COURSE

ASKHQ: DIFFERENT SURFACES

THE BASUTO PONY

ASKHQ: HOOF CRACKS

The new Land Rover Discovery: towing for dummies

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