ASKHQ: SMILE RINGS

Q: Is it true that you need to see two ‘smile rings’ in the corners of your horse’s mouth to know that the bit is hung at the correct height? A: When it comes to how high you should hang the bit, most trainers will tell you that when the bit is adjusted correctly there will…

BylizzieJune 18, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 4) MUCOUS MEMBRANES

Your horse's mucous membranes include his gums, his nostrils and his eyelids. These areas (as discussed briefly in the previous posts) can all provide helpful clues about the health of your horse. In essence, we want all of these areas to be a nice salmon pink colour. If you notice any of the following colour…

BylizzieAugust 11, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Bit sores

Is your bit hurting your horse in his mouth? [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his month we look at damage to the mouth caused by poorly fitting and unsuitable bits. If a horse is poorly fitted, he will experience and express discomfort. Discomfort can explain a lot of a horse’s behaviour. Many horses have damage in their mouths caused by the…

BylizzieJuly 1, 20160Comments

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HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 4) MUCOUS MEMBRANES

Bit sores

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