RESPIRATORY HEALTH AT SHOWS

New findings on equine asthma and why management at competitions matters For many horses, show environments, rather than being optimal for performance, carry hidden risks to their respiratory health. Increasingly, research is pointing to inflammatory airway disease (IAD) and equine asthma as leading causes of reduced performance in sport horses, often triggered or worsened by…

BylizzieSeptember 27, 20250Comments

Horse Health Horse Training

MANAGING AN ATHLETE – TOP TIPS FOR CARING FOR YOUR HORSE AT AN EVENT

With the Olympics occupying our screens and closer to home, the upcoming World Cup Qualifier down in Shongweni, here at HQ, we’ve been pondering what it takes to optimally care for your horse at an event. Here are a few of our top tips: 1. Transport While in the box, horses are constantly using their…

BylizzieJanuary 25, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training

TOP TIPS FOR CARING FOR YOUR HORSE AT AN EVENT

With the Olympics occupying our screens and closer to home, the upcoming World Cup Qualifier down in Shongweni, here at HQ, we’ve been pondering what it takes to optimally care for your horse at an event. Here are a few of our top tips: 1. Transport While in the box, horses are constantly using their…

BylizzieNovember 27, 20240Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health

ASKHQ: WALKING IT OFF

Q: What can you do for a colicking horse other than walk him around while you're waiting for the vet to arrive? We live in a remote area where a vet can't get to us quickly. Asked by Jackie K A: You can do the following for a colicking horse while waiting for the vet: Withhold access…

BylizzieFebruary 24, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

YOUR FIRST AWAY SHOW

Padded halters prevent rubs and sores during the long haul [dropcap]S[/dropcap]outh Africa’s equestrian disciplines host various national shows every year, with many riders making the journey to other provinces to compete. An away show is an exciting experience for you and your horse, and it gives you the opportunity to compete in a bigger, more diverse…

BylizzieApril 12, 20180Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

New horse movement restriction effective this month

A ban on the direct movement of horses into the Western Cape’s African Horse Sickness (AHS) Controlled Area zones comes into effect on Monday (1 February 2016). Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said the movement restrictions meant that all horses entering the province’s AHS Controlled Area would spend 14 days at a stop-quarantine facility. "We need…

BylizzieFebruary 3, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Proactive driving for safe boxing

Proactive driving skills will keep you and your horse safe on the road Most of us are competitive or at the very least have to transport our horses on the road at some point in their lives. As horse owners and lovers we are well aware of the dangers that we face when towing a horsebox…

BylizzieNovember 18, 20150Comments

RESPIRATORY HEALTH AT SHOWS

MANAGING AN ATHLETE – TOP TIPS FOR CARING FOR YOUR HORSE AT AN EVENT

TOP TIPS FOR CARING FOR YOUR HORSE AT AN EVENT

ASKHQ: WALKING IT OFF

YOUR FIRST AWAY SHOW

New horse movement restriction effective this month

Proactive driving for safe boxing

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