AskHQ: Tail rubbing
Q: Why might my horse be rubbing his tail? A: There are multiple causes of tail rubbing, but the trick is to find out quickly… Read More »AskHQ: Tail rubbing
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AskHQ: Splints
Q: What is a splint? A: A splint is a bony enlargement of the inside or outside of the splint bone. It can be caused… Read More »AskHQ: Splints
AskHQ: Thrush
Q: My horse has just recovered from a bad case of thrush. My farrier has advised that I look at his diet, as well as… Read More »AskHQ: Thrush
AskHQ: Linseed oil
Q: Why is linseed oil the new thing to feed? Asked by Erin Booth A: Oils have been available on the equine market for years… Read More »AskHQ: Linseed oil
AskHQ: Worms in the paddock
Q: How do you manage pastures to reduce the incidence of worms? Answered by Jassy MacKenzie A: In the vast open spaces of their natural… Read More »AskHQ: Worms in the paddock
Back to Basics 2
By Charlotte Bastiaanse Contact and connection The majority of well-schooled horses ‘accept a contact’, but what does that actually mean? A misconception as old as… Read More »Back to Basics 2
AskHQ: Dehydration
Q: What are the signs of dehydration? A: Dehydration is a serious threat to your horse’s well-being, as this loss of water also means the… Read More »AskHQ: Dehydration
Equifarm Veterinary Clinic
Please tell us a bit about Equifarm Veterinary Clinic and the services you offer? Equifarm Veterinary Clinic is a new veterinary practice in Namibia, where… Read More »Equifarm Veterinary Clinic
AskHQ: Head held high
Q: What is a good bit to try for a horse with very high head carriage? He is in an eggbutt snaffle at the moment. … Read More »AskHQ: Head held high
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… Read More »AskHQ: Walking it off