AskHQ: The trot up
Q: How do you trot up a horse correctly? A: A veterinary inspection commonly involves leading a horse in a walk and a trot, so… Read More »AskHQ: The trot up
Q: How do you trot up a horse correctly? A: A veterinary inspection commonly involves leading a horse in a walk and a trot, so… Read More »AskHQ: The trot up
What is a capped hock, elbow or knee? And how are they caused? Check out this post to find out more.
Want to know more about ringworm? Like the fact that it isn’t actually caused by a worm but by a fungus? Then, check out this article on ringworm in our equine friends.
Q: How do I care for a wound? A: As soon as you see that your horse has a fresh wound or has opened an… Read More »AskHQ: Wound care
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
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
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
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
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
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