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 by direct trauma to the bone or can result from abnormal strains on the legs due to poor conformation or shoeing. When the splint first develops there will usually be a…

BylizzieNovember 17, 20200Comments

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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 some other management issues. I can understand the concerns about management, but I’m not sure what role diet could have played in this? A: We are learning all the time about…

BylizzieOctober 28, 20200Comments

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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 now, yet there is still some confusion over which oil to use. While there is technically no ‘bad’ oil, there may be some that are better options for your horse than others.…

BylizzieJuly 31, 20200Comments

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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 environment, wild horses would not graze near their droppings, but very few owners are fortunate enough to have this kind of space. In limited space, or where grass is short or scarce,…

BylizzieJuly 4, 20200Comments

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BACK TO BASICS 2

By Charlotte Bastiaanse Contact and connection The m ajority of well-schooled horses ‘accept a contact’ , but what does that actually mean? A misconception as old as time is that if the horse has his head down and nose at the vertical, then he’s accepting the contact . I t’s important to…

BylizzieJune 3, 20200Comments

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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 loss essential minerals such as sodium and potassium. In serious cases, if the horse is not quickly rehydrated, it could lead to colic, kidney failure, cardiac problems and even death. A horse's…

BylizzieMay 28, 20200Comments

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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 we focus on providing compassionate care and modern medicine, for every patient, every time. We are a mixed practice, serving 80% equines, 10% production animals and 10% small animals. We…

BylizzieApril 29, 20200Comments

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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. Asked by Sarah Perome A: Whenever you're bitting a 'special case' horse, or in fact any horse really, it's highly recommended that you get a qualified bit fitter out to assess his…

BylizzieFebruary 27, 20200Comments

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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

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ASKHQ: COW HOCKS

Q: My instructor says that my horse has cow hocks. Should I be concerned? Will this affect his sale-ability in the future? Asked anonymously [A] Cow hocks are deviations of the hock when the hocks are viewed from behind. In the case of cow hocks, the hocks are set closer together than the fetlocks. If extreme, this…

BylizzieFebruary 9, 20200Comments

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