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: INSURANCE ISSUES

Q: Is it worthwhile to pay for insurance in case my horse needs a colic op in future? A; Ultimately, colic surgery is not cheap. While it may seem heartless to be weighing your finances against your best friend's life, unfortunately, that is the position that many of us have been in or will be put…

BylizzieDecember 20, 20190Comments

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CAPPED HOCKS

Text: Dr Luke Poore Capped hocks are cold, non-painful swellings that develop at the point of the hock, and can be caused by accumulation of excessive synovial fluid in a membrane-lined cavity called a bursa. The bursa is present in the tissues between the superficial digital flexor tendon and the skin as the tendon runs over…

BylizzieOctober 12, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: BUCKING BRONCO

Q: My horse has recently started to buck and buck. We've just checked his saddle and the saddle fitter can't find anything wrong with the fit and says that she doesn't believe his back is sore. What do you recommend as the next step? A: We agree absolutely with your decision to get your saddle…

BylizzieMay 14, 20190Comments

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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

By Sarah Wilkinson Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a disease affecting the respiratory system of a horse. It occurs worldwide but is particularly common in South Africa because of our dry environment (especially in winter). In the northern hemisphere, it tends to occur in the dry summer season. COPD is also commonly known as heaves or recurrent airway obstruction (RAO).…

BylizzieMay 7, 20190Comments

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JOINT SUPPLEMENTS 101

Text: Charlotte Bastiaanse Some of us more pedantic horse owners have considered putting our horses on a joint supplement with the hopes of prolonging their active lives and keeping them comfortable in their work. There are a vast number of products on the market that specialise in joint care and protection, but the key to…

BylizzieMarch 4, 20190Comments

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PENETRATING WOUNDS OF THE FOOT

If a sharp object penetrates a horse’s foot, it can damage the sensitive tissues and deeper structures underneath Puncture wounds of the equine foot are common and can be very serious. The most common objects that penetrate horses’ feet are nails and screws, but other sharp objects such as pieces of farm implements can sometimes cause…

BylizzieFebruary 6, 20180Comments

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HOW OFTEN DO HORSES HAVE TWINS?

Veterinarians will typically recommend removing one of the twin embryos to maximise survival and well-being of both mare and remaining foal [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ature does not favour the birth of equine twins, and many mares will abort within the first 40 days of pregnancy. Of the mares who carry twins longer than six weeks, 80% will abort during…

BylizzieDecember 18, 20170Comments

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Making the decision to euthanise

No matter what our views on euthanasia are, at some point in our lives we will probably have to face making this terrible decision. For most riders, our horses are our friends and companions. Having to make the decision to put our best friend down is the single biggest responsibility that we have for them. The…

BylizzieSeptember 16, 20150Comments

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