winter

PADDOCK MANAGEMENT 101

Sustainable pasture management and toxic plant awareness Paddock management is one of the most overlooked aspects of horse care in…

6 months ago

ASKHQ: SHEDDING

Q: My horse seems slow to shed his winter coat this year. Why might that be? A: A horse shedding…

11 months ago

WINTER WOES

Keeping your horse healthy South African winters are not nearly as harsh as those in Europe, yet this time of…

12 months ago

ASKHQ: SWEET ITCH IN WINTER

Q: My horse’s sweet itch has not gone away completely this winter. Why is this? A: Sweet itch in horses…

1 year ago

WINTER WEIGHT LOSS – KEEPING CONDITION IN THE COLD

Loss of weight in winter is a concern with many of our equines, especially those who are older or naturally…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: TO CLIP OR NOT TO CLIP

Q: Should I clip my horse this winter or not?  A: As winter approaches, many riders choose to clip their…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: LIVING OUT

Q: Can my horse live out? Answered by Charlotte Bastiaanse A: Before domestication, horses used to live out throughout the…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: DEHYDRATION

Q: What are the signs of dehydration? A: Dehydration is a serious threat to your horse's well-being, as this loss…

6 years ago

Winter Hoof Care

As the days become shorter and the nights longer, winter is certainly on its way. South African winters are considered…

9 years ago

Winter feeding

With the onset of winter, you may need to adjust your horse’s feeding to keep him healthy and correctly nourished through…

10 years ago