HOME SWEET HOME – CHOOSING A HOOF-FRIENDLY YARD

Text: Christine Pinna While I have come across many extremely well-managed yards that are horse and hoof-friendly and more than willing to accommodate management changes, I have also sadly dealt with many a distressed horse owner who is faced with the opposite scenario. After doing some research and deciding to go barefoot with their horse, they…

BylizzieMarch 16, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: FITTING A RUG

Q: How do you check if a rug fits your horse? A: Having a rug that fits your horse is important to keep your horse comfortable and avoiding rubbing. To check that a rug fits, you must make sure of the following: The front of the rug over the chest should have an overlap of fabric.…

BylizzieMay 25, 20210Comments

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WHITE HOUSE STUD AND EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

HQ caught up with James White of White House Stud and Equestrian Centre. Check out this yard, and James's CV!! Tell us about your yard. White House Stud and Equestrian Centre is a small yard consisting of 16 normal stables of 3.5m by 3.5m and two broodmare boxes of 3.5m by 7m. We have…

BylizzieMay 26, 20200Comments

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MOVING YARDS

Problem: I need to move livery yards, but don’t really know what I’m looking for. Solution: There are several things to consider when choosing a livery yard that suits you and your horse. Below are a few of the major considerations that you need to bear in mind. Money matters Budgeting should always be your first step…

BylizzieMay 18, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: RUBBER FLOORING

Q: Why is rubbered flooring becoming so popular? At my barn, we now have the option of rubberising the floors of our stables and I'm not sure whether or not it is worth it? A: The use of rubberised surfaces in equestrian facilities is becoming increasingly common. Rubber stable matting has evolved so that there are…

BylizzieJanuary 18, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: WHITE LINE DISEASE

Q: What is white line disease? A: The white line is the area on the ground surface of the foot that appears as a narrow ring at the outside of the sole but inside the rim of the hoof. Infection occurs here when this area is weakens and a cavity develops, which separates the outer hoof…

BylizzieAugust 21, 20190Comments

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THE HORSE’S DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

When chewing on hay or any other paddock vegetation, the horse chews with long jaw sweeps [dropcap]H[/dropcap]orses are trickle feeders and non-ruminant herbivores, meaning that they are designed to graze for most of the day on vegetation, and process their feed through one stomach chamber. The equine digestive system is unique in the way in which…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20180Comments

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HOLIDAY HELP: PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU’RE AWAY

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]henever we get to this time of year, it’s time to start thinking about putting your horses and yard in safe hands while you’re away. Whether you’re on a smallholding with two or three horses on your property, or run a full-time livery yard, you want someone you can trust to care for your horses…

BylizzieNovember 1, 20170Comments

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FROM GROOM TO RIDER

Share the passion with your grooms and teach them to ride There are many good reasons to invest in expanding your groom’s skill set. For a start, he is the one spending the most time with your horse, some 10 (or more) hours a day. This intensive care can add to marginal gains in competition horses,…

BylizzieOctober 17, 20170Comments

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GOOD GRASS: TYPES OF ROUGHAGE

There are various roughage options available for the South African horse. The main options include lucerne hay, teff, Eragrostis curvula, Rhodes grass and oat hay. Roughage should be chosen to best suit the horse’s nutrient requirements. AlphaAlfa explains the nutritional value of the different types of grasses in this month's issue. Legumes In comparison with grasses,…

BylizzieOctober 3, 20170Comments

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