In this issue

Your 101 equestrian questions answered for responsible ownership

What are horsey superstitions that equestrians swear by?

Who invented the horse box?

What is the most difficult eventing show in the world?

What temperatures feels cold for a horse?

Do horses really have feeling in their manes?

What Can You Do Or Change To Manage Excessive Riding Nerves?

We’ve all seen those riders who persist to no end even though they lack confidence and bravery. While this is admirable, it’s of no benefit to the horse or rider to constantly feel anxious each time they ride. At what point is it time to assess your riding ambitions and possibly pursue a different discipline?

4 mins

When Should You Lease Your Horse Out And When Should You Sell?

When circumstances don’t favour horses, or a particular horse, in our lives, we are faced with the decision of what to do with the horse. Older or injured horses with no possibility of returning to working life are usually retired to live out their days, but how do we decide what to do with working or competing horses? If keeping a certain horse is no longer a possibility for a variety of personal reasons, we have to make the decision to sell on or lease out.

4 mins

What Are Some Exercises For Quieter And Kinder Hands?

Many of us are naturally talented riders and we need to do a bit of extra work to ensure we make correct use of our seat, hands and legs. Novice and amateur riders have a large tendency to grab and clutch the reins for control, and we all lack stability in our hands as beginners. These exercises address some of the common mistakes we make with our hands.

2 mins

What Is Hock Swelling In Horses?

Dr Luke Poore graduated from Cambridge University in 2000. He completed an internship in private practice and a surgical residency at Edinburgh University in Scotland. He has worked as a surgeon and orthopaedic clinician in private practices and universities since. Luke started work at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital in 2015 where he is a general equine and wildlife surgeon. His main clinical interests include lameness in the sport horse and racehorse, as well as emergency surgical cases.

6 mins

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HQ magazine Magazine Description:

HQ, South Africa’s premier equestrian magazine, is aimed at all those with a lifestyle and passion for horses. This monthly magazine contains articles dedicated to health and nutrition and addresses the relationship between horses and their owners as well as their grand country estate lifestyle. HQ provides useful information and step-by-step guidelines on the care and feeding, training, and behaviour of horses as well as advice on products. Each issue also contains a regular section on equine sporting news and a comprehensive advertising section for breeders and buyers alike.