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issue 150

How Can I Stop My Horse From Tripping Over Trotting Poles?

Trotting poles are a great way for getting your horse to think about his hoof placement and developing that all-important core strength. However, many horses have issues with tripping over trotting poles, and this often (understandably) puts riders off using these valuable tools in their training. Here are a few suggestions to help you overcome your horse’s tripping troubles.

2 mins

How Do You Trot Up A Horse Correctly?

A veterinary inspection commonly involves leading a horse in a walk and trot, so that the vet can check for any lameness issues. A trot-up is a common part of the vetting for a horse; is required if your horse goes lame for any reason at home, and is also required at higher-level competitions.

2 mins

Why is it important to keep on asking questions? Can't you just settle on a training method and stick to it?

During my years working with horses, I have been very privileged in that I have had the opportunity to work with many different people and horses from totally different backgrounds.

3 mins

How Can Biokinetics Help With Jumping Position?

Over the last few months, I have been working with Amy Blair on her scopey Thoroughbred, Coogs. I am going to use the pair as an example of how biokinetics can really help to improve your jumping position. The accompanying images will help explain.

3 mins

What Can Posture Tell Us About Our Horses?

The Oxford dictionary defines the word ‘conformation’ as: “The way in which something is formed; the structure of something, especially an animal,” while ‘posture’ is defined as: “The position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting.”

4 mins

What Are Mud Fever And Rain Scald? Are They The Same Thing?

Both mud fever and rain scald are caused by bacteria that are commonly found in the soil and on the skin.

3 mins

What Is Strangles?

Strangles is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi.

2 mins

Can Eating From A Haynet Be Detrimental To My Horse?

Horses have evolved over millennia, and so their diets and eating habits have had to change too. As horses evolved from shrub-browsers to trickle feeding herbivores, they needed large, flat teeth for grinding forage.

2 mins

What Can I Feed My Horse To Make His Coat Shiny?

Coat condition is a marker of your horse’s health, so before changing the diet, you should evaluate your horse’s overall health.

2 mins

Should I Clip My Horse Or Not?

As winter approaches, many riders choose to clip their horses and be rid of the dreaded ‘winter fluff’!

3 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.