The Snaffle This is the largest of the bitting groups, and perhaps the most important. There are numerous divisions within the group, and more and…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with your equine love
Posted onValentine’s Day – as we’re sure you need no convincing – is not all about candlelit dinners (thank you Eskom) and red roses. Valentine’s Day…
The Ideal Carriage Horse
Posted onConformation The ideal carriage horse should be up in front and have a good length of rein. He should have strong hindquarters, and a powerful…
Book review: Successful Schooling
Posted onTrain Your Horse With Empathy By Karin Blignault Publisher: J A Allen, UK Pages: 187 Although published in the UK, Successful Schooling – Train your…
AskHQ: How old is too old for a mare to have a foal?
Posted onAsked by Ansi van der Merwe Mares can continue to produce foals well into their late teens and even into their early to mid-twenties. However,…
Saddle fitting for tricky backs
Posted onSaddles are generally designed to fit the average horse. However, we all know (and perhaps own) a horse who has less than average conformation. When…
AskHQ: Work riding
Posted on[Q] What is the going rate for a working rider? Asked anonymously [A] This is a difficult one to pinpoint, because work riders can differ…
AskHQ: Cow phobia
Posted on[Q] My horse has a terrible fear of cows, and we often come across them when we hack out. He freezes, trembles and then spins…
AskHQ: Kissing spine questions
Posted on[Q] My horse has recently been diagnosed with kissing spine, but the vets say she can still jump and do dressage if maintained well. Do…
AskHQ: Thunderstorm etiquette
Posted on[Q] What is the general rule with taking horses in during thunderstorms? Asked anonymously [A] There’s nothing wrong with leaving your horses out in a…