Horses

While most horse owners agree that it’s a good idea for riding horses to be examined by a dentist at least once a year, the need for bit seating depends on the type of riding, says Dr Mac.

Breeders and riding schools need to explore innovative ways to generate income in order to ensure their survival, says Dr Mac.

Recent research reveals emerging anthelminthic resistance in equines and intenstinal parasite mutation, says Dr Mac.

Don’t be mistaken: the South African Miniature Horse is not a toy breed but a well-balanced, hardy animal, and if all reference to size were eliminated, would have the same conformational proportions than other full-sized light breeds.

Recent research has found evidence of bone and tissue damage in parade horses wearing nosebands, says Dr Mac.

Horses are herbivores and can survive on natural grazing, but what about the water?

Sidebone is the ossification of the collateral cartilages. It is found mainly in the hooves of heavy Warmbloods, writes Dr Mac.

The maximum daily temperatures are climbing globally, and stable management approaches may have to be changed, says Dr Mac.

Why do veterinarians take blood tests from a horse and what are they looking for? Dr Mac explains the basics of this crucial diagnostic tool.

Dr Mac explains how a horse uses thermoregulation to deal with changes in air temperature and to cope with vigorous exercise.

Liezelle Whitehead, award-winning SA Boerperd breeder from the eastern Free State, believes the Boerperd has a bright future as probably the most multi-purpose horse in the country. She describes the Boerperd as a genetic treasure trove in the equine world. Annelie Coleman reports.

Fitting your riding times into a daily pattern with stable mates may help to establish an ordered way of life for your horse, writes Dr Mac.