SA Champs: Here showing off is encouraged.
At the SA Champs, horse and rider are truly tested in the discipline of showing, says Dr Mac.
Tendonitis in horses: Causes and treatment
Tendonitis is common in horses that have to gallop frequently, and causes swelling and pain.
Fun in the sun for horse owners
Summer can be a great time for horse owners, as long as they follow a few simple precautions, says Kim Dyson.
Horse riding for your school
Riding as a school team sport has become extremely popular over the past 10 years, says Dr Mac.
Why your horse shakes its head
Excessive and inappropriate head-shaking is abnormal in equines, but it’s a behaviour that can usually be brought under control, says Kim Dyson.
Jousting: not for weekend warriors
Jousting is an equestrian sport that all but defines the term ‘extreme’, notes Dr Mac.
Is all bran bad for horses?
Bran can be problematic, but it need not be totally excluded from your horse’s diet, says Kim Dyson.
About bran and your horse
Kim Dyson remembers with fondness how, as a little girl, she made a warm bran mash for her horses when it was cold. But is this practice good for equines?
Horses – crib biting and windsucking
This all-too-common behaviour leads to poor condition, colic and stomach ulcers, cautions Dr Mac
How to deal with pecking order – horses
Running horses in herds can lead to aggression and life-threatening injuries, cautions Dr Mac.
Cutting feed bills
A few simple measures will help you save money without affecting your horse’s health, says Kim Dyson.
The benefits of the patience pole for horses
This new apparatus for tying a horse is ideal for dealing with impatient or unsettled equines.
Dealing with locked stifles
Seeing your horse hobbling around on three legs can be distressing, but your best friend can be helped, says Kim Dyson.
Beware those blackjacks
These weeds are not only an irritant to horses, they can cause them injury, warns Dr Mac.
Alternative remedies for treating flu and coughs in horses
If your horse is coughing, it’s extremely important to identify the cause. Contact your vet to make a diagnosis. There are many different types of cough – but the most...
Can horses eat Smutsfinger hay?
In mid-winter, fodder is always short and we need to know if horses can safely eat what’s available and affordable. Dr Mac provides some answers.
Potential causes of swelling on a horse
It’s great when your horse’s coat shines, but then you come across a bump, and your heart sinks.
Skeletal dysfunction in horses
Equine chiropractic can help with the diagnosis and prevention of skeletal dysfunction, says Kim Dyson.
Acupuncture for equines
When acupuncture is used to stimulate specific points along affected energy channels, blockages are opened and the normal flow of energy is restored, says Kim Dyson.
Wasps kill flies
Parasitic wasps are an environmentally friendly way of breaking the life cycle of flies in stables, says Dr Mac.
