Beware of bute!
The painkiller horse owners like so much is really quite toxic, warns Dr Mac.
Long lining basics
Lay the foundations correctly to set you and your horse up for a successful partnership that should last a lifetime, writes Kim Dyson.
A breeder’s best friends
Breeders tend to take the pedigrees of their horses for granted, not realising that they are important legal documents. This is where the Animal Improvement Act and the South African Studbook and Animal Improvement Association come in, writes Dr Mac.
Poisonous plants
Horses generally avoid toxic plants, but owners need to know how to identify them in order to avoid serious mishaps, writes Kim Dyson.
Imprint training for a foal
Building a relationship of trust and respect from day one will be
a life-changing experience for you and your foal, writes Kim Dyson.
Sand arenas
The growing popularity of sand arenas at SA shows means adapting your training ground, says Dr Mac.
Alzo sprach M’lords – mines’ big face slap
A provincial ordinance – yes, there are some of those left – dating back to 1985 is the chagrin of mining companies with exploration plans in the Western Cape.
Catching your horse
A horse that refuses to be caught so you can ride it is no fun. But there are ways of breaking this bad habit, writes Kim Dyson.
To add local capacity
A worrying trend is taking hold in South Africa – the importation of processed agricultural products.
The curse of the crooked legs
Dr Mac discusses how to make sure your horse’s legs are ‘straight’ and how to identify and deal with ‘crooked legs’.
Feeding your horse
Now that your horse is home, the wonderful journey of discovery can begin.
Political verbosity as Mangaung nears
The weekend’s newspapers were littered with political stories dealing with the ruling party’s leadership battle.
