Which way should stables face? - MM (General)

Hi there, we are moving to a smallholding in the Mnandi/Kyalami area. We are going to build brick stables, which way should the buildings face (if you

By HJ - 1 replies - 4 years ago

Pony pulls away - Ami (Behaviour)

Hi Ami, There are a lot of questions I would like to have answers to before I can really give you a semblance of a helpful answer, such as: How old is

By HJ - 4 years ago

Crab-walking on the circle - Samantha (Behaviour)

I have a 5yr old ex-racehorse, he had a problem with the starting stalls as a race horse, this is why he had to be retired. He is very willing to lear

By HJ - 1 replies - 4 years ago

Rearing Friesian - Elizabeth (Behaviour)

*Amanda:* Dear Elizabeth, This is definitely very strange and unusual behavior. It doesn't sound as if your mare is being naughty. You don't mention

By HJ - 4 years ago

Horse Fitness - Tanja (General)

Hi. I live in the Western cape with 2 Boerperde ages 10 and 13. They were both cart horses when I bought them 2 years ago, they have since been restin

By HJ - 1 replies - 4 years ago

What's a fetlock joint injury - Belle (Behaviour)

Hi Belle Really difficult to tell - would need x-rays (to see if there are bony changes) and ultrasound (to see whether there is soft-tissue involveme

By HJ - 4 years ago

First Pony - Belinda (General)

I have an 8yr old daughter that has been around horses since she was 3yrs, used to ride like a cowboy. She has had a few falls with the 14h3 pony we h

By HJ - 1 replies - 4 years ago

Protein ratio for foals - Annemarie (Feeding)

*Kristene Smuts:* Hello Annemarie, 12% Protein is just about right, provided it is the overall protein intake - calculated together with whatever hay

By HJ - 4 years ago

Grass Riding Surface - Debbie (General)

Please advise me on the best grass to sow on a polo-crosse field. I live in Nelspruit, and we receive good rains, little to no frost and hot summers.

By HJ - 1 replies - 4 years ago

DFG cubes - JC (Feeding)

DFG cubes are formulated for weight gaining. It has a good success rate. You can get more expert help from Midfeeds - Tel 011 468 1824.

By HJ - 4 years ago

Riders weight problem - Samantha (General)

I am really confused about weight on horses. My boyfriend weighs 112kg and he wants to ride some of the horses at my yard. Everyone says he is too hea

By HJ - 1 replies - 4 years ago

Alleviating boredom for stable bound horse - Belle (Behaviour)

Hi Belle Company is a good start - spend some time with him, grooming, etc. Try hanging a soccer ball from the stable roof (in a teff net) at a height

By HJ - 4 years ago

Vlei on smallholding - Concerned (General)

Perhaps your panel can assist me. Weve purchased a small holding and will be building soon. The problem is there is a vlei and a ditch for water drain

By HJ - 1 replies - 4 years ago

Feed horses living outside - Mel (Feeding)

*Kristene Smuts:* Hello Mel, If its good quality grazing, there is no reason to feed concentrates, even doing the odd bit of riding as you describe. M

By HJ - 4 years ago

Neck reining / Hackamore - Sam (Behaviour)

Hi! I am new to western riding but not english riding (23 years of riding) and I keep reading conflicting articles. Some articles say start with neck

By HJ - 1 replies - 4 years ago

Feeding enough? - Karin (Feeding)

Hi Karin The best tool you can use to measure your horse's condition is your own observation. If she's looking shiny and healthy and has a bounce in h

By HJ - 4 years ago

Aggressive Miniature - Lynne (Behaviour)

I am interested in purchasing a 5 year old pinto miniature mare. I have been working with her for just over a year (4H) and she has become increasingl

By HJ - 1 replies - 4 years ago

Travelling in lorry - Angela (Behaviour)

*Amanda:* Hi Angela, You don't mention how big your lorry is or how much space your cob has to stand in. The most important thing to remember when t

By HJ - 4 years ago

Short Coupled - Tee (Veterinary)

What is short coupled?

By HJ - 1 replies - 4 years ago

Raising an orphan foal - Letitia (Behaviour)

*Dr Chris Janisch:* One cannot expect a handraised foal to be like a naturally-raised horse. The milk replacement is never quite the same as mothers m

By HJ - 4 years ago