Understanding senior nutrition Text: Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Nutrition Just like humans, horses age at different rates according to their lifestyle, diet, exercise and genetics. In today's times, horses are…
PRESS RELEASE November 2023: In the wake of numerous stories hitting the mainstream press speculating on the appropriate way to manage horses – and amidst claims that the general public…
A chat with the winners Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne Photography: Merlynn Trichardt The Micro Derby, or perhaps more appropriately, the Speed Derby, was the highlight of Saturday at the UAG SA…
The who, what, how and why... Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne Free jumping and loose movement have long been considered excellent ways for breeders to showcase their progeny and for buyers to…
By Amelia Campbell-Horne Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Going barefoot or keeping sporthorses barefoot is a trend that is on the rise around the globe. Barefoot showjumpers came into the spotlight after…
Getting back ‘on the horse’ after a fall or near-miss can be a scary experience. To compound the issue the equestrian industry is, at least generally speaking, a ‘tough love’…
Q: What is a puissance competition? And how does it work? A: A puissance competition, also known as the 'high jump' in equestrian sports, is a popular showjumping event that…
Earlier this year we looked into the technical side of qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games, and in doing so discovered that top-event rider Jessica George from Natal had already…
Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne What started as a grand dream thrown around by a few friends over a glass or two of wine has gradually developed into reality. The Pro-Series, which…
Huge congratulations go to Alex Ric-Hansen and Callaho Laios on jumping their first 1.50m at Heartland. Callaho Laois was produced by Ray Körber and was introduced to the Open…
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