Do horses need a veteran food?

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…

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The 2023 UAG Micro Derby

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…

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Free-jumping and loose-movement

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…

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Barefoot horses at the SA Derby 2023!

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…

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AskHQ: Puissance

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…

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Pro-Dressage with Sabine Shut-Kery

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…

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That first 1.50m feeling – Alex Ric-Hansen and Callaho Laios

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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