Maintaining the older athlete

Gail's horse, Lindenberg, was a much-loved competitor on the SA circuit before his death at 19 Older horses are great. They’re schoolmasters so they’re pleasant to ride, they save riders from their mistakes, they know their job, and they will carry you to victory. While older horses do need slightly more maintenance than younger prospects, it…

BylizzieOctober 15, 20150Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

Grass allergies

Some horses may have allergies to biting insects. These issues need to be handled with care. Along with our glorious summer weather comes the dreaded mange for those whose horses are susceptible. Seemingly overnight, sleek shiny horses can turn into dull-coated, itching shadows of their former selves. It can be every proud owner’s nightmare and it’s…

BylizzieOctober 12, 20150Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

Understanding the outside rein

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or many riders one of the hardest lessons and ‘feelings’ to learn is the correct use and balance of the outside rein. On a horse, if you pull the right rein, he will probably turn right but you will lose energy in the forward movement as he either falls in over the inside shoulder or bulges…

BylizzieOctober 9, 20150Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Can a horse be born bad?

Some riders interpret fear as a horse being 'bad.' Other recognise fear as a horse's natural reaction to being an animal of prey. [dropcap]D[/dropcap]oes your horse have a natural tendency towards specific types of behaviour, or are his responses moulded by influences in his lifetime? Can the right handling cure the ‘bad’ horse or are some…

BylizzieOctober 8, 20150Comments

Horse Channel Lifestyle

Equestrian weddings

Equine weddings often lend themselves to rustic charm If you’re like many horse lovers, it’s likely that most of your world revolves around these amazing animals. Your social time is dominated by horse talk, your weekends are spent at the stables, your disposable income is dedicated to tack shopping ... No surprise then that if you’re planning…

BylizzieOctober 7, 20150Comments

Events News Updates

Golf for Charity

Roxy Blows urges you to play Golf for Charity with HQ magazine. Listen to the live clip from her Animal Show on MixFM by clicking below #HQListenstoRoxyBlows http://horse.animalchannel.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Animaltalk-30-Sept-HQ-Golf-Day.mp3 Click to read more above this event and to sign up. For more information on Roxy’s Animal Show, please see below: Website Facebook Twitter Email: roxy@mixfm.co.za

BylizzieOctober 1, 20150Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

The first Equidome competition

The Equidome arena is of world class standard [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Equidome opened its doors to the competitive equestrian community on Thursday 24 September. The The Equidome Heritage Day Extravaganza saw South Africa's competitors come from near and far to enjoy the brand new world class facility. Stan and Leoni Van Der Burgh are the pioneers behind the…

BylizzieSeptember 28, 20150Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

Galencia Derby 2015: Jeanne Engela

Jeanne and Investec Chanel van de Zeshoek Investors in show jumping play a huge role in the success of not only the sport, but also the rider. Jeanne Engela is sponsored by Investec Bank Ltd and says she is very privileged to be representing such a powerful brand. She has two horses – Investec Chanel van de…

BylizzieSeptember 28, 20150Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

The queens take on the kings’ sport

Cell C's Katherine James with horse, Thandiwe Polo might be the sport of kings but it will be played by queens on ponies decked out with tendon booties and plaited tails – and that’s just the horses. Six women (and two brave men) will take to the field early in October, hurtling across the Inanda green,…

BylizzieSeptember 28, 20150Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Get rid of that winter fuzz

There are products available such as grooming blocks and brushes that help to strip a winter coat Winter is a time that most fussy horse owners and riders hate, especially on the Highveld where our once sleek and shiny horses turn into raggedy, fluffy dust monsters. It sometimes seems as though we’ll never see them sleek…

BylizzieSeptember 21, 20150Comments

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