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ASKHQ: BUCKING BRONCO

Q: My horse has recently started to buck and buck. We've just checked his saddle and the saddle fitter can't find anything wrong with the fit and says that she doesn't believe his back is sore. What do you recommend as the next step? A: We agree absolutely with your decision to get your saddle…

BylizzieMay 14, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: WIRY-HAIRED FRIESIAN

Q: My Friesian has the most wiry mane and tail. Is there anything that I can do to improve the texture of his hair? A: Mane and tail conditioner and leave-in spray can help manes and tails to feel less coarse and wiry but, just like with our own hair, it is very difficult…

BylizzieMay 13, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: IMPORTING GOODS

Q: How long does it take to clear imported products through customs? We want to buy some tack online and have it brought to South Africa. A: Usually it takes 10 to 14 days for the imported items to clear through customs; however, this is subject to change and is incredibly variable. Sometimes items…

BylizzieMay 10, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: FLY MASKS

Q: Is there a difference to the horse between seeing through a black mesh fly mask and a white mesh fly mask? Asked by Adriaan de Vries A: You can test this by looking through two types of coloured mesh yourself, and you will notice that the black is far easier to see through than…

BylizzieMay 9, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS THE BEST STIRRUP IRON FOR JUMPING?

Asked by Tracy Lee A: Showjumpers often favour a stirrup iron with a wide base and strong tread. Wide-based stirrups are more secure and are easier to keep balanced on the foot, hence their popularity. 'Cheese-grater' treads prevent the foot from slipping through the stirrup and can help with keeping the leg still. Angled stirrups…

BylizzieMay 8, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: LINSEED – THE FACTS

Q: Why is linseed oil the new thing to feed? Asked by Erin Booth A: Oils have been available on the equine market for years now, yet there is still some confusion over which oil to use. While there is technically no 'bad' oil, there may be some that are better options for your horse…

BylizzieMay 6, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: SLIPPING AND SLIDING IN THE SADDLE

Q: I slide around in my saddle and this doesn't make me feel particularly safe. Is this the fault of the saddle or do I just need to sit deeper? Asked by Laura A: Without having an experienced saddle fitter seeing you on the horse, it is quite difficult to say for certain what is…

BylizzieMay 5, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR A YOUNG HORSE TO BECOME BALANCED?

Asked by Briana McGull This is a very open-ended question that is entirely dependent on the horse's individuality and upbringing. Some horses are naturally better balanced than others, even from a very young age. Foals and yearlings who are turned out in big paddocks are a lot more likely to learn about balance than those…

BylizzieMarch 13, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: I SLIDE AROUND IN MY SADDLE AND THEREFORE I DON’T FEEL SAFE. IS THIS THE FAULT OF THE SADDLE OR DO I NEED TO SIT DEEPER?

Without having an experienced saddle fitter seeing you on the horse, it is quite difficult to say for certain what is happening. In all likelihood, however, the issue is either that the saddle is too big for you, the seat has too-forward a cut, the seat is too flat or the saddle is out of…

BylizzieMarch 12, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: HOW OLD IS TOO TOLD FOR A MARE TO HAVE A FOAL?

Asked by Ansi van der Merwe Mares can continue to produce foals well into their late teens and even into their early to mid-twenties. However, breeders should be aware that the fertility of mares decreases each year from around fifteen years of age. An older mare who has had a foal earlier in her life…

BylizzieFebruary 9, 20190Comments

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