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Q: Is there anything I can feed or give to my horse to help his tail grow long and thick? It's very short. Or is this just a waiting game? Answered by Lieke Kerkers, HAVENS specialist and ESI expert There are ways of helping your horse's tail to grow long and thick. Nutrition in general can…

BylizzieJanuary 17, 20190Comments

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HOW SHOULD YOU SET OUT STABLES FOR A MARE AND FOAL?

HQ answers your questions Foals stay with their mothers until they are weaned, generally after 6 months of age. For six months, both mare and foal therefore need to be accommodated in safe, spacious stables and paddocks. The average stable size for an individual horse is 3.5m x 3.5m, so ideally you want to have…

BylizzieJanuary 9, 20190Comments

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WHAT DOES FACE RUBBING MEAN?

Q: My horse likes to rub his face on me after I've finished riding. Some say it's a bad habit and others say it's a sign of affection. What do you guys think? Asked anonymously A: The first thing I'd check is that your noseband is not on too tightly. Although wanting to rub after…

BylizzieOctober 16, 20180Comments

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HOW DO YOU STOP THE LOWER LEG SWINGING?

Asked by Nicky Venter Keeping the lower leg still needs some riding without stirrups! Practise riding with no stirrups in your flatwork and make sure that your stirrups are the right length when you take them back. Ideally, you want the bottom of the stirrup iron to be at your ankle when your leg is hanging…

BylizzieOctober 15, 20180Comments

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WHAT IS THE BEST BIT FOR A YOUNG HORSE?

What is the best bit to start a young horse off in? Most people have told me a double-jointed eggbutt snaffle, but my youngster doesn't seem to like it. Asked by Bruce Ryden There are two things you need to take into account. Firstly, what makes you conclude that your horse doesn't like the bit?…

BylizzieOctober 10, 20180Comments

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WHAT IS A GOOD WAY TO TEACH A HORSE THE FLYING CHANGE?

Asked by Ben du Toit Before you start with teaching the flying changes, it's important that you teach your horse the basics, namely relaxation, rhythm, contact, impulsion, straightness and collection. Before teaching the flying change, ask yourself the following: Is the quality of the canter good (always maintaining the three-beat rhythm)? Is the horse straight…

BylizzieOctober 9, 20180Comments

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SHORT TAILS

HOW SHOULD YOU SET OUT STABLES FOR A MARE AND FOAL?

WHAT DOES FACE RUBBING MEAN?

HOW DO YOU STOP THE LOWER LEG SWINGING?

WHAT IS THE BEST BIT FOR A YOUNG HORSE?

WHAT IS A GOOD WAY TO TEACH A HORSE THE FLYING CHANGE?

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