INTRODUCING OUR EQUINE WELFARE SERIES

Addressing the most important topic in the horse industry Equine welfare has always been a concern in our industry, but recent years have seen it move from a peripheral to the foremost consideration in our sport. As awareness of equine welfare has grown, people are not only being called out for incidents of abuse but…

BylizzieJune 13, 20240Comments

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ASKHQ: SWOLLEN LEGS

Q: My horse’s legs swell overnight in the stable but reduce to normal size after a bit of turnout or exercise. Why does this happen? Do I need to worry? A: Your horse’s lower limbs can become swollen overnight due to a lack of movement. Horses circulate blood around their bodies through movement, such as when…

BylizzieJanuary 26, 20240Comments

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CRUCIAL CONFORMATION, PART 9 – THE SHAPE OF THE NECK

When choosing or evaluating a horse, there are many factors to consider: breed, breed type (how the horse embodies the characteristics of his breed or type), pedigree, colour, temperament and personality. However, the most important element is the conformation, particularly if you want the horse to have an athletic career or breed. Choosing a horse…

BylizzieJanuary 17, 20240Comments

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UNDERSTANDING THE CORE

The core in a horse is just as important as it is in humans. Yet, relative to the emphasis most gym goers place on these muscle groups, most horse owners spend comparatively little time focusing on the horse's core. Unfortunately, this often leads to our horses moving incorrectly and using unhealthy movement patterns to compensate…

BylizzieJanuary 16, 20240Comments

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ARE HORSES EVER TOO OLD FOR SUPPLEMENTS?

Nutritional supplements are not just for young equine athletes or even just horses in competition. Many older horses - even those living in retirement - can benefit from the boost a supplement can provide. Here’s a look at some of the supplements that can serve older horses well: Joint health A product designed to support joint health…

BylizzieJanuary 14, 20240Comments

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CRUCIAL CONFORMATION, PART 10: CHEST CONFORMATION

When choosing or evaluating a horse, there are many factors to consider: breed, breed type (how the horse embodies the characteristics of his breed or type), pedigree, colour, temperament and personality. However, the most important element is the conformation, particularly if you want the horse to have an athletic career or breed. Choosing a horse…

BylizzieJanuary 10, 20240Comments

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A GUIDE TO WORKLOAD

With the show scene scaling back for a few months, many of us are embarking on the tricky task of amending our horse’s diet to fit his lower workload. Here, we give some guidance on the levels of work and what they each mean in terms of dietary requirements. Workload assessment The first step in achieving…

BylizzieDecember 21, 20230Comments

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DO HORSES NEED 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 living longer as research improves our understanding, enabling horses to lead active lives late into their twenties and even thirties. Just because a horse has reached a…

BylizzieNovember 26, 20230Comments

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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 the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, where the Swedes took home the Gold medal with a team of two out of three barefoot horses. It is a trend that…

BylizzieNovember 17, 20230Comments

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THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT – IS YOUR HORSE DUE FOR A TRIM?

Has your farrier or barefoot trimmer ever commented that your horse's feet were awfully long, but they simply didn't look that long to you? Or, if you're not sticking to a specific trimming schedule, are you unsure as to when you need to have your horse's feet trimmed? Or are you the person uttering the…

BylizzieMay 18, 20230Comments

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