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Get to know: Barry Taylor

Barry Taylor and the talented Cheveyo at the World Cup Qualifier earlier this year. [dropcap]B[/dropcap]arry Taylor has been making waves in the equestrian scene for more years than we can count. We catch up with him with these 15 fun questions! Don't miss Barry's take on the South African equestrian industry in comparison to the rest…

BylizzieJuly 12, 20160Comments

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Get to know: Liam Stevens

Liam Stevens and Nissan Wanda competing at the World Cup Qualifier earlier this year [dropcap]A[/dropcap]re you curious to know more about Nissan rider Liam Stevens? Check out these 15 fun questions, proudly brought to you by the PR Machine and HQ! What's your nickname and why? Lee, I'm sure it just comes from my name. Do you own any…

BylizzieJuly 12, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Skin talk

As equestrians, we spend a lot of time outdoors exposed to the elements [dropcap]D[/dropcap]id you know that the skin is not only the largest organ of the human body, but also one of the cleverest? Not only is the health and condition of your skin responsible for the way you look and feel, but it has…

BylizzieJuly 1, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Bit sores

Is your bit hurting your horse in his mouth? [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his month we look at damage to the mouth caused by poorly fitting and unsuitable bits. If a horse is poorly fitted, he will experience and express discomfort. Discomfort can explain a lot of a horse’s behaviour. Many horses have damage in their mouths caused by the…

BylizzieJuly 1, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Ask HQ: How do I get my horse off the forehand?

A horse who is very on the forehand is always difficult to ride. However, a lot of training is required to help a horse to move less on his forehand as this is his natural way of going. Unfortunately, a rider's natural response when a horse pulls forward or becomes heavy on the reins is to…

BylizzieJuly 1, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Winter feeding

"It's wise to follow nature's rules" when it comes to feeding With the onset of winter, you may need to adjust your horse’s feeding to keep him healthy and correctly nourished through the colder months. Winter energy requirements In colder weather, some horses may need to eat more to maintain their condition. This depends on many factors –…

BylizzieJune 27, 20160Comments

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Manners matter

A cross-tie is useful for teaching good manners around the yard [dropcap]A[/dropcap] horse who is well mannered is an absolute dream for any horse owner and rider. Ask anyone who has dealt with a horse with bad manners and they will tell you that it makes life impossibly difficult, especially when it comes to handling the…

BylizzieJune 21, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

Lengthening and collection

Lengthening and collecting is a useful exercise to practice during schooling sessions because it improves your horse’s level of responsiveness and accuracy, as well as encouraging your horse off the forehand and onto his hind legs. It’s important not to overdo the lengthening and collection in any schooling session because it puts more strain on…

BylizzieJune 17, 20160Comments

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Nissan Winter Classic off to a great start

Lisa Williams delighted with her win on Discovery Campbell The Nissan Winter Classic 2016 is in full swing with two days of KwaZulu-Natal’s biggest showjumping competition already successfully completed. However, visitors to the Durban Shongweni Club can look forward to a full programme of captivating equestrian, canine and vehicular events over the next three days. “Overall the…

BylizzieJune 17, 20160Comments

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Land Rover teams take top spots at Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL tournament

Tayla Mansfield (Team Rhino Truck Sales) [dropcap]S[/dropcap]uperb weather, top quality polocrosse action and a beautiful setting ensured a highly successful inaugural Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL tournament at the Durban Shongweni Club last weekend (27 to 29 May). Both Land Rover men’s and ladies’ teams came out in first position after neck-and-neck games that saw all teams pushing…

BylizzieMay 31, 20160Comments

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