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Feeding and service schedules

Get organised as far in advance as possible to avoid any miscommunications or any missed appointments [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are many things to consider when it comes to managing and maintaining a yard, which can sometimes become a bit daunting. It’s easy to get muddled when keeping multiple horses, whether you stable your horses at home or run…

BylizzieApril 20, 20160Comments

Rider and seat position

HQ is thrilled to be exclusively partnered with the Dutch-based Equine Support International (ESI). ESI educates equestrians all over the world to increase levels of equestrian knowledge. This helps horse owners, stables, educational institutions and federations to take a step forward with horse wellbeing and the sport in general. ESI provides unique custom-made solutions such…

BylizzieApril 19, 20160Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

BSA’s 40th National Yearling Sale at Gosforth Park

Don't miss out on BSA's 40th National Yearling Sale [dropcap][/dropcap]The nucleus of South Africa’s horseracing industry, the Thoroughbred Breeders Association’s (TBA) sales arm Bloodstock South Africa (BSA), hosts its annual National Yearling Sale in April this year at the TBA Sales Complex in Gosforth Park, Johannesburg. This will be the 40th National Yearling Sale at the TBA’s…

BylizzieApril 18, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

Jumping gymnastic

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his month we look at an exercise that appeals to all types of horses and all levels of riders. It helps improve both horse and rider and, like most good exercises, allows the coach to concentrate equally on horse and rider during the training session. Focal areas include: Straightness Rhythm Technique Confidence…

BylizzieApril 13, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

The shoulder-in

Your horse will be on three tracks in the shoulder-in [dropcap]A[/dropcap]t the risk of sounding like every instructor who has ever taught you, I am going to start with a critical piece of information: If you are ever struggling to master a new movement or technique, you need to go back to basics. In dressage horses,…

BylizzieApril 13, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Stressed out

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]e all experience stress to some degree, and our horses are no different. A little stress can be a good thing if it is channelled in a positive way, but too much may cause distress, particularly in the horse who has a ‘fight or flight’ coping mechanism. Stress results in a high level of energy…

BylizzieApril 13, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

Fitness and wellbeing for riders

Your workouts out of the saddle should include cardio and core training [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile we tirelessly put hours into training and maintaining our horses, we seldom remember to look after ourselves. Our horses are athletes – there’s no doubt about it – and riders work hard to make sure that they are trained correctly, fed a careful…

BylizzieApril 8, 20160Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

Nissan Easter Festival Success

The end of yet another successful Nissan Easter Festival [dropcap]E[/dropcap]aster is celebrated yearly at the Nissan Easter Festival in a very special way. Family and friends gather from all over Africa to enjoy a spectrum of entertainment for everyone to enjoy! The Nissan Easter Festival took place from 19- 28 March at the world-class Kyalami Equestrian Park…

BylizzieApril 2, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Road safety

Safety on the roads is all about minimising the risks that you and your horse will encounter during your ride [dropcap]E[/dropcap]very horse owner would love unlimited access to miles of bridle paths and open land, never having to set hoof on a road. For most riders, though, roadwork is unavoidable, and they will spend some time…

BylizzieMarch 24, 20160Comments

Horse Breed Horse Channel

Great horse: Totilas

Moorlands Totilas and Edward Gal Totilas, foaled 23 May 2000, is considered to be one of the best dressage horses in the world. The Dutch stallion became the first horse to score above 90% in a dressage competition and is a former world-record holder in the Grand Prix Freestyle Dressage. Totilas was retired from competition in…

BylizzieMarch 16, 20160Comments

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