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Saddle fitting for the modern horse

Modern sport horses have evolved to have bigger shoulders. It’s important that your saddle fits so that your horse’s movement is not restricted [dropcap]W[/dropcap]e all know that one of the keys to a happy athlete is correctly fitting tack. In the December issue of HQ, we touched on the topic of bitting for the individual horse’s…

BylizzieMarch 15, 20160Comments

Breeding to sell

Most breeders get into the business of horse breeding because they have a deep-rooted love of the animals. The desire to understand their chosen breed and work towards constant improvement of the youngstock should be the fundamental motivation behind a good breeding programme. The belief that the commercial side of breeding will allow them the…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Saddle and tack theft

Access to certain areas, including the tack room [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen your treasured saddle is stolen, it’s usually nothing short of catastrophic. Not only have you lost a valuable item that probably carries a well-known brand name, but you’ve also lost a piece of sports equipment that has been carefully chosen and maintained to custom-fit you and your…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20160Comments

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Local colt fetches a cool R1.5 million at yearling sale

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] dream came true for two assistant farm managers at Varsfontein stud farm, Jaco Erasmus and his wife Carolyn, when they sold a thoroughbred colt for R1.5 million at the Bloodstock South Africa (marketing and sales arm of the of the Thoroughbred Breeders Association South Africa) Cape regional sale held at the luxurious Val de Vie…

BylizzieFebruary 26, 20160Comments

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Highlights of Stuart Walker clinic

Pearl Naylor-Race on Callaho Lucie [dropcap]A[/dropcap] Stuart Walker Showjumping Clinic was held over the weekend of 19-21 February, 2016, at two venues in Gaborone, one in the north and one in the south. The clinic was hosted by the Horse Society of Botswana and the lessons were subsidised by the HSB so that the cost to the…

BylizzieFebruary 22, 20160Comments

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Horses can ‘see’ human emotions

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n an experiment using photographs of male human faces, scientists from the University of Sussex showed that domestic horses "responded negatively" to angry expressions. The scientists say domestication may have enabled horses to adapt to and interpret human behaviour. The study The team carried out their tests at riding stables - presenting large photographs to a…

BylizzieFebruary 11, 20160Comments

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New horse movement restriction effective this month

A ban on the direct movement of horses into the Western Cape’s African Horse Sickness (AHS) Controlled Area zones comes into effect on Monday (1 February 2016). Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said the movement restrictions meant that all horses entering the province’s AHS Controlled Area would spend 14 days at a stop-quarantine facility. "We need…

BylizzieFebruary 3, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Rider profile: Dominey Alexander

Dominey Alexander and Discovery Enjoy 68 [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s hard not to feel a little star-struck when talking to Dominey Alexander; he has the polished grooming of a celebrity, which extends not only to his horses, but also to his performance in the ring. Anyone who has seen the man in action will admit that he’s a class…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20160Comments

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Shumbashaba

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ounded by Sharon Boyce around 20 years ago, Shumbashaba is dedicated to helping disadvantaged and disabled people through therapeutic riding and outreach programmes. Horses are a big part of the team, along with mental health professionals and equine specialists. Shumbashaba, which means ‘lion of the nation’ in Shona, is all about restoring a sense of…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

The Masterson Method

[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost horse owners are aware that horses develop aches and pains over time, particularly if they lead active competitive careers. Fortunately, we live in an age where an increasing number of specialists offer their expertise to assist in resolving these issues. We’re now able to choose from an array of approaches, from chiropractic and physiotherapy,…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20160Comments

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