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Tossy Raynor showjumping clinic in Botswana

Adele Jooste on Eros Van Hetgestel [dropcap]A [/dropcap]Pole Work and Show-Jumping Clinic was held at Herbie’s Haven Stables, Ruretse, over the weekend of 23rd, 24th, 25thJanuary, 2016 and was kindly hosted by Mrs Bridget O’Neill. The visiting instructor was Tossy Raynor who was accommodated at Bridget’s home. Bridget also collected her and returned her to the…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20160Comments

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Nissan Easter Festival 2016

Lorette Knowles-Taylor tackling the Nissan six bar [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ow in its seventh year, Nissan is proud to sponsor the 2016 Nissan Easter Festival, a celebration of equestrian events, entertainment and fun for the whole family at Kyalami Equestrian Park from 19 to 28 March 2016. South Africa’s top show jumpers are preparing themselves for what is set to be a fiercely competitive Nissan Easter Festival. What you can expect Nissan South…

BylizzieJanuary 25, 20160Comments

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Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Museum

If you love Thoroughbreds, you’ll surely love a trip to the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Museum [dropcap]H[/dropcap]ousing the most comprehensive history of South African horseracing in the country, the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of South Africa (TBA) Museum is a cultural gem that shouldn’t be missed. Situated in Gosforth Park, Germiston, the museum was built in 2009 by…

BylizzieJanuary 21, 20160Comments

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SARDA: riding for the disabled

SARDA is non-profit and public-benefit organisation that has riding centres all over South Africa. They offer therapeutic horse riding to physically and mentally disabled children and adults. Many of the people who come to ride at SARDA have conditions like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, autism, foetal alcohol syndrome, mental retardation, visual or hearing…

BylizzieJanuary 18, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

Killers in your paddock

Are there killers living in your paddock? Are our weeds purely a cosmetic blemish in our horsey heaven, or do they actually present a danger to our horses? HQ tackles South Africa’s potentially dangerous weeds with advice on how to identify them, what dangers they present, and how to manage or eradicate them. South African ragwort The…

BylizzieJanuary 14, 20160Comments

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Laureus Polo Cup

The Laureus Polo Cup Fundraiser taking place on Saturday, 30 January 2016 at Val de Vie Estate [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Laureus Polo Cup fundraiser promises an entertaining early evening dinner. The event will host South African celebrity sports ambassadors, Shaun Pollock, Butch James, Elana Meyer, Morne du Plessis and Ernst van Dyk, amongst others, and aims to raise…

BylizzieJanuary 11, 20160Comments

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Spotted Thoroughbred nabs three wins

Buchiko not only has looks, but seems to have talent as well [dropcap]A[/dropcap]n unusually marked white Thoroughbred mare named Buchiko has been making waves in the Japanese racing industry. The four-year-old has won three races and been second twice from 11 starts. Roughly translated from Japanese, Buchiko’s name means dappled girl. On racedays, her handlers wear spotted…

BylizzieJanuary 8, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

Stay safe when you ride!

Stay safe and enjoy your ride Whenever you ride, it’s important to do everything you can to stay safe and avoid accidents. You might be making simple mistakes that could jeopardise your safety in the saddle. But don’t fret: we’re kicking off the year with 5 safety reminders. 1. Drink enough water This is advice that usually…

BylizzieJanuary 4, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

In-hand work to improve your schooling

Work in-hand is valuable for horses of all ages and levels of schooling [dropcap]D[/dropcap]uring the course of 2015, HQ spoke to German-accredited instructor, Helmut Wagner, about using correct schooling and gymnastics to unlock the natural movement of the dressage horse. This month we get back to the basics, with an overview of in-hand work and how…

BylizzieJanuary 4, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

Does your horse have ADHD?

Your horse's attention span definitely impacts your schooling. [dropcap]S[/dropcap]chooling isn’t easy. It takes commitment, patience and a clear idea of what you hope to achieve. Additional challenges come in the form of the fundamental communication issues we face when working with an animal who has never learned to speak ‘human’. And then there’ll be times when…

BylizzieJanuary 4, 20160Comments

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