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STRAIGHTNESS TRAINING

By Zaneta Georgiades In the Straightness Training (ST) programme, one of our favourite mottos is ‘ST is for the horse, the horse is not for ST,’ which means that all the exercises, steps and concepts need to benefit and enhance our horses’ lives in some way. This is why one of the basic frameworks that…

BylizzieDecember 13, 20180Comments

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THE EXMOOR PONY

Ancient roots Text: Brigitte Billings Native to the British Isles, the Exmoor Pony has ancient roots in the area - fossil remains of ponies have been found on Exmoor dating back to about 50,000BC. While the Exmoor is not a direct descendent of these ponies, he bears a striking resemblance to them. Historical literature puts…

BylizzieDecember 12, 20180Comments

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THE CLYDESDALE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Heartbreakingly, the historic Clydesdale horse breed is under threat of extinction. The Clydesdale originated from Scotland and was first used as an agriculture horse. Today, Clydesdales are still used for draught purposes, including agriculture and carriage driving, and they are also shown and ridden, as well as kept for pleasure. Clydesdales are a popular breed…

BylizzieDecember 11, 20180Comments

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FIT THE BIT

Is your horse happy or hurting? Text: Charlotte Bastiaanse The truth is that bit and bridle combinations can cause a horse discomfort – particularly when they’re misused or not fitted properly. Bits and bridles exert pressure on the horse’s bars, lips, tongue, palate, nose, chin and poll, which means there are multiple points that must…

BylizzieDecember 11, 20180Comments

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SOUNDING OFF

The voice aid Of all the 'auxiliary' aids the voice is the most commonly used. Many trainers would in fact argue that the voice is not an auxiliary aid but one of the core aids available to trainers. Many believe that we in reality have four basic, natural aids – the legs, the hands, the…

BylizzieDecember 10, 20180Comments

Breeding Horse Channel Horse Health

LET THERE BE LIGHT

Using light to optimise health and breeding cycles Text: By Charlotte Bastiaanse Ever wondered why foals are born during the summer? Horses are seasonal breeding animals, meaning that they prefer to breed during the light summer seasons. A horse’s gestation period is 11 months, so a mare will then foal down in the next summer…

BylizzieDecember 9, 20180Comments

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BURNING UP?

Skin and coat care for your horse in summer Text by Mandy Schroder We all love to have sleek, shiny and healthy-looking horses. However, South Africa, with its beautiful sunny climate, can wreak havoc on our horses’ coats. There is nothing worse than a beautiful dark bay looking all bleached and ‘burnt’ with a coat…

BylizzieDecember 8, 20180Comments

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HOW DID THE QUARTER HORSE GET HIS NAME?

The American Quarter Horse is an American breed of horse who excels at sprinting short distances. His name came from his ability to out-run other horse breeds in races of a quarter of a mile or less. Some Quarter Horses have been clocked as moving at speeds of up to 88.5km/hr. American Quarter Horses are…

BylizzieDecember 7, 20180Comments

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MONTY ROBERTS – THE MAN WHO LISTENS TO HORSES

By Charlotte Bastiaanse An extraordinary horseman, Monty Roberts is a common household name among equestrian families. For those who don't know, Roberts is an award-winning horse trainer, best-selling author, and a stunt man. Roberts is also the founder of the equine training technique, Join-Up. Achievements Throughout his life, Roberts has won numerous awards and three…

BylizzieNovember 19, 20180Comments

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GRAVE CONCERNS AT RURAL HORSE RACE

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) monitored a rural horse race in Idutywa in the Eastern Cape and were gravely concerned for the welfare of the horses. Concerns highlighted during the event included free and excessive use of stock whips, incorrect and inappropriate saddling and tack, inhumane handling, unsuitable transportation and no veterinary checks for…

BylizzieNovember 1, 20180Comments

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