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DUDES AND DIVAS

Equestrian Diva Couture shows us how its done By Sam Foley The trot up (or interview) was this afternoon - I was hot, exhausted and dressed in my active wear but smiling gleefully with delight. 'Why' you might be wondering? Only because I was taking a visit to my favourite equestrian store in Johannesburg, Gauteng -…

BylizzieOctober 19, 20180Comments

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WHAT DOES FACE RUBBING MEAN?

Q: My horse likes to rub his face on me after I've finished riding. Some say it's a bad habit and others say it's a sign of affection. What do you guys think? Asked anonymously A: The first thing I'd check is that your noseband is not on too tightly. Although wanting to rub after…

BylizzieOctober 16, 20180Comments

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WHAT IS THE BEST BIT FOR A YOUNG HORSE?

What is the best bit to start a young horse off in? Most people have told me a double-jointed eggbutt snaffle, but my youngster doesn't seem to like it. Asked by Bruce Ryden There are two things you need to take into account. Firstly, what makes you conclude that your horse doesn't like the bit?…

BylizzieOctober 10, 20180Comments

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CONSUELO TRIBUTE – A GIFT FOR BREEDING AND THE SPORT

By Claus Koch In 1998, Sitta Voigts of Zonjati Stud asked Cord Wassmann, the chief judge of Hanoverian breeding, to find her a colt out of the Holstein Contender line. As requested, he bought her a Concerto 2 colt from Doris Hafemeister, the mother of the Olympic rider Dirk Hafemeister. Thus, Consuelo arrived in Namibia, but as…

BylizzieSeptember 26, 20180Comments

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DRESSAGE DIVA DOES DISCIPLINES

By Georgina Roberts FEI definition: eventing “A formidable combination of cross-country, jumping and dressage. Eventing is often known as the triathlon of the equestrian world. A truly complete sport that tests both the horse and rider in all aspects of horsemanship, and one of the three Olympic disciplines.” Unofficial definition: eventing “Eventing is for people who realise one discipline…

BylizzieSeptember 26, 20180Comments

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RONNIE HEALY RIDER PROFILE

Ronnie Healy at Revil I’ll be competing in The SA Derby presented by black, on my horse Blueturtle Atmore. I’ll also have Blueturtle Catweasle in the 1.35m classes. Will you dress up in line with the theme “Spring in the Hamptons”? I will if I don’t qualify, but hopefully I’ll be in riding Atmore and so will come through after that! Tell…

BylizzieSeptember 15, 20180Comments

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LORETTE KNOWLES TAYLOR UPDATE PRE-DERBY

Lorette Taylor at Revil Interview by Caroline Malan An update from Team Nissan rider Lorette Knowles-Taylor as we head towards The SA DERBY. Tell us your thoughts about your show in Polokwane at Revil Stables and the performance of your horses? I was very happy with my show overall. My health hasn’t been what it should be so I…

BylizzieSeptember 14, 20180Comments

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AN INTERVIEW WITH NICOLE HORWOOD

Interview by Caroline Malan You’re currently ranked number 1 in SA. Tell us about your 2018 – what has gone so right? Ranking at number 1 position is normally about consistency. We have won a couple of big classes and been placed in many. Don Cumarco is feeling very fit and strong at the moment. He may…

BylizzieSeptember 13, 20180Comments

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DERBY SHOW DIRECTOR: HEATHER MPOFU

1. What will your roles and responsibilities be as show director of the SA Derby? I have to make the schedules, and ensure that the rules indicated are up-to-date and apply to each and every competition. In conjunction with the disciplines we address all possible scenarios positive or negative and ensure that we have a solution…

BylizzieAugust 27, 20180Comments

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THE SA DERBY PRESENTED BY BLACK – LOOK OUT FOR THE SOLD OUT SIGN. TICKETS SELLING FAST

The SA Derby presented by black Look out for the “SOLD OUT” sign: Tickets selling fast on www.thederby.co.za! The 2018 SA Derby presented by SA’s newest entertainment platform - black, is set to sell out soon, with Grandstands A & B officially sold out. Commencing on 26 September 2018, Kyalami Park Club will be the…

BylizzieAugust 25, 20180Comments

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