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NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL DRESSAGE RIDERS READY TO DANCE

Andrea Harrison [dropcap]H[/dropcap]eld at Kyalami Equestrian Park from 24 March – 2 April 2018, the 10 day equestrian show is ready to wow audiences from far and wide. With free entrance, the public are encouraged to witness the finest dressage South Africa has to offer. Often referred to as 'the highest expression of horse training,' dressage is…

BylizzieMarch 23, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

THE HORSE’S DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

When chewing on hay or any other paddock vegetation, the horse chews with long jaw sweeps [dropcap]H[/dropcap]orses are trickle feeders and non-ruminant herbivores, meaning that they are designed to graze for most of the day on vegetation, and process their feed through one stomach chamber. The equine digestive system is unique in the way in which…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN VETTING A HORSE FOR PURCHASE

The prepurchase exam varies considerably from vet to vet, with some vets putting more emphasis on some aspects than others [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost people buying a horse today will request at least a basic ‘prepurchase exam’ to be carried out by a veterinarian. Others will want a more advanced prepurchase exam that includes blood tests and radiographs, for…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20180Comments

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READY FOR NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL: NICOLA SIME RILEY

Nicola Sime-Riley and Fulvic Connoisseur on their lap of honour after winning last year's Outdoor Grand Prix. Who are the horses that you’ll be competing on at this years NEF? Sunny Park Stables Elpaso and Fulvic Connoisseur in the 1.50m. Tell us about your horses' personalities? They are both triers. Elpaso has a lot of personality -…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20180Comments

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READY FOR NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL: DOMINEY ALEXANDER

"Armageddon is firey, competitive and affectionate" [dropcap]H[/dropcap]aving placed third in the 2017 Nissan SA Outdoor Grand Prix, rider and coach Dominey Alexander gave us an update on his preparations ahead of this year’s Nissan Easter Festival. Who are the horses that you’ll be competing on at this years NEF? I'll be jumping Armageddon and Discovery Enjoy 68 in…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20180Comments

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READY FOR NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL: THOMAS TRIGGOL

Young rider Thomas Triggol certainly is one to watch at this year's Nissan Easter Festival Who are the horses that you’ll be competing at this years Nissan Easter Festival My name is Thomas Triggol, and the horses that I’ll be competing on at NEF are: Callaho’s Fiona Callaho’s Charlien 7 Callaho’s Faith Topbet…

BylizzieMarch 12, 20180Comments

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READY FOR NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL: MARLENE SINCLAIR

Marlene and Camaro have placed in the last four years' Nissan Outdoor Grand Prix Having placed 6th in the 2017 Nissan SA Outdoor Grand Prix, Marlene Sinclair is looking forward to the 2018 competition, in which she hopes to better her 2017 placing. Who are the horses that you’ll be competing at this years Nissan Easter Festival?…

BylizzieMarch 12, 20180Comments

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MUSCLE UP: CONDITIONING YOUR HORSE

Conditioning muscles, as with most other work with horses, therefore, relies on a consistent, progressive programme [dropcap]M[/dropcap]uscle is the most adaptive tissue in the body in that it can grow and develop with training and degenerate and become weaker during periods of inactivity. Trained muscle is more efficient because: It has an increased number in the…

BylizzieMarch 12, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

PENETRATING WOUNDS OF THE FOOT

If a sharp object penetrates a horse’s foot, it can damage the sensitive tissues and deeper structures underneath Puncture wounds of the equine foot are common and can be very serious. The most common objects that penetrate horses’ feet are nails and screws, but other sharp objects such as pieces of farm implements can sometimes cause…

BylizzieFebruary 6, 20180Comments

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LISA WILLIAMS AND DISCOVERY CAMPBELL ON THE ROAD TO WEG

Unstoppable combination, Lisa Williams and Vitality Campbell, share their journey to WEG [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s always a proud day when one of our own is selected to compete at international level. Lisa Williams and Vitality Campbell (formerly Discovery Campbell) have been tearing up the showjumping arena lately, taking home win after win. After qualifying last year for the…

BylizzieFebruary 1, 20180Comments

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