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Nicole Horwood talks Cell C Derby excitement

Nicole Horwood and Mark White Nissan Capital Don Cumarco are four-time winners of the Derby [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he SA Derby is rich in history, the highlight of the equestrian calendar and the ‘must-win’ event of every rider’s career. Culminating in the Cell C South African Derby at 2pm on 1 October 2017 at the Kyalami Equestrian Park,…

BylizzieSeptember 6, 20170Comments

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Win a trail ride for two!

BylizzieSeptember 5, 20170Comments

Horse Breed Horse Channel Know How

The horses of Sable Island

A breed of their own, living to five-years-old [dropcap]S[/dropcap]able Island is a crescent-shaped island 300km southeast of Nova Scotia, Canada. It acquired its name from the small, pony-sized feral horses who live there. Legend says that the Sable horses stand for the rebirths of sailors who lost their lives on the island as a result of…

BylizzieAugust 28, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

How green is your yard?

Use our eco-friendly tips to make your yard more green [dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll over the world, people are making eco-friendly decisions to minimise their footprint on the environment and preserve necessary resources. Many are opting for green solutions, whether it’s in the home, business or industrial sectors. There are several ways that your yard can be more eco-friendly,…

BylizzieAugust 28, 20170Comments

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Stutteri Ask

Stutteri Ask is located in Denmark and was founded by Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, who still owns the stud today and is very passionate about it. Kjeld does not ride any of the horses himself, but he has a large interest in breeding them. Every year the stud produces between 15 and 17 foals, and Kjeld…

BylizzieAugust 24, 20170Comments

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Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n South Africa, the disease that we most fear is African Horse Sickness. This endemic disease has led to worldwide restrictions on South African horses and remains a concern for horse owners in South Africa. However, in light of the international issue, we decided to focus on equine viral arteritis (EVA), a disease that was…

BylizzieAugust 23, 20170Comments

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William Haggas – Racing success at Somerville Lodge

Start gate practice Horseracing is an exciting and complex industry, with thousands of horses, hundreds of trainers and multiple institutions. In our international issue, we look to the top-end niche in the industry, namely Newmarket, and one of the top trainers from the area, William Haggas. Newmarket Newmarket is located in Suffolk, England, approximately 100km north of London.…

BylizzieAugust 22, 20170Comments

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Venue profile: Tops International Arena

A view of the main arena from the VIP area [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he state-of-the-art Tops International Arena, situated in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, was built with the equestrian community and sport top of mind. The venue is the brainchild and vision of Dutch Olympic showjumper Jan Tops. He competed in four consecutive Summer Olympic Games, starting in 1988. Tops initiated…

BylizzieAugust 11, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How Lifestyle

Paddock Paradise

Our horses today live truly domestic lives, and often they are deprived of a natural environment that can impact the small things – like hoof care. Paddock Paradise is a management concept that was first adopted in the United States as a means of providing domestic horses with an environment that is similar to their…

BylizzieAugust 11, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

Flat feet

Flat feet can be rehabilitated with corrective farrier work. [dropcap]F[/dropcap]lat-footedness is a common problem that several horse owners and farriers face, and it is especially prominent in Thoroughbreds. Flat feet develop as a result of genetics, conformation faults, poor physical conditions, lack of hoof care or early shoeing, as is the case for most Thoroughbreds. Long…

BylizzieJuly 30, 20170Comments

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