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Young horse’s first show

Teach him to work around other horses at home so that he stays at ease in the warm up A first show is a very new and different experience for any young horse. It’s important to make his first show a pleasant one so that he does not associate a future competition environment with a negative…

BylizzieMay 10, 20170Comments

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What to look for when buying a youngster

A young horse is a rewarding investment if you're willing to put the time in [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen you buy a young horse, you buy potential. The only thing a young horse can offer is his conformation, temperament and bloodline. Some young horses will be further along in their schooling and may even have gone to their first…

BylizzieMay 4, 20170Comments

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Effects of training too hard, too soon

Are you doing more bad than good by pushing him? [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s very exciting to have the opportunity to school a young horse and see the progress through many hours of training, time and effort. However, all too often riders and trainers get carried away too quickly, and we subject the young horse to injury – not…

BylizzieApril 28, 20170Comments

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Is the young horse right as a first horse?

The OTTB is the most popular first horse in South Africa as they are inexpensive and widely available [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hy is it that young horses often seem to end up as a rider’s first horse? The answer is simple: they’re affordable. Most riders don’t want to spend an outright fortune on their first horse, and are looking…

BylizzieApril 26, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

A working diet

The right diet will keep your horse in top condition as he grows [dropcap]A[/dropcap] well-balanced diet is of utmost importance when it comes to the young horse, and ideally you need to feed something that complements his growth development and workload. Renita de Beer of Royal Feeds shares her insights about how young horses should be…

BylizzieApril 26, 20170Comments

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Investing in a thrill and a dream

Successful racehorses are considered valuable assets, and will be snapped up by stud farms eager to breed future champions [dropcap]B[/dropcap]e it the excitement of watching your Thoroughbred approaching the starting gate on race day, or the lifestyle afforded to South Africa’s glamourous horse racing fraternity, owning a racehorse is a pursuit with many enjoyable benefits. For…

BylizzieApril 26, 20170Comments

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Part 2: How to sell your horse

Make sure that you have a solid agreement in place if the horse goes on trial [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n part one of this series, we provided a guide on how to correctly advertise your horse as per his age and level. Hopefully you have managed to please prospective buyers with your attractive advert, and they are now taking…

BylizzieApril 18, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Know How Lifestyle

Perfect plaits

It's a good idea to apply a tail bandage to keep the plait neat [dropcap]A[/dropcap] neatly plaited horse looks professional when he enters the ring, and in many disciplines plaiting is compulsory. But is it always necessary and what constitutes the perfect plait? Certain styles, for example the use of white tape for dressage, go in…

BylizzieApril 15, 20170Comments

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The Nissan Easter Festival

Anne-Marie Esslinger and Alzu Oregon [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ow in its eighth year, the Nissan Easter Festival is a highlight for many far and wide – not least of all the horse-loving families of Kyalami. With over 4,500 people attending the show each year, it continues to be a win both in the arena and out – and not…

BylizzieApril 13, 20170Comments

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A tribute to Titanic

Lorette admits that she didn't get on very well with Titanic at first, but their partnership strengthened with time [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s I start to write this, I’m already feeling quite choked up. Over an almost five-year period, Nissan Titanic (fondly known as T) and I made many wonderful memories together, with lots of ups and downs, as…

BylizzieApril 11, 20170Comments

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