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Top tips for mane and tail care

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] glossy coat with a flowy mane and tail is one stunning sign of a healthy horse. Some horses are spoilt with a thick tail and a perfect mane, while others are on the complete other side of the spectrum. If your horse’s mane and tail looks a bit ratty, thin, dry, rubbed out or…

BylizzieFebruary 24, 20170Comments

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Choosing a competition horse

[dropcap]C[/dropcap]hoosing a competition horse can be a daunting prospect, as there are so many horses out there and loads of factors to consider like age, breeding, conformation, temperament and experience. Buying a horse requires a huge investment in time, money and emotion, so you need to get it right if you want a successful partnership.…

BylizzieFebruary 22, 20170Comments

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The equine horse walker

Horses from all walks of life can benefit from exercise in the walker In the wild, horses would roam over open distances, sometimes walking up to 50km per day. With domestication, horses are obviously restricted from this consistent freedom of movement. While we would all love to turn our horses out into massive paddocks where they…

BylizzieFebruary 14, 20170Comments

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Planning your cross country round

The more your horse competes across the country the more he will understand what is expected of him [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or some, riding across the country is the real essence of eventing. All those hours spent getting the horses balanced, on the aids and working in harmony with the rider come together on the cross country course. “It’s…

BylizzieFebruary 6, 20170Comments

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Mud matters

Practicing paddock rotation can prevent mud development [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ud is a reality for many stable yards, particularly those in the Cape region as its winter consists of continuous rain. Other regions will experience heavy rainfall over the summer months, but will go without for the rest of the year. Some yards and studs are more inclined to…

BylizzieFebruary 2, 20170Comments

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Make the hot horse work for you

Riding the hot horse is all about figuring out the buttons [dropcap]A[/dropcap] hot horse can either be your worst nightmare or a dream come true. If you’re a nervous rider, then you’ll probably find yourself far more confident and comfortable on a lazy, laid-back horse, but those who are more advanced and competitive may find a…

BylizzieFebruary 2, 20170Comments

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Equine salt spa

The therapy has proven to relieve several respiratory-related problems in horses [dropcap]A[/dropcap] respiratory treatment (using only 100% natural salt) to increase the performance of sport horses has been developed in the UK, and has taken off in a big way in America and all over Europe. Vets who have scoped before and after the treatment cannot…

BylizzieFebruary 1, 20170Comments

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Choosing the right bit

Pick up the February issue of HQ to see 23 different bitting options [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he bit is seen as the rider’s line of communication to the horse. There is great variety when it comes to bitting options, and we are often left overwhelmed by all the choices. It’s important that we as riders are able to make…

BylizzieJanuary 31, 20170Comments

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Taking In A Rescue

The reality of the never-ending stream of abused and abandoned horses is a bitter pill to swallow. The state that these animals are found in is truly heartbreaking. For the ‘lucky’ few who do make it to rescue organisations, the journey has only begun. Horses suffer from post-traumatic stress and do struggle to move past…

BylizzieJanuary 31, 20170Comments

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Feed Your Brain

We are usually calm and relaxed when we school and train our horses in the familiar environment of home. However, our performance often falls short when we head out to compete at showgrounds. It’s disappointing to ride a bad test or have poles down when you have prepared thoroughly for your show. More often than…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20170Comments

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