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The benefit of riding out

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he saying, “A change is as good as a holiday,” is very relevant to the way we work our horses. Including regular outrides in the training schedule provides a mental and physical tonic for horses, and benefits them in numerous ways. Mental benefits “Two consecutive days of training in the arena is as much as most…

BylizzieNovember 16, 20160Comments

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The legalities of buying and selling a horse

A well-drafted agreement goes a long way in alleviating potential pitfalls [dropcap]I[/dropcap]’m all-too-often asked how important it is to conclude a written agreement when buying a new horse or pony, and the answer is simple. It’s not important at all … until something goes wrong. From a potential buyer’s perspective, buying a new horse involves a big…

BylizzieNovember 16, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Tricky tendons

Doctor Henk Offereins (DVM, MVSc) is a Dutch vet based in Ireland, who specialises in equine sports medicine. He visits South Africa regularly where he works in conjunction with Pretoria-based Dr Ingrid Cilliers to introduce new veterinary concepts that are currently in use in Europe and America to our competitive riders. His main focus is…

BylizzieNovember 10, 20160Comments

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Going herbal

Over the years, there has been a real boom in herbal supplements, not only for horses but for other animals and humans too. A lot of horse owners understand the value of feeding herbal supplements to their horses on a regular basis. Today, horse owners are rather spoilt for choice when it comes to herbal mixtures,…

BylizzieNovember 7, 20160Comments

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Equestrian fashion

Rider apparel has evolved to be performance-driven and stylish [dropcap]R[/dropcap]iding apparel has become much more than just jods and boots over the years. Helmets, shirts, breeches, boots, belts – you name it – everything available on the market these days features stylish, fashion-forward and technologically advanced elements. Riding clothes have developed into a fashion, with many…

BylizzieNovember 7, 20160Comments

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Improving your arena

Shouldn't you be considering synthetic surfaces for your arena? [dropcap]E[/dropcap]xtreme weather conditions inevitably put added pressure on your arena surface. Common problems are that surfaces become too deep, and in the case of sand-based surfaces, dry and dusty. If your surface is suffering, don’t automatically assume that it’s a case of facing the expense of entire…

BylizzieOctober 31, 20160Comments

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What kind of coach are you?

It's important to understand the individual goals and lifestyle of each rider [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the equestrian sport many riders become trainers, but what makes a good trainer in particular? What is it like to be coaching somebody both in their daily training sessions and at competitions? Equine Support International (ESI) brings you a series of three articles that…

BylizzieOctober 25, 20160Comments

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Trick training

The bow is difficult to teach and requires a lot of flexibility on the horse's part [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are loads of different methods when it comes to teaching horses how to do tricks. Trick training can be a fun form of mental stimulation for your horse and can also have benefits towards schooling and groundwork. This month we…

BylizzieOctober 18, 20160Comments

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Regaining confidence after a fall

The nature of the sport means that accidents are bound to happen at some point [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t's commonly said among riders that you aren’t a true horse rider until you have had a couple of falls. Falling off a horse is not a matter of ‘if’, but rather a matter of ‘when’. Many riders have an innate…

BylizzieOctober 18, 20160Comments

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10 signs he’s not the right horse for you

Do you find yourself stuck in a rut? Maybe he's not the right horse for you [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s always a dull moment in riding when you leave the arena, be it after a lesson or show, feeling like you’ve given it your all but your horse just didn’t give you back his best effort. Now we’re not…

BylizzieOctober 17, 20160Comments

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