The dressage arena: Part 1
In upcoming issues of HQ, Helmut Wagner, will provide practical tips on how you can make the most of your […]
Horse Training
Polo 101
South Africa has world-class polo players, polo ponies, trainers and facilities, so if you think you have what it takes, get involved today!
‘Crossfit’ for endurance horses – Part 2
Part 1 looked at an introduction into fitness for endurance horses. We looked at the value that dressage has on
‘Crossfit’ for endurance horses – Part 1
Whenever the word ‘endurance’ crops up in relation to horses, we all think of the vast distances that these unbelievably
Master class with dressage simulator
Fans of dressage who follow social media may recently have heard word circulating about Travis the dressage simulator. When HQ
Tricky conformation (part 1) – The back
Every horse and rider combination has conformation challenges. Perfection doesn’t exist – it’s how our ponies learn to use their bodies that counts.
Life after the track: meet the horses
Cask Cask is a well-proportioned eight-year-old gelding by Fort Wood who won three times over six seasons for just over
Thoroughbreds: life after the track (Part 2)
Every year thousands of Thoroughbred horses are retired from the racetrack. While every horse is different and some will be
Dressage – In Pursuit of Perfection
Find out what drives Laura Tomlinson to compete at the very top in a quest to achieve the perfect Dressage test.
Wild about Western Riding
For those who have yet to explore the world of Western riding, here’s a little more about what to expect, some of the differences between English and Western, and for the fashionistas, what to wear!