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BUYING A HORSE? SOME DO’S AND DON’TS

Text: Rhiannon Cecil Whether you've bought a horse before, own more than one horse, or are thinking about buying a horse for the first time, taking the purchase plunge is a huge decision. The horse market is fraught with scammers and chancers, and sellers will often resort to every trick in the book, making commissions their…

BylizzieApril 14, 20250Comments

ASKHQ: HINDQUARTER DRIFT

Q: My horse brings his hindquarter into the inside in the canter, and I was marked down for it in my last dressage test. How do I fix this? A: Cantering in this way, with the quarters in, is usually a strength issue. Building strength is therefore vital in helping your horse to straighten up. However,…

BylizzieMarch 24, 20250Comments

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THE HANGING CHEEK SNAFFLE DEBATE – SOLVED

Text: Christie Wolhuter The Baucher or hanging cheek snaffle is a popular bit but has classically divided opinions on its action. Correctly fitted, the cheekpiece attaches to the small rings, and the reins attach to the larger rings. Action There has been a long-held belief that the hanging cheek snaffle, or Baucher bit, exerts poll pressure, and…

BylizzieMarch 20, 20250Comments

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POSITION PERFECT – FINE TUNING YOUR JUMPING POSITION

Showjumping has become an increasingly technical discipline, demanding utmost precision from horse and rider. While most can acknowledge rider error when a pole comes down after you took the wrong stride, it can be difficult to know what went wrong when you arrived at the fence at a good distance and pace but managed to…

BylizzieMarch 19, 20250Comments

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TO BOOT OR NOT?

The use of boots is becoming an increasingly controversial choice in our sport. Many of us will have heard about the latest research but have chosen to 'stick with what we know' or follow the fashions in our barn. In this article, we're going to take a look at the pros and cons of using boots…

BylizzieMarch 8, 20250Comments

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SAVANNA VALJALO – A LADY OF MANY TALENTS

Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne If you think you can fit a lot into your day, you might reconsider after speaking to a young rider, aspiring jockey and BCom Student working in the financial markets - Savanna Valjalo. We caught up with Savanna, who not only claimed two big Young Horse Titles last year but also took the…

BylizzieFebruary 28, 20250Comments

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OFFICIALS’ OUTLOOK – THE GAUTENG JUDGES’ SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP

At the start of the new year, the equestrian calendar is often packed with national seminars and clinics for officials, predominantly our stewards and judges, to prepare everyone for the year ahead. The Gauteng Dressage Council hosted a Judges’ Seminar and Workshop from January 18 to 20. We caught up with Sam Foley, one of the…

BylizzieFebruary 26, 20250Comments

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PLAYTIME – WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO PLAY WITH YOUR HORSE

Text: Skye Littlefield As humans, we make important distinctions for ourselves between work and play, taking the time to step away and recharge when we feel it’s necessary. Oftentimes our form of rest involves seeing our horses; whether we’re perfecting our trot or going for a hack. Working with horses provides us with a different form…

BylizzieFebruary 5, 20250Comments

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TRANSITIONING YOUR OTTB

To a more natural life Text: Christine Pinna Thoroughbreds are notorious for having hoof issues, requiring stables, blankets and plenty of concentrates to maintain their condition. But is this really the way it has to be? Background It is important to understand the lifestyle your newly purchased Thoroughbred has lived up until the point that he became…

BylizzieJanuary 28, 20250Comments

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MANAGING AN ATHLETE – TOP TIPS FOR CARING FOR YOUR HORSE AT AN EVENT

With the Olympics occupying our screens and closer to home, the upcoming World Cup Qualifier down in Shongweni, here at HQ, we’ve been pondering what it takes to optimally care for your horse at an event. Here are a few of our top tips: 1. Transport While in the box, horses are constantly using their…

BylizzieJanuary 25, 20250Comments

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