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SURRA IN EQUINES

Understanding the disease, treatment, and current import regulations in South Africa Text: Candice Hobday of Hobday Equestrian Enterprises Surra is a highly contagious and fatal disease that affects equines such as horses, donkeys, and mules. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about Surra, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. We will also cover…

BylizzieNovember 13, 20240Comments

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ANTICIPATING THE NEW ARRIVAL

Mares have a long gestation period, with the average pregnancy lasting between 335 to 350 days or roughly 11 months. However, gestations can last anywhere between 320 to 360 days, so being able to recognise the signs that a mare is nearing her foaling date can prove invaluable. As your mare approaches the end of her…

BylizzieNovember 11, 20240Comments

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INTRODUCING OUR EQUINE WELFARE SERIES

Addressing the most important topic in the horse industry Equine welfare has always been a concern in our industry, but recent years have seen it move from a peripheral to the foremost consideration in our sport. As awareness of equine welfare has grown, people are not only being called out for incidents of abuse but…

BylizzieJune 13, 20240Comments

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THE BITLESS BRIDLE TREND

By Rhiannon Cecil Research by Lisa Siebrits Going bitless is becoming more and more of a trend as riders pull away from gadgets and focus more on natural horsemanship. The concept can be scary, especially for those of us who haven’t considered it as an option before or have horses that would need re-schooling to understand bitless…

BylizzieJanuary 29, 20230Comments

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SUMMER ELECTROLYTE NEEDS

By Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Nutrition, Epol Nutrition Advisor At this time of year, with the summer heat, it's common to start wondering about the necessity of an electrolyte supplement. Here, Hannah Botha from Epol educates us on the role of electrolytes and exactly when we should be considering utilising them. What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals…

BylizzieJanuary 26, 20230Comments

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BUYING A HORSE – SOME DOS AND DON’TS!

By 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…

BylizzieDecember 6, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: RUNAWAY HORSE

Q: My new OTTB is incredibly strong and runs at every opportunity. How do I find the brakes?! A: Racehorses are trained to run into a contact. Therefore, a major part of retraining them is teaching them how to soften over their backs, necks, and poll and come into a softer outline, where they engage their…

BylizzieJune 22, 20220Comments

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NOSEBANDS – DOES YOURS PASS THE PRESSURE TEST?

By Christie Wolhuter Tightly fastened nosebands have been proven to exert significant pressure on our horses. Detrimental consequences for the horse include discomfort, pain or possibly even tissue damage. Most of us are aware of this but did you know that even slightly looser nosebands (a self-measured two-fingers) can still exert significant pressure? The origins of…

BylizzieMay 16, 20220Comments

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BUILDING TRUST – HOW IN-HAND CONFIDENCE TEACHES SELF MANAGEMENT

Text: Skye Littlefield Horses are herd animals, and we know that they rely on their herd to alert them of potential dangers, especially when they themselves are not paying full attention to a situation. Alongside this, they are flight animals, meaning that they’d choose to run rather than to fight, and their powerful bodies are built…

BylizzieMay 2, 20220Comments

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RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR HORSE RIDERS

Text: Christie Wolhuter Many people are confused by the need for resistance training for equestrians. To me, it is the most important work you can do to keep up with your horse. First of all, we need to remember that horse riding is a sport, and riders should consider themselves athletes. Few top-level equestrians are not…

BylizzieApril 20, 20220Comments

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