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THE OLYMPIC MINDSET

What separates the best from the rest? Text: Ryan Tehini Athletes all over the world dedicate themselves tirelessly in the pursuit of one common goal: to win a medal at the Olympics. The dream of competing at the Olympic Games is one that is had by many, but realised by a very select few. Athletes from…

BylizzieNovember 22, 20250Comments

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GET FIT

Resistance training for horse riding So, how often do you need to train in a week to see the benefits? 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 you horse. First of all, we need to…

BylizzieNovember 19, 20250Comments

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CREATING A TIDY TACK ROOM

With many of us busy setting New Year’s Resolutions and planning for 2023, tidying the tack room is a straightforward job that can make an enormous difference to your year of equestrian endeavours. Here we give you our top tips for making the process as effective (and painless) as possible! 1. Declutter A clutter-free tack room…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20230Comments

Horse Channel Know How Lifestyle

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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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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SHOWING 101 WITH TARRYN STEBBING

After our wonderful stint at Horse of the Year, we realised it was about time that the HQ Team got up to date on all things showing. We enlisted the help of National Candidate Showing Judge Tarryn Stebbing to get an overview of the whats, wheres, hows, and whys of this fascinating discipline. HQ: So, Tarryn,…

BylizzieApril 2, 20220Comments

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FOCUS: TIPS FOR BUYING A SECOND HAND HORSEBOX

Tips for buying a secondhand horsebox Make sure that you inspect the horsebox thoroughly or get someone knowledgeable to do this for you. Lift the mats in the box and check the condition of the floor and ramps, prodding and poking to check for softness. Rotten, wet or damaged floors are dangerous. Check…

BylizzieFebruary 3, 20220Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How Lifestyle

BIG OPEN SPACES

By Kim Dimevski, SA Horse Trails Growing up learning about horses in the typical stable yard environment can give one a fairly limited education. Within these fixed confines we often only know what is taught to us by our instructors, and especially when young we tend to hang onto every word they say. We know what…

BylizzieFebruary 27, 20210Comments

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERFORMANCE, PART 3: MINDFULNESS

If you want to excel at anything, you have to learn how to manage your thoughts and feelings, both the good and the bad. Excellence is not normal or natural, and cultivating excellence in anything requires hard work and sacrifice. Physical talent is not irrelevant, but it is less important than self-discipline and mental strength.…

BylizzieFebruary 27, 20210Comments

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