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KATIE FRANCK – EQUITATION SUPERSTAR

Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Photography This year has been exciting for Equitation in South Africa, with the sport growing nationally and some exceptional riders rising to the top across South Africa. One such rider who has had a flawless year in the Open classes is young Katie Franck, who for possibly the first time in…

BylizzieJanuary 18, 20240Comments

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MAKING SURE YOU’RE COMPETITION READY

In just three simple steps… Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne After a few weeks of feasting and festivities, we are back to reality and ready to jump right into the 2024 competition season. If this isn't your first rodeo, then hopefully, you have set aside some funds for your annual subscriptions so you won't get too anxious as…

BylizzieJanuary 6, 20240Comments

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THE LIQUID INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGIES GAUTENG EQUITATION SERIES 2023

Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne When Equitation was first introduced to South Africa, it was not just to form another competitive discipline but also to educate riders and improve the general standard of riding throughout South Africa. As not all riders had access to coaching, Equitation aimed to educate through the competitions, and Bursary Courses were also held…

BylizzieDecember 28, 20230Comments

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SPORTHORSE WELFARE FEDERATION CALLS FOR IMPROVED EDUCATION AND WELFARE CHARTER

PRESS RELEASE November 2023: In the wake of numerous stories hitting the mainstream press speculating on the appropriate way to manage horses – and amidst claims that the general public is often ignorant about essential horse welfare issues – an extensive scientific study which examines the key priorities regarding sporthorse welfare has been conducted by the…

BylizzieNovember 25, 20230Comments

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UAG SA DERBY WINNERS 2023

Ronnie Healy and Gillian van Orshof Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Photography HQ had an opportunity to chat with the 2023 Derby Champion Ronnie Healy, fresh from his first big title win on Gillian, and their first Derby together. HQ: Ronnie, this really was one for the books! What did this win mean to you? Ronnie: The win is…

BylizzieOctober 5, 20230Comments

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CHIO AACHEN 2023 CELEBRATES A NEW ROLEX GRAND SLAM OF SHOWJUMPING LIVE CONTENDER

Geneva, 3 July 2023 – The podium of the 2023 Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen was an all-German affair with Marcus Ehning riding Stargold to victory and adding a third equestrian Major title to his stellar career. Second place went to Rolex Testimonee and fellow countryman Daniel Deusser riding Killer Queen VDM, with third…

BylizzieJuly 8, 20230Comments

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THE FORESYTE WINTER CLASSIC – THE WESTERN SHOPPE 1.40M CHAMPIONSHIP

Photography: @chloer.photography_ With two challenging Championship tracks built on the Saturday, a tough Championship was expected on Sunday. The 1.40m Championship track was certainly up to height and standard, but the 54 strong start list handled it well, with few spills and an impressive 44% of the class jumping clear and proceeding to the jump-off! One glance…

BylizzieJune 20, 20230Comments

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THE 2023 BIOGEN FEI WORLD CUP QUALIFIER

When Graham Winn spoke to course builder, Bernado and asked "How many clears are you hoping to get?" he responded that he was going to build a Championship track, and a championship track is undoubtedly what he built! Following a retirement at number 1, Protein Feeds Campbell and Lisa Williams jumped a picture-perfect clear round, showing…

BylizzieMay 28, 20230Comments

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BIOGEN’S WORLD CUP 1.40M CHAMPIONSHIP

The Biogen 1.40m championships saw another testing, world-class track. Bernardo managed yet again to place jumps and lines in far different locations from what we would typically see. There was only one direct 5-stride line and also a two-stride combination of oxers, which is an unfamiliar obstacle here. All other distances gave the combinations a…

BylizzieMay 28, 20230Comments

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CALLAHO WARMBLOOD STUD’S 1.35M CHAMPIONSHIP

The final day of the Biogen World Cup Qualifier began with the Callaho Warmblood Stud 1.35m Championships. As one would expect, the Championship Day courses were up a level from what had come before. The technical track jumped well, with 17 of the 60 starters going through to the jump-off, and vying for one of the…

BylizzieMay 28, 20230Comments

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