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IMPROVE YOUR TRAINING WITH ONE SMALL CHANGE

By Ryan Tehini Athletic training typically follows a very unidimensional approach. Most practices involve the continued repetition of a task…

3 years ago

MENTAL HEALTH AND SPORT – LESSONS FROM SIMONE BILES

On the 27th of July 2021, Simone Biles sent shockwaves through the sporting world, announcing that she would not be…

3 years ago

ASKHQ: RACING DIET

Q: What is the typical racing diet? Answered by Jassy MacKenzie A: In order to meet the extreme physical demands…

6 years ago

NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL DRESSAGE RIDERS READY TO DANCE

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]eld at Kyalami Equestrian Park from 24 March – 2 April 2018, the 10 day equestrian show is ready to…

9 years ago

WHICH WAS THE FIRST RACEHORSE STUD IN SOUTH AFRICA AND WHO STARTED IT?

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he first Thoroughbreds were imported into South Africa in 1792 and informal races were held at Green Point, Cape Town…

9 years ago

Equestrian fashion

[dropcap]R[/dropcap]iding apparel has become much more than just jods and boots over the years. Helmets, shirts, breeches, boots, belts –…

10 years ago

Sport psychology for the equestrian

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]port psychology, or mental toughness if you prefer, applies to both amateur and professional equestrians. Sport psychology began as early…

10 years ago

Victoria Scott’s journey to Bramham

In the October issue of HQ, we introduced readers to Victoria Scott, a South African rider who moved to France…

11 years ago

Maintaining the older athlete

Older horses are great. They’re schoolmasters so they’re pleasant to ride, they save riders from their mistakes, they know their…

11 years ago