HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW 2024 – THE OTTBS

Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne It’s that time of year again when all our showing stars descend on Kyalami Park Club for the annual Horse of the Year Competition. For horse lovers, it’s an event not to be missed as a vast array of breeds and types congregate for all to see. With special displays, Championship Classes and a…

BylizzieFebruary 25, 20240Comments

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ASKHQ: HEAD HELD HIGH

Q: What is a good bit to try for a horse with very high head carriage? He is in an eggbutt snaffle at the moment. Asked by Sarah Perome A: Whenever you're bitting a 'special case' horse, or in fact any horse really, it's highly recommended that you get a qualified bit fitter out to assess his…

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THE MAJESTIC KNABSTRUPPER

Dr Marna Smith, an animal scientist specialising in genetics and the owner of The Majestic Knabstrupper Stud, is obsessed with breeding the ‘perfect’ coloured sport horse. Marna imported South Africa’s first KNN-approved Knabstruppers from Denmark in 2011. Because Marna strongly believes in genetic diversity, she bought a young, baroque-type colt to fit two sport horse-type…

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ASKHQ: TAIL CUTTING

Q: How do I cut my horse's tail correctly? Asked by Emma Wood A: To avoid cutting the tail too short, and to make sure that you cut at the correct angle, you need to put your arm under the dock of the tail to raise the tail to the position it is in when the animal…

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ASKHQ: LARGE FEET

Q: Why are large feet preferred in horses? A: It is not simply that large feet are preferred, but rather that the feet need to be in proportion to the body of the horse. If feet are too small for a horse’s build, they are less likely to hold up under strenuous work. The bigger the…

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ASKHQ: FRESH

Q: What is the longest I can leave my horse unworked without him getting fresh? A: This is a difficult question to answer, because so many factors come into play: feed, turnout, breed, way of going, temperament etc. Some horses are no different even after a few weeks' holiday, and others are impossible after only a…

BylizzieNovember 25, 20190Comments

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THE BASUTO PONY

In 1653, the first horses arrived in the Cape area of South Africa through the Dutch East India Trading Company. Although the breed of these horses is unknown, it is believed they were of Arabian and Persian origin. These four horses founded the Cape Horse, which became a well-known breed and gained a popular reputation…

BylizzieOctober 29, 20190Comments

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THE IDEAL CARRIAGE HORSE

Conformation The ideal carriage horse should be up in front and have a good length of rein. He should have strong hindquarters, and a powerful second thigh. He should move with his hocks well underneath him. Temperament He should be people-orientated, and not be suspicious when led in hand or handled. He should not…

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The horses of Sable Island

A breed of their own, living to five-years-old [dropcap]S[/dropcap]able Island is a crescent-shaped island 300km southeast of Nova Scotia, Canada. It acquired its name from the small, pony-sized feral horses who live there. Legend says that the Sable horses stand for the rebirths of sailors who lost their lives on the island as a result of…

BylizzieAugust 28, 20170Comments

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The Exmoor Pony

The Exmoor is a small, stocky pony. He sports a deep chest, broad back and short legs with good bone. [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ative to the British Isles, the Exmoor Pony has ancient roots in the area – fossil remains of ponies have been found on Exmoor dating back to about 50,000BC. While the Exmoor is not a direct…

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