G I’M SPECIAL WITH CHATAN HENDRIKS – A FOCUS ON DAMLINES

Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Breeders always emphasise the importance of a strong damline in getting the best offspring, and G I’m Special embodies this principle; she is derived from a true powerhouse damline. Firstly, her mother, Biogen’s Greta G, needs no introduction. Biogen’s Greta G is currently on top form, either winning or having podium finishes in nearly…

BylizzieJuly 6, 20230Comments

CALLAHO’S LISSABON

Callaho Stud’s fabulous foundation sire and current ‘King of the Hill’, Callaho’s Lissabon turned 21 last winter. The combination of Lissabon’s own record as an exceptional all-round sporting athlete and showing horse; his innate beauty, flawless conformation and temperament; as well as his unfailing ability to reliably pass these traits onto his offspring is arguably unmatched…

BylizzieFebruary 20, 20210Comments

Events Horse Channel Horse Training

THE SA DERBY RIDER PROFILES: CHATAN HENDRIKS

By Caroline Malan What makes Derby so amazing for you? Derby is on every rider’s bucket list. It’s a show I have competed in for the past seven years and been lucky enough to jump the big 1.50m once before. It draws large crowds and you get a feeling of overwhelming gratitude to be a rider at…

BylizzieSeptember 15, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Lifestyle

50 QUESTIONS WITH CHATAN HENDRIKS

HorseOnline, formed by Horze and HQ, today launch their new series '50 questions with' in which they interview a top rider or equestrian celebrity and ask them 50 quick fire questions. Check out the first interview with Chatan Hendriks here...

BylizzieJuly 30, 20190Comments

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HOW DO YOU STOP THE LOWER LEG SWINGING?

Asked by Nicky Venter Keeping the lower leg still needs some riding without stirrups! Practise riding with no stirrups in your flatwork and make sure that your stirrups are the right length when you take them back. Ideally, you want the bottom of the stirrup iron to be at your ankle when your leg is hanging…

BylizzieOctober 15, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

Jumping gymnastic

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his month we look at an exercise that appeals to all types of horses and all levels of riders. It helps improve both horse and rider and, like most good exercises, allows the coach to concentrate equally on horse and rider during the training session. Focal areas include: Straightness Rhythm Technique Confidence…

BylizzieApril 13, 20160Comments

G I’M SPECIAL WITH CHATAN HENDRIKS – A FOCUS ON DAMLINES

CALLAHO’S LISSABON

THE SA DERBY RIDER PROFILES: CHATAN HENDRIKS

50 QUESTIONS WITH CHATAN HENDRIKS

HOW DO YOU STOP THE LOWER LEG SWINGING?

Jumping gymnastic

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