ASKHQ: ARENA SOUR

Q: My horse gets really stressed whenever I work him in the arena. Do I push through it, or is there a way to help him relax? A: Working in the arena is the most physically difficult thing a lot of horses do, so it is not unusual for them to take a dislike to…

BylizzieJuly 30, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: WHICH IS THE MOST DIFFICULT DERBY COURSE IN THE WORLD?

Q: Which is the most difficult Derby course in the world? A: The Hamburg Derby is widely considered the most difficult in the world, and the original course was designed by Eduard Pulvermann, a hunt rider. He was never able to jump the dyke without incurring faults, hence its name, ‘Pulvermann’s Grave’. The course is reminiscent of…

BylizzieDecember 28, 20170Comments

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Is the young horse right as a first horse?

The OTTB is the most popular first horse in South Africa as they are inexpensive and widely available [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hy is it that young horses often seem to end up as a rider’s first horse? The answer is simple: they’re affordable. Most riders don’t want to spend an outright fortune on their first horse, and are looking…

BylizzieApril 26, 20170Comments

ASKHQ: ARENA SOUR

ASKHQ: WHICH IS THE MOST DIFFICULT DERBY COURSE IN THE WORLD?

Is the young horse right as a first horse?

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