AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUITATION

Becoming the best rider you can be Text: Tana Scott The word ‘equitation’ was originally used to refer to the overall position or style of the rider when in the saddle. The original meaning of this word was then taken to create the discipline called (you guessed it) Equitation. Equitation, which can be ridden by riders of…

BylizzieNovember 5, 20250Comments

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THE WEATHER IS NOT THE ONLY THING HEATING UP AT THE RWHS

Day four of Royal Windsor Horse Show offered brighter skies and yet more thrilling action. The Services proved they could not only look spectacular — when taking part in the Household Cavalry Best Turned Out Trooper — but could also perform under pressure in The Kingdom of Bahrain Services Team Jumping. International Show Jumping took…

BylizzieMay 15, 20230Comments

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ASKHQ: TILTING FORWARDS

Q: I have a tendency to tilt forwards and arch my back when I ride. How can I learn to sit up straighter, with a straighter back? A: Tilting forwards and arching the back can be related issues. Arching of the back can cause a rider to tilt forwards and make it easier for your…

BylizzieMay 16, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Know How

What to look for when buying a youngster

A young horse is a rewarding investment if you're willing to put the time in [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen you buy a young horse, you buy potential. The only thing a young horse can offer is his conformation, temperament and bloodline. Some young horses will be further along in their schooling and may even have gone to their first…

BylizzieMay 4, 20170Comments

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Home, sweet home

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ny horse owner only wants what’s best for his or her horse. As much as we’d all love to have our horses home with us, under our watchful eye, this simply isn’t a reality for the majority of horse owners in South Africa. This means we end up putting our horses into livery, trusting the…

BylizzieApril 25, 20170Comments

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Choosing your horse’s home

Look at as many yards as possible until you find one that suits your horse's needs and your budget [dropcap]A[/dropcap]ny horse owner only wants what’s best for his or her horse. As much as we’d all love to have our horses home with us, under our watchful eye, this simply isn’t a reality for the majority…

BylizzieApril 3, 20170Comments

Horse Training Know How

Splitting the bill

Owning a horse is a luxury, and an expensive luxury at that. It’s every rider’s dream to own a horse, but in reality, this can’t always be the case. Horses require you to have money, time and energy.Many riders make the mistake of rushing into buying a horse, after what can sometimes be only a…

BylizzieDecember 14, 20160Comments

AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUITATION

THE WEATHER IS NOT THE ONLY THING HEATING UP AT THE RWHS

ASKHQ: TILTING FORWARDS

What to look for when buying a youngster

Home, sweet home

Choosing your horse’s home

Splitting the bill

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