FLATWORK FEBRUARY #17: THE DEMI-VOLTE

In the corner of the arena, ride a demi-volte, finishing on the track. Carry on the track and turn in two smooth half 10m circles, so you're riding an S-shape from one long side to the other. When you reach the track again, ride straight, then perform another demi-volte so that you end up back on your…

BylizzieApril 25, 20240Comments

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FLATWORK FEBRUARY #16: HAUNCHES-IN

Haunches in, or, more formally, travers, is when the horse is asked to move his hindquarters to the inside line on which he is travelling, while keeping his shoulders on an outside line. Throughout the movement, he needs to maintain an inside bend through his poll, neck and body. Haunches in is an excellent exercise to…

BylizzieApril 25, 20240Comments

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FLATWORK FEBRUARY #15: SHOULDER-IN

The shoulder-in is a three-track movement. The horse's shoulder is brought to the inside while the hind leg stays on the arena edge. It is called a three-track movement, as when executed correctly, the inside hind leg and outside fore will step on the same track (creating three tracks). You can ride the shoulder-in at the…

BylizzieApril 25, 20240Comments

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FLATWORK FEBRUARY #13: OFF THE EDGE

It is very easy to cover up your horse's straightness or lack thereof by only riding along the arena edge. This is why riding just 'Off The Edge' of the arena is such a revealing exercise. With this exercise, you literally ride on an inside track and use your legs to keep your horse straight on…

BylizzieApril 25, 20240Comments

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FLATWORK FEBRUARY #6: THE THREE-LOOP SERPENTINE

A three-loop serpentine is a series of three, equal-sized half circles which form an ‘S’ shape across the arena. Start this exercise in walk, to allow you more time to perfect your aids and your horse's flexion (and build their muscles) before riding a three-loop serpentine in a working trot, and finally in canter. Begin riding the…

BylizzieFebruary 7, 20240Comments

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BADMINTON’S 75TH ANNIVERARY SEES RECORD PRIZE MONEY

The total prize pot for the 2024 Gloucestershire five-star is £425,000 (over R10 million) – an increase of 12% (£44,700) on the 2023 prize money. The winner will take home £117,600 (R2.75 million), £12,600 more than first prize last year. We hope you'll be tuning in in May to see who seizes this ultra-prestigous title.

BylizzieJanuary 23, 20240Comments

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HE WILL REIGN

Off The Track Thoroughbred owned by Stacey Grace Photography: Amy White Media In Stacey’s words: “It was love at first bite for me… It was late 2020, and I was in the market for a horse. I wanted something special for my 40th birthday (27 December), and my requirements were extremely reasonable; I wanted a perfect horse…

BylizzieJanuary 12, 20240Comments

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TOP OF THE EQUESTRIAN WORLD RANKINGS

Final standings for 2023 In HQ Pro this month, we took a good look at the final standings in the world rankings for 2023. It’s fair to say that there aren’t too many surprises here… SHOWJUMPING Henrik von Eckermann ended 2023 precisely as he started it, at the top of the World Jumping rankings! With his…

BylizzieJanuary 8, 20240Comments

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MAKING SURE YOU’RE COMPETITION READY

In just three simple steps… Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne After a few weeks of feasting and festivities, we are back to reality and ready to jump right into the 2024 competition season. If this isn't your first rodeo, then hopefully, you have set aside some funds for your annual subscriptions so you won't get too anxious as…

BylizzieJanuary 6, 20240Comments

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PRO-DRESSAGE WITH SABINE SHUT-KERRY

Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne What started as a grand dream thrown around by a few friends over a glass or two of wine has gradually developed into reality. The Pro-Series, which began as Pro-Dressage, was named such, as it is 'pro' dressage, jumping, breeding and all things equine-related, but also because the aim was to make professionals and…

BylizzieNovember 10, 20230Comments

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