ASKHQ: CAN YOU LEARN TO BE CONFIDENT?

Q: My trainer says I need to 'just be confident,' but I don't know how to make myself feel confident. Can confidence be learned? A: Absolutely, confidence can be developed systematically. While 'just be confident' isn't helpful advice, understanding that confidence comes from competence, preparation, and experience gives you a roadmap. Build competence: Genuine confidence comes…

BylizzieMarch 4, 20260Comments

Horse Channel

INTRODUCING THE ‘LOCAL BUSINESS LAUNCHPAD SERIES’

by Unbridled Marketing Text: Kim Dale, Founder of Unbridled Marketing If you run a horse business in South Africa, chances are you did not start it because you are an expert entrepreneur or an expert marketer. You started it because you love horses and saw a gap. The marketing and business savvy usually comes later, somewhere…

BylizzieFebruary 10, 20260Comments

Lifestyle

THE OLYMPIC MINDSET

What separates the best from the rest? Text: Ryan Tehini Athletes all over the world dedicate themselves tirelessly in the pursuit of one common goal: to win a medal at the Olympics. The dream of competing at the Olympic Games is one that is had by many, but realised by a very select few. Athletes from…

BylizzieNovember 22, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

GENETICS AND PERFORMANCE

Are we any closer to linking DNA to ability? For as long as horses have been bred for sport, breeders and riders have sought to answer the same question: what makes one horse a champion and another simply average? Conformation, training, nutrition, and management all play their roles, but could part of the answer be…

BylizzieSeptember 21, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: DANGERS OF USING STUDS

Q: What are the dangers of using studs? A: Studs are very useful for competing, particularly in the country in eventing or on grass for showjumping. However, there are some dangers you should be aware of when using them. Firstly, some horses can cut themselves (known as ‘speedi cuts’) or even stand on themselves with studs,…

BylizzieJuly 8, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: FLOATING TROPHY

Q: What is a floating trophy? A: Floating trophies are trophies that are given out each year at an annual show. They must then be returned to the show holding body to be handed out to the next yearly recipient. Floating trophies are environmentally friendly; there is no need to buy a new trophy or award…

BylizzieJuly 7, 20250Comments

Horse Channel

THE MID-YEAR RESET – ASSESSING YOUR PROGRESS AT THE HALFWAY MARK

This weekend marks the halfway point of the year. Time management gurus suggest harnessing this opportunity to take stock of where you are, review your plans and progress and set new goals for the rest of the year. Quite simply, it’s a second chance at a restart. Re-evaluate By the time we get to the first…

BylizzieJune 24, 20250Comments

Horse Channel

CHAD CUNNINGHAM – COACH OF PHILIP SMITH WINNER

Chad Cunningham’s student, Hamza Minty, has just won the prestigious Philip Smith Memorial Equitation Championship. This is a huge achievement, not only for the rider, but also for the coach, who must prepare their rider to face the most ‘all-encompassing’ challenge our sport has to offer. HQ Magazine were fortunate enough to catch up with Chad…

BylizzieMay 25, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: KISSING SPINES

Q: What signs might suggest a horse has kissing spines? A: Kissing spines, otherwise known as overriding/impinging dorsal spinous processes, are a common diagnosis in ridden horses. Kissing spines are usually suspected when horses show signs of back pain. These signs might include the following: A negative reaction to pressure being applied along the spine or…

BylizzieApril 10, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training

UNDERSTANDING THE CORE

The core in a horse is just as important as it is in humans. Yet, relative to the emphasis most gym goers place on these muscle groups, most horse owners spend comparatively little time focusing on the horse's core. Unfortunately, this often leads to our horses moving incorrectly and using unhealthy movement patterns to compensate…

BylizzieJanuary 16, 20240Comments

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