Equine Support International plans to come to South Africa

[dropcap]HQ [/dropcap]is proud to be partnered with the Dutch organisation, Equine Support International (ESI). ESI's focus is to promote equestrian knowledge all over the world. The team regularly travels to other countries hosting a variety of clinics. We are proud to announce that ESI is planning on hosting a clinic week in South Africa in mid-September,…

BylizzieJuly 18, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Arena surface construction and maintenance

Can arena surface affect the biomechanics of your horse's legs? [dropcap]P[/dropcap]rofessionals are all choosing to install or only work over synthetic mix surfaces – but do these arenas actually make a difference to the horse and your schooling? This month, HQ talks to Peter Morrison, who heads Martin Collins South Africa – equine facility specialists –…

BylizzieJuly 14, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Get to know: Jeanne Engela

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]nvestec sponsored rider, Jeanne Engela, answers 15 fun questions, proudly brought to you by The PR Machine and HQ! What’s your nick name and why? Millie to some and Jeanious to others - Millie was given by my parents and Jeanious by my brother originally and now most friends and family call me one of the two.…

BylizzieJuly 13, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Skin talk

As equestrians, we spend a lot of time outdoors exposed to the elements [dropcap]D[/dropcap]id you know that the skin is not only the largest organ of the human body, but also one of the cleverest? Not only is the health and condition of your skin responsible for the way you look and feel, but it has…

BylizzieJuly 1, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Winter feeding

"It's wise to follow nature's rules" when it comes to feeding With the onset of winter, you may need to adjust your horse’s feeding to keep him healthy and correctly nourished through the colder months. Winter energy requirements In colder weather, some horses may need to eat more to maintain their condition. This depends on many factors –…

BylizzieJune 27, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

Lengthening and collection

Lengthening and collecting is a useful exercise to practice during schooling sessions because it improves your horse’s level of responsiveness and accuracy, as well as encouraging your horse off the forehand and onto his hind legs. It’s important not to overdo the lengthening and collection in any schooling session because it puts more strain on…

BylizzieJune 17, 20160Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

Nissan Winter Classic off to a great start

Lisa Williams delighted with her win on Discovery Campbell The Nissan Winter Classic 2016 is in full swing with two days of KwaZulu-Natal’s biggest showjumping competition already successfully completed. However, visitors to the Durban Shongweni Club can look forward to a full programme of captivating equestrian, canine and vehicular events over the next three days. “Overall the…

BylizzieJune 17, 20160Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

Andrea Harrison dressage clinic

Pearl Naylor-Race on Callaho Lucie [dropcap]A[/dropcap] dressage Clinic was held on 29-30 April, 1-2 May, 2016, at two venues in Gaborone. It was kindly hosted by Tim and Pearl Naylor-Race at Serenity Equestrian Centre, Ruretse, where Andrea was accommodated and by Sean and Belinda Irish at Penndragon Equestrian Centre, Ruretse. The visiting instructor was Andrea Harrison and the…

BylizzieMay 4, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

Rider and seat position

HQ is thrilled to be exclusively partnered with the Dutch-based Equine Support International (ESI). ESI educates equestrians all over the world to increase levels of equestrian knowledge. This helps horse owners, stables, educational institutions and federations to take a step forward with horse wellbeing and the sport in general. ESI provides unique custom-made solutions such…

BylizzieApril 19, 20160Comments

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

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