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

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

Horse Channel Horse Health

FIVE SIGNS YOUR HORSE ISN’T COPING WITH THE COLD

Winter mornings might make for stunning sunrises and misty arenas, but they can also take a toll on your horse — especially if they’re older, clipped, or struggling to maintain weight. As temperatures dip across South Africa this July, here are five subtle signs that your horse might not be coping as well as you think,…

BylizzieJuly 25, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: STANDING UP A HORSE FOR CONFO SHOTS

Q: How do I stand a horse up correctly for conformation shots? A: Knowing how to take a good conformation shot is a great skill for any horse person to have. A conformation photograph can be a make-or-break factor in a horse’s sale, or if you are taking a photo for your records, using a…

BylizzieJuly 7, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: ASYMMETRICAL REIN RESISTANCE

Q: My horse is always more resistant on one rein. Is this normal, or is something wrong? A: Most horses are naturally one-sided, meaning they’re more supple or ‘willing’ on one rein than the other. This asymmetry can be due to conformation, habitual patterns, or even the rider’s own crookedness. While a degree of ‘sidedness’…

BylizzieJune 16, 20250Comments

Horse Training

TRAINING SHORTS – STRETCHING

Stretching is often a neglected aspect of flatwork, but really is a great way to end off a session. A quality stretch A quality stretch has your horse’s body in a convex shape with his poll the lowest point, his back lifted, and withers raised. A quality stretch does take time to achieve and usually involves…

BylizzieMay 27, 20250Comments

Horse Channel

UNLOCKING YOUR HORSE’S HIDDEN POTENTIAL WITH SIMON COCOZZA

Simon Cocozza is an internationally respected trainer, author of Core Conditioning for Horses, and a FEI-level coach with a background in advanced equestrian instruction and equine biomechanics. His revolutionary system – Core Conditioning for Horses – focuses on developing strength, balance and longevity through gymnastic groundwork and intelligent schooling. Whether your horse struggles with topline, kissing…

BylizzieMay 24, 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

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS AN ENTEROLITH?

Q: What is an enterolith? A: An enterolith is a medical term used to describe a specific type of gastrointestinal stone or concretion that forms in the horse's digestive tract. These stones are composed of mineral or organic matter that accumulates over time, often around a central core. The precise composition of enteroliths can vary, but they…

BylizzieMarch 10, 20250Comments

Horse Health

MAKE IT LAST – HOW TO MAXIMISE HAY USAGE AND AVOID WASTAGE

Text: Hannah Botha, MSc How can you stretch your hay further, and what options are there to reduce waste? Hannah Botha from Epol talks us through her top tips for lowering forage wastage. Tip 1: Ensure you are feeding the correct amount Forage should be the foundation of every horse's ration, and ensuring that it is provided…

BylizzieFebruary 14, 20250Comments

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