NISSAN WINTER CLASSIC

Lorette Knowles-Taylor Top riders saddle up for this year’s Nissan Winter Classic Photos: TB Images One of the year’s most anticipated showjumping contests – and a FEI World Cup Qualifier event – the Nissan Winter Classic will be returning to the stunning Shongweni Club from 13 to 17 June, bringing with it unrivalled equestrian showmanship and…

BylizzieMay 28, 20190Comments

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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…

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ASKHQ: IMPORTING GOODS

Q: How long does it take to clear imported products through customs? We want to buy some tack online and have it brought to South Africa. A: Usually it takes 10 to 14 days for the imported items to clear through customs; however, this is subject to change and is incredibly variable. Sometimes items…

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ASKHQ: FLY MASKS

Q: Is there a difference to the horse between seeing through a black mesh fly mask and a white mesh fly mask? Asked by Adriaan de Vries A: You can test this by looking through two types of coloured mesh yourself, and you will notice that the black is far easier to see through than…

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS THE BEST STIRRUP IRON FOR JUMPING?

Asked by Tracy Lee A: Showjumpers often favour a stirrup iron with a wide base and strong tread. Wide-based stirrups are more secure and are easier to keep balanced on the foot, hence their popularity. 'Cheese-grater' treads prevent the foot from slipping through the stirrup and can help with keeping the leg still. Angled stirrups…

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5 MINUTES WITH RONNIE LAWRENCE

Interview by Caroline Malan Cover image by Equilife and other images from Denford Studios How was President’s Cup? President’s Cup was a very good show for me. My last show was last year Derby where I did very well, and the horses jumped well, but since then I have had two back ops. President’s Cup…

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5 MINUTES WITH NICOLA SIME RILEY

Tell us how your Reonet show went overall? The horses jumped so well and it really was a lovely show. It was the first one back for the season and it was greatly supported by all the riders. I rode Contessa in the 1.30m. She had a few looks in the Bob Charter as the…

BylizzieMarch 27, 20190Comments

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JOINT SUPPLEMENTS 101

Text: Charlotte Bastiaanse Some of us more pedantic horse owners have considered putting our horses on a joint supplement with the hopes of prolonging their active lives and keeping them comfortable in their work. There are a vast number of products on the market that specialise in joint care and protection, but the key to…

BylizzieMarch 4, 20190Comments

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THE PRINCIPLES OF BITTING, PART 2

The Snaffle This is the largest of the bitting groups, and perhaps the most important. There are numerous divisions within the group, and more and more variants are developed all the time. The snaffle, generally speaking, provides a lifting action. It lifts upwards against the corners of the lips. In the past, when the primary aim was to…

BylizzieFebruary 15, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: WORK RIDING

[Q] What is the going rate for a working rider? Asked anonymously [A] This is a difficult one to pinpoint, because work riders can differ in experience and qualification level. Firstly, ask yourself if you need someone to just take your horse on hacks and do some general schooling, or if you need a more experienced…

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