ASKHQ: COW PHOBIA

[Q] My horse has a terrible fear of cows, and we often come across them when we hack out. He freezes, trembles and then spins and bolts away. What can I do to help him overcome his fear? Asked by Suzanne Grabe [A] Usually, once a horse has seen a cow a few times, he learns that…

BylizzieFebruary 3, 20190Comments

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WHAT IS A WARMBLOOD?

A Warmblood is the result of cross-breeding between pure-blooded horses such as English Thoroughbreds and heavier farm horses to produce a horse for a specific function and purpose such as showjumping or dressage. Careful breeding programmes are carried out to produce a horse ideally suited to the breeders' needs. Much of the world's Warmblood…

BylizzieJanuary 23, 20190Comments

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A SWINGING LOWER LEG

HQ answers your questions Q: Where does swing in the rider's lower leg come from? Asked by Maree Lamorne A: Swing in the lower leg comes from a leg that grips, so the first thing you need to do is to stop gripping with your knee. Your lower leg needs to hug your horse, but…

BylizzieJanuary 19, 20190Comments

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SHORT TAILS

Q: Is there anything I can feed or give to my horse to help his tail grow long and thick? It's very short. Or is this just a waiting game? Answered by Lieke Kerkers, HAVENS specialist and ESI expert There are ways of helping your horse's tail to grow long and thick. Nutrition in general can…

BylizzieJanuary 17, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Know How

BODY PROTECTOR

Does your body protector cover you? With more and more safety garments on the market, the choice can be overwhelming. However, for those of us still opting for the simple, yet effective, body protector there are a few things you need to consider. Each body protector must be fitted according to its manufacturer's guidelines, but…

BylizzieJanuary 10, 20190Comments

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HOW SHOULD YOU SET OUT STABLES FOR A MARE AND FOAL?

HQ answers your questions Foals stay with their mothers until they are weaned, generally after 6 months of age. For six months, both mare and foal therefore need to be accommodated in safe, spacious stables and paddocks. The average stable size for an individual horse is 3.5m x 3.5m, so ideally you want to have…

BylizzieJanuary 9, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Lifestyle

FORWARD PLANNING

7 tips for organising the competition year The beginning of every year is an excellent time to reflect on your horse and your riding and ask yourself, “Why do I do this sport?” Whether you’re a happy hacker, an amateur or a professional, you will have no doubt experienced ups and downs in your journey…

BylizzieJanuary 8, 20190Comments

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WHIPS AND SPURS

Are they for you? Text: Mandy Schroder Whips and spurs fall into the category of artificial aids; they are simply there to refine the aids you give your horse and the responses that he gives to you. They should never inflict any pain on your horse. A dressage whip and spurs should only ever be…

BylizzieDecember 19, 20180Comments

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KNOW YOUR NOSEBANDS

A guideline to finding the best fit Text: Charlotte Bastiaanse Photography: Tack ‘n Togs, Kreuz Galopp The noseband is a conventional piece of tack that we as riders often overlook. As with all tack pieces, the noseband you decide to use on your horse should be carefully chosen based on a sound understanding of what actions the different…

BylizzieDecember 18, 20180Comments

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STRAIGHTNESS TRAINING

By Zaneta Georgiades In the Straightness Training (ST) programme, one of our favourite mottos is ‘ST is for the horse, the horse is not for ST,’ which means that all the exercises, steps and concepts need to benefit and enhance our horses’ lives in some way. This is why one of the basic frameworks that…

BylizzieDecember 13, 20180Comments

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