The Nooitgedacht-Iberian

Nooitgedacht stallion owned by Floors and Lizelle Smit from Destalsmit Stud [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the previous issue of HQ (122), the history of the Nooitgedacht was presented as him being the only recognised breed that has been developed out of the Basuto Pony, so highly prized for his hardiness and tractability, as demonstrated during the Anglo-Boer War at…

BylizzieJune 24, 20170Comments

Understanding positive flexion tests

A flexion test involves compression of joints and soft tissues through forced bending of the limbs [dropcap]F[/dropcap]lexion tests of both the fore- and hindlimbs are common diagnostic tools, particularly used for the purposes of pre-purchase examination. Many of us have heard the words ‘failed flexion test’ or ‘positive flexion test’ when looking into buying or selling…

BylizzieApril 4, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Choosing your horse’s home

Look at as many yards as possible until you find one that suits your horse's needs and your budget [dropcap]A[/dropcap]ny horse owner only wants what’s best for his or her horse. As much as we’d all love to have our horses home with us, under our watchful eye, this simply isn’t a reality for the majority…

BylizzieApril 3, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training Know How

The equine horse walker

Horses from all walks of life can benefit from exercise in the walker In the wild, horses would roam over open distances, sometimes walking up to 50km per day. With domestication, horses are obviously restricted from this consistent freedom of movement. While we would all love to turn our horses out into massive paddocks where they…

BylizzieFebruary 14, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

Equine salt spa

The therapy has proven to relieve several respiratory-related problems in horses [dropcap]A[/dropcap] respiratory treatment (using only 100% natural salt) to increase the performance of sport horses has been developed in the UK, and has taken off in a big way in America and all over Europe. Vets who have scoped before and after the treatment cannot…

BylizzieFebruary 1, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Equine career: furthering your education and qualifications

The Dutch equestrian sport is known for its expertise. Dutch riders, carriage drivers, breeders, trainers and horses are dominating the world stage. Over the years, the Dutch have gained the knowledge and expertise in training, veterinary care, nutrition, breeding and equestrian management to perform successfully at world-class level. How did they get where they are right now?…

BylizzieJuly 29, 20160Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

Nissan Easter Festival 2016

Lorette Knowles-Taylor tackling the Nissan six bar [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ow in its seventh year, Nissan is proud to sponsor the 2016 Nissan Easter Festival, a celebration of equestrian events, entertainment and fun for the whole family at Kyalami Equestrian Park from 19 to 28 March 2016. South Africa’s top show jumpers are preparing themselves for what is set to be a fiercely competitive Nissan Easter Festival. What you can expect Nissan South…

BylizzieJanuary 25, 20160Comments

The Nooitgedacht-Iberian

Understanding positive flexion tests

Choosing your horse’s home

The equine horse walker

Equine salt spa

Equine career: furthering your education and qualifications

Nissan Easter Festival 2016

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