ATTUNEMENT – THE SECRET TO A GOOD RELATIONSHIP

By Shelley Wolhuter The concept of attunement is making waves in horsemanship and therapeutic communities, and for good reason. Based on psychological theory, attunement has been described by UCLA professor of psychology, Dr Dan Siegel, as the sense of ‘being seen’ and ‘feeling heard’. In other words, attunement can be thought of as the sense of…

BylizzieMay 24, 20230Comments

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FIBRE CAN CHANGE ABNORMAL BEHAVIOUR

By Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Nutriiton Stereotypic behaviours are actions that are repeated without any apparent or obvious purpose or function. These behaviours involve a need-related drive that develops if an environment has inadequate opportunities for satisfying the need the horse is trying to fill. Once established, these behaviours may become a need in and of…

BylizzieMay 7, 20230Comments

Breeding Horse Health

FRAGILE FOAL SYNDROME

By Amelia Campbell-Horne With breeding, so many things can go wrong, so any risk that can be eliminated should be! Fragile Foal Syndrome (FFS) is one such risk that can be easily avoided. In this article, HQ chats with Dr Mareli Smalberger, South Africa's local FFS expert, to help us understand how we can eliminate this risk…

BylizzieMarch 11, 20230Comments

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SUMMIT RIDGE UNITED LEAGUE OF CHAMPIONS 2022 – 25 NOVEMBER RESULTS – 25 November RESULTS

Summit Ridge United League Of Champions 2022: 1.20m A2 Competition (Pool One) 1st: iPharma Callaho Lord Max - Stewart Barker 2nd: Foresyte Kiss of Onyx - Ryan Wallbridge 3rd: Afrizan's Izzy Miyake - Jacqui Cochrane 4th: iPharma Callaho Ardennes - Natalie Hime 5th: iPharma Davenport Radiant - Stewart Barker 6th: Back On Track Callaho Larentino - Gregory Scott 7th: Diamonds Applause -…

BylizzieNovember 25, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: REHOMING A DONKEY

Q: We’re thinking of rescuing a donkey. Can horses and donkeys live well together, or will I need to keep them separate? A: Horses and donkeys can live very happily together, but it is essential to research donkeys’ specific needs before making your final decision, as the needs of horses and donkeys do vary somewhat. If you…

BylizzieJanuary 30, 20220Comments

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WHY ARE CONTRACTED HEELS AN ISSUE?

Contracted heels are problematic for several reasons: They can lead to atrophy of the internal structures of the hoof, which are necessary for support and correct functioning of the entire hoof. Contracted heels also affect the health of the frog tissue. Contraction can lead to the blood supply to the frog's corium being compromised,…

BylizzieMay 23, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT ARE THE RULES OF SHOWJUMPING?

Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Q: What are the rules of showjumping? The international governing body for most major show jumping competitions is the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), and in their rulebook the two most common types of penalties are jumping penalties and time penalties. Jumping penalties Jumping penalties are given for refusals and knockdowns, with each refusal or knockdown…

BylizzieApril 5, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: POSTURE

Q: What can posture tell us about our horses? A: The Oxford dictionary defines the word ‘conformation’ as: “the way in which something is formed; the structure of something, especially an animal” while ‘posture’ is defined as: “the position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting”. These definitions may sound similar, but when…

BylizzieFebruary 25, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: MENTAL SKILLS COACHING

Q: What kind of riders will benefit most from mental skills coaching? A: Before you consider whether learning about mental skills would be useful for you, ask yourself whether you are curious to learn more about yourself, both as a rider and as a person. The most important prerequisite to benefit from coaching of any kind,…

BylizzieFebruary 14, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: CAPPED ELBOW, HOCK OR KNEE

What is a capped hock, elbow or knee? And how are they caused? Check out this post to find out more.

BylizzieDecember 9, 20200Comments

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