SOYA

By Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Science, Equus Feeds The use of soya has become a hot topic in recent years as research continues regarding its use on the human market. Of interest to horse owners, however, is how soya suits the equine diet. What is soya used for? As a protein Soya is used in most manufactured…

BylizzieJuly 21, 20200Comments

ASKHQ: SMILE RINGS

Q: Is it true that you need to see two ‘smile rings’ in the corners of your horse’s mouth to know that the bit is hung at the correct height? A: When it comes to how high you should hang the bit, most trainers will tell you that when the bit is adjusted correctly there will…

BylizzieJune 18, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: IS THE HORSE A DOMESTIC ANIMAL?

Q: Is a horse now classified as a domestic animal? Asked by Eve Exley The modern horse is classified as a domestic animal, as he is defined as a species bred, born, raised and used by humans. Horses were first domesticated about 5,600 years ago. There are also some herds of original native horse breeds still in…

BylizzieJune 9, 20200Comments

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BACK TO BASICS 4

Reaction If you feel like your horse is a little slow in his reactions to the leg , now’s the time to iron out those glitches! Just as the horse should respond with ease to the rider’s contact, so too should his reactions be quick to the leg. Assess by asking …

BylizzieJune 5, 20200Comments

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HORSEY FOLKLORE: THE PROPHET’S THUMBPRINT

By Lalique Lemberger The ancient Bedouin legend of the Prophet's Thumbprint has been carried over through the generations and to this day horses who bear this mark are believed, by some, to be exceptional in some way. The myth originated with the Arabian horse, but today the mark is borne by many varieties of equines, including Thoroughbreds…

BylizzieMay 29, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: TRIPPING

Q: How can I teach my horse to be more careful with his feet? He just doesn't seem to pick them up properly. Asked by Angelique A: First rule out any pain or physical causes for the problem. Once this is done you can move on to a variety of schooling exercises to try and fix the…

BylizzieMay 17, 20200Comments

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DELTACREST STABLES

The HQ team have decided to relocate to the Cape and move our ponies to Deltacrest. Check this place out! 😍 Tell us about your yard. Deltacrest Stables has the one of the most beautiful settings in the Cape Winelands with a 360 degree backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery surrounded by orchards, vineyards, natural fynbos and…

BylizzieMay 13, 20200Comments

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TROUBLESHOOTING: PIAFFE AND PASSAGE

I love dressage and want to train my horse to do piaffe and passage. We are already competing at Elementary level, and my instructor says that she will try and help from the ground, but I wondered if you had any specific advice. Answered by Bronwen Meredith, Grand Prix dressage rider I can completely understand your desire…

BylizzieMay 12, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: LAWN AND GARDEN CLIPPINGS

Q: Why is it not safe to feed lawn and garden clippings to your horse? A: Lawn and garden clippings can be hazardous for several reasons. First of all, clippings can contain toxic plants, of which there are several that commonly occur in our gardens. Secondly, we also tend to spray pesticides and fertiliser onto our…

BylizzieMay 10, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: FEEDING FOR MEDIUM WORK

Q: When feed labels say that a food is for a horse in ‘medium’ work, what does that really mean? A: The general definitions of levels of work are described below. They do vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but this is a fairly average interpretation that should give you an indication. However, every horse is an…

BylizzieMay 9, 20200Comments

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