BREEDS OF HOY: THE THOROUGHBRED

The Thoroughbred is one of the most iconic horse breeds in the world, revered for its speed, agility, and endurance. The breed originated in England in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, when three foundation stallions—the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian, and the Byerley Turk—were imported and bred with native mares. This selective breeding…

BylizzieApril 5, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

PELVIC PROBLEMS – UNDERSTANDING SACROILIAC DISEASE IN HORSES

Sacroiliac disease is a relatively common condition that affects the sacroiliac (SI) region in horses. The sacroiliac joints, located where the spine meets the pelvis, play a crucial role in the horse’s locomotion and ability to carry weight. Damage and dysfunction in the joints and the region generally can give rise to obvious pain and…

BylizzieDecember 14, 20240Comments

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ASKHQ: DIFFERENT STIRRUPS

Q: What are the different types of stirrups? A: There are MANY types of stirrup iron on the market, but to answer your question we’ll group these into the main types available as a starting point for making your decision: Types of stirrup irons Fillis stirrup irons Fillis stirrup irons are a tradition choice for many…

BylizzieAugust 2, 20240Comments

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BADMINTON’S 75TH ANNIVERARY SEES RECORD PRIZE MONEY

The total prize pot for the 2024 Gloucestershire five-star is £425,000 (over R10 million) – an increase of 12% (£44,700) on the 2023 prize money. The winner will take home £117,600 (R2.75 million), £12,600 more than first prize last year. We hope you'll be tuning in in May to see who seizes this ultra-prestigous title.

BylizzieJanuary 23, 20240Comments

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TOP OF THE EQUESTRIAN WORLD RANKINGS

Final standings for 2023 In HQ Pro this month, we took a good look at the final standings in the world rankings for 2023. It’s fair to say that there aren’t too many surprises here… SHOWJUMPING Henrik von Eckermann ended 2023 precisely as he started it, at the top of the World Jumping rankings! With his…

BylizzieJanuary 8, 20240Comments

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MAKING SURE YOU’RE COMPETITION READY

In just three simple steps… Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne After a few weeks of feasting and festivities, we are back to reality and ready to jump right into the 2024 competition season. If this isn't your first rodeo, then hopefully, you have set aside some funds for your annual subscriptions so you won't get too anxious as…

BylizzieJanuary 6, 20240Comments

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JESSICA GEORGE AND WRAP UP GAIN THEIR FINAL MER TO QUALIFY FOR THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES

Earlier this year we looked into the technical side of qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games, and in doing so discovered that top-event rider Jessica George from Natal had already obtained two of the three required MERs (Minimum Eligibility Requirements) to qualify for the Olympics. She achieved these scores in the CCI4*-S events held earlier…

BylizzieNovember 11, 20230Comments

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THE CAUSES OF SADDLE SLIP

The role of the seat Text: Christie Wolhuter Exclude these first The first factors to rule out are unsoundness and saddle fit issues. Unsound horses may shorten up their stride in various ways, and this can lead to your saddle slipping. For example, one shoulder dropping more than the other will cause the saddle to move…

BylizzieMay 6, 20220Comments

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BUILDING TRUST – HOW IN-HAND CONFIDENCE TEACHES SELF MANAGEMENT

Text: Skye Littlefield Horses are herd animals, and we know that they rely on their herd to alert them of potential dangers, especially when they themselves are not paying full attention to a situation. Alongside this, they are flight animals, meaning that they’d choose to run rather than to fight, and their powerful bodies are built…

BylizzieMay 2, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: FEEDING FOR MUSCLE

Q: How do I feed my horse to build muscle for eventing using nutrition? A: It goes without saying that building muscle requires correct work, so nutrition is not going to be the only piece of the puzzle. Eventing is also a ‘multi-discipline’ sport so your horse is going to need to cross-train to really start…

BylizzieFebruary 13, 20210Comments

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