ICE MAN STRETCH VIDEO 4

Watch this video of Camilla Lamb from the Lipizzaners showing us the fourth recommended stretch for your horses. Thank you to Ice man and the Lipizzaners for putting this series together for us. When you have watched the video, video yourselves trying the stretch with your horse. Send your video to hq@panorama.co.za and stand a chance…

BylizzieJuly 15, 20190Comments

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WHAT ARE KISSING SPINES?

"Kissing spines" refers to a decreased space between the uppermost (dorsal) spinous processes of the vertebrae. The space between the spines can become so diminished that adjacent spinous processes can actually touch or even push past each other and overlap. This defect commonly results in pain at the site, and causes compensation in the rest…

BylizzieJuly 14, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS LEAKY GUT SYDNROME?

Leaky gut syndrome occurs when the gastro-intestinal tract is affected either by damage to the cells that make up the lining of the intestine, or by breakdown of the tight junctions that join the cells. Disruption of the lining of the intestine allows harmful substances, such as toxins or disease causing organisms like bacteria, to…

BylizzieJuly 14, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: HEADSHAKING

Question: What is headshaking and what can you do about it? Answer: Headshaking has a multitude of different causes. It is often difficult to establish the exact cause in each case, even when extensive diagnostic tools are employed. This makes it notoriously challenging to treat, and several different treatment modalities have been put forwards to help…

BylizzieJuly 13, 20190Comments

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TASTE

Just as in humans your horse's sense of taste is closely associated with his sense of smell. A horse's tongue is lined with small, sensitive fleshy projections called papillae that allow him to experience a variety of tastes. These papillae also exist in humans, and work in exactly the same way. Interestingly, the highest concentration…

BylizzieJuly 12, 20190Comments

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BOOTS AND BANDAGES

Traditionally we have been led to believe that thick padded boots and bandages are the optimal way to protect our horse's legs during work. However, in recent years, the research has actually suggested that the most dangerous factor for the horse's legs is in fact heat. The research Tendons generate a huge amount of heat.…

BylizzieJune 19, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: RUBBING ISSUES

[Q] My horse likes to rub his face on me after I’ve finished riding. Some say it’s a bad habit and others say it’s a sign of affection. What do you guys think? Asked anonymously The first thing I’d check is that your noseband is not on too tightly. Although wanting to rub after…

BylizzieJune 17, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: FOUR FEEDS A DAY

[Q] What would be the best times to feed a horse who should be fed four times a day if the first feed is at 7am? The horse is also usually ridden at 4pm. Asked by Marizanne Momberg [A] We’d recommend feeding at 7am, 11am, 3pm and then a late feeding at 8pm. Exact intervals…

BylizzieJune 15, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: SPINNING TOP

[Q] I have a pony who is well behaved most of the time, but sometimes he spins and then runs away with me. I often can't find a trigger. Do you have any tips to fix this? Asked by Marianne de Jong [A] The first thing that comes to mind when I read this is:…

BylizzieJune 5, 20190Comments

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CAREL EIJKENAAR ON DRESSAGE SHOWS

https://www.facebook.com/carel.eijkenaar/videos/289080968709322/UzpfSTYyNTQ3MDA1NDg5OjEwMTU2OTkxNDYxNDY1NDkw/ Well worth a watch!

BylizzieMay 19, 20190Comments

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