NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL: 10 YEARS OF EQUESTRIAN EXCELLENCE!

Calling all horse lovers from far and wide! Kyalami Equestrian Park will proudly host the country’s premier horse show with world class competition on offer across all disciplines as well as entertainment for the whole family. Now in its 10th year, the Nissan Easter Festival is an equestrian extravaganza - a calendar highlight that welcomes professional as well…

BylizzieApril 5, 20190Comments

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5 MINUTES WITH ANNE MARIE ESSLINGER

Text: Caroline Malan Photography: Denford Studios Tell us how your Reonet show went? I rode my lovely seven year old, Quadix, in two 1,35m competitions at the show. We had three down in the first class – a world record for this horse who hardly ever touches a rail. I think I’m out of…

BylizzieMarch 21, 20190Comments

Events Horse Channel Horse Training News Updates

5 MINUTES WITH MANDY JOHNSTON

Text: Caroline Malan Photography: Denford Studios Tell us how your Reonet show went? This show was really a preparation for my horses for the upcoming President's Cup at Maple Ridge at the end of the month, so it was really more of a training exercise and to get a feel of where the horses are…

BylizzieMarch 20, 20190Comments

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5 MINUTES WITH LIAM STEVENS

Text: Caroline Malan Photography: Denford Studios Tell us how your Reonet show went? My show was great. Assagai Serenata (owned by Ceallagh Semple) jumped the mini Grand Prix and had a rail in the jump off. She is relatively new to the open classes so I’m very happy and it was her first show…

BylizzieMarch 19, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR A YOUNG HORSE TO BECOME BALANCED?

Asked by Briana McGull This is a very open-ended question that is entirely dependent on the horse's individuality and upbringing. Some horses are naturally better balanced than others, even from a very young age. Foals and yearlings who are turned out in big paddocks are a lot more likely to learn about balance than those…

BylizzieMarch 13, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

BURNING UP?

Skin and coat care for your horse in summer Text by Mandy Schroder We all love to have sleek, shiny and healthy-looking horses. However, South Africa, with its beautiful sunny climate, can wreak havoc on our horses’ coats. There is nothing worse than a beautiful dark bay looking all bleached and ‘burnt’ with a coat…

BylizzieDecember 8, 20180Comments

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WHAT DOES FACE RUBBING MEAN?

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 A: The first thing I'd check is that your noseband is not on too tightly. Although wanting to rub after…

BylizzieOctober 16, 20180Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

DERBY SHOW DIRECTOR: HEATHER MPOFU

1. What will your roles and responsibilities be as show director of the SA Derby? I have to make the schedules, and ensure that the rules indicated are up-to-date and apply to each and every competition. In conjunction with the disciplines we address all possible scenarios positive or negative and ensure that we have a solution…

BylizzieAugust 27, 20180Comments

Events Horse Channel News Updates

THE SA DERBY PRESENTED BY BLACK – LOOK OUT FOR THE SOLD OUT SIGN. TICKETS SELLING FAST

The SA Derby presented by black Look out for the “SOLD OUT” sign: Tickets selling fast on www.thederby.co.za! The 2018 SA Derby presented by SA’s newest entertainment platform - black, is set to sell out soon, with Grandstands A & B officially sold out. Commencing on 26 September 2018, Kyalami Park Club will be the…

BylizzieAugust 25, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Uncategorized

RIDER PROFILE: MANDY JOHNSTON

By Caroline Malan Photos: Jacqui S Woods 1. Why will you not be competing in the main Derby 2018? Lambus is quite a quirky sensitive horse and is not overly keen on the "funnies" in the Derby track - the steps, the bank, the road crossing etc. I have formed such a great partnership with him and don't…

BylizzieAugust 20, 20180Comments

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