ASKHQ: BREAKOVER

Q: What is the breakover? The breakover is the last phase of the stride and covers the time between the heel leaving the ground and the toe leaving the ground. ‘Delayed breakover’ means that this phase takes longer, as may be the case with a long toe, and a ‘shortened breakover’ means that it takes less…

BylizzieJuly 24, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: CAN YOU RIDE A MINIATURE HORSE?

Q: Can Miniature Horses be ridden? Answered by Suzette Ostreim A: Miniature Horses, like any other horse breed, can be ridden, and must be treated exactly like their larger counterparts when being selected for a riding career. Just like with the large breeds, the Miniature Horse must be mature in age and physical development (usually at around…

BylizzieJuly 11, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: BOX REST

Q: How can I make box rest easier for my horse? He is so stressed when the other horses go out in the morning. Asked by Gemma Picken A: Box rest can be really difficult if your horse is used to extensive turnout. It can be especially hard if your horse is the only one left behind…

BylizzieJuly 4, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: TIME TO RIDE

Q: How long do you actually have to wait to ride after feeding your horse? Asked by May Clarke A: This depends on the type of feed, the amount and how hard you’ll be working your horse. On the one hand, if your horse has just eaten a 0.5kg meal that is mainly fibre-based and you are…

BylizzieJune 23, 20200Comments

Horse Channel

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: CURRY COMB CONUNDRUM

Q: I have recently heard that plastic curry combs can do damage to horses' hair, removing its natural oils. Is this true? What should I be using instead? Asked by Sam Waite A: Recent research has suggested that cheap plastic curry combs, especially those with sharp teeth, can cause damage to the hair and in some cases…

BylizzieMay 21, 20200Comments

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STRIDE PRODUCTS EASTERN CAPE

HQ spoke to Kate Aitken who sells the Stride product range in the Eastern Cape region. What made you start selling Stride products? I have always been a fan of the Stride product range. I have used items from the range on my own competition horses with great results in the past. The fact that the product…

BylizzieMay 20, 20200Comments

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MOVING YARDS

Problem: I need to move livery yards, but don’t really know what I’m looking for. Solution: There are several things to consider when choosing a livery yard that suits you and your horse. Below are a few of the major considerations that you need to bear in mind. Money matters Budgeting should always be your first step…

BylizzieMay 18, 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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CHANGE OF TACK

HQ caught up with Jane Kenyon the owner of CHANGE OF TACK. We can highly recommend her services! What made you start your business CHANGE OF TACK? I worked for Western Shoppe, one of the biggest saddlery stores in South Africa, for 26 years. I worked in almost every department of …

BylizzieMay 8, 20200Comments

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