ASKHQ: SHOW JACKET FIT

Q: How do I know if a show jacket fits correctly? A: Show jackets are important (and often expensive) pieces of kit and really can complete your riding look. As an added bonus, a well fitted and cared for jacket can really make a great impression on judges. However, the choice of show jackets on the…

BylizzieJuly 9, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Know How

WHEN TACK HURTS

As the horse moves, the sand or dirt creates friction and rubbing [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen our horses start acting up when being ridden, our minds quickly think it’s some kind of internal pain or mental block that the horse is experiencing, resulting in out-of-the-norm behaviour. While it’s important not to ignore the possibility that that could very well…

BylizzieJanuary 31, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Know How Lifestyle

HOW TO FIT A WESTERN SADDLE

Remember to always wear a hard hat when mounted Unlike the more commonly known English saddles, Western saddles are made up of a solid wooden or fibreglass tree, and are therefore not easily adjustable. There are various types of Western saddles, categorised by design for their particular discipline, be it barrel racing, reining, roping or Western…

BylizzieSeptember 20, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

Fit or fat?

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]outh Africa traditionally shuts down in December and up until recently, riders have been able to co-ordinate their time on the beach with back-to-back African Horse Sickness (AHS) vaccinations and enforced time off for their horses. New guidelines recommend that both AHS vaccinations should be administered before the end of October, so riders now have…

BylizzieDecember 9, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Bit sores

Is your bit hurting your horse in his mouth? [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his month we look at damage to the mouth caused by poorly fitting and unsuitable bits. If a horse is poorly fitted, he will experience and express discomfort. Discomfort can explain a lot of a horse’s behaviour. Many horses have damage in their mouths caused by the…

BylizzieJuly 1, 20160Comments

ASKHQ: SHOW JACKET FIT

WHEN TACK HURTS

HOW TO FIT A WESTERN SADDLE

Fit or fat?

Bit sores

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