CAPITAL STUD MAY BROODMARE AUCTION 2026

A catalogue built on Capital Stud conviction 'Blood doesn't lie.' It is a phrase Henning Pretorius returns to often, and it is the right place to begin any assessment of the Capital Stud May Broodmare Auction. The philosophy behind those three words, that pedigree, properly assembled across generations, produces results that are not luck but the…

BylizzieMay 30, 20260Comments

Horse Health

FEEDING FOR GROWTH – NUTRITION MISTAKES WE MAKE WITH YOUNG HORSES

When raising a young horse, it’s easy to obsess over the size of the foal, the straightness of the legs, the condition of the coat, and, of course, how early they start looking ‘like a horse.’ But appearances can be misleading. The real foundation of a future athlete lies beneath the skin, in how the…

BylizzieSeptember 14, 20250Comments

Breeding

SO, YOU WANT TO BREED A FOAL?

The what, when, who and how of it all... Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne As we’re still in the heat of the breeding season, we thought we’d investigate exactly what goes into breeding a foal - from the moment the thought is conceived in your mind up until the bundle of joy graces you with his presence. To do…

BylizzieSeptember 1, 20250Comments

Horse Health

GASTRIC ULCERS – A DEEP DIVE

Gastric ulcers are common in horses and foals worldwide, and the term equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) was introduced in 1999 to describe a range of inflammatory changes that affect the bottom of the oesophagus, the non-glandular stomach (referred to as equine squamous gastric disease), the glandular stomach (equine glandular gastric disease), and the part of…

BylizzieMay 3, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

NEW LIFE – FOAL DEVELOPMENT

With so much to look forward to as the New Year begins, and foals taking their first wobbly steps all over social media, we felt it was an excellent time to look at how these extraordinary creatures come into being. From day zero Any discussion about the development of a foal has to begin on day…

BylizzieApril 10, 20250Comments

Horse Health

FARRIERS AND FOALS: Q&A WITH STEPHEN BLAKEY

As any breeder can attest, foal feet can be tricky, and a good farrier is invaluable in ensuring the best outcome for your youngster. HQ had a chat with Stephen Blakey, a highly recommended farrier with huge experience in working with young stock, to get a quick introduction to the world of foal farriery. Q: How…

BylizzieMarch 12, 20250Comments

Horse Breed Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

ANTICIPATING THE NEW ARRIVAL

Mares have a long gestation period, with the average pregnancy lasting between 335 to 350 days or roughly 11 months. However, gestations can last anywhere between 320 to 360 days, so being able to recognise the signs that a mare is nearing her foaling date can prove invaluable. As your mare approaches the end of her…

BylizzieNovember 11, 20240Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

JOINT INFECTIONS IN HORSES: AN OVERVIEW

Joint infections, also known as septic arthritis, are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions in horses. These infections can lead to severe lameness, joint damage, and, if not treated promptly, long-term disability or even the need for euthanasia. Understanding the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for joint infections is crucial for horse owners, vets, and…

BylizzieOctober 21, 20240Comments

Breeding Horse Health

FRAGILE FOAL SYNDROME

By Amelia Campbell-Horne With breeding, so many things can go wrong, so any risk that can be eliminated should be! Fragile Foal Syndrome (FFS) is one such risk that can be easily avoided. In this article, HQ chats with Dr Mareli Smalberger, South Africa's local FFS expert, to help us understand how we can eliminate this risk…

BylizzieMarch 11, 20230Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

COLOSTRUM

Colostrum is produced by the mare and is the first milk she produces when she gives birth. She only produces this milk for up to 24 hours after giving birth. The milk appears different from that which she will produce for the rest of her lactation period, in that it is yellow, thick, and sticky. As…

BylizzieApril 22, 20210Comments

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