2024 YHPS FINAL

This year’s YHPS Final came down to the wire, with a handful of the Series-leading horses missing out on titles that seemed almost guaranteed before the Final. However, this has often been the case as double clears are of such importance that riders have been known to ride ‘too’ carefully and make mistakes as a…

BylizzieNovember 14, 20240Comments

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ASKHQ: CLEANING GROOMING BRUSHES

Q: How do I do a routine clean of my grooming brushes? Asked by Nicolette Viljoen A: Cleaning grooming brushes is vital, not only for your horse's health but also for keeping the brushes in shape for longer. Firstly, you must start by dislodging as much of the dirt and debris as you can by dragging a curry…

BylizzieJanuary 23, 20200Comments

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EQUINE CAREERS PART 1

All horse lovers dream of a career in the equine industry. Some aspire to be a top coach, competitive riders envision a riding career abroad, while others hope to run a successful livery. The reality of things is that it can be hard to make it in the riding world; there’s a lot of good…

BylizzieNovember 1, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

FROM GROOM TO RIDER

Share the passion with your grooms and teach them to ride There are many good reasons to invest in expanding your groom’s skill set. For a start, he is the one spending the most time with your horse, some 10 (or more) hours a day. This intensive care can add to marginal gains in competition horses,…

BylizzieOctober 17, 20170Comments

Know How Lifestyle

Get the job – Pursuing an equine career

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll horse lovers dream of a career in the equine industry. Some aspire to be a top coach, competitive riders envision a riding career abroad, while others hope to run a successful livery. The reality of things is that it can be hard to make it in the riding world; there’s a lot of good…

BylizzieAugust 25, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Know How Lifestyle

Holiday staff

Get your temp to come and work at your yard beforehand so that they can familiarise themselves with the routine [dropcap]W[/dropcap]e all look forward to our holidays and can’t wait to lie back, relax and soak up some sun. How many of us actually get to relax though, when we have horses to think about back…

BylizzieNovember 30, 20150Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Taking care of our grooms

As more equestrians pay attention to the business aspects involved in running a successful equine-related company, the issue of staff management has come under the spotlight. This is a particular concern when looking at the matter of grooms’ reimbursement packages. As an employer, it’s important to consider the future welfare of those who work for us,…

BylizzieOctober 19, 20150Comments

2024 YHPS FINAL

ASKHQ: CLEANING GROOMING BRUSHES

EQUINE CAREERS PART 1

FROM GROOM TO RIDER

Get the job – Pursuing an equine career

Holiday staff

Taking care of our grooms

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