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ASKHQ: CHRISTMAS BREAK

Q: Does my horse need a break over Christmas? A: It depends, but probably yes, in some form. Even if your horse hasn’t competed heavily this year, a short period of rest or a change in routine over the festive season can be beneficial both physically and mentally. Rest and recovery Horses, like people, benefit from periods…

BylizzieDecember 13, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: RIDING FREQUENCY

Q: I only ride three times a week. Can I still make progress? A: Yes — consistency matters more than frequency. Three focused, thoughtful rides a week can bring about real progress if you set clear goals. Use one day for fitness (e.g. hacking or polework), one for schooling (flat or jumping), and one for…

BylizzieJuly 24, 20250Comments

RIDER PROFILE: RONNIE LAWRENCE

Interview with Caroline Malan You’re currently ranked number 3 in SA in 2018. Tell us about your year to date and why it’s all gone so well? I moved to Natal two years ago and this year I’ve felt much more at home and I’ve started to go to more shows than normal. Gillian Van Orshof…

BylizzieAugust 16, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

The benefit of riding out

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he saying, “A change is as good as a holiday,” is very relevant to the way we work our horses. Including regular outrides in the training schedule provides a mental and physical tonic for horses, and benefits them in numerous ways. Mental benefits “Two consecutive days of training in the arena is as much as most…

BylizzieNovember 16, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Happy hacking

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]acking out has many physical and psychological benefits for your horse. While some riders might find hacking to be boring in comparison to a schooling session, our horses need a break from the arena every now and then, firstly to prevent them becoming arena-sour and secondly because hacking provides your horse with a very different…

BylizzieMay 11, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Road safety

Safety on the roads is all about minimising the risks that you and your horse will encounter during your ride [dropcap]E[/dropcap]very horse owner would love unlimited access to miles of bridle paths and open land, never having to set hoof on a road. For most riders, though, roadwork is unavoidable, and they will spend some time…

BylizzieMarch 24, 20160Comments

ASKHQ: CHRISTMAS BREAK

ASKHQ: RIDING FREQUENCY

RIDER PROFILE: RONNIE LAWRENCE

The benefit of riding out

Happy hacking

Road safety

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