CHANGING THE LANGUAGE OF RIDING

How awareness, biomechanics, and horsemanship are reshaping rider education Text: Alejandra González I have loved horses for as long as I can remember. I was fortunate to grow up in a family with horses - my father was a horse trainer - so horses were never just a hobby; they were part of my everyday life. But…

BylizzieApril 12, 20260Comments

ASKHQ: WARM-UP

Q: Why is the warm-up important? A: Firstly, a horse’s metabolism levels increase when you warm up. Through this process energy becomes more easily accessible for the muscles, preparing them for the harder work expected of them during a workout. Secondly, the amount of oxygenated blood that goes to the muscles increases. Blood vessels widen and the…

BylizzieMay 3, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: HEART HEALTH 101

Q: Can diet improve heart health? A: While your horse's diet doesn't affect his heart in the same way as a human's diet affects their heart, it is still important to remember that a horse does need essential vitamins and minerals for his heart to function optimally. The heart is essentially a muscle, and vitamins and…

BylizzieJanuary 30, 20200Comments

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HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 7) RESPIRATORY RATE

Your horse's respiratory rate (number of breaths he takes per minute) should be between 10-24 breaths per minute. Just as with heart rate it will be affected by exercise or pain and discomfort. You can measure the respiratory rate by either watching the movement of his nostrils, or the movement of his flank as he…

BylizzieAugust 13, 20190Comments

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HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 6) HEART RATE

The normal heart rate AT REST for your horse is 28-44 beats per minute. Just as with the human heart, it will increase during exercise. A vet uses a stethoscope just behind the girth area to listen to the pulse, and you can train yourself to do this. However, an easier alternative is to find…

BylizzieAugust 12, 20190Comments

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SYNEPHRINE WARNING

The FEI has issued a warning to the equestrian community about synephrine, a banned substance listed on the Equine Prohibited Substances List. A high number of samples taken from horses in the UK recently have tested positive for the substance. Investigations as to the specific source responsible in this case are continuing but the FEI…

BylizzieJuly 18, 20190Comments

CHANGING THE LANGUAGE OF RIDING

ASKHQ: WARM-UP

ASKHQ: HEART HEALTH 101

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 7) RESPIRATORY RATE

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 6) HEART RATE

SYNEPHRINE WARNING

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