CONFORMATION FOR PERFORMANCE

Understanding what to look out for Conformation, along with temperament, should be any rider’s number one consideration when buying a horse, or asking it to perform in their chosen career. A note on breeds When looking at different horses of different breeds, it quickly becomes apparent that they come in a multitude of shapes and sizes.…

BylizzieNovember 13, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: SPOTTING LAMENESS

Q: I have realised that I really cannot see lameness and it makes me worry that I don’t see issues with my own horses. How can I learn to get better at this so that I don’t miss something important? A: Lameness is not always easy to spot, especially when it’s mild. A lame horse…

BylizzieOctober 31, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: THROUGHNESS

Q: What is throughness? A: Throughness involves your horse working from his hindquarters, swinging through his back, into a consistent, relaxed contact in front. His neck and jaw joints should be relaxed. To achieve thoroughness, your horse must work in a regular rhythm and stay straight and relaxed. You also need to sit in balance, with…

BylizzieJanuary 20, 20240Comments

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ASKHQ: GROOMING ROUTINE

Q: What is a normal grooming routine? A: A thorough grooming session will take up to 45 minutes. In South Africa, we commonly do not regularly groom our horses ourselves, but at least once a week it is worth making the extra effort to do this. Firstly, this provides a great opportunity to bond with your…

BylizzieMarch 5, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: HALT PROBLEMS

Q: Every time I halt, my dressage horse will stop square and then immediately swing his hindquarters to the right. I always get points taken off for my halt. How can I fix this? Asked by Niel Noppe A: This problem is described as a technical mistake in a dressage test. In fact, it is caused by…

BylizzieJanuary 21, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: BUCKING BRONCO

Q: My horse has recently started to buck and buck. We've just checked his saddle and the saddle fitter can't find anything wrong with the fit and says that she doesn't believe his back is sore. What do you recommend as the next step? A: We agree absolutely with your decision to get your saddle…

BylizzieMay 14, 20190Comments

CONFORMATION FOR PERFORMANCE

ASKHQ: SPOTTING LAMENESS

ASKHQ: THROUGHNESS

ASKHQ: GROOMING ROUTINE

ASKHQ: HALT PROBLEMS

ASKHQ: BUCKING BRONCO

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