THE PHILIP SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS

A history In 1969, George Morris visited South Africa to perform clinics in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Salisbury (Harare, Zimbabwe). At this stage in Southern Africa, a great variety of riding styles and theories were practised. This likely stemmed from the diverse sources of horsemanship; namely, farming, military and imported techniques from Europe. However, it…

BylizzieMarch 30, 20260Comments

Horse Breed

BREEDS OF HOY: THE SA WARMBLOOD

The South African Warmblood (SAW) is a relatively modern sport horse breed developed to excel in disciplines such as showjumping, dressage, and eventing. History The breed traces its origins to imported European Warmbloods—primarily from Germany, the Netherlands, and France—crossed with locally bred horses, particularly Thoroughbreds, to create a robust, athletic, and adaptable equine suited to South…

BylizzieApril 6, 20250Comments

WOBBLER’S SYNDROME – A SUMMARY

Wobbler's Syndrome is caused by a narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck, which causes compression of the spinal cord. The spinal cord carries nerve signals that coordinate movement to the horse's limbs. Compression of the spinal cord, therefore, disrupts these signals, resulting in weakness, loss of coordination, and abnormal limb positioning. The Syndrome typically…

BylizzieOctober 14, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: APPALOOSA MANE AND TAIL

Q: Why do Appaloosa's tend to have thinner/shorter manes and tails than other breeds? A: Appaloosas with sparse manes and tails tend to have more of the 'original' breed in them. This means that when an Appaloosa competes in a breed-specific show his thin/short mane and tail should not be held against him in the scoring. The…

BylizzieApril 12, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: HORSES IN ART

Q: Why is the horse much less common today in art than he was previously? A: Horses have appeared in works of art throughout history, but the number of horses being depicted in major artworks has certainly tailed off over the last few decades. The first reason put forwards for this by art historians is that…

BylizzieJuly 20, 20200Comments

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THE BASUTO PONY

In 1653, the first horses arrived in the Cape area of South Africa through the Dutch East India Trading Company. Although the breed of these horses is unknown, it is believed they were of Arabian and Persian origin. These four horses founded the Cape Horse, which became a well-known breed and gained a popular reputation…

BylizzieOctober 29, 20190Comments

THE PHILIP SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS

BREEDS OF HOY: THE SA WARMBLOOD

WOBBLER’S SYNDROME – A SUMMARY

ASKHQ: APPALOOSA MANE AND TAIL

ASKHQ: HORSES IN ART

THE BASUTO PONY

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