BRIANA BURGESS – TRAINING FOR THE TOP

Briana Burgess is an International Grand Prix rider and Top 10 World Young Horse Championship Finalist. She spent 12 years based in Germany, training under some of the world’s top coaches, including Johan Rockx, Penny Zavitz-Rockx, Monica Theodorescu, Patrik Kittel, Helen Langehanenberg and Christoph Koschel. Now based in the South of France at Domaine Equestre Des…

BylizzieMay 24, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

REBUILDING YOUR CONFIDENCE AFTER A FALL

Getting back ‘on the horse’ after a fall or near-miss can be a scary experience. To compound the issue the equestrian industry is, at least generally speaking, a ‘tough love’ environment when it comes to coping with a fall, encouraging a ‘get straight back on’ approach after an incident. And yet, as much as ‘the flesh’…

BylizzieMay 19, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

BUYING A HORSE? SOME DO’S AND DON’TS

Text: Rhiannon Cecil Whether you've bought a horse before, own more than one horse, or are thinking about buying a horse for the first time, taking the purchase plunge is a huge decision. The horse market is fraught with scammers and chancers, and sellers will often resort to every trick in the book, making commissions their…

BylizzieApril 14, 20250Comments

Horse Health

IN KNOTS – TYING UP

Tying up was once thought of as a racehorse-only muscle disease, but we now know that more equines are at risk of tying up than we originally thought, including those in low levels of work. What is tying up? Tying up is a muscle disease of horses, known in technical terminology as exertional rhabdomyolysis. More colloquially,…

BylizzieMarch 18, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: LOZENGE FOR FRENCH LINK

Q: What are the benefits of a bit with a lozenge over a normal French link? A: Most horses seem to prefer bits with lozenges over normal French links. This is likely due to how the bit lies in the horse’s mouth under rein tension. Without any contact on the rein, the plate of a French…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: DOWNWARD TRANSITIONS

Q: My horse makes very tense and sudden downward transitions into the walk. What can I do to make them a bit smoother? A: Tense transitions can occur for many reasons, but it is absolutely essential first to rule out any pain issues. You don’t want to be schooling your horse through discomfort, so make sure…

BylizzieFebruary 23, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: MIRRORS FOR FLATWORK

Q: How do I use mirrors to improve my flatwork? A: Mirrors are handy and can act like your eyes on the ground to not only see what your horse is doing but also to correct yourself. You can use them in so many different ways, and they can help you to see what you are…

BylizzieFebruary 22, 20250Comments

Horse Channel

AMY HAY IN 2024 – A TRUE GLOBE-TROTTER

Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Photography Almost every rider would argue that horsemanship is not just a hobby; it is a way of life. That is certainly true of Zimbabwean rider Amy Hay, who began riding as a ‘distraction’ and for whom it has become a passion. With this passion, and a good degree of perseverance,…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20250Comments

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TOP TIPS FOR INDOOR ARENA RIDING

Riding in an indoor arena for the first time can be both exciting and slightly intimidating. The enclosed space, different footing, and new environment can affect both you and your horse. To help you make the most of your first indoor arena experience, here are some top tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable ride. Step…

BylizzieOctober 15, 20240Comments

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UK STUDY SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON HORSE RIDER FALLS

The risk factors surrounding many falls may be preventable, researchers find. Since horse riding is considered anecdotally to be a ‘dangerous sport’ globally, Dr David Marlin and Dr Jane Williams have undertaken a first-of-its-kind study in the UK to investigate the common factors surrounding rider falls, and, crucially, how the risk of falling and injury can…

BylizzieAugust 11, 20240Comments

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