NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL DRESSAGE RIDERS READY TO DANCE

Andrea Harrison [dropcap]H[/dropcap]eld at Kyalami Equestrian Park from 24 March – 2 April 2018, the 10 day equestrian show is ready to wow audiences from far and wide. With free entrance, the public are encouraged to witness the finest dressage South Africa has to offer. Often referred to as 'the highest expression of horse training,' dressage is…

BylizzieMarch 23, 20180Comments

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READY FOR NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL: NICOLA SIME RILEY

Nicola Sime-Riley and Fulvic Connoisseur on their lap of honour after winning last year's Outdoor Grand Prix. Who are the horses that you’ll be competing on at this years NEF? Sunny Park Stables Elpaso and Fulvic Connoisseur in the 1.50m. Tell us about your horses' personalities? They are both triers. Elpaso has a lot of personality -…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Know How

ASKHQ: WHICH IS THE MOST DIFFICULT DERBY COURSE IN THE WORLD?

Q: Which is the most difficult Derby course in the world? A: The Hamburg Derby is widely considered the most difficult in the world, and the original course was designed by Eduard Pulvermann, a hunt rider. He was never able to jump the dyke without incurring faults, hence its name, ‘Pulvermann’s Grave’. The course is reminiscent of…

BylizzieDecember 28, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

ASKHQ: WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT A HORSE IS RESISTING THE CONTACT?

The most obvious sign that a horse has not accepted the contact is resistance. This can be displayed through snatching, falling behind, grabbing and hollowing. Snatching Horses usually snatch at the reins when you grip them too tightly. This can usually be fixed by gently sponging to encourage softness and suppleness. Don’t confuse this with sawing (pulling…

BylizzieDecember 21, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

HOW CAN YOU TEACH A HORSE TO BE MORE REACTIVE TO THE AIDS?

Train your horse to go forward from your leg and to slow down from the reins and seat [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he principle of action is reaction. Horses naturally yield away from pressure. It is very helpful to teach the horse to move away from pressure, like in the washing place when you ask the horse to step aside.…

BylizzieDecember 20, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

WHEN IS A HORSE CONSIDERED ON THE BIT?

The frame in front should reflect the engagement and thoroughness from behind. [dropcap]R[/dropcap]iders in today’s age have lost sight of what it means for a horse to be ‘on the bit’. The expression has become associated with submission and obedience of the horse, and the aesthetic look of the horse with his head down and ‘in…

BylizzieDecember 18, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

9 TIPS TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT COACH

Behind every successful rider is a coach who is constantly teaching, motivating and inspiring their rider [dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll instructors have their own personal style of teaching, which will work for some but not for others. As a rider, you will likely change instructors a few times as you grow up, become more or less competitive, or change…

BylizzieNovember 27, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

CREATING CONNECTIONS: WHAT TRUE CONTACT SHOULD FEEL LIKE?

Contact should be seen as a symptom of what is happening behind [dropcap]R[/dropcap]iding can sometimes be an overwhelming minefield of both terminology and analogy, leaving the rider not entirely sure of what they are meant to be striving for. Here we demystify one of the most basic and yet complex concepts: the contact. We discuss what it…

BylizzieNovember 27, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

FROM GROOM TO RIDER

Share the passion with your grooms and teach them to ride There are many good reasons to invest in expanding your groom’s skill set. For a start, he is the one spending the most time with your horse, some 10 (or more) hours a day. This intensive care can add to marginal gains in competition horses,…

BylizzieOctober 17, 20170Comments

Horse Training News Updates

CELL C DERBY SOLD OUT

Crowd favourites, Nicole Horwood and Mark White Nissan Capital Don Cumarco [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he 52nd edition of the SA Derby is officially SOLD OUT come 2pm on 1 October 2017 at the Kyalami Equestrian Park. The Cell C South African Derby is the toughest showjumping challenge: the 18 obstacle, 1200m course that is a one of a kind with obstacles…

BylizzieSeptember 29, 20170Comments

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