SETTING THE TONE IN THE WARM-UP ARENA

The real purpose of the warm-up Text: Lara Ellwood of Insight Equine There’s something about the warm-up arena at a show that seems to buzz with invisible tension. It’s meant to be a space to prepare, to ease our horses and ourselves into rhythm and readiness, but more often than not, it becomes a pressure cooker.…

BylizzieApril 14, 20260Comments

Horse Health

ELECTROLYTES EXPLAINED

When and how to supplement Few topics in equine nutrition generate as much confusion and conflicting advice as electrolyte supplementation. Walk into any tack shop, and you'll find shelves stocked with electrolyte products in every conceivable form: powders, pastes, pellets, liquids. Ask ten different horse owners when and how to use them, and you'll likely…

BylizzieApril 8, 20260Comments

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ASKHQ: MANAGING PHYSICAL ANXIETY AT A SHOW

Q: I get so nervous before my class that I feel sick. How do other riders manage this physical anxiety? A: Physical symptoms of anxiety - nausea, shaking, racing heart, sweating - are unpleasant but manageable. Understanding that these sensations are your body preparing for action, not signs of danger, helps you reframe them. Your…

BylizzieMarch 2, 20260Comments

Horse Channel

LA28 – SANTA ANITA PARK

The LA28 Olympic equestrian events will be held at Santa Anita Park, which was also the home of horse sports at the 1984 Olympic Games. In 1984, the cross-country for the Olympic eventing was held at a satellite venue (Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in San Diego County) but 2028 will see all phases of the…

BylizzieMay 2, 20250Comments

Horse Breed Horse Channel

HOT AND STEAMY – UNDERSTANDING HOT CLOTHING

A week at Horse of the Year allowed our team to pick up lots of tips from the showing pros, but one of the most commonly mentioned was the use of hot cloths to improve the look of the coat. Our editor hadn’t used hot clothing since she was back in the UK, but with…

BylizzieMarch 25, 20250Comments

Horse Channel

A SENSATIONAL SUPER SUNDAY AT LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW

The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ presented by Agria provided a fitting conclusion to what has been a five-day exhibition of equestrian excellence, with Darragh Kenny coming out on top. Agria Super Sunday got underway with the BSPS Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship sponsored by New Horizon Plastics followed by the Agria 128cms Championships showcasing…

BylizzieDecember 22, 20240Comments

News Updates

CSIO ROMA PIAZZA DI SIENA: ELEGANCE AMONGST TRADITION

CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena is recognized as one of the most beautiful horse shows on the international equestrian calendar, staged in the magnificent Villa Borghese gardens in the Italian capital from 25–28 May. The four-day event will showcase intense competition from the best horse and rider combinations on the show jumping circuit, concluding on…

BylizzieMay 23, 20230Comments

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ASKHQ: THERAPY BOOTS FOR TRAVEL – A GOOD IDEA OR NOT?

Q: Can I use therapy or cooling ice boots on my horse while travelling to and from a show? Will it help to keep their legs safer? A: The use of any therapy boot during travel will depend on the length of the journey. For any trips longer than 20 minutes, we would not recommend using…

BylizzieJanuary 11, 20220Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

NERVES OF STEEL

The right approach can give you the competitive edge Text: Mandy Schroder We all work hard at our riding, often with the goal of competing. However, while we may be focussing lots of energy on schooling at home, we don't always prepare for facing the show ring. Many of us dedicate hours to honing our…

BylizzieDecember 20, 20180Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

DERBY SHOW DIRECTOR: HEATHER MPOFU

1. What will your roles and responsibilities be as show director of the SA Derby? I have to make the schedules, and ensure that the rules indicated are up-to-date and apply to each and every competition. In conjunction with the disciplines we address all possible scenarios positive or negative and ensure that we have a solution…

BylizzieAugust 27, 20180Comments

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