BREWER’S YEAST – THE QUIET POWERHOUSE IN YOUR FEED ROOM

Our guide to what brewer's yeast really does for your horse, where the science is strong, and where the marketing gets ahead of the evidence. Few feed-room ingredients have travelled as far as brewer's yeast. What began as a by-product of beer fermentation has become one of the most widely used supplements in equine nutrition, quietly…

BylizzieJune 25, 20260Comments

Horse Channel

INSIDE THE 2026 DEFENDER KENTUCKY THREE-DAY EVENT

AND The Kentucky International CSI5* As of today, Lexington, Kentucky, is once again the centre of the equestrian universe, and what a weekend it promises to be. Running from April 23 to 26 at the stunning Kentucky Horse Park, the 2026 edition of the event brings together three world-class competitions under one roof: the flagship CCI5*-L,…

BylizzieApril 23, 20260Comments

Horse and Rider

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

RAIN SCALD

The often-overlooked wet weather condition Whilst most horse owners are familiar with mud fever, its close relative, rain scald, often goes unrecognised until it becomes severe. With persistent rainfall affecting much of South Africa this autumn, understanding rain scald is essential for maintaining your horse's skin health. Understanding rain scald Rain scald, also called rain…

BylizzieMarch 26, 20260Comments

Ask HQ

ASKHQ: WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO INSURE YOUR HORSE?

HQ: When is the right time to insure your horse, and what is the best approach? With Hollard Equipage Emergency colic surgery can cost an average of R125,000 in South Africa. Could you afford that tomorrow? Owning a horse is a major financial and emotional investment, and like any investment, it needs protection from day one.…

BylizzieMarch 11, 20260Comments

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ASKHQ: BITLESS BRIDLE REGULATIONS

Q: We have recently changed my horse into a bitless bridle, and he absolutely loves it. He is a different horse. I'd like to keep competing. What disciplines am I allowed to compete in? A: You are allowed to compete in showjumping and equitation with a bitless bridle. Certain showing classes are permitted for adults…

BylizzieAugust 26, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: NOVICE RIDER BUYING A HORSE

Q: I'm a relatively novice rider looking to buy my first horse. Any tips on what kind of horse I should be looking for? A: Depending on your budget and confidence, generally, a schoolmaster (a horse who has a great deal of experience) is a good choice for a novice rider as he will be…

BylizzieAugust 26, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training

BRIDLES, BITS AND BIOMECHANICS

Rethinking what’s ‘normal’ The sight of a horse moving in a bridle, poll flexed, lips gently closed, has long been seen as the mark of advanced schooling and correct work. However, new research into bridle and bit pressure, nerve pathways, and facial anatomy is challenging that assumption, suggesting that many horses perform despite discomfort, rather…

BylizzieAugust 13, 20250Comments

Horse Health

SHOEING VS. BAREFOOT IN THE SPORTHORSE

What does the science say For some riders, shoes are non‑negotiable tools that let sporthorses stay comfortable, protected and competitive on modern surfaces. For others, the barefoot (often boot-assisted) model is a welfare-forward way to build stronger, more functional feet, and many swear their horses move better for it. The truth, as usual, sits somewhere…

BylizzieAugust 11, 20250Comments

Horse Health Horse Training

UNDERNEATH THE GIRTH

Does shape, material, or elasticity matter? The girth is one of the most fundamental pieces of tack in your horse’s wardrobe, but it’s also one of the most underestimated. For many of us, choosing a girth is often an afterthought: leather or synthetic, shaped or straight, perhaps with elastic on one end, and then we're…

BylizzieAugust 6, 20250Comments

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