ASKHQ: ASYMMETRICAL REIN RESISTANCE

Q: My horse is always more resistant on one rein. Is this normal, or is something wrong? A: Most horses are naturally one-sided, meaning they’re more supple or ‘willing’ on one rein than the other. This asymmetry can be due to conformation, habitual patterns, or even the rider’s own crookedness. While a degree of ‘sidedness’…

BylizzieJune 16, 20250Comments

Ask HQ Horse Health

SOCIAL ANXIETY – MANAGING A HORSE WHO IS AFRAID OF OTHERS

Most horses love other equine company, and for many of us, this idea is so ingrained that it can come as a shock to realise that some horses are, in fact, nervous around other horses. This usually comes about through a specific event or a collection of events, but it can be challenging to manage…

BylizzieMay 28, 20250Comments

Horse Training

TRAINING SHORTS – STRETCHING

Stretching is often a neglected aspect of flatwork, but really is a great way to end off a session. A quality stretch A quality stretch has your horse’s body in a convex shape with his poll the lowest point, his back lifted, and withers raised. A quality stretch does take time to achieve and usually involves…

BylizzieMay 27, 20250Comments

Horse Channel

UNLOCKING YOUR HORSE’S HIDDEN POTENTIAL WITH SIMON COCOZZA

Simon Cocozza is an internationally respected trainer, author of Core Conditioning for Horses, and a FEI-level coach with a background in advanced equestrian instruction and equine biomechanics. His revolutionary system – Core Conditioning for Horses – focuses on developing strength, balance and longevity through gymnastic groundwork and intelligent schooling. Whether your horse struggles with topline, kissing…

BylizzieMay 24, 20250Comments

Horse Health

YOUR HORSE’S SLEEP CYCLE – FUN FACTS

Text: Rhiannon Cecil We all know so much about our horses; what they should and shouldn’t eat, how much water they need, how to care for their bones, muscles, and tendons, and how to identify signs of colic. But how much do we really know about how they sleep? Horses are checked at night and periodically throughout…

BylizzieMay 22, 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

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ASKHQ: SADDLER VS SADDLE FITTER

Q: What is the difference between a saddler and a saddle fitter? A: Quite often, people say they need the saddler when they actually need a saddle fitter. The two are entirely different. The saddler is the person who physically makes the saddle. They are craftspeople skilled in cutting, stretching, and creating the saddle. The saddle fitter…

BylizzieMay 11, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

‘EVENTING FOR DUMMIES’ – GETTING TO GRIPS WITH OUR NEW FAVOURITE DISCIPLINE

We’ve always enjoyed eventing, but after watching Badminton last year, the addiction to the sport has become VERY real in the HQ office. To ensure we’re all up to speed, we’ve put together this quick crash course on eventing for all those keen to learn more about this fascinating (and highly addictive) discipline! A crash course…

BylizzieMay 5, 20250Comments

Horse Health

GASTRIC ULCERS – A DEEP DIVE

Gastric ulcers are common in horses and foals worldwide, and the term equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) was introduced in 1999 to describe a range of inflammatory changes that affect the bottom of the oesophagus, the non-glandular stomach (referred to as equine squamous gastric disease), the glandular stomach (equine glandular gastric disease), and the part of…

BylizzieMay 3, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: STANDING AT THE MOUNTING BLOCK

Q: My horse never stands at the mounting block. I didn't mind initially, but now it's really making me nervous. What can I do to fix this? A: First and foremost, rule out pain or discomfort as a reason for this behaviour. It's possible he is moving around to avoid pain when you get on. Consult…

BylizzieApril 14, 20250Comments

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