SUMMIT RIDGE UNITED LEAGUE OF CHAMPIONS 2022 – 25 NOVEMBER RESULTS – 25 November RESULTS

Summit Ridge United League Of Champions 2022: 1.20m A2 Competition (Pool One) 1st: iPharma Callaho Lord Max - Stewart Barker 2nd: Foresyte Kiss of Onyx - Ryan Wallbridge 3rd: Afrizan's Izzy Miyake - Jacqui Cochrane 4th: iPharma Callaho Ardennes - Natalie Hime 5th: iPharma Davenport Radiant - Stewart Barker 6th: Back On Track Callaho Larentino - Gregory Scott 7th: Diamonds Applause -…

BylizzieNovember 25, 20220Comments

ASKHQ: RUNAWAY HORSE

Q: My new OTTB is incredibly strong and runs at every opportunity. How do I find the brakes?! A: Racehorses are trained to run into a contact. Therefore, a major part of retraining them is teaching them how to soften over their backs, necks, and poll and come into a softer outline, where they engage their…

BylizzieJune 22, 20220Comments

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NOSEBANDS – DOES YOURS PASS THE PRESSURE TEST?

By Christie Wolhuter Tightly fastened nosebands have been proven to exert significant pressure on our horses. Detrimental consequences for the horse include discomfort, pain or possibly even tissue damage. Most of us are aware of this but did you know that even slightly looser nosebands (a self-measured two-fingers) can still exert significant pressure? The origins of…

BylizzieMay 16, 20220Comments

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THE CAUSES OF SADDLE SLIP

The role of the seat Text: Christie Wolhuter Exclude these first The first factors to rule out are unsoundness and saddle fit issues. Unsound horses may shorten up their stride in various ways, and this can lead to your saddle slipping. For example, one shoulder dropping more than the other will cause the saddle to move…

BylizzieMay 6, 20220Comments

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RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR HORSE RIDERS

Text: Christie Wolhuter Many people are confused by the need for resistance training for equestrians. To me, it is the most important work you can do to keep up with your horse. First of all, we need to remember that horse riding is a sport, and riders should consider themselves athletes. Few top-level equestrians are not…

BylizzieApril 20, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: ACCIDENT PRONE

Q: My gelding is constantly injuring himself. He is always covered in cuts, has stepped on his coronary band a couple of times, and cracked two teeth. Is he just accident-prone, or is there something wrong with him? A: The first thing to suggest would be a good physical examination by your vet. This would include…

BylizzieApril 7, 20220Comments

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SHOWING 101 WITH TARRYN STEBBING

After our wonderful stint at Horse of the Year, we realised it was about time that the HQ Team got up to date on all things showing. We enlisted the help of National Candidate Showing Judge Tarryn Stebbing to get an overview of the whats, wheres, hows, and whys of this fascinating discipline. HQ: So, Tarryn,…

BylizzieApril 2, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: AGEING HORSES

Q: What are the signs that your horse is ageing? A: Horses don’t all age at the same rate. Some of this is due to genetics, and some to the care they have received throughout their lifetime. Horses are, generally speaking, labeled as ‘senior’ when they reach the age of 15, but this is a massive…

BylizzieMarch 13, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: REHOMING A DONKEY

Q: We’re thinking of rescuing a donkey. Can horses and donkeys live well together, or will I need to keep them separate? A: Horses and donkeys can live very happily together, but it is essential to research donkeys’ specific needs before making your final decision, as the needs of horses and donkeys do vary somewhat. If you…

BylizzieJanuary 30, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: GELDING YOUR YEARLING

Q: My yearling is being gelded, but this is my first youngster, and I’m unsure of the castration process and the aftercare required. What can I expect? A: An ‘entire’ male horse’s behaviour is driven largely by testosterone, and this hormone causes ‘entire’ male horses to display herding instincts, sexual interest, and aggression. While typical in…

BylizzieJanuary 13, 20220Comments

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