ASKHQ: LINSEED – THE FACTS

Q: Why is linseed oil the new thing to feed? Asked by Erin Booth A: Oils have been available on the equine market for years now, yet there is still some confusion over which oil to use. While there is technically no 'bad' oil, there may be some that are better options for your horse…

BylizzieMay 6, 20190Comments

5 MINUTES WITH NICOLA SIME RILEY

Tell us how your Reonet show went overall? The horses jumped so well and it really was a lovely show. It was the first one back for the season and it was greatly supported by all the riders. I rode Contessa in the 1.30m. She had a few looks in the Bob Charter as the…

BylizzieMarch 27, 20190Comments

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5 MINUTES WITH BARRY TAYLOR

How did your horses go at Reonet? Which horse impressed you the most? All of my horses jumped superbly. Nissan Coester was clear in the 1.45 GP and I think I might have him ready for the GP at Nissan Easter Festival. Companeiro will be ready for the 1.40 at the Festival: he was placed…

BylizzieMarch 26, 20190Comments

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5 MINUTES WITH LORETTE KNOWLES-TAYLOR

Text: Caroline Malan Photography: Denford Studios Tell us how your Reonet show went? It was a very busy weekend of riding. I had five horses there (three in the opens, one starting his year in the 120s and then my accident prone mare in the 110s) and I was super happy with each of…

BylizzieMarch 18, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training

PTSD IN HORSES

By Charlotte Bastiaanse When our horses suffer from conditions like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it is very saddening to see them in such a state. In an article that appeared in HQ109 (order from CoolMags ), we took a look at how horses develop these mental conditions, and what the potential end-result of…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20190Comments

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EASE THE ANXIETY

Help him calm down By Charlotte Bastiaanse Just like people, horses come with all types of personalities. Some breeds even tend toward a certain type of personality more than others. Horses are prey animals by nature, meaning that their instincts tell them to constantly be on the lookout for potential threats, thereby making them very…

BylizzieMarch 3, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

THE PRINCIPLES OF BITTING, PART 2

The Snaffle This is the largest of the bitting groups, and perhaps the most important. There are numerous divisions within the group, and more and more variants are developed all the time. The snaffle, generally speaking, provides a lifting action. It lifts upwards against the corners of the lips. In the past, when the primary aim was to…

BylizzieFebruary 15, 20190Comments

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BOOK REVIEW: SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLING

Train Your Horse With Empathy By Karin Blignault Publisher: J A Allen, UK Pages: 187 Although published in the UK, Successful Schooling - Train your horse with empathy was written by a South African, Karin Blignault, who was born and raised in Cape Town, where she still lives. It was a result of Karin's studies,…

BylizzieFebruary 11, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: KISSING SPINE QUESTIONS

[Q] My horse has recently been diagnosed with kissing spine, but the vets say she can still jump and do dressage if maintained well. Do you have any tips for recommended care or exercises? Asked anonymously [A] I completely agree with your veterinarian! In general, most horses can perform well with kissing spine, even at elite levels. Most important…

BylizzieFebruary 2, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: COMPANION FOR MY HORSE

[Q] My horse lives at home with us and I ride to my coach for lessons every week. We would love to provide him with a companion. Keeping a horse can be expensive, so we were wondering what other animals live well with horses? Asked by Christie Boulden [A] Horses are herd animals by nature, so they are pre-eminently oriented…

BylizzieJanuary 31, 20190Comments

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