HOW DID THE QUARTER HORSE GET HIS NAME?

The American Quarter Horse is an American breed of horse who excels at sprinting short distances. His name came from his ability to out-run other horse breeds in races of a quarter of a mile or less. Some Quarter Horses have been clocked as moving at speeds of up to 88.5km/hr. American Quarter Horses are…

BylizzieDecember 7, 20180Comments

Tricky transitions

Concentrate on keeping the horse uphill before any upward or downward transition [dropcap]U[/dropcap]nless you’re a competitive dressage rider, riding perfect transitions are probably not top of mind. It may not seem like such a big deal if your horse is slightly delayed off the leg or a bit heavy in your hand, but these are subtle…

BylizzieSeptember 8, 20170Comments

Know How Lifestyle

Getting South Africa onto the international circuit

Jade Hooke for showjumping [dropcap]S[/dropcap]outh Africa is on the cusp of being internationally competitive – we have had eventers and vaulters represent us in the World Equestrian Games, showjumpers in the World Cup Final, and recently, a dressage rider at the Rio Olympic Games. We seem to be close and yet so far, but what exactly…

BylizzieJuly 31, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Ask HQ – Your equestrian questions answered

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ave a question that you'd like us to answer? Email us at hq@panorama.co.za, inbox us on Facebook or Instagram, or join our 'Ask HQ' Facebook group. Question: What is the difference between therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound? Asked by Caitlin White Answer: Diagnostic ultrasound involves the use of ultrasound waves to produce an image that will aid in the…

BylizzieJune 26, 20170Comments

Horse Breed

The Nooitgedacht-Iberian

Nooitgedacht stallion owned by Floors and Lizelle Smit from Destalsmit Stud [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the previous issue of HQ (122), the history of the Nooitgedacht was presented as him being the only recognised breed that has been developed out of the Basuto Pony, so highly prized for his hardiness and tractability, as demonstrated during the Anglo-Boer War at…

BylizzieJune 24, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Know How Lifestyle

Good Grazing

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]orage should always make up the majority of your horse’s diet, and winter is no exception. Understandably, grass takes a lot longer to grow back during the winter period, and some regions struggle more than others. Certain South African regions receive a lot of rainfall over winter, and so the grass recovers quicker, but those…

BylizzieJune 20, 20170Comments

Know How

Home, sweet home

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ny horse owner only wants what’s best for his or her horse. As much as we’d all love to have our horses home with us, under our watchful eye, this simply isn’t a reality for the majority of horse owners in South Africa. This means we end up putting our horses into livery, trusting the…

BylizzieApril 25, 20170Comments

Know How

Boots: best foot forward

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]e are spoilt for choice when it comes to boots, and these days boots are even more innovative and technologically advanced than ever before. Boots come in a variety of materials and are secured with Velcro, buckles or clips. With so many options available, it can be tricky to pick out the best boots for your…

BylizzieApril 20, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Importing a horse

It's detrimental to go through a reliable agency when it comes to importing a horse [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen it comes to buying a new horse, there are several questions that need to be answered. Is there a specific breed of horse you want? What discipline do you ride in? What level do you want to compete at, if…

BylizzieAugust 2, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Equine career: furthering your education and qualifications

The Dutch equestrian sport is known for its expertise. Dutch riders, carriage drivers, breeders, trainers and horses are dominating the world stage. Over the years, the Dutch have gained the knowledge and expertise in training, veterinary care, nutrition, breeding and equestrian management to perform successfully at world-class level. How did they get where they are right now?…

BylizzieJuly 29, 20160Comments

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