ASKHQ: WHAT IS THAT NOISE?

Q: My horse makes a funny noise when I ride him. It sounds like it comes from the saddle, but my instructor says that it is my horse sucking air in and out of his sheath because he was recently gelded. Is this true? How long will it go on for? A: Your instructor is absolutely…

BylizzieJanuary 29, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: MELANOMAS

Q: Is it possible for horses who are not grey to get melanomas? A: Melanomas are much rarer in horses with non-grey coats, but they can and do occur. Unfortunately, when these tumours appear in non-grey horses they tend to have a much worse prognosis, as they are more aggressive. When melanomas occur in grey horses,…

BylizzieJanuary 28, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: SLEEPY TIME

Q: How can I create optimal conditions for my horse to sleep? How do I know if he is sleeping enough? He spends a long time in his stable each day, but he still seems dopey and tired. Asked by Sarah Heggarty A: Some horses spend so much time in their stables that they oddly enough don't…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20200Comments

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GELDING YOUR COLT

If you are the owner of a colt, you have undoubtedly been asked if and when you are going to geld your youngster. In fact, you may have even found yourself wishing you'd had a filly, just to avoid having to make this tricky call. As with most horse-related issues, there are lots of opinions…

BylizzieJanuary 25, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: RUBBER FLOORING

Q: Why is rubbered flooring becoming so popular? At my barn, we now have the option of rubberising the floors of our stables and I'm not sure whether or not it is worth it? A: The use of rubberised surfaces in equestrian facilities is becoming increasingly common. Rubber stable matting has evolved so that there are…

BylizzieJanuary 18, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: BREEDING TIPS FROM CALLAHO

Q: What are Callaho's top breeding tips? A: The broodmare is the beginning and the end of any successful mating. A good dam mated to a mediocre stallion will give you a good horse. A top stallion is mostly useless on a mediocre mare. Any attempt at creating a good dam-line from scratch is not impossible…

BylizzieJanuary 16, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: BREEDING

Q: When deciding on a mating, what do you take into consideration? A: My first consideration is simple - do I honestly believe the match has a high probability of producing an exceptional athlete? If not, I don't go any further. Secondarily, I want to get the size right, which means we'd like to end up with…

BylizzieJanuary 15, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: BROODMARES

Q: What are you looking for in a broodmare? A: Performance in the dam-line is what we are looking for. Period. Her own performance in the sport is not as reliable an indicator of her worth as her grandmother's, her mother's and her own history as producers of top athletes. Ravella, probably the most precious broodmare we've…

BylizzieJanuary 14, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: CONFORMATION

Q: Which conformational factors are considered important to look for in a riding horse? A: When looking at the conformation of the horse to assess his rideability, the following factors should be considered: The back and ribs A relatively short back is generally strongest for taking weight, as it has shorter, stronger coupling than a longer back. A…

BylizzieDecember 11, 20190Comments

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CHI GENEVA ROLEX IJRC TOP 10 FINAL AND THE ROLEX GRAND PRIX

THE WORLD'S BEST RIDERS RETURN TO THE CHI GENEVA TO CONTEST THE ROLEX IJRC TOP 10 FINAL AND THE ROLEX GRAND PRIX Geneva, Switzerland, 9 December 2019 – From 12–15 December, two of the most prestigious competitions on the show jumping calendar, the Rolex Grand Prix and the Rolex International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) Top 10 Final,…

BylizzieDecember 9, 20190Comments

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