HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 1) EYES

Your horse's eyes should be bright and without any signs of inflammation or any discharge. Redness of the eye or swelling on or around it can be a sign of various eye-related conditions. If you are concerned about your horse's ocular (eye) health contact your vet immediately. Eyes are very sensitive structures and must be…

BylizzieAugust 9, 20190Comments

THE LUSITANO

Text: Marike Kotzé The Lusitano is descended from the oldest riding horse known to history – the traditional Iberian horse, who in turn can be traced back to the primitive Sorraia horse. The Sorraia horse has been found depicted in cave paintings that date as far back as 20,000 BC, on the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and…

BylizzieAugust 8, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: THE STRESSY MARE

Q: My mare is relatively calm most of the time, but when she comes into season she becomes horribly stressy. I've been advised to try and supplement for mares, but what ingredients do I need to be looking for? A: We all love our mares. We really do. But, it does have to be acknowledged, that…

BylizzieAugust 8, 20190Comments

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LEG LOW-DOWN: BOWED TENDONS

A bowed tendon is strictly speaking in fact a strain of the tendon. Bowed tendons commonly occur in racehorses, but can occur in any breed in any kind of work. They are usually due to wear-and-tear injuries and initially signs may be difficult to spot. However, the earlier they can be detected the better as…

BylizzieAugust 5, 20190Comments

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ICE MAN STRETCH VIDEO 7

Check out this video of Camilla Lamb showing us the sixth recommended stretch for your horses. Thank you to Ice Man and the Lipizzaners for putting this series together for us. When you have watched the video, video yourselves trying the stretch with your horse. Send your video to hq@panorama.co.za and stand a chance to win…

BylizzieAugust 5, 20190Comments

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LEG LOW-DOWN: CELLULITIS

Cellulitis is a serious condition that is caused by infection of the limb by bacteria. Often the cause of the infection cannot be found, but it is commonly thought to occur secondary to a tiny puncture wound of the lower part of the limb. Your horse will have hot, painful, generalised swelling of the lower…

BylizzieAugust 3, 20190Comments

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TOP TIPS FOR MAKING GRAZING LAST

Field rotation. This is one of the simplest options if you are able to divide your field into smaller paddocks. This system means that if your horses are kept in each paddock for four weeks at a time, the remaining paddocks can rest and rejuvenate during that period ready to receive the horses after the…

BylizzieJuly 31, 20190Comments

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50 QUESTIONS WITH CHATAN HENDRIKS

HorseOnline, formed by Horze and HQ, today launch their new series '50 questions with' in which they interview a top rider or equestrian celebrity and ask them 50 quick fire questions. Check out the first interview with Chatan Hendriks here...

BylizzieJuly 30, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

ICE MAN STRETCH VIDEO 6

Check out this video of Camilla Lamb showing us the fifth recommended stretch for your horses. Thank you to Ice Man and the Lipizzaners for putting this series together for us. When you have watched the video, video yourselves trying the stretch with your horse. Send your video to hq@panorama.co.za and stand a chance to win…

BylizzieJuly 29, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How Lifestyle News Updates

14 QUESTIONS WITH BARRY TAYLOR

1. How is 2019 treating your string thus far? Companeiro has grown into a top horse this year. He has been 2nd in two big 140/45 Grand Prix and will be ready for 1.50m by the end of the year. He'll then do World Cup next year. Coester only arrived in South Africa in December…

BylizzieJuly 22, 20190Comments

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