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

Horse Channel Horse Training

Creating a better canter

The correct work can develop balance and suppleness in your canter [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s often said that your horse’s canter can make or break you as a competitive rider – especially when it comes to jumping and dressage disciplines. Ideally, you want a horse who has an active, fluid and rhythmic canter. Showjumpers and eventers in particular want…

BylizzieMarch 1, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training Know How

The equine horse walker

Horses from all walks of life can benefit from exercise in the walker In the wild, horses would roam over open distances, sometimes walking up to 50km per day. With domestication, horses are obviously restricted from this consistent freedom of movement. While we would all love to turn our horses out into massive paddocks where they…

BylizzieFebruary 14, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

What kind of coach are you?

It's important to understand the individual goals and lifestyle of each rider [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the equestrian sport many riders become trainers, but what makes a good trainer in particular? What is it like to be coaching somebody both in their daily training sessions and at competitions? Equine Support International (ESI) brings you a series of three articles that…

BylizzieOctober 25, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training News Updates

Tossy Raynor showjumping clinic in Botswana

Adele Jooste on Eros Van Hetgestel [dropcap]A [/dropcap]Pole Work and Show-Jumping Clinic was held at Herbie’s Haven Stables, Ruretse, over the weekend of 23rd, 24th, 25thJanuary, 2016 and was kindly hosted by Mrs Bridget O’Neill. The visiting instructor was Tossy Raynor who was accommodated at Bridget’s home. Bridget also collected her and returned her to the…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20160Comments

14 QUESTIONS WITH BARRY TAYLOR

Creating a better canter

The equine horse walker

What kind of coach are you?

Tossy Raynor showjumping clinic in Botswana

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