ASKHQ: NOVICE RIDER BUYING A HORSE

Q: I'm a relatively novice rider looking to buy my first horse. Any tips on what kind of horse I should be looking for? A: Depending on your budget and confidence, generally, a schoolmaster (a horse who has a great deal of experience) is a good choice for a novice rider as he will be…

BylizzieAugust 26, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: FURTHERING EDUCATION ON A BUDGET

Q: How can I further my education in horses when I have a small budget? A: Educating yourself about horses on a budget is absolutely possible with some resourcefulness and dedication. Here are several low-cost or free ways to learn about horse care, behaviour, and riding: 1. Volunteer or work Try and volunteer or work at a…

BylizzieOctober 20, 20240Comments

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WHAT IS A GOOD WAY TO TEACH A HORSE THE FLYING CHANGE?

Asked by Ben du Toit Before you start with teaching the flying changes, it's important that you teach your horse the basics, namely relaxation, rhythm, contact, impulsion, straightness and collection. Before teaching the flying change, ask yourself the following: Is the quality of the canter good (always maintaining the three-beat rhythm)? Is the horse straight…

BylizzieOctober 9, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

Trick training

The bow is difficult to teach and requires a lot of flexibility on the horse's part [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are loads of different methods when it comes to teaching horses how to do tricks. Trick training can be a fun form of mental stimulation for your horse and can also have benefits towards schooling and groundwork. This month we…

BylizzieOctober 18, 20160Comments

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Andrea Harrison dressage clinic

Pearl Naylor-Race on Callaho Lucie [dropcap]A[/dropcap] dressage Clinic was held on 29-30 April, 1-2 May, 2016, at two venues in Gaborone. It was kindly hosted by Tim and Pearl Naylor-Race at Serenity Equestrian Centre, Ruretse, where Andrea was accommodated and by Sean and Belinda Irish at Penndragon Equestrian Centre, Ruretse. The visiting instructor was Andrea Harrison and the…

BylizzieMay 4, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

Rider and seat position

HQ is thrilled to be exclusively partnered with the Dutch-based Equine Support International (ESI). ESI educates equestrians all over the world to increase levels of equestrian knowledge. This helps horse owners, stables, educational institutions and federations to take a step forward with horse wellbeing and the sport in general. ESI provides unique custom-made solutions such…

BylizzieApril 19, 20160Comments

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Pony camp at Penndragon Equestrian Centre

Some of the children on pony camp! [dropcap]A[/dropcap] Pony Camp was held at Penndragon Equestrian Centre over the weekend of 20-22 November 2015, by kind permission of Sean and Belinda Irish. They were helped by Joan Ryan, Angela Tilney and Tammy Bradford throughout the weekend. It was extremely well supported. In total there were forty-two excited children…

BylizzieNovember 24, 20150Comments

ASKHQ: NOVICE RIDER BUYING A HORSE

ASKHQ: FURTHERING EDUCATION ON A BUDGET

WHAT IS A GOOD WAY TO TEACH A HORSE THE FLYING CHANGE?

Trick training

Andrea Harrison dressage clinic

Rider and seat position

Pony camp at Penndragon Equestrian Centre

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