SETTING THE TONE IN THE WARM-UP ARENA

The real purpose of the warm-up Text: Lara Ellwood of Insight Equine There’s something about the warm-up arena at a show that seems to buzz with invisible tension. It’s meant to be a space to prepare, to ease our horses and ourselves into rhythm and readiness, but more often than not, it becomes a pressure cooker.…

BylizzieApril 14, 20260Comments

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ASKHQ: AMINO ACIDS

Q: What are amino acids and why are they necessary? A: Amino acids are biological building blocks that link together to create proteins. Those proteins form everything from muscle and organ tissue to enzymes, hormones and antibodies. Amino acids are particularly helpful in cellular regeneration of muscle in performance horses. This role in regeneration makes…

BylizzieNovember 23, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: JUMPING BUILDING MUSCLES

Q: How does jumping help build up my horse’s muscles? A: All kinds of exercise help to build muscle in horses, just as in humans. Every discipline requires a separate skill and muscle base, and jumping is no exception. To build muscle in your horse, you need to put his muscles under stress, increasing the…

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ASKHQ: HINDQUARTER DRIFT

Q: My horse brings his hindquarter into the inside in the canter, and I was marked down for it in my last dressage test. How do I fix this? A: Cantering in this way, with the quarters in, is usually a strength issue. Building strength is therefore vital in helping your horse to straighten up. However,…

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ASKHQ: STRETCH IT OUT

Q: What is the best way to shorten my reins after allowing my horse to stretch? Asked by Kath Harrison A stretch is often a surprisingly difficult movement for a horse to perform. In order to stretch and regather well, a horse must be truly in balance. If your horse struggles to balance or accept the bit…

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ICE MAN STRETCH VIDEO 3

Check out this video of Camilla Lamb showing us the second 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 you video to hq@panorama.co.za and stand a chance to…

BylizzieSeptember 11, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: WARM-UP

Q: Why is the warm-up important? A: Firstly, a horse’s metabolism levels increase when you warm up. Through this process energy becomes more easily accessible for the muscles, preparing them for the harder work expected of them during a workout. Secondly, the amount of oxygenated blood that goes to the muscles increases. Blood vessels widen and the…

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ASKHQ: LEG UP

Q: Why do people say that it is best to mount from a mounting block rather than from the ground? A: Mounting from a mounting block is generally preferred by most riders and instructors as it places much less strain on a horse’s skeleton and muscles. Most horses in fact find riders mounting from the ground…

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ASKHQ: THE SITTING TROT

Q: I just can't sit the sitting trot. How can I improve this? Answered by Elena Jankowitz A: The sitting trot is challenging for everyone and there are numerous factors that can make it difficult to sit. The important point to remember is that the trot has a moment of suspension when none of the hooves are…

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ICE MAN STRETCH VIDEO 3

Check out this video of Camilla Lamb showing us the second 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 you video to hq@panorama.co.za and stand a chance to…

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