AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUITATION

Becoming the best rider you can be Text: Tana Scott The word ‘equitation’ was originally used to refer to the overall position or style of the rider when in the saddle. The original meaning of this word was then taken to create the discipline called (you guessed it) Equitation. Equitation, which can be ridden by riders of…

BylizzieNovember 5, 20250Comments

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CANTER CIRCLES

Text: Farryn Day This is a wonderful exercise that can be adapted to suit most horses. It helps to develop rhythm and balance and a disciplined approach to working in a confined space. Normally ridden in a canter, the exercise can be performed at a trot for very young horses that have not yet established their…

BylizzieMay 20, 20250Comments

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BUYING A HORSE? SOME DO’S AND DON’TS

Text: Rhiannon Cecil Whether you've bought a horse before, own more than one horse, or are thinking about buying a horse for the first time, taking the purchase plunge is a huge decision. The horse market is fraught with scammers and chancers, and sellers will often resort to every trick in the book, making commissions their…

BylizzieApril 14, 20250Comments

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AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUITATION

Text: Tana Scott The word ‘equitation’ was originally used to refer to the overall position or style of the rider when in the saddle. The original meaning of this word was then taken to create the discipline called (you guessed it) Equitation. Equitation, which can be ridden by riders of any age and ability, can be ridden…

BylizzieNovember 9, 20210Comments

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Is the young horse right as a first horse?

The OTTB is the most popular first horse in South Africa as they are inexpensive and widely available [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hy is it that young horses often seem to end up as a rider’s first horse? The answer is simple: they’re affordable. Most riders don’t want to spend an outright fortune on their first horse, and are looking…

BylizzieApril 26, 20170Comments

AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUITATION

CANTER CIRCLES

BUYING A HORSE? SOME DO’S AND DON’TS

AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUITATION

Is the young horse right as a first horse?

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