ASKHQ: CHOOSING TO PUT YOUR HORSE THROUGH SURGERY

Q: How can I decide whether to put my horse through a big operation, like colic surgery? A: This is a big decision that it is best to make in advance of your horse becoming unwell so that you know the decisions you are going to make ahead of the stressful situation. Making the decision…

BylizzieAugust 1, 20250Comments

Horse Breed Horse Training

TRAINING THE EYE – HOW TO ASSESS CONFORMATION AND MOVEMENT

Whether you’re shopping for a youngster, evaluating your current mount, or simply seeking to better understand your horse’s strengths and challenges, developing an ‘educated eye’ for conformation and movement is one of the most valuable skills a rider or owner can cultivate. It’s more than just assessing beauty or elegance — it’s about predicting performance…

BylizzieJune 17, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: STALLION FERTILITY

Q: When is a stallion most fertile? A: Fertility in stallions is highest from six years of age until they are somewhere between 12-15 years of age. After this fertility tapers off through their late teens and drops again more dramatically once they are over 20. It should be noted, however, that this does vary greatly among…

BylizzieApril 3, 20210Comments

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SOLARIUM THERAPY

All over the world and more and more in South Africa, equestrians are seeing the benefits of solarium therapy for their horses. Many professional yards have an in-house solarium, so that performance horses can have access to solarium treatment on a regular basis. However, the benefits of the solarium are reaped not only by sport…

BylizzieNovember 15, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: OLDER HORSES

Q: My older horse still seems to love work, but I'm concerned as his stiffness is definitely increasing. I've had my vet to look at him, and she agrees that we need to slow down, but how do I do this when he enjoys his work so much? A: Many horses bodies start to slow down…

BylizzieSeptember 16, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training

Maintaining the older athlete

Gail's horse, Lindenberg, was a much-loved competitor on the SA circuit before his death at 19 Older horses are great. They’re schoolmasters so they’re pleasant to ride, they save riders from their mistakes, they know their job, and they will carry you to victory. While older horses do need slightly more maintenance than younger prospects, it…

BylizzieOctober 15, 20150Comments

ASKHQ: CHOOSING TO PUT YOUR HORSE THROUGH SURGERY

TRAINING THE EYE – HOW TO ASSESS CONFORMATION AND MOVEMENT

ASKHQ: STALLION FERTILITY

SOLARIUM THERAPY

ASKHQ: OLDER HORSES

Maintaining the older athlete

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