SOLE DEEP

What we know about sole thickness and soundness When we think about hooves, we often focus on wall cracks, flares, or the perfect white line, but the sole plays a vital and often underappreciated role in keeping our horses sound, especially in the age of synthetic surfaces and intense sport schedules. The thickness and integrity of…

BylizzieAugust 7, 20250Comments

BRUSHING BOOTS

Brushing boots secure around the horse's cannon bone and usually have a protective padded layer on the inside. The reason for this is to protect the inside of the leg when struck, or brushed into, by the opposite leg. Brushing boots are a great option for everyday flatwork or hacking, as they provide good all-round protection…

BylizzieNovember 3, 20190Comments

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THE CLYDESDALE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Heartbreakingly, the historic Clydesdale horse breed is under threat of extinction. The Clydesdale originated from Scotland and was first used as an agriculture horse. Today, Clydesdales are still used for draught purposes, including agriculture and carriage driving, and they are also shown and ridden, as well as kept for pleasure. Clydesdales are a popular breed…

BylizzieDecember 11, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Know How

The legalities of buying and selling a horse

A well-drafted agreement goes a long way in alleviating potential pitfalls [dropcap]I[/dropcap]’m all-too-often asked how important it is to conclude a written agreement when buying a new horse or pony, and the answer is simple. It’s not important at all … until something goes wrong. From a potential buyer’s perspective, buying a new horse involves a big…

BylizzieNovember 16, 20160Comments

SOLE DEEP

BRUSHING BOOTS

THE CLYDESDALE IN SOUTH AFRICA

The legalities of buying and selling a horse

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