Q&A WITH JEAN BEMELMANS

Jean Bemelmans is a world-renowned Belgian-born dressage trainer who moved to Germany at the age of 17. He achieved the title of Reitmeister, an honour given to those who have successfully trained over 50 horses to International Grand Prix level. Bemelmans also served as the National Trainer for the Spanish Team, leading them to team silver…

BylizzieJune 18, 20260Comments

ASKHQ: ACCIDENT PRONE

Q: My gelding is constantly injuring himself. He is always covered in cuts, has stepped on his coronary band a couple of times, and cracked two teeth. Is he just accident-prone, or is there something wrong with him? A: The first thing to suggest would be a good physical examination by your vet. This would include…

BylizzieApril 7, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: SHOULD I DROP THE FOOD?

Q: Should I drop my horse's food to a lower level? He is doing much less work at the moment but I'm nervous to make any changes. A: One key rule of f eeding horses is to ‘ feed for work done ’ . This essentially means that when your horse is given time off or…

BylizzieJune 11, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: WOOD CHEWING

Q: My horse chews wood. People at the barn say it is due to a nutritional deficiency, but I'm not sure what that deficiency is? A: Many horses like to chew or eat wood in their stable, or nibble on paddock fencing. For owners, this can be frustrating, but chewing on wood, twigs and bark is…

BylizzieApril 27, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: GROOMING ROUTINE

Q: What is a normal grooming routine? A: A thorough grooming session will take up to 45 minutes. In South Africa, we commonly do not regularly groom our horses ourselves, but at least once a week it is worth making the extra effort to do this. Firstly, this provides a great opportunity to bond with your…

BylizzieMarch 5, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: HE GIVES ME THE EYE

Q: I love grooming my boy, but when I go to brush the left side of his face with my soft brush, he tilts his head and looks at me. His ears aren't back, but the reaction is odd and leaves me wondering if he is comfortable with my grooming him in this spot? A: While your…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: HYDRATION

Q: Do horses need water in the paddock? A: All horses need water in the paddock, even if they are only out for a couple of hours, and even in winter. Horses must have 24/7 access to water - they do not drink when we would like them to, hence, even if they have had access…

BylizzieDecember 3, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Know How News Updates

Get to know: Barry Taylor

Barry Taylor and the talented Cheveyo at the World Cup Qualifier earlier this year. [dropcap]B[/dropcap]arry Taylor has been making waves in the equestrian scene for more years than we can count. We catch up with him with these 15 fun questions! Don't miss Barry's take on the South African equestrian industry in comparison to the rest…

BylizzieJuly 12, 20160Comments

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