Aids vs cues
Text: Hayley Kruger There is no single correct way of training a horse – for years there have been people who follow different schools of thought, like the French versus…
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March 22, 2019
Barry Taylor and his new horse Dicardo
With over 40 years of experience under his belt, professional showjumper Barry Taylor is not only proud of his year to date, but also excited at what’s still to come.…
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June 25, 2018
Warm-up arena etiquette
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen it comes to competing at a show, both horse and rider usually find the warm-up arena more stressful than the actual ring. The warm-up arena is a chaotic place,…
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April 12, 2018
Padded halters prevent rubs and sores during the long haul
Your first away show
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]outh Africa’s equestrian disciplines host various national shows every year, with many riders making the journey to other provinces to compete. An away show is an exciting experience for you…
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April 12, 2018
Nissan Grassroots Development Clinic
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ow in its 8th year, the showjumping grassroots clinic is a morning dedicated to those enthusiastic young riders from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and is held on the first day of…
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March 26, 2018
Andrea Harrison
Nissan Easter Festival dressage riders ready to dance
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]eld at Kyalami Equestrian Park from 24 March – 2 April 2018, the 10 day equestrian show is ready to wow audiences from far and wide. With free entrance, the…
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March 23, 2018
Ready for Nissan Easter Festival: Nicola Sime-Riley
Who are the horses that you’ll be competing on at this years NEF? Sunny Park Stables Elpaso and Fulvic Connoisseur in the 1.50m. Tell us about your horses' personalities? They…
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March 14, 2018
Ready for Nissan Easter Festival: Thomas Triggol
Who are the horses that you’ll be competing at this years Nissan Easter Festival My name is Thomas Triggol, and the horses that I’ll be competing on at NEF are:…
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March 12, 2018
Ready for Nissan Easter Festival: Marlene Sinclair
Having placed 6th in the 2017 Nissan SA Outdoor Grand Prix, Marlene Sinclair is looking forward to the 2018 competition, in which she hopes to better her 2017 placing. Who…
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March 12, 2018
AskHQ: Which is the most difficult Derby course in the world?
Q: Which is the most difficult Derby course in the world? A: The Hamburg Derby is widely considered the most difficult in the world, and the original course was designed by…
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December 28, 2017