HOT AND STEAMY – UNDERSTANDING HOT CLOTHING

A week at Horse of the Year allowed our team to pick up lots of tips from the showing pros, but one of the most commonly mentioned was the use of hot cloths to improve the look of the coat. Our editor hadn’t used hot clothing since she was back in the UK, but with…

BylizzieMarch 25, 20250Comments

SHOWING 101 WITH TARRYN STEBBING

We enlisted the help of National Candidate Showing Judge Tarryn Stebbing to get an overview of the whats, wheres, hows and whys of showing to give you a quick introduction to this fascinating discipline. HQ: Can you start at the beginning for us and talk us through the main showing classes? Tarryn: Of course. The first thing…

BylizzieFebruary 6, 20240Comments

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CHIO AACHEN 2023 CELEBRATES A NEW ROLEX GRAND SLAM OF SHOWJUMPING LIVE CONTENDER

Geneva, 3 July 2023 – The podium of the 2023 Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen was an all-German affair with Marcus Ehning riding Stargold to victory and adding a third equestrian Major title to his stellar career. Second place went to Rolex Testimonee and fellow countryman Daniel Deusser riding Killer Queen VDM, with third…

BylizzieJuly 8, 20230Comments

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THE FORESYTE WINTER CLASSIC – THE WESTERN SHOPPE 1.40M CHAMPIONSHIP

Photography: @chloer.photography_ With two challenging Championship tracks built on the Saturday, a tough Championship was expected on Sunday. The 1.40m Championship track was certainly up to height and standard, but the 54 strong start list handled it well, with few spills and an impressive 44% of the class jumping clear and proceeding to the jump-off! One glance…

BylizzieJune 20, 20230Comments

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THE WEATHER IS NOT THE ONLY THING HEATING UP AT THE RWHS

Day four of Royal Windsor Horse Show offered brighter skies and yet more thrilling action. The Services proved they could not only look spectacular — when taking part in the Household Cavalry Best Turned Out Trooper — but could also perform under pressure in The Kingdom of Bahrain Services Team Jumping. International Show Jumping took…

BylizzieMay 15, 20230Comments

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SHOWING 101 WITH TARRYN STEBBING

After our wonderful stint at Horse of the Year, we realised it was about time that the HQ Team got up to date on all things showing. We enlisted the help of National Candidate Showing Judge Tarryn Stebbing to get an overview of the whats, wheres, hows, and whys of this fascinating discipline. HQ: So, Tarryn,…

BylizzieApril 2, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: FREQUENCY OF WASHING

Q: How often should you ideally bathe your horse? A: There isn't really a clear answer to this question, but one thing is for sure - you should be bathing your horse as infrequently as you can. Your horse's coat is full of naturally occurring oils that protect the skin and keep it healthy. Some of these…

BylizzieMay 7, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT ARE THE RULES OF SHOWJUMPING?

Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Q: What are the rules of showjumping? The international governing body for most major show jumping competitions is the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), and in their rulebook the two most common types of penalties are jumping penalties and time penalties. Jumping penalties Jumping penalties are given for refusals and knockdowns, with each refusal or knockdown…

BylizzieApril 5, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: THE TROT-UP

Q: How do you trot up a horse correctly? A: A veterinary inspection commonly involves leading a horse in a walk and a trot, so that the vet can check for any lameness issues. A trot up is a common part of the vetting for a horse; is required if your horse goes lame for any…

BylizzieFebruary 19, 20210Comments

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NISSAN WINTER CLASSIC

Lorette Knowles-Taylor Top riders saddle up for this year’s Nissan Winter Classic Photos: TB Images One of the year’s most anticipated showjumping contests – and a FEI World Cup Qualifier event – the Nissan Winter Classic will be returning to the stunning Shongweni Club from 13 to 17 June, bringing with it unrivalled equestrian showmanship and…

BylizzieMay 28, 20190Comments

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