AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUITATION

Text: Tana Scott The word ‘equitation’ was originally used to refer to the overall position or style of the rider when in the saddle. The original meaning of this word was then taken to create the discipline called (you guessed it) Equitation. Equitation, which can be ridden by riders of any age and ability, can be ridden…

BylizzieNovember 9, 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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SHOW REPORT: HORSE OF THE YEAR 2020

By Shane Mundell The 2020 Horse of the Year Show held at Kyalami Equestrian Park was, once more and in spite of the lower number of entries, a great success. Once again the hard work put in by the Gauteng Showing Committee, combined with excellent marketing resulted in great sponsorship, prize money and prizes being…

BylizzieApril 9, 20200Comments

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BECOME A PLAITING PRO

Text: Jan Tucker A neatly plaited horse looks professional when he enters the ring, and in many disciplines plaiting is compulsory. But is it always necessary and what constitutes the perfect plait? Certain styles, for example the use of white tape for dressage, go in and out of fashion, but for showing classes in particular, very…

BylizzieAugust 12, 20190Comments

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NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL: 10 YEARS OF EQUESTRIAN EXCELLENCE!

Calling all horse lovers from far and wide! Kyalami Equestrian Park will proudly host the country’s premier horse show with world class competition on offer across all disciplines as well as entertainment for the whole family. Now in its 10th year, the Nissan Easter Festival is an equestrian extravaganza - a calendar highlight that welcomes professional as well…

BylizzieApril 5, 20190Comments

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DERBY SHOW DIRECTOR: HEATHER MPOFU

1. What will your roles and responsibilities be as show director of the SA Derby? I have to make the schedules, and ensure that the rules indicated are up-to-date and apply to each and every competition. In conjunction with the disciplines we address all possible scenarios positive or negative and ensure that we have a solution…

BylizzieAugust 27, 20180Comments

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The 2017 Nissan Easter Festival

Lisa Williams and Discovery Campbell [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he 8th edition of the Nissan Easter Festival is set to be the best yet – not only for horseriders and horse lovers, but for friends and families from far and wide. Equestrian athletes from countries such as Zimbabwe, Botswana, Swaziland, Zambia and Namibia will be joining the hundreds of South African riders who…

BylizzieMarch 6, 20170Comments

AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUITATION

ASKHQ: THE TROT-UP

SHOW REPORT: HORSE OF THE YEAR 2020

BECOME A PLAITING PRO

NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL: 10 YEARS OF EQUESTRIAN EXCELLENCE!

DERBY SHOW DIRECTOR: HEATHER MPOFU

The 2017 Nissan Easter Festival

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