ASKHQ: VERTICALS

Q: My horse and I always struggle with verticals. What can I do to fix this? A: Vertical fences, especially planks, are easy to bring drown whether they are 50cm high or 1.50m, so don’t worry – you are not alone in this! In your question, you don’t mention the specifics of the problem and when…

BylizzieFebruary 18, 20250Comments

Horse Health

TENDON INJURIES

Tendon injuries happen in one of two ways: sudden tears or ruptures from a single overloading event (an injury) or chronic strains from overuse. The former are usually recognised immediately after an athletic episode and usually have the hallmarks of heat, pain when touched, and obvious swelling. On the other hand, the latter tends to…

BylizzieOctober 19, 20240Comments

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GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR GRAND PRIX ST TROPEZ

Text: Megan Wright The Grand Prix of the St Tropez leg of the tour proved to be by far the most difficult one to date. Gregory Bodo designed an incredibly complex track with a very tight time allowed that proved to be a challenge for both horses and riders. 17 formidable obstacles stood between the riders and…

BylizzieJune 11, 20240Comments

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GREGORY COTTARD AND GAMMELGAARDS CAROLA TAKE THE WIN IN THE CSI5* PRIX LION OF PORCHES 1.40M, TWO-PHASE

French rider Gregory Cottard and the eleven-year-old mare Gammelgaards Carola took the win in the first 5* class of the weekend in the CSI5* Prix Lion of Porches 1.40m, Two Phase. Gammelgaards Carola is an eleven-year-old chestnut mare. She is the daughter of the Holstein stallion Companiero. In 2010, Companiero completed his 70-Day Test in Marbach,…

BylizzieJune 1, 20240Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 1

Windgall, or windpuff, is the term used to describe the soft swelling seen just above the fetlocks or the forelegs and hind legs of typically older or harder-working horses. The term refers to either an enlargement of the fetlock joint capsule (an articular windgall) or an enlargement of the digital flexor tendon sheath (a non-articular…

BylizzieApril 22, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS THE BEST STIRRUP IRON FOR JUMPING?

Asked by Tracy Lee A: Showjumpers often favour a stirrup iron with a wide base and strong tread. Wide-based stirrups are more secure and are easier to keep balanced on the foot, hence their popularity. 'Cheese-grater' treads prevent the foot from slipping through the stirrup and can help with keeping the leg still. Angled stirrups…

BylizzieMay 8, 20190Comments

Know How Lifestyle

Getting South Africa onto the international circuit

Jade Hooke for showjumping [dropcap]S[/dropcap]outh Africa is on the cusp of being internationally competitive – we have had eventers and vaulters represent us in the World Equestrian Games, showjumpers in the World Cup Final, and recently, a dressage rider at the Rio Olympic Games. We seem to be close and yet so far, but what exactly…

BylizzieJuly 31, 20170Comments

ASKHQ: VERTICALS

TENDON INJURIES

GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR GRAND PRIX ST TROPEZ

GREGORY COTTARD AND GAMMELGAARDS CAROLA TAKE THE WIN IN THE CSI5* PRIX LION OF PORCHES 1.40M, TWO-PHASE

UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 1

ASKHQ: WHAT IS THE BEST STIRRUP IRON FOR JUMPING?

Getting South Africa onto the international circuit

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