WHAT IS A WARMBLOOD?

A Warmblood is the result of cross-breeding between pure-blooded horses such as English Thoroughbreds and heavier farm horses to produce a horse for a specific function and purpose such as showjumping or dressage. Careful breeding programmes are carried out to produce a horse ideally suited to the breeders' needs. Much of the world's Warmblood…

BylizzieJanuary 23, 20190Comments

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A SWINGING LOWER LEG

HQ answers your questions Q: Where does swing in the rider's lower leg come from? Asked by Maree Lamorne A: Swing in the lower leg comes from a leg that grips, so the first thing you need to do is to stop gripping with your knee. Your lower leg needs to hug your horse, but…

BylizzieJanuary 19, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Lifestyle

FORWARD PLANNING

7 tips for organising the competition year The beginning of every year is an excellent time to reflect on your horse and your riding and ask yourself, “Why do I do this sport?” Whether you’re a happy hacker, an amateur or a professional, you will have no doubt experienced ups and downs in your journey…

BylizzieJanuary 8, 20190Comments

Horse Channel

CONSUELO TRIBUTE – A GIFT FOR BREEDING AND THE SPORT

By Claus Koch In 1998, Sitta Voigts of Zonjati Stud asked Cord Wassmann, the chief judge of Hanoverian breeding, to find her a colt out of the Holstein Contender line. As requested, he bought her a Concerto 2 colt from Doris Hafemeister, the mother of the Olympic rider Dirk Hafemeister. Thus, Consuelo arrived in Namibia, but as…

BylizzieSeptember 26, 20180Comments

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RONNIE HEALY RIDER PROFILE

Ronnie Healy at Revil I’ll be competing in The SA Derby presented by black, on my horse Blueturtle Atmore. I’ll also have Blueturtle Catweasle in the 1.35m classes. Will you dress up in line with the theme “Spring in the Hamptons”? I will if I don’t qualify, but hopefully I’ll be in riding Atmore and so will come through after that! Tell…

BylizzieSeptember 15, 20180Comments

Events Horse Channel News Updates

LORETTE KNOWLES TAYLOR UPDATE PRE-DERBY

Lorette Taylor at Revil Interview by Caroline Malan An update from Team Nissan rider Lorette Knowles-Taylor as we head towards The SA DERBY. Tell us your thoughts about your show in Polokwane at Revil Stables and the performance of your horses? I was very happy with my show overall. My health hasn’t been what it should be so I…

BylizzieSeptember 14, 20180Comments

Events Horse Channel

AN INTERVIEW WITH NICOLE HORWOOD

Interview by Caroline Malan You’re currently ranked number 1 in SA. Tell us about your 2018 – what has gone so right? Ranking at number 1 position is normally about consistency. We have won a couple of big classes and been placed in many. Don Cumarco is feeling very fit and strong at the moment. He may…

BylizzieSeptember 13, 20180Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

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 SA DERBY PRESENTED BY BLACK – LOOK OUT FOR THE SOLD OUT SIGN. TICKETS SELLING FAST

The SA Derby presented by black Look out for the “SOLD OUT” sign: Tickets selling fast on www.thederby.co.za! The 2018 SA Derby presented by SA’s newest entertainment platform - black, is set to sell out soon, with Grandstands A & B officially sold out. Commencing on 26 September 2018, Kyalami Park Club will be the…

BylizzieAugust 25, 20180Comments

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RIDER PROFILE: LIAM STEVENS

Liam Stevens riding Nissan Wanda. Photography by Jacqueline S Woods Will you be competing in the main Derby 2018? What horse/s will you be competing on? Yes I’m hoping to have two horses for this year’s Derby. Nissan Wanda who has been placed twice in previous years and Linda Ellerine’s Back on Track Quintino 4. It will…

BylizzieAugust 22, 20180Comments

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