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GILLES THOMAS TRIUMPHS IN MECHELEN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER

Gilles Thomas claims World Cup win The Nekkerhal erupted in celebration as Gilles Thomas (BEL) secured a spectacular victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Qualifier at Mechelen, capping off an extraordinary year for the 27-year-old Belgian star. In a dramatic finish that had the packed arena holding its collective breath, Thomas and his…

BylizzieDecember 30, 20250Comments

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GERMAN RIDER SOPHIA GEORGE CLAIMS PONY TROPHY GLORY AT MECHELEN

Sophia Aurelia George stages dramatic comeback to win prestigious European final Germany's Sophia Aurelia George pulled off a remarkable comeback victory in the FEI Jumping Ponies' Trophy Final at Jumping Mechelen on Tuesday, proving that determination and a brilliant second-round performance can overcome early mistakes. Riding Berlioz d'Henann, a pony by Kantje's Ronaldo, the young German…

BylizzieDecember 30, 20250Comments

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LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW 2025

Summary so far and what's ahead The story so far (Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 December) Thursday's Opening - British dressage dominance: Lottie Fry and Glamourdale won the FEI Dressage World Cup Grand Prix with a score of 80.783%, heading an all-British podium after Charlotte Dujardin led for most of the competition. Becky Moody and…

BylizzieDecember 20, 20250Comments

Country-Life jump at Kyalami Park Club showing a filler underneath the fence - HQ Magazine

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ASKHQ: SCARY FILLERS

Q: My horse is generally very forward going and happy to jump. However, the second you introduce any type of filler she is a nervous wreck. How can I help her with this? A: With these kinds of issues, the best advice is to go back to basics. The first thing to do is revisit simple…

BylizzieNovember 17, 20250Comments

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READY FOR TAKE-OFF

Get your distances right Showjumpers commonly talk about 'seeing' distances when jumping. The problem with this approach is that it only deals with what happens in the immediate vicinity of the jump, and if you struggle to 'see' the distance, you can find yourself in a flat panic on top of the fence. Much more…

BylizzieOctober 29, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: JUMPING BUILDING MUSCLES

Q: How does jumping help build up my horse’s muscles? A: All kinds of exercise help to build muscle in horses, just as in humans. Every discipline requires a separate skill and muscle base, and jumping is no exception. To build muscle in your horse, you need to put his muscles under stress, increasing the…

BylizzieAugust 31, 20250Comments

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2025 CHEVAL LIBERTÉ FEI JUMPING CHILDREN’S CLASSICS

Alongside this weekend’s FEI Jumping Challenge, Kyalami Equestrian Park is proud to host the 2025 Cheval Liberté FEI Jumping Children’s Classics, a prestigious international series designed to nurture and showcase the next generation of talented young showjumpers. What is the FEI Jumping Children’s Classics? Launched by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the Children’s Classics are…

BylizzieJuly 25, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: IMPROVING CANTER TRANSITIONS

Q: What’s the best way to improve my horse’s canter transitions? A: Quality trot creates a quality transition so focus on straightness, impulsion, and rhythm in the trot before you ask for the canter. No horse can canter easily from a disorganised and messy trot. Use exercises like trot–walk–trot to sharpen responsiveness, and try for…

BylizzieJuly 24, 20250Comments

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THE PHILIP SMITH CONTENDERS – OLIVIA ROBERTS

The four competitors for Philip Smith in 2025 were Hamza Minty from Kwa-Zulu-Natal (KZN), Rebecca Hudson-Peacock from the Western Cape, Alexandra Ric-Hansen from KZN, and Olivia Roberts from KZN. We caught up with the four of them ahead of the Philip Smith. OLIVIA ROBERTS HQ: Please tell us a bit about your equestrian background. When did you…

BylizzieMay 10, 20250Comments

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‘EVENTING FOR DUMMIES’ – GETTING TO GRIPS WITH OUR NEW FAVOURITE DISCIPLINE

We’ve always enjoyed eventing, but after watching Badminton last year, the addiction to the sport has become VERY real in the HQ office. To ensure we’re all up to speed, we’ve put together this quick crash course on eventing for all those keen to learn more about this fascinating (and highly addictive) discipline! A crash course…

BylizzieMay 5, 20250Comments

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