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

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BADMINTON’S 75TH ANNIVERARY SEES RECORD PRIZE MONEY

The total prize pot for the 2024 Gloucestershire five-star is £425,000 (over R10 million) – an increase of 12% (£44,700) on the 2023 prize money. The winner will take home £117,600 (R2.75 million), £12,600 more than first prize last year. We hope you'll be tuning in in May to see who seizes this ultra-prestigous title.

BylizzieJanuary 23, 20240Comments

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TOP OF THE EQUESTRIAN WORLD RANKINGS

Final standings for 2023 In HQ Pro this month, we took a good look at the final standings in the world rankings for 2023. It’s fair to say that there aren’t too many surprises here… SHOWJUMPING Henrik von Eckermann ended 2023 precisely as he started it, at the top of the World Jumping rankings! With his…

BylizzieJanuary 8, 20240Comments

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MAKING SURE YOU’RE COMPETITION READY

In just three simple steps… Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne After a few weeks of feasting and festivities, we are back to reality and ready to jump right into the 2024 competition season. If this isn't your first rodeo, then hopefully, you have set aside some funds for your annual subscriptions so you won't get too anxious as…

BylizzieJanuary 6, 20240Comments

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THE PAIR TO WATCH – AMY MICHAU AND GO TO BLUE

Amy Michau and Go to Blue are on form. Their convincing victory in the Grand Prix at the 334 Sporthorse Stud Show after a challenging Easter Festival speaks to the quality of this pair and the strength of their partnership. We caught up with Amy to learn more about this super-talented young lady and her journey to…

BylizzieDecember 29, 20230Comments

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THE 2023 UAG MICRO DERBY

A chat with the winners Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne Photography: Merlynn Trichardt The Micro Derby, or perhaps more appropriately, the Speed Derby, was the highlight of Saturday at the UAG SA Derby. The Micro Derby is run under 'Table C' rules, meaning 4 seconds would be added to the time for every rail a horse had down, rather…

BylizzieNovember 23, 20230Comments

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ASKHQ: PUISSANCE

Q: What is a puissance competition? And how does it work? A: A puissance competition, also known as the 'high jump' in equestrian sports, is a popular showjumping event that tests the horse and rider's ability to clear an increasingly high obstacle, typically a wall or fence. The name 'puissance' is derived from the French word…

BylizzieNovember 13, 20230Comments

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THE FEI-WBFSH WORLD BREEDING JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS – A BRIEF LOOK

The FEI-WBFSH final earlier this year proved to be an encouraging event for South African breeders. Looking at the results, and the bloodlines on offer, it is easy to see that South Africa is breeding more and more top horses, reflecting many of the best bloodlines in the world. Although our young horse classes are…

BylizzieOctober 30, 20230Comments

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HEARTLAND’S GRAND PRIX 2023 – NEW COMBINATIONS

Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Photography The first Heartlands World Cup show and the last WCQ of the year saw several horse and rider combinations take a step up a level and try out their first 1.50m. Amongst these were Nicole Horwood and Capital Impossible, Lorette Knowles-Taylor and Oripeau D’Emma, Alexandra Ric-Hansen and Callaho Laios and…

BylizzieOctober 29, 20230Comments

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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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