NATIONAL HORSERACING AUTHORITY REJECTS ALL NSPCA WELFARE PROPOSALS WITHOUT EXPLANATION

The NSPCA says the National Horseracing Authority has rejected every welfare proposal it submitted for the 2025-26 rules cycle and refused to provide any reasoning for the rejections. The announcement came two days before the R10 million Hollywoodbets Durban July. The National Horseracing Authority's response to the NSPCA's welfare proposals amounts to a blanket rejection without…

BylizzieJuly 3, 20260Comments

Artistic image of rhino for ICSI breeding article with Onderstepoort.

Breeding Horse Channel

HORSE PREGNANCIES MADE BY ICSI AND WHAT IT COULD MEAN FOR RHINOS

A team at Onderstepoort, working with Hemmersbach Rhino Force, has produced South Africa’s first horse pregnancies through ICSI and frozen embryo transfer. The technique is well established overseas, but the significance lies in having the capability here in the country, and what that could do one day for the rhino population. In November 2025, researchers in…

BylizzieJuly 2, 20260Comments

Horse Health

WHEN IN DOUBT, CALL THE VET – WHAT NEW WOUND RESEARCH SHOWS

A new study from the UK suggests that how we handle the first few hours after a wound occurs matters more, and varies more, than we might like to admit. Researchers at the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with the British Horse Society, asked owners to report on real wounds in their own horses, from injury…

BylizzieJune 28, 20260Comments

Breeding

MARE FAMILIES THAT MADE THE SPORT – QERLY CHIN

The Qerly Chin effect: how one mare shaped a dynasty From a talented mare in Belgium to a dynasty of champions, the Qerly Chin line has become one of the most powerful forces in modern showjumping breeding. The foundation When the Belgian mare Qerly Chin (Chin Chin × Kerly by Pachat II) first stepped into…

BylizzieApril 29, 20260Comments

Horse Channel

THE PHILIP SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS

A history In 1969, George Morris visited South Africa to perform clinics in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Salisbury (Harare, Zimbabwe). At this stage in Southern Africa, a great variety of riding styles and theories were practised. This likely stemmed from the diverse sources of horsemanship; namely, farming, military and imported techniques from Europe. However, it…

BylizzieMarch 30, 20260Comments

Horse Channel

INTRODUCING THE ‘LOCAL BUSINESS LAUNCHPAD SERIES’

by Unbridled Marketing Text: Kim Dale, Founder of Unbridled Marketing If you run a horse business in South Africa, chances are you did not start it because you are an expert entrepreneur or an expert marketer. You started it because you love horses and saw a gap. The marketing and business savvy usually comes later, somewhere…

BylizzieFebruary 10, 20260Comments

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ASKHQ: RUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Q: Should I rug my horse during South Africa’s mild winter nights? A: Not necessarily. Horses are far more cold-tolerant than humans and can comfortably withstand temperatures as low as 5°C if they are unclipped, have adequate forage, and shelter from wind and rain. Rugging unnecessarily can disrupt thermoregulation, flatten coat hairs, and even contribute…

BylizzieJune 16, 20250Comments

Horse Health

WINTER WEIGHT LOSS – KEEPING CONDITION IN THE COLD

Loss of weight in winter is a concern with many of our equines, especially those who are older or naturally leaner. The cold weather in winter increases energy demands on our horses, as they must produce more body heat to maintain their body temperature. On top of this, the amount and quality of the grazing…

BylizzieMay 26, 20250Comments

Horse Channel

BRIANA BURGESS – TRAINING FOR THE TOP

Briana Burgess is an International Grand Prix rider and Top 10 World Young Horse Championship Finalist. She spent 12 years based in Germany, training under some of the world’s top coaches, including Johan Rockx, Penny Zavitz-Rockx, Monica Theodorescu, Patrik Kittel, Helen Langehanenberg and Christoph Koschel. Now based in the South of France at Domaine Equestre Des…

BylizzieMay 24, 20250Comments

Horse Health

THE VALUE OF PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE IN EQUINE NUTRITION

Pea protein isolate is a relatively new product in South Africa, but as owners begin to see the impact of this powerful supplement, its popularity is increasing. Traditionally, horses have derived protein from sources like alfalfa, soy, and flax, but pea protein isolate (PPI) is emerging as a viable and perhaps better alternative. This article…

BylizzieApril 30, 20250Comments

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