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Straighten up Straightness is important for all horses – regardless of discipline – and something riders should work hard to establish , regardless of the horse’s age. Straightness promotes evenness and balance in the body, and assists a horse’s turning abilities by keeping the shoulders and hindquarters from falling in or out. …

BylizzieJune 4, 20200Comments

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PRIDEY’S LOCKDOWN LAMENTATIONS DAYS 3 AND 4

Dear readers, It is with great relief that I can inform you that it's been a much more pleasant two days chez moi. Turns out (conveniently) that my (very absent) father had his birthday today and my (sadly) ever present mother had to attend to creating a birthday under lockdown... It appears that this was stressful…

BylizzieMarch 30, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: THE VLAAMPERD

Q: What is the Vlaamperd? A: The Vlaamperd, which directly translated means ‘Flemish horse’, is actually a breed of horse that originated in South Africa, and still exists here today. During the 19th Century a distinctive type of horse existed in the Cape called the Hantam horse. This horse came into being through the use of…

BylizzieMarch 4, 20200Comments

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EQUINE CAREERS PART 1

All horse lovers dream of a career in the equine industry. Some aspire to be a top coach, competitive riders envision a riding career abroad, while others hope to run a successful livery. The reality of things is that it can be hard to make it in the riding world; there’s a lot of good…

BylizzieNovember 1, 20190Comments

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THE LUSITANO

Text: Marike Kotzé The Lusitano is descended from the oldest riding horse known to history – the traditional Iberian horse, who in turn can be traced back to the primitive Sorraia horse. The Sorraia horse has been found depicted in cave paintings that date as far back as 20,000 BC, on the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and…

BylizzieAugust 8, 20190Comments

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STRETCHING VIDEOS BY ICE MAN AND THE SA LIPIZZANERS

Here is the introduction to the series of videos we will be running over the next few weeks on stretching for the horse. Thank you to Ice Man and the SA Lipizzaners (especially Camilla Lamb!) for putting this together.

BylizzieMay 15, 20190Comments

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

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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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RIDER PROFILE: MARLENE SINCLAIR

Marlene Sinclair on Camaro. Photo credit: TB images By Caroline Malan You’re currently ranked number 2 on Camaro - tell us why you’re having such a fantastic year? Camaro is one of the greatest horses I’ve ever had the privilege to have as a partner. He is a true gentleman and a great athlete, with a huge heart.…

BylizzieJuly 26, 20180Comments

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