Getting South Africa onto the international circuit

Jade Hooke for showjumping [dropcap]S[/dropcap]outh Africa is on the cusp of being internationally competitive – we have had eventers and vaulters represent us in the World Equestrian Games, showjumpers in the World Cup Final, and recently, a dressage rider at the Rio Olympic Games. We seem to be close and yet so far, but what exactly…

BylizzieJuly 31, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

Working equitation

Patricia Robertson, demonstrating working equitation at Monte Cavalo's open day last year [dropcap]W[/dropcap]orking equitation, better known by its Spanish name Doma Vaquera, can literally be translated into ‘schooling of the stock horse’. This fast-growing international equestrian sport is also representative of one of the oldest riding disciplines in the world. Its origins lie in the need…

BylizzieApril 6, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

Equine salt spa

The therapy has proven to relieve several respiratory-related problems in horses [dropcap]A[/dropcap] respiratory treatment (using only 100% natural salt) to increase the performance of sport horses has been developed in the UK, and has taken off in a big way in America and all over Europe. Vets who have scoped before and after the treatment cannot…

BylizzieFebruary 1, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Importing a horse

It's detrimental to go through a reliable agency when it comes to importing a horse [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen it comes to buying a new horse, there are several questions that need to be answered. Is there a specific breed of horse you want? What discipline do you ride in? What level do you want to compete at, if…

BylizzieAugust 2, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Arena surface construction and maintenance

Can arena surface affect the biomechanics of your horse's legs? [dropcap]P[/dropcap]rofessionals are all choosing to install or only work over synthetic mix surfaces – but do these arenas actually make a difference to the horse and your schooling? This month, HQ talks to Peter Morrison, who heads Martin Collins South Africa – equine facility specialists –…

BylizzieJuly 14, 20160Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

Local colt fetches a cool R1.5 million at yearling sale

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] dream came true for two assistant farm managers at Varsfontein stud farm, Jaco Erasmus and his wife Carolyn, when they sold a thoroughbred colt for R1.5 million at the Bloodstock South Africa (marketing and sales arm of the of the Thoroughbred Breeders Association South Africa) Cape regional sale held at the luxurious Val de Vie…

BylizzieFebruary 26, 20160Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

USPA International Cup

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he United States will have one of its strongest lineups to challenge south Africa in the USPA International Cup next week Saturday, 28 November at the Grand Champions Polo Club. Teams Marc Ganzi in action Nic Roldan and Julio Arellano are the US’s top-rated players at eight goals. They will join seven-goaler, Jeff Hall, and top amateur,…

BylizzieNovember 20, 20150Comments

Horse Channel Know How News Updates

Futura is SA’s best racehorse

Horse of the Year, Futura, winning the J&B Met The brilliant Dynasty colt, Futura, who won the Grade 1 J&B Met and the Grade 1 L’Ormarin’s Queen’s Plate at Kenilworth for original trainer Brett Crawford before winning the Grade 1 Champions Cup at Greyville for new trainer Justin Snaith, was not only awarded both the Champion Older Male title…

BylizzieNovember 10, 20150Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

Galencia Derby 2015: Jeanne Engela

Jeanne and Investec Chanel van de Zeshoek Investors in show jumping play a huge role in the success of not only the sport, but also the rider. Jeanne Engela is sponsored by Investec Bank Ltd and says she is very privileged to be representing such a powerful brand. She has two horses – Investec Chanel van de…

BylizzieSeptember 28, 20150Comments

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