EQUESTRIAN YOGA FOR CORE STRENGTH

Text: Rhiannon Cecil Equestrians are naturally very passionate about our sport and always looking for ways to improve our strength and effectiveness in the saddle. Balance and core strength are two key factors to successful riding, and while we get plenty of time to practice these skills in the high-pressure environment of being on the horse,…

BylizzieMay 19, 20250Comments

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SUMMIT RIDGE UNITED LEAGUE OF CHAMPIONS 2022 – 25 NOVEMBER RESULTS – 25 November RESULTS

Summit Ridge United League Of Champions 2022: 1.20m A2 Competition (Pool One) 1st: iPharma Callaho Lord Max - Stewart Barker 2nd: Foresyte Kiss of Onyx - Ryan Wallbridge 3rd: Afrizan's Izzy Miyake - Jacqui Cochrane 4th: iPharma Callaho Ardennes - Natalie Hime 5th: iPharma Davenport Radiant - Stewart Barker 6th: Back On Track Callaho Larentino - Gregory Scott 7th: Diamonds Applause -…

BylizzieNovember 25, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: MENTAL SKILLS COACHING

Q: What kind of riders will benefit most from mental skills coaching? A: Before you consider whether learning about mental skills would be useful for you, ask yourself whether you are curious to learn more about yourself, both as a rider and as a person. The most important prerequisite to benefit from coaching of any kind,…

BylizzieFebruary 14, 20210Comments

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FIXING THE LATERAL WALK

By Bronwen Meredith Many of us have been told that the walk is an ‘unfixable’ gait and that it is therefore best to leave it untouched. Personally, I don’t believe this and have had success with several horses in at least improving their way of going in the walk. It is true that it is one…

BylizzieAugust 25, 20200Comments

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EMMETT TECHNIQUE COURSES IN SA IN OCTOBER

The EMMETT Technique was developed in North Queensland by Ross Emmett and is practiced internationally across 40 countries. In October, Helen Walker an EMMETT Technique practitioner is coming out to South Africa to teach courses on the EMMETT Technique in the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal. What is EMMETT Technique? The EMMETT Technique is an effective,…

BylizzieSeptember 21, 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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LORETTE KNOWLES-TAYLOR IN CONVERSATION WITH CAROLINE MALAN

By Caroline Malan Photography: Denford Studios How is 2019 treating you personally so far? Injuries; challenges; etc Life is generally a challenge ? 2019 is no different - you just need to hold your head up high and keep fighting! How is 2019 treating your string thus far? I have a lovely string of horses and touch wood, they are…

BylizzieAugust 7, 20190Comments

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SYNEPHRINE WARNING

The FEI has issued a warning to the equestrian community about synephrine, a banned substance listed on the Equine Prohibited Substances List. A high number of samples taken from horses in the UK recently have tested positive for the substance. Investigations as to the specific source responsible in this case are continuing but the FEI…

BylizzieJuly 18, 20190Comments

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NISSAN GRASSROOT’S DEVELOPMENT CLINIC

[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ow in its 8th year, the showjumping grassroots clinic is a morning dedicated to those enthusiastic young riders from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and is held on the first day of the Nissan Easter Festival. Professional showjumpers of the Team Nissan Show Jumping team including Barry Taylor, Lorette Knowles-Taylor, Oscar Ncube, Liam Stevens and Cheyenne de…

BylizzieMarch 26, 20180Comments

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READY FOR NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL: NICOLA SIME RILEY

Nicola Sime-Riley and Fulvic Connoisseur on their lap of honour after winning last year's Outdoor Grand Prix. Who are the horses that you’ll be competing on at this years NEF? Sunny Park Stables Elpaso and Fulvic Connoisseur in the 1.50m. Tell us about your horses' personalities? They are both triers. Elpaso has a lot of personality -…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20180Comments

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