Giorgia Scribante jumping in her debut Grand Prix with Ultime d'Eliapi

CONGRATULATIONS, GIORGIA SCRIBANTE

Photography: Megan Wright Media We caught up with Giorgia Scribante after she achieved a double clear in her first-ever Grand Prix! Here's what she told us: HQ: How did you feel before the class? Giorgia: I was rather nervous the night before the Grand Prix, but my parents and riding friends gave me a pep talk before, which…

BylizzieJune 21, 20260Comments

Rainer Korber on 334 Sea of Stars at the Shongweni Aquelle Foresyte Winter Classic

Horse and Rider

CONGRATULATIONS TO RAY AND 334 SEA OF STARS

Rainer Korber and 334 Sea of Stars jumped clear in the mare's first 1.50m Grand Prix at the Aquelle Foresyte Winter Classic in Shongweni yesterday. By Stakkato out of a Calato mare, bred and campaigned under the 334 banner, the mare. "Team 334 are overjoyed," said Aisling Triggol. "Govett in particular, because he has always believed…

BylizzieJune 20, 20260Comments

Horse Health

THE ULCER EPIDEMIC

What South African horse owners need to know If you've ever had a horse that was 'just not right' - a bit grumpy, slightly off their feed, not quite performing the way they should - there's a very real chance gastric ulcers were part of the story. Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome, or EGUS, is one…

BylizzieApril 17, 20260Comments

Breeding Horse Channel

MARE FAMILIES THAT SHAPED THE SPORT – CARTHINA Z

The mare who built a dynasty In the modern sporthorse world, certain names echo far beyond the arena. They appear again and again in pedigrees, on start lists, and in the background of championship results. One such name is Carthina Z, a mare whose influence has quietly but profoundly shaped the landscape of international showjumping. She…

BylizzieApril 1, 20260Comments

Header image for article on the results from Jumping Mechelen 2025 - HQ Magazine

Horse Channel

LOCAL HERO AND OLYMPIC LEGEND SHINE ON MECHELEN’S SECOND NIGHT

Bruynseels edges thriller in stallion showcase before Guerdat delivers masterclass in BMW Masters Saturday night at Jumping Mechelen delivered a double dose of world-class sport as Belgium's Niels Bruynseels claimed hometown glory in the Léon Melchior Open Sires of the World before Swiss Olympic champion Steve Guerdat produced a devastating display to dominate the BMW…

BylizzieDecember 28, 20250Comments

Horse Channel

SPOTLIGHT ON THE MAJESTIC KNABSTRUPPER STUD

A legacy in the making Breeding for brilliance All photos by Tracy Robertson Text: Tweet Gainsborough-Waring Tucked away in the undulating hills of the Van der Stel Pass near Botriver lies a hidden gem capturing the attention of the international equestrian world. The Majestic Knabstrupper Stud, renowned for its rare, spotted horses and an award-winning…

BylizzieDecember 16, 20250Comments

Horse Health

SHOEING VS. BAREFOOT IN THE SPORTHORSE

What does the science say For some riders, shoes are non‑negotiable tools that let sporthorses stay comfortable, protected and competitive on modern surfaces. For others, the barefoot (often boot-assisted) model is a welfare-forward way to build stronger, more functional feet, and many swear their horses move better for it. The truth, as usual, sits somewhere…

BylizzieAugust 11, 20250Comments

Horse Health Horse Training

UNDERNEATH THE GIRTH

Does shape, material, or elasticity matter? The girth is one of the most fundamental pieces of tack in your horse’s wardrobe, but it’s also one of the most underestimated. For many of us, choosing a girth is often an afterthought: leather or synthetic, shaped or straight, perhaps with elastic on one end, and then we're…

BylizzieAugust 6, 20250Comments

Ask HQ

ASKHQ: BACKING

Q: What’s the ideal age to start backing a horse? A: There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but most sporthorses are backed between the ages of four and five. Physically, horses' bones—especially the spine—continue developing until around six, and excessive strain too early can lead to long-term soundness issues. However, a well-handled, mentally mature horse can begin light groundwork…

BylizzieJune 16, 20250Comments

Ask HQ

ASKHQ: YEARLINGS

Q: What do I need to know about my yearling? A: A yearling is a colt or filly between the ages of one and two years old. These horses aren’t foals anymore, but they also haven’t quite reached adolescence yet. Characteristics Yearlings are most likely fully weaned and independent of their mothers. They sleep less and spend…

BylizzieApril 16, 20250Comments

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