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THE CALLAHO WARMBLOOD STUD AUCTION 2025

R21 million and a new benchmark for SA sporthorse auctions There was something almost theatrical about this year’s Callaho Auction. From the choreography of the try-outs to the language of the catalogue and the faultless, European-grade presentation, this was more than a sale; it was a statement. Billed as the stud’s “Coming of Age Party,”…

BylizzieDecember 9, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

GENETICS AND PERFORMANCE

Are we any closer to linking DNA to ability? For as long as horses have been bred for sport, breeders and riders have sought to answer the same question: what makes one horse a champion and another simply average? Conformation, training, nutrition, and management all play their roles, but could part of the answer be…

BylizzieSeptember 21, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training Know How

LEG AND HOOF CARE

By Shari Michaelis We've all heard the saying "no hoof, no horse," and I would go as far as to say, "no legs, no horse". Whether you do showjumping, dressage, eventing, endurance, or anything in between, your horse's future depends mainly on how his legs and hooves stand up to whatever task you expect him to…

BylizzieOctober 7, 20210Comments

Breeding Horse Channel

BREEDING MAGIC INSPIRES BUYERS ON THE CLOSING NIGHT OF THE CALLAHO WINTER AUCTION

The closing night of the Callaho 2021 Winter Auction was another exciting affair. The proven ability of Callaho to breed consistently for the top levels of the sport was acknowledged through the enormous support from the equestrian community across Southern Africa. The impeccably bred Callaho Larido (Larison/Quidam De Revel/Pilot), who promises to take the local showjumping…

BylizzieMay 18, 20210Comments

Horse Channel

NEWS: CALLAHO’S BREEDING MAGIC

As we mentioned last month, HQ Magazine is delighted to be teaming up with Callaho for their two online auctions this year. With the Winter Auction fast approaching (11-15 May), Callaho Warmblood Sport Horses have now released their auction selection and everyone needs to check it out! Callaho may refer to ‘breeding magic’, but here at HQ we realise that some serious…

BylizzieMarch 24, 20210Comments

Horse Breed Horse Channel Horse Training

CALLAHO’S LISSABON

Callaho Stud’s fabulous foundation sire and current ‘King of the Hill’, Callaho’s Lissabon turned 21 last winter. The combination of Lissabon’s own record as an exceptional all-round sporting athlete and showing horse; his innate beauty, flawless conformation and temperament; as well as his unfailing ability to reliably pass these traits onto his offspring is arguably unmatched…

BylizzieFebruary 20, 20210Comments

THE CALLAHO WARMBLOOD STUD AUCTION 2025

GENETICS AND PERFORMANCE

LEG AND HOOF CARE

BREEDING MAGIC INSPIRES BUYERS ON THE CLOSING NIGHT OF THE CALLAHO WINTER AUCTION

NEWS: CALLAHO’S BREEDING MAGIC

CALLAHO’S LISSABON

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