RESPIRATORY HEALTH AT SHOWS

New findings on equine asthma and why management at competitions matters For many horses, show environments, rather than being optimal for performance, carry hidden risks to their respiratory health. Increasingly, research is pointing to inflammatory airway disease (IAD) and equine asthma as leading causes of reduced performance in sport horses, often triggered or worsened by…

BylizzieSeptember 27, 20250Comments

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FAITHSTONE STUD AND LIVERY YARD

HQ caught up with Lara Coldbeck to hear about Faithstone Stud and Livery Yard- the yard she runs with her business partner Nikki Austen. HQ: Tell us a bit about your yard and the facilities you offer. Lara: Where to start!? We offer great, large paddocks, with just stallions being separated. There are six stables available, soon…

BylizzieSeptember 20, 20200Comments

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DELTACREST STABLES

The HQ team have decided to relocate to the Cape and move our ponies to Deltacrest. Check this place out! 😍 Tell us about your yard. Deltacrest Stables has the one of the most beautiful settings in the Cape Winelands with a 360 degree backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery surrounded by orchards, vineyards, natural fynbos and…

BylizzieMay 13, 20200Comments

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REMUDA CREEK HORSEMANSHIP CENTRE

Tell us about your yard. Our yard is quite small, with 12 horses currently standing with us. We have the standard 20 x 60m dressage arena, two round pens, an EETO course, a grass jumping arena, a 20x40 Cowboy Dressage arena and we also have a huge 60 x 70m Western riding arena. We have…

BylizzieApril 30, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: RUBBER FLOORING

Q: Why is rubbered flooring becoming so popular? At my barn, we now have the option of rubberising the floors of our stables and I'm not sure whether or not it is worth it? A: The use of rubberised surfaces in equestrian facilities is becoming increasingly common. Rubber stable matting has evolved so that there are…

BylizzieJanuary 18, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: STABLE DIMENSIONS

Q: What are the minimum recommended dimensions of a stable? A: Expecting horses to stay happy when cooped up for hours in a stable is quite an ask - especially if the space the horse is kept in is very small. The following dimensions are the minimum required for stabling, although larger stables are obviously preferable, as…

BylizzieDecember 18, 20190Comments

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HOLIDAY HELP: PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU’RE AWAY

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]henever we get to this time of year, it’s time to start thinking about putting your horses and yard in safe hands while you’re away. Whether you’re on a smallholding with two or three horses on your property, or run a full-time livery yard, you want someone you can trust to care for your horses…

BylizzieNovember 1, 20170Comments

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10 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO MOVE YARDS

Thinking of moving yards? 10 signs it's time to gallop out of there! Horse owners and riders settle on a yard for a variety of reasons, whether it’s for a particular coach, the yard’s facilities and care, its location, or most importantly, its price. All too often, there comes a time when riders feel it’s time…

BylizzieOctober 17, 20170Comments

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How green is your yard?

Use our eco-friendly tips to make your yard more green [dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll over the world, people are making eco-friendly decisions to minimise their footprint on the environment and preserve necessary resources. Many are opting for green solutions, whether it’s in the home, business or industrial sectors. There are several ways that your yard can be more eco-friendly,…

BylizzieAugust 28, 20170Comments

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The DIY yard

East fixes, stable hacks and self-made projects Anyone who runs a yard – be it small or large – knows that keeping horses is no easy task. Things break and get lost on a daily basis, and horses find a way of getting themselves into trouble at the most inconvenient of times. It’s always handy as…

BylizzieAugust 28, 20170Comments

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