THE STALLION

Understanding his role Text: Farryn Day Stallions seem to have a mysticism associated with them. In popular understanding, they are either considered to be the beautiful steed that the prince rides on to save his princess, or in complete contrast, as an aggressive and hormone-crazed beast. In reality, most stallions fall into neither camp and are…

BylizzieNovember 24, 20250Comments

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A SPOTLIGHT ON STALLIONS

Understanding their characteristics, behaviours and needs Stallions possess distinct characteristics, behaviours, and roles that distinguish them from mares and geldings. Here, we explore what makes a stallion a stallion, delving into his biological attributes and temperament and looking at effective strategies for managing and training these magnificent animals. What sets a stallion apart The primary characteristic…

BylizzieOctober 17, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: PROGENY

Q: What does the word progeny mean? A: Collectively, all of a stallion’s or sire’s offspring are called his progeny. The plural of progeny is progenies. If you are referring to a single offspring, the word ‘get’ may be used. ‘Get’, however, may also be used to refer to the sire’s offspring collectively, too. The quality…

BylizzieFebruary 2, 20250Comments

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QUEL HOMME DE HUS RETIRES FROM SPORT

The eighteen-year-old Holstein stallion, Quel Homme de Hus, has retired from the sport and will now focus on his breeding duties full-time. Quel Homme de Hus had much success under Belgian rider Jérôme Guery. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the combination was part of the bronze medal-winning team. They won the Mexico leg of the…

BylizzieDecember 3, 20240Comments

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CSI5* LUGANO DIAMONDS TROPHY 1.45M SPEED CLASS WINNER ELZAS

On Friday in St Tropez, we saw Turkish rider Derin Demirsoy and the fifteen-year-old Diamant de Semilly's son Elzas win the second 5* class. In February 2022, Derin Demirsoy took over the reins of Elzas. With his previous rider, Italy's Giulia Martinengo Marquet, Elzas had many placings at the 5* level and has continued in…

BylizzieJune 1, 20240Comments

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GREGORY COTTARD AND GAMMELGAARDS CAROLA TAKE THE WIN IN THE CSI5* PRIX LION OF PORCHES 1.40M, TWO-PHASE

French rider Gregory Cottard and the eleven-year-old mare Gammelgaards Carola took the win in the first 5* class of the weekend in the CSI5* Prix Lion of Porches 1.40m, Two Phase. Gammelgaards Carola is an eleven-year-old chestnut mare. She is the daughter of the Holstein stallion Companiero. In 2010, Companiero completed his 70-Day Test in Marbach,…

BylizzieJune 1, 20240Comments

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GRAND SLAM VDL APPROVED FOR OLDENBURG AND WESTFALER VERBAND

Pre-Oldenburg and Westfaler Verband approval, Grand Slam VDL had obtained approval from the KWPN, Hanoverian, and Selle Francais studbooks. Grand Slam VDL was the all-time top-scorer in the KWPN performance test until recently; he scored an impressive 90 points. For technique and reflexes, he earned a 9.5; for scope, rideability, attitude and talent as a…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20240Comments

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CHAMPION OF THE 2024 OLDENBURG STALLION LICENSING SELLS FOR 720,000 EUROS

On the 22nd of January at the 2024 Oldenburg Stallion Licensing, a colt by Von und Zu was awarded the champion title. The Oldenburg Licensing usually takes place at the Oldenburg Horse Center in Vechta, but due to renovations this year, the licensing was held at the Sport + See Hotel in Ankum. Forty-seven colts were…

BylizzieJanuary 23, 20240Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

SAWHS FREE-JUMPING AND LOOSE-MOVEMENT

Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne Images: Crystal Baldwin Photography The South African Warmblood Horse Society hosted its 14th annual Free-Jumping and Loose-Movement show in November at United Equestrian in Kyalami. With several young horses on display with a variety of interesting pedigrees, it was exciting to see what South African breeding has to offer. Free-Jumping In the Free-Jumping section, the…

BylizzieJanuary 19, 20240Comments

Breeding Horse Health

FRAGILE FOAL SYNDROME

By Amelia Campbell-Horne With breeding, so many things can go wrong, so any risk that can be eliminated should be! Fragile Foal Syndrome (FFS) is one such risk that can be easily avoided. In this article, HQ chats with Dr Mareli Smalberger, South Africa's local FFS expert, to help us understand how we can eliminate this risk…

BylizzieMarch 11, 20230Comments

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