BOLD, BRIGHT AND BRAVE – MEET AMAZEBALLS EQUESTRIAN

Founded by husband-and-wife duo Russell and Cindy, Amazeballs Equestrian is a family-run business with a passion for innovation and a fearless approach to shaking up the traditional equestrian world. Together, they’ve built a brand that’s not only bold in name but in mission too, seeking out the most exciting, cutting-edge products from around the globe…

BylizzieSeptember 12, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: NOT BALANCED IN THE SADDLE

Q: I’m worried that I’m not balanced in the saddle and that this is affecting my horse’s way of going, but how do I know if this is the case? A: The best place to start when addressing any concerns about your riding is with a good coach, who can help you from the ground…

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ASKHQ: KNEE STIFFNESS

Q: My knees get really stiff after a long ride. What can I do to help with this? A: There are some simple things you can try to see if they make a difference, but it is worth getting your knees seen by a medical professional to ensure there is nothing more serious going on that…

BylizzieMay 29, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: TYPES OF STIRRUPS

Q: What are the different types of stirrups? A: There are MANY types of stirrup iron on the market, but to answer your question we’ll group these into the main types available as a starting point for making your decision: Types of stirrup irons Fillis stirrup irons Fillis stirrup irons are a tradition choice for many…

BylizzieMay 21, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: STIRRUP LENGTH

Q: What length should my stirrups ideally be? A: If you're hacking or just doing some flatwork in the arena rather than focusing on dressage or jumping specifically, you should aim for your stirrups to be ankle length. To achieve this, take your feet out of the stirrups and let them hang loose against the…

BylizzieJanuary 30, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: DIFFERENT STIRRUPS

Q: What are the different types of stirrups? A: There are MANY types of stirrup iron on the market, but to answer your question we’ll group these into the main types available as a starting point for making your decision: Types of stirrup irons Fillis stirrup irons Fillis stirrup irons are a tradition choice for many…

BylizzieAugust 2, 20240Comments

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ASKHQ: STIRRUP LENGTH

Q: What is a good guideline for jumping stirrup length for heights between 70cm and 1.20m? Asked by Laura Paschini A: As a rule of thumb, your flatwork stirrups should hand slightly above your ankle when your legs are hanging loosely around your horse's barrel. Some riders are quite happy to jump smaller heights (50cm to 80cm)…

BylizzieJanuary 20, 20200Comments

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A SWINGING LOWER LEG

HQ answers your questions Q: Where does swing in the rider's lower leg come from? Asked by Maree Lamorne A: Swing in the lower leg comes from a leg that grips, so the first thing you need to do is to stop gripping with your knee. Your lower leg needs to hug your horse, but…

BylizzieJanuary 19, 20190Comments

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HOW DO YOU STOP THE LOWER LEG SWINGING?

Asked by Nicky Venter Keeping the lower leg still needs some riding without stirrups! Practise riding with no stirrups in your flatwork and make sure that your stirrups are the right length when you take them back. Ideally, you want the bottom of the stirrup iron to be at your ankle when your leg is hanging…

BylizzieOctober 15, 20180Comments

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