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THE TRAKEHNER

Breed name: Trakehner Other names: The East Prussian Warmblood Horse of Trakehner Descent Purpose: Sports horses Size: 15.2-17 hands Coat colour: Any solid colour Place of origin: Lithuania Ancestors: Arab, Thoroughbred, Schweiken, Turkomen With an intelligent, willing temperament and athletic build with great agility, the Trakehner is a popular sports horse with an impressive international record. Originally from East Prussia (modern-day…

BylizzieNovember 14, 20250Comments

Horse Health

A MUDDY BUSINESS – UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING MUD FEVER

Mud fever, also known as pastern dermatitis, equine dermatophilosis, cracked or greasy heels, is a common but potentially serious skin condition affecting horses, particularly in wet and muddy conditions. South Africa’s climate, with its seasonal rainfall and damp paddocks, can create the perfect environment for this condition to thrive. With the wet weather up in…

BylizzieApril 7, 20250Comments

Horse Breed

BREEDS OF HOY: THE SA WARMBLOOD

The South African Warmblood (SAW) is a relatively modern sport horse breed developed to excel in disciplines such as showjumping, dressage, and eventing. History The breed traces its origins to imported European Warmbloods—primarily from Germany, the Netherlands, and France—crossed with locally bred horses, particularly Thoroughbreds, to create a robust, athletic, and adaptable equine suited to South…

BylizzieApril 6, 20250Comments

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JESSICA GEORGE AND WRAP UP GAIN THEIR FINAL MER TO QUALIFY FOR THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES

Earlier this year we looked into the technical side of qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games, and in doing so discovered that top-event rider Jessica George from Natal had already obtained two of the three required MERs (Minimum Eligibility Requirements) to qualify for the Olympics. She achieved these scores in the CCI4*-S events held earlier…

BylizzieNovember 11, 20230Comments

Horse Channel Know How Lifestyle

WHICH WAS THE FIRST RACEHORSE STUD IN SOUTH AFRICA AND WHO STARTED IT?

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he first Thoroughbreds were imported into South Africa in 1792 and informal races were held at Green Point, Cape Town from September 1797. The British governor of the colony, Lord Charles Somerset, imported a number of English stallions and mares in 1814 and encouraged other wealthy settlers to do the same. A government stud was…

BylizzieDecember 27, 20170Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

Land Rover teams take top spots at Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL tournament

Tayla Mansfield (Team Rhino Truck Sales) [dropcap]S[/dropcap]uperb weather, top quality polocrosse action and a beautiful setting ensured a highly successful inaugural Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL tournament at the Durban Shongweni Club last weekend (27 to 29 May). Both Land Rover men’s and ladies’ teams came out in first position after neck-and-neck games that saw all teams pushing…

BylizzieMay 31, 20160Comments

THE TRAKEHNER

A MUDDY BUSINESS – UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING MUD FEVER

BREEDS OF HOY: THE SA WARMBLOOD

JESSICA GEORGE AND WRAP UP GAIN THEIR FINAL MER TO QUALIFY FOR THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES

WHICH WAS THE FIRST RACEHORSE STUD IN SOUTH AFRICA AND WHO STARTED IT?

Land Rover teams take top spots at Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL tournament

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