ASKHQ: STRETCH IT OUT

Q: What is the best way to shorten my reins after allowing my horse to stretch? Asked by Kath Harrison A stretch is often a surprisingly difficult movement for a horse to perform. In order to stretch and regather well, a horse must be truly in balance. If your horse struggles to balance or accept the bit…

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ASKHQ: GETTING EDUCATED

Q: What is the best way to educate yourself if qualifications and formal training are out of your price range? If you don’t have the time, desire or money to complete a formal qualification, you can always educate yourself using the following tips: Analyse videos from professional riders, trainers and clinics: Visit YouTube or other platforms…

BylizzieJuly 15, 20200Comments

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BACK TO BASICS 3

Straighten up Straightness is important for all horses – regardless of discipline – and something riders should work hard to establish , regardless of the horse’s age. Straightness promotes evenness and balance in the body, and assists a horse’s turning abilities by keeping the shoulders and hindquarters from falling in or out. …

BylizzieJune 4, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: TRIPPING

Q: How can I teach my horse to be more careful with his feet? He just doesn't seem to pick them up properly. Asked by Angelique A: First rule out any pain or physical causes for the problem. Once this is done you can move on to a variety of schooling exercises to try and fix the…

BylizzieMay 17, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY

Q: What is the maximum weight a horse should carry? Asked by Bernadette Marx A: This is a difficult question. Horses can carry between 12 and 20% of their body weight, but body weight is not the only factor that decides if a horse can reasonably be expected to carry the weight. You have to look at…

BylizzieMay 6, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: COW HOCKS

Q: My instructor says that my horse has cow hocks. Should I be concerned? Will this affect his sale-ability in the future? Asked anonymously [A] Cow hocks are deviations of the hock when the hocks are viewed from behind. In the case of cow hocks, the hocks are set closer together than the fetlocks. If extreme, this…

BylizzieFebruary 9, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: TEACHING A HORSE TO SPIN

Q: How do you teach a horse to spin? A: A spin is a forward trot manoeuvre. The best way to teach the spin is to decrease the size of a walk circle as much as possible, allow the horse to straighten out the body and then step across the inside front foot with the outside…

BylizzieDecember 21, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS CONSIDERED TRUE COLLECTION?

Q: What is considered true collection? A: Ultimate collection does not only ask for a great deal of straightness, flexibility and co-ordination but it also asks for tremendous mental concentration and contribution from your horse. Very briefly, in collection your want the horse to shift his weight, to mean that the energy you put in is not…

BylizzieOctober 11, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: OSTEOARTHRITIS

Q: My mare has osteoarthritis in her hocks, which can make some schooling difficult for her. I want to maintain her fitness, without stressing her joints or making her arthritis flare. Do you have any advice for how best to achieve this? A: Osteoarthitis is a condition that commonly affects older horses, but it doesn't have…

BylizzieAugust 30, 20190Comments

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MONTY ROBERTS – THE MAN WHO LISTENS TO HORSES

By Charlotte Bastiaanse An extraordinary horseman, Monty Roberts is a common household name among equestrian families. For those who don't know, Roberts is an award-winning horse trainer, best-selling author, and a stunt man. Roberts is also the founder of the equine training technique, Join-Up. Achievements Throughout his life, Roberts has won numerous awards and three…

BylizzieNovember 19, 20180Comments

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