Effects of training too hard, too soon

Are you doing more bad than good by pushing him? [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s very exciting to have the opportunity to school a young horse and see the progress through many hours of training, time and effort. However, all too often riders and trainers get carried away too quickly, and we subject the young horse to injury – not…

BylizzieApril 28, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training

Train smarter, not harder

Carolien at work inspecting a horse at a competition in the Netherlands [dropcap]W[/dropcap]e all know that a horse must be in good condition if you want to perform well at competitions. But what is considered good condition? How can we define this, and what does it mean for your daily training practice? Mostly, we evaluate the intensity…

BylizzieMarch 2, 20170Comments

Horse Training Know How

Holiday exercise

While some might be heading off for an exotic beach holiday or a trip overseas, others might be enjoying the peace and quiet of home. If you’re not planning on going anywhere, you might want to fill your days with some riding. Those who work full and busy weeks might also want to take advantage…

BylizzieDecember 17, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

Trick training

The bow is difficult to teach and requires a lot of flexibility on the horse's part [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are loads of different methods when it comes to teaching horses how to do tricks. Trick training can be a fun form of mental stimulation for your horse and can also have benefits towards schooling and groundwork. This month we…

BylizzieOctober 18, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

Collection work

Collection encourages the horse to shift his weight to his hind end [dropcap]W[/dropcap]e all seem to agree that training must first and foremost contribute to the physical development of the horse. Ultimate collection does not only ask a great deal of straightness, flexibility and co-ordination, it also asks tremendous mental concentration and contribution from your horse. What…

BylizzieSeptember 21, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Equine career: furthering your education and qualifications

The Dutch equestrian sport is known for its expertise. Dutch riders, carriage drivers, breeders, trainers and horses are dominating the world stage. Over the years, the Dutch have gained the knowledge and expertise in training, veterinary care, nutrition, breeding and equestrian management to perform successfully at world-class level. How did they get where they are right now?…

BylizzieJuly 29, 20160Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

Equine Support International plans to come to South Africa

[dropcap]HQ [/dropcap]is proud to be partnered with the Dutch organisation, Equine Support International (ESI). ESI's focus is to promote equestrian knowledge all over the world. The team regularly travels to other countries hosting a variety of clinics. We are proud to announce that ESI is planning on hosting a clinic week in South Africa in mid-September,…

BylizzieJuly 18, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Manners matter

A cross-tie is useful for teaching good manners around the yard [dropcap]A[/dropcap] horse who is well mannered is an absolute dream for any horse owner and rider. Ask anyone who has dealt with a horse with bad manners and they will tell you that it makes life impossibly difficult, especially when it comes to handling the…

BylizzieJune 21, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

How correct is your contact?

[dropcap]Y[/dropcap]our contact is an essential line of communication to your horse, and for that reason, absolutely essential to get right. A common error from the rider’s side is dropping of the contact and therefore dropping of the communication. One minute you’re providing your horse with information and guiding him, and the next minute you’re not.…

BylizzieMay 31, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

The shoulder-in

Your horse will be on three tracks in the shoulder-in [dropcap]A[/dropcap]t the risk of sounding like every instructor who has ever taught you, I am going to start with a critical piece of information: If you are ever struggling to master a new movement or technique, you need to go back to basics. In dressage horses,…

BylizzieApril 13, 20160Comments

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