YOUR FIRST AUCTION HORSE

What to do when you bring them home Expert guidance from Luke Compaan of De Rust Equestrian Buying your first horse at auction is both exciting and daunting. You've successfully navigated the bidding process, and now you're standing in your yard with a young horse who's just had their entire world turned upside down. What…

BylizzieDecember 28, 20250Comments

TRAINING THE YOUNG EVENT HORSE

Text: Hayley Parker Introducing a horse to the cross-country phase of eventing should be a process that is unhurried and kept fun in order to create a solid foundation of trust between the horse and rider. It is often in the very first few outings to a cross-country venue with a young or inexperienced horse that…

BylizzieAugust 28, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: CHOOSING TO PUT YOUR HORSE THROUGH SURGERY

Q: How can I decide whether to put my horse through a big operation, like colic surgery? A: This is a big decision that it is best to make in advance of your horse becoming unwell so that you know the decisions you are going to make ahead of the stressful situation. Making the decision…

BylizzieAugust 1, 20250Comments

Horse Breed Horse Training

TRAINING THE EYE – HOW TO ASSESS CONFORMATION AND MOVEMENT

Whether you’re shopping for a youngster, evaluating your current mount, or simply seeking to better understand your horse’s strengths and challenges, developing an ‘educated eye’ for conformation and movement is one of the most valuable skills a rider or owner can cultivate. It’s more than just assessing beauty or elegance — it’s about predicting performance…

BylizzieJune 17, 20250Comments

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BRIANA BURGESS – TRAINING FOR THE TOP

Briana Burgess is an International Grand Prix rider and Top 10 World Young Horse Championship Finalist. She spent 12 years based in Germany, training under some of the world’s top coaches, including Johan Rockx, Penny Zavitz-Rockx, Monica Theodorescu, Patrik Kittel, Helen Langehanenberg and Christoph Koschel. Now based in the South of France at Domaine Equestre Des…

BylizzieMay 24, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: YEARLINGS

Q: What do I need to know about my yearling? A: A yearling is a colt or filly between the ages of one and two years old. These horses aren’t foals anymore, but they also haven’t quite reached adolescence yet. Characteristics Yearlings are most likely fully weaned and independent of their mothers. They sleep less and spend…

BylizzieApril 16, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: YOUNG HORSE PURCHASE

Q: I’m thinking about buying a young horse for the first time, but I’m worried I don’t have enough experience. I have had horses for over ten years but never owned a youngster. I can’t afford to buy a going horse in today’s market, so a young horse is my best option, but how do…

BylizzieMarch 9, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: WHY ARE GREY HORSES BORN DARKER?

Q: Why are grey horses born darker? A: Compared to white horses with pink skin, greys possess a modifying gene inherited from one or both parents. This gene causes the horse’s coat to turn grey with age even though he was born darker, usually chestnut or bay. The skin of grey horses is not pink and…

BylizzieDecember 13, 20240Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training

2024 YHPS FINAL

This year’s YHPS Final came down to the wire, with a handful of the Series-leading horses missing out on titles that seemed almost guaranteed before the Final. However, this has often been the case as double clears are of such importance that riders have been known to ride ‘too’ carefully and make mistakes as a…

BylizzieNovember 14, 20240Comments

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ASKHQ: WHEN SHOULD YOU BACK YOUR HORSE?

Q: Why are some people choosing to back their horses later? A: In recent years, many people are choosing to back their horses later than was traditionally done. This shift is largely influenced by growing awareness of the horse’s physical and mental development in these key areas: Joint and skeletal maturity Horses’ bones, joints, and ligaments…

BylizzieOctober 18, 20240Comments

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