Animals-and-Pets
HQ magazine
The OTTB
A Second Life
6 min |
October/November 2019
HQ magazine
The Orphaned Foal
Nutrition issues
6 min |
October/November 2019
HQ magazine
Along The Right Lines
The benefits of basic long-lining
5 min |
October/November 2019
HQ magazine
What Can You Do Or Change To Manage Excessive Riding Nerves?
We’ve all seen those riders who persist to no end even though they lack confidence and bravery. While this is admirable, it’s of no benefit to the horse or rider to constantly feel anxious each time they ride. At what point is it time to assess your riding ambitions and possibly pursue a different discipline?
4 min |
January 2018
HQ magazine
What Are Some Exercises For Quieter And Kinder Hands?
Many of us are naturally talented riders and we need to do a bit of extra work to ensure we make correct use of our seat, hands and legs. Novice and amateur riders have a large tendency to grab and clutch the reins for control, and we all lack stability in our hands as beginners. These exercises address some of the common mistakes we make with our hands.
2 min |
January 2018
HQ magazine
Silver Lining - Initiative Update
The story of Lolly Smith and Tomorrowland
3 min |
January 2018
HQ magazine
What Is Hock Swelling In Horses?
Dr Luke Poore graduated from Cambridge University in 2000. He completed an internship in private practice and a surgical residency at Edinburgh University in Scotland. He has worked as a surgeon and orthopaedic clinician in private practices and universities since. Luke started work at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital in 2015 where he is a general equine and wildlife surgeon. His main clinical interests include lameness in the sport horse and racehorse, as well as emergency surgical cases.
6 min |
January 2018
HQ magazine
Scott Brash
The rise to the top and the horse who got him there.
2 min |
August 2017
HQ magazine
Nicolas Pizarro
Mexican Olympic showjumper.
3 min |
August 2017
HQ magazine
Isabell Chung
Taiwan’s rising dressage star.
3 min |
August 2017
HQ magazine
Mohamed Elgayar
Egyptian showjumper and coach talks passion for the sport.
6 min |
August 2017
HQ magazine
Setting Goals
Why every ambitious rider should have a plan in mind.
4 min |
August 2017
HQ magazine
Going Out With A Bang
Casall Ask retires in winning style.
4 min |
August 2017
HQ magazine
Small Fish, Big Pond
Getting South Africa onto the international circuit
6 min |
August 2017
HQ magazine
Derby Day
The Hamburg Derby in focus.
3 min |
August 2017
HQ magazine
William Haggas
Racing success at Somerville Lodge.
4 min |
August 2017
HQ magazine
Insights From George Morris
An exclusive interview with equestrian legend and icon.
9 min |
December 2016
HQ magazine
Young Horse
Leg two held at Nissan Easter Festival.
8 min |
July 2017
HQ magazine
Make The Most Of Lunging Part One
Lunging is about much more than just keeping your horse fit and competition ready when you don’t have time to ride.
4 min |
July 2017
HQ magazine
Horsey Hydration
Winter water management.
3 min |
July 2017
HQ magazine
Typical Mare
The reproductive cycle – part one.
5 min |
July 2017
HQ magazine
Rider Wear With Edge
The self-made success of Aztec Diamond Equestrian.
3 min |
July 2017
HQ magazine
Training For The Country
Arena exercises for the eventer
3 min |
September 2017
HQ magazine
Derby Day
Nicole Horwood talks training, derby elements and show nerves
5 min |
September 2017
HQ magazine
Dancing With Andalusians
A dressage-intensive training holiday with a twist
4 min |
September 2017
HQ magazine
Working Equitation
A new equestrian sport coming to South Africa.
3 min |
April 2017
HQ magazine
Train Your Riders Better
People differ from one another, and that’s a good thing: it makes the world more diverse and colourful. It also explains why you instantly ‘click’ with a certain person, while others are harder to communicate with. As a trainer, you probably recognise that some clients immediately understand your coaching, while others need more information and may repeatedly ask you to show them what you mean, or tune you out completely. This can be very frustrating!
5 min |
April 2017
HQ magazine
The Versatility Of The Miniature Horse
Caring for your own at home.
6 min |
December 2016
HQ magazine
Academy Bartels
Improve your knowledge, improve your riding, improve your horse
5 min |
July 2017
HQ magazine
Venture Into The Wild Coast
Rolling hills deep gorges and clifftops that plunge into the ocean
5 min |