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By Charlene Carroll South Africa’s climate is tough, and when drought or winter thins the grazing, poisonous plants are more likely to be eaten by hungry horses. Some are common garden ornamentals, others are hardy weeds that thrive along roadsides
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Free Jumping: Training, Technique, and the Right Approach
Free jumping, the practice of allowing a horse to navigate a jumping chute without a rider, has long been used to assess young horses, build confidenc
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Born to perform.
By Charlene Carroll South Africa’s horse world is a tapestry of breeds, from the hardy ponies of the veld to the noble imports that grace our dressa
Vaulting: Gymnastics on Horseback
Imagine standing gracefully on the back of a moving horse, arms outstretched, poised in harmony with every stride. This is vaulting – a breathta
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From heart rate to heat scores, Blaze reveals what your horse is really feeling By Charlene Carroll There’s a particular moment every rider kn
ODE TO THE SCHOOL PONY
The Unsung Heroes of the Arena: The Role of School Ponies in Shaping Young Equestrians For many young riders, the path to equestrian excellence begins
THE SCIENCE OF THE SADDLE.
PETER MENET’S APPROACH TO PAIRING HORSE AND SADDLE. The relationship between a horse and its saddle is a delicate balance of science, biomechanics,
Fuel for Performance: Energising Your Day with Healthy Eating
Equestrians know the importance of fuelling their horses correctly, but what about their own nutrition? The physical demands of riding, stable chores,
Tradition, Precision and the Thrill of the Charge in Tentpegging
There’s a unique silence that falls over the crowd just before a rider explodes down the track. A blur of muscle and speed, eyes locked on a tiny re
South African Western Mounted Games.
From gymkhana roots to national glory, this is South Africa’s sport of speed and precision Photos courtesy of Denford Studios Written by Charlene Ca
There is something about an SA Boerperd.
A horse shaped by history, celebrated in the present, and trusted to carry families and riders into the future. By Charlene Carroll Let’s set the sc
Tight Nosebands Under Scrutiny
After decades of non-standardised methods of measuring noseband tightness, as of May 1, 2025, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) will have
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