Shows are a highlight for many equestrians, but in order for the competitive amongst us to enjoy this element of our sport it requires a team of tenacious, experienced, and insightful administrators to facilitate this experience. We don't often realise the effort and demands that go into this... until things go wrong, that is! So tonight it makes sense that we speak to the backbone of one of the biggest showholding bodies and competition venues in South Africa, Heather Mpofu from Kyalami Equestrian Park, about what goes into the organisation, promotion, management, and structure of big equestr ..read more

Podcast: Winter Management of Your Equines This week we have Dr Rissa Parker back in the studio to discuss how nutritional requirements can change with the colder months and quality of grass, as well as other pertinent issues for all equestrians: - How do you ensure your horse stays hydrated? - When is it time to clip? - What weather is blanket weather? - What does the change in wet mean for hooves? Dial in and ask all YOUR questions of our expert this Wednesday at 7pm ..read more

A verbal agreement isn't worth the paper it's written on." - Sam Goldwyn This week we delve into all things legal as we discuss contracts with Tracey Lomax-Nixon (BA LLB) to help clarify the muddy waters around lease agreements, livery contracts, sales agreements, and more. Discover the legal pitfalls of buying and selling horses under South African law, as well as public liability implications for yards, owners, and instructors. This is your opportunity to procure some excellent legal insights for free, courtesy of our very impassioned legal expert and SAEF, so don't miss out ..read more

Regenerative medicine is booming as an active area of research focused on developing and applying new cell and tissue therapies for equine optimisation, recovery, and performance. Regenerative veterinary medicine involves collecting a horse's naturally occurring, healing cells and growth factors, concentrating them, then returning them to the damaged tissue where they are needed most to accelerate repair. This week we speak to Alexandra Miszweski, founder and CEO of Novita Biotechnology and Regenesis Vet, about the different regenerative therapies on offer, the benefits they can offer us and o ..read more

Neurofeedback takes advantage of the brain's ability to change and adapt in response to its environment, known as Neuroplasticity. By repeatedly training the brain towards more balanced patterns, Neurofeedback promotes healthy neural connections, neural flexibility and overall brain function. This leads to improved mood, reduced anxiety and enhanced competitive performance whilst eliminating riding fear in equestrians.  This week we speak to neuroscience executive coach Natalie Fourie, who holds a BA Honours in Psychology, majoring in Cognitive Neuroscience and Sports Psychology, as well ..read more

THE REASSURANCE OF INSURANCE... What You Need To Know About Covering Your Horse (And Yourself!) Many a horse owner has been faced with a grave decision as to whether they can afford the veterinary care required to save their horse's life , especially regarding surgery. It’s never something we want to think about but when faced with a decision based on how much you are able to spend on your horse’s medical care, having insurance afford peace peace of mind and removes some stress and pressure, knowing that your team can proceed with treatment. We speak to Chief Revenue Officer of Kuda Insurance ..read more

Show jumping is an incredible sport for riders and spectators looking for an exciting, yet accuracy-driven sport. It requires skill from both horse and rider and shows off some of the best athleticism in the horse community as riders must balance speed, precision, and control while jumping over a variety of obstacles, often against the clock. We welcome competitor, coach, and president of Gauteng Showjumping Belinda Martin in studio this week to explain this sport in more detail to us, some basic rules and regulations, and how you can join the biggest discipline in South African equestrian spo ..read more

Arena Stewards & Competitive Tack Invigilation - What YOU Need To Know! In this episode we dial in to the South African National Showjumping Championships, being held this week at the Stokkiesdraai Equestrian Centre in Brits. Arena steward Barbara Lovell takes time out from overseeing this massive show to speak to us about not only what goes into the incredibly tough but essential job of stewarding, but also takes us into the legalities of what stewards are checking in and out of the arenas, and what is allowed to keep our sport safe, fun, and horse-centric ..read more

THE HIDDEN HANDS THAT MOVE OUR HORSES: Equine Logistics & Trucking This week we continue our dive into equestrian transport by speaking to Peter Choice, a veteran in the world of trucking horses nationwide in South Africa since 2000. We talk about the nitty gritty of travelling horses safely and happily for competition and relocation, considering things like: - the best way to travel horses - preparing horses for movement - administration requirements - things to look for in trucks - how important the handlers are ...and so much more (as there always is when passionate equestrian people ge ..read more

DISCIPLINE SPOTLIGHT: SHOWING This week we speak to national judge, competitor, president of Western Cape Showing and all-round equestrian enthusiast Taryn Stebbing about the beautiful discipline of showing, and what it stands to offer all horses and riders. Showing is an equestrian discipline which strives to exhibit perfect examples of particular types or breeds of horses and ponies. It encourages attention to detail and pride of presentation, and offers a wonderful opportunity to develop a good grounding in horsemanship, sportsmanship and a love and appreciation for horses from an early age ..read more