With its roots deeply intertwined with the rich tapestry of South African history, this remarkable breed embodies the spirit of the nation in its hardiness, versatility, and indomitable character.
Whether you're a seasoned equestrian enthusiast or a curious newcomer to the world of horses, the Boerperd's unique heritage and exceptional qualities are bound to captivate your imagination.
Join us on Wednesday night to discover the captivating story and enduring legacy of these extraordinary horses, and prepare to be enchanted by the "proudly South African" Boerperd breed and all that they can offer riders as we are joined by Vice-President of the SA Boerperd Horse Breeders Society, Jan Joubert.
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#45 | Equine Regenerative Medicine
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 our horses, as well as what is in store for veterinary medicine to come...
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#44 | NEUROFEEDBACK PODCAST
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 as currently completing her Masters in Neuropsychology on her thesis "The Effect of Neurofeedback on the Cognitive Rehabilitation of Equestrians Following Concussion in Horse Riding". Discover how this science can improve your riding, competing, and stress!Â
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#43 | Discipline Spotlight: Showjumping
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 sport.
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!
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