Homestead Stables

06/09/2023

Loving my S1 Stirrups & Equestro Safety Vests

New stock, unpacked & ready - “Don’t delay, get your SAFETY today”…

Safe Riding Stirrups
Equestro Safety Vests

14/08/2023

New S-Light Stirrup stock arriving soon…

Don’t compromise on your safety & style - you deserve THE best!

04/07/2023

DIY stabling available:
* +- 5 stables
* Individual shaded paddocks
* Large sand jumping arena
* Large lunge arena
* Secure tackroom
* Quiet settings

Chartwell West

Contact 082 828 082 828 2601

29/06/2023

Imported 1.30 WB mare for sale: Carmen 38
• Sire: Colato R (Carthago Z)
• Dam: Columbie
• Sire of dam: Corleograf
• 17.1h
• 12yo
• Exceptionally bold and honest
• Kind, gentle nature

Contact Danielle: 082 828 2601

09/04/2022

Well done Bayley Evertse 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

25/03/2022

SAW FOR SALE

Callaho Lyric
S*x: Mare
Height: 16.1hh
DOB: 04/09/2011
Sire: Lissabon
Dam: Callaho Wasabi
Dam sure: Wenckstern x Weltmeyer

Currently competing in Elementary, this lovely mare has so much more to give. Even though dressage has been her main focus, she also has the ability to have a career in showjumping.

Unfortunately her owner has had to relocate.

Contact 082 828 2601 for more details.

Based in Sun Valley

24/03/2022

SOLD

15:3 SAW gelding for sale.
Had a very successful career in junior 90cm and 1m.
Sire: Bacio
Dam: Cassiopeia
Age: 10yo
Contact 082 828 2601 for details

08/12/2021

26/11/2021

22/11/2021

Well done Bayley on your win at the Gauteng Challenge

20/11/2021

Congratulations Ray on her gorgeous Seeis Laquinto. Finishing off the year in such style!

29/10/2021

Would you run a marathon or even 5kms in high heels, slip-slops or even bad fitting talkies? Well how can we expect our horses to work correctly if their saddles aren’t checked regularly… every 3 months is ESSENTIAL! Thank you to for always doing such a thorough job when checking out horses

20/10/2021

Endless hours and dedication are taken with our sport and the fruits of these efforts are seen in shows like this one. Well done to and Seeis Laquinto in the 1.20m classes at Blouberg Cup. Coming home with all clears and an 8th and 9th!

09/10/2021

And that’s a wrap for SANESA 2021!
Well done to .evertse_x in her wins in Prelim 3 and Prelim 4 and a 4th in the 1m competition

16/09/2021

**CENTAUR BIOMECHANICS BLOGS**

BREASTPLATES: STABILITLTY OR RESTRICTIVE ?

Breastplates are frequently used when jumping to help prevent the saddle displacing backwards. There are a variety of breastplates available with a differing number of attachments. Breastplate selection is determined by function but also fashion. A 5-point breastplate is popular amongst riders, and attaches through the forelimbs to the girth, either side of the girth and to the D-rings of the saddle. Breastplates come in a variety of materials with a popular choice being a mixture of leather and elastic.

There is a paucity of evidence on the effect that breastplate design has on equine locomotion, particularly jumping technique. Within our research group we are always looking at the effect that equipment has on equine health and performance. Previously we have demonstrated the effect that girth, bridle, saddle, and roller fit / design can have on the athletic performance of the horse. One of the overarching findings from these studies, is that the horse develops a locomotor strategy to alleviate any discomfort and/or restrictions caused by the equipment being used.

Similar findings have been found when using a breastplate: when using a 5-point breastplate compared with no breastplate we have demonstrated that there was increased elbow flexion on approach, and when landing, increased hip and stifle flexion (1). This may seem desirable, however on landing when ridden in a 5-point breastplate the horses were landing at a steeper angle than without a breastplate, therefore using a breastplate not only affects jumping technique but also can causes the horse to land steeper. Future studies are underway looking at the effect that the landing angle has on ground reaction forces, however, cautiously speculating that the steeper angle will alter landing forces compared to horses who land at a less steep angle which could have a significant effect on locomotor health.

In respect of breastplate pressures, the highest pressures were located over the front of the sternal region. In effect the breastplate has the potential to create a cage around the horse's chest which affects jumping kinematics and pressure distribution.

This blog is by no means suggesting that we should remove the breastplate, as it is appreciated that the breastplate has a functional component of assisting with saddle stability especially in fast canter, gallop and when jumping. However, the fit and design is important to consider and like all equipment, the breastplate will influence equine health and performance. We have shown that the jumping kinematics seen without a breastplate can be achieved (1) with a breastplate when using a modified breastplate, highlighting the need to check fit and design before use.

Hope the above is interesting.

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Dr. Russell MacKechnie-Guire
Centaur Biomechanics

www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk


1. R. C. Murray, R. Mackechnie-Guire, M. Fisher and V. Fairfax. Could breastplate design influence jumping kinematics? A pilot study. Equine Veterinary Journal. 2019;51(S53):12-.

12/09/2021

Forming a partnership with a horse takes time, patience and perseverance. and her recently purchased Seeis Laquinto are showing all the right things we want to see between a rider and their horse. Go team RayRay 🙌🏻

10/09/2021

These horses are our athletes. Keeping them in good form is our responsibility. Thank you Caty for the job you do!

04/07/2021

Equestrian Homestead available!!!

Quaint 2 bedroom cottage available for rent in Chartwell West/Farmall

* Open plan kitchen
* Full bathroom
* Pay-as-you-go electricity
* Private garden
* Quiet country side environment but still close enough to shopping centres

Stables available for rent or livery if you are a horsie person.

Contact 082 828 2601

23/05/2021

Sunday vibes

12/05/2021

Action shot from our lesson today 🤩

27/04/2021

20/04/2021

I think he might still recognise me 💕

20/04/2021

Visiting a very special boy, living the life in paradise. Thank you .eq for loving him the way you do

09/04/2021

Beautiful sunrise that Bayley took this morning at San Lameer

02/03/2021