Managing late-bred racing pigeons
It is important to take into account the weather conditions in your area when breeding, writes Thomas Smit
When to call the horse vet
It is important to know the basics when taking care of your horse, but in some cases you might do more harm than good. Kim Dyson explains when you can handle injuries and illness yourself, and when to call in professional help.
Time for us to take stock after pigeon racing season
At the end of the pigeon racing season, we need to analyse and build for the future, writes Thomas Smit.
Preparing for pigeon shows
The appearance of healthy prize-winning pigeons is linked to hygiene, writes Thomas Smit.
Heat stroke can kill
Unfit horses with long coats are more prone to heat stress, writes Dr Mac.
Pigeons: advice on preventing disease
Maintaining strict hygiene is of primary importance in keeping racers free of infection, writes Thomas Smit.
Teaching a horse to lift a foot
Your horse should lift all four feet willingly when asked, writes Dr Mac.
Born to the pigeon loft
Danie Barnard's dad kept pigeons all his life as a non-competing fancier, so Danie Jnr was raised in the pigeon loft.
All in the eyes of the pigeon racer
The qualities of a good racing pigeon aren't always visible at first glance, writes Thomas Smit.
Pigeon racing: examine the eyes
A number of ambitious beginners in the pigeon sport have asked what to look for in the eye of a racing pigeon. The information here is based on my own experience and, in my view, is backed by results.
Manipulating form in pigeon racing
The recipe for success in pigeon racing is entirely in human hands, writes Thomas Smit.
Observing and training winning pigeons
Importing good pigeons isn't as important as how we train the ones we have, writes Thomas Smit.
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