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RIDER PROFILE: LIAM STEVENS

Liam Stevens riding Nissan Wanda. Photography by Jacqueline S Woods Will you be competing in the main Derby 2018? What horse/s will you be competing on? Yes I’m hoping to have two horses for this year’s Derby. Nissan Wanda who has been placed twice in previous years and Linda Ellerine’s Back on Track Quintino 4. It will…

BylizzieAugust 22, 20180Comments

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RIDER PROFILE: MANDY JOHNSTON

By Caroline Malan Photos: Jacqui S Woods 1. Why will you not be competing in the main Derby 2018? Lambus is quite a quirky sensitive horse and is not overly keen on the "funnies" in the Derby track - the steps, the bank, the road crossing etc. I have formed such a great partnership with him and don't…

BylizzieAugust 20, 20180Comments

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RIDER PROFILE: RONNIE LAWRENCE

Interview with Caroline Malan You’re currently ranked number 3 in SA in 2018. Tell us about your year to date and why it’s all gone so well? I moved to Natal two years ago and this year I’ve felt much more at home and I’ve started to go to more shows than normal. Gillian Van Orshof…

BylizzieAugust 16, 20180Comments

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RIDER PROFILE: JADE HOOKE

1. You won the derby in 2009 & 2011. Please tell us about both wins. What went so right? What do you most remember? How did you prepare both yourself and A New Era? The win in 2009 was one of the highlights of my career and still is. Winning at age 19 on a horse…

BylizzieAugust 14, 20180Comments

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RIDER PROFILE: DOMINEY ALEXANDER

I think I’m correct in saying that you’ve never won the Derby showjumping title? Considering you’ve basically won every other title there is, why do you think this one has escaped you? I’ve never won the SA Showjumping Derby. I’ve been second twice and placed several times. I think you need a very specific horse for…

BylizzieAugust 6, 20180Comments

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RIDER PROFILE: BARRY TAYLOR

By Caroline Malan Team Nissan Team Captain and Show Jumper Barry Taylor is pleased with his year to date as all bodes well for a solid SA Derby performance come September 2018. You’re currently ranked number 4 in SA in 2018. Tell us about your year to date and why it’s all gone so well? I’ve…

BylizzieJuly 30, 20180Comments

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RIDER PROFILE: MARLENE SINCLAIR

Marlene Sinclair on Camaro. Photo credit: TB images By Caroline Malan You’re currently ranked number 2 on Camaro - tell us why you’re having such a fantastic year? Camaro is one of the greatest horses I’ve ever had the privilege to have as a partner. He is a true gentleman and a great athlete, with a huge heart.…

BylizzieJuly 26, 20180Comments

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A REPORT ON ANDREA HARRISON’S DRESSAGE CLINIC IN BOTSWANA

By Sarah Ward A Dressage Clinic was held on 20th/21st/22nd/23rd July, 2018, at four different venues in Gaborone. The venues chosen were Herbie’s Haven Stables and Havenspride Stud, Penndragon Equestrian Centre, Stone Ridge Stables and Notwane Equestrian Centre. All the arenas were raked and watered and were in excellent condition for Andrea's much anticipated arrival. The Horse…

BylizzieJuly 24, 20180Comments

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2018 SA DERBY COURSE DESIGNER: RYAN SANDER

Warning - ALWAYS wear a helmet when mounted By Ryan Sander The SA Derby course was originally designed by Pam Carruthers in 1965. She was at that time a world renowned course designer. The Derby first took place at the Inanda show grounds in Sandton, and remained there until the late ‘90s when it was moved to…

BylizzieJuly 23, 20180Comments

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TEAM NISSAN HOSTS THANDI CHILDREN

By Caroline Malan In April 2017, the Team Nissan Show Jumping team replaced their sixth rider with an equestrian development program which they named ‘THANDI’- meaning ‘loved one’ or ‘beloved’ - an acronym for The Heritage and Nissan Development Initiative. All 7 of the THANDI beginners are from Footprints and are aged between 7-15. Members from the…

BylizzieJuly 19, 20180Comments

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