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Peermont Emperors Palace Charity Mile comes to Turffontein

Celebrities at last year’s Peermont Emperors Palace Charity Mile [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s a race day unlike any other, where 16 worthy charities are paired with 16 celebrities, 16 media houses and of course 16 top Thoroughbreds for a day of world-class horseracing, entertainment and plenty of excitement. What to expect The Peermont Emperors Palace Charity Mile will take place…

BylizzieAugust 31, 20160Comments

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Racing’s most exhilarating theatrical event launches in Joburg

Don't miss out on this exhilarating and glamorous event, launching in November [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his November, the grand and historic Turffontein Racecourse will be transformed into a theatrical wonderland with the launch of the first ever SA Equinity extravaganza – Illuminessence Horseracing fans have traditionally flocked to the coast for the big race days in Durban and Cape…

BylizzieAugust 31, 20160Comments

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Record breaking sale ushers in the horseracing legends of the future

William Junior was sold for a cool R2,100,000 [dropcap]D[/dropcap]iscerning buyers of the best racehorse stock in South Africa recently gathered for the sales arm of the Thoroughbred Breeders Association (TBA), Bloodstock South Africa’s (BSA) National Two-Year-Old Sale. Held at the TBA Sales Complex in Gosforth Park, Johannesburg, this year’s event saw a record breaking increase in…

BylizzieAugust 24, 20160Comments

Bridget O’Neill on Glorietta [dropcap]T[/dropcap]wo Dressage Shows were held at Pangolin Farm, Notwane over the weekend of 5-7 August, 2016 by kind permission of Sue Bookbinder. Show One was on Friday and Saturday. Show Two was on Sunday. In both shows tests for Pony Riders, Junior Riders and Adult Riders were ridden. The judge was Mr Justin O’Reilly…

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BylizzieAugust 18, 20160Comments

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Venue profile: Al Shaqab

Al Shaqab is a world class equestrian village which has hosted many top international riders [dropcap]S[/dropcap]ituated in Doha, Qatar, Al Shaqab is a world-class equestrian village and has been pivotal in placing Qatar on the equestrian map. With a state-of-the-art breeding facility, world-class competition and show venue, and multi-discipline equestrian centre, Al Shaqab is an equestrian…

BylizzieAugust 18, 20160Comments

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Stable yards abroad

European horses spend a lot of time indoors, which means they need daily exercise [dropcap]M[/dropcap]any of us are not able to keep our horses on our own property, which ultimately means that we opt for livery stabling at a yard we trust. The yard we pick depends on several deciding factors, such as our discipline, how…

BylizzieAugust 18, 20160Comments

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Africa’s grandest polo tournament

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n 1925, His Royal Highness Prince Edward of Wales toured South Africa and as he experienced the magic of Africa through the sport of kings, polo he played in a series of polo matches. At the end of his visit, Prince Edward donated the cup that has become the centerpiece of the polo calendar. That…

BylizzieAugust 8, 20160Comments

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Prejudice in the equestrian sport

There is no single breed that will be universally loved, but there are individual horses who are Thoroughbreds, Arabians, dressage, hunting, Pat Parelli – in some way, whether you were conscious of it or not, you had some sort of reaction to some of those words. This is because, as humans, we are a prejudiced and…

BylizzieAugust 4, 20160Comments

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Rider profile: Bertram Allen

Bertram Allen and Romanov competing in the Longines Global Champions Tour [dropcap]M[/dropcap]any equestrians around the world are in awe of the young Irish talent, Bertram Allen. Soon to be 21 years old, Bertram has taken the international competition by storm and has quickly risen to the top of the showjumping circuit. Young, ambitious, talented and brave…

BylizzieAugust 4, 20160Comments

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BSA’s National Two-Year-Old sale has something to suit everyone

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]loodstock South Africa (BSA), the sales arm of the Thoroughbred Breeders Association (TBA), is hosting its annual National Two-Year-Old Sale in August this year at the TBA Sales Complex in Gosforth Park, Johannesburg. The sale, commencing at 6pm on Thursday 18 August, and again on Friday 19 August from 11am, represents one of South Africa’s oldest and most successful Thoroughbred…

BylizzieAugust 2, 20160Comments

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