Winners of the Toyota Midrand World Cup Qualifier HQ Magazine were fortunate enough to catch up with Tamar Gliksman on her fabulous win at the Toyota Midrand World Cup Qualifier aboard her special stallion Farnham Stable’s Capital Kronos. Here’s what she had to say: The win HQ: First and foremost, huge congratulations on your incredible win!…
By Caroline Malan Photography: Denford Studios How is 2019 treating you personally so far? Injuries; challenges; etc Life is generally a challenge ? 2019 is no different - you just need to hold your head up high and keep fighting! How is 2019 treating your string thus far? I have a lovely string of horses and touch wood, they are…
1. How is 2019 treating your string thus far? Companeiro has grown into a top horse this year. He has been 2nd in two big 140/45 Grand Prix and will be ready for 1.50m by the end of the year. He'll then do World Cup next year. Coester only arrived in South Africa in December…
Lorette Knowles-Taylor Top riders saddle up for this year’s Nissan Winter Classic Photos: TB Images One of the year’s most anticipated showjumping contests – and a FEI World Cup Qualifier event – the Nissan Winter Classic will be returning to the stunning Shongweni Club from 13 to 17 June, bringing with it unrivalled equestrian showmanship and…
Calling all horse lovers from far and wide! Kyalami Equestrian Park will proudly host the country’s premier horse show with world class competition on offer across all disciplines as well as entertainment for the whole family. Now in its 10th year, the Nissan Easter Festival is an equestrian extravaganza - a calendar highlight that welcomes professional as well…
How did your horses go at Reonet? Which horse impressed you the most? All of my horses jumped superbly. Nissan Coester was clear in the 1.45 GP and I think I might have him ready for the GP at Nissan Easter Festival. Companeiro will be ready for the 1.40 at the Festival: he was placed…
Date: 26 September 2018 – 30 September 2018 Location: Kyalami Park Club About: The show grounds have started to buzz with the thrill that is known as The SA Derby, presented by black. The highlight as always, The South African 1.50m Derby final at 12:00 on Sunday, 30 September 2018, will be rocking a strictly…
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…
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…
With over 40 years of experience under his belt, professional showjumper Barry Taylor is not only proud of his year to date, but also excited at what’s still to come. His string of 5 consists of Counter Attack, Cody Island, Companeiro's Son, Callaho Victory Forever and a new GP horse that came out of quarantine…
