THE MAKING OF A CHAMPION

With Hamza Minty and Chad Cunningham At 17, Hamza Minty has dominated South African showjumping with a remarkable string of victories. Behind the success lies a systematic approach developed by coach Chad Cunningham - a method built on decades of study, classical principles, and an unwavering commitment to both horse and rider development. Seventeen-year-old Hamza Minty…

BylizzieMarch 23, 20260Comments

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CHAD CUNNINGHAM – COACH OF PHILIP SMITH WINNER

Chad Cunningham’s student, Hamza Minty, has just won the prestigious Philip Smith Memorial Equitation Championship. This is a huge achievement, not only for the rider, but also for the coach, who must prepare their rider to face the most ‘all-encompassing’ challenge our sport has to offer. HQ Magazine were fortunate enough to catch up with Chad…

BylizzieMay 25, 20250Comments

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THE SA DERBY RIDER PROFILES: CHRIS VAN DER MERWE

By Caroline Malan What makes Derby so special? What makes Derby great is the uniqueness of the show. It is a show that is completely different to anything else in the calendar. Derby training starts months before the show, for horse and rider. We have to make sure our horses are super fit, and as riders…

BylizzieSeptember 5, 20190Comments

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THE MAKING OF A CHAMPION

CHAD CUNNINGHAM – COACH OF PHILIP SMITH WINNER

THE SA DERBY RIDER PROFILES: CHRIS VAN DER MERWE

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