https://www.facebook.com/carel.eijkenaar/videos/289080968709322/UzpfSTYyNTQ3MDA1NDg5OjEwMTU2OTkxNDYxNDY1NDkw/ Well worth a watch!
Text: Charlotte Bastiaanse Some of us more pedantic horse owners have considered putting our horses on a joint supplement with the hopes of prolonging their active lives and keeping them comfortable in their work. There are a vast number of products on the market that specialise in joint care and protection, but the key to…
7 tips for organising the competition year The beginning of every year is an excellent time to reflect on your horse and your riding and ask yourself, “Why do I do this sport?” Whether you’re a happy hacker, an amateur or a professional, you will have no doubt experienced ups and downs in your journey…
The right approach can give you the competitive edge Text: Mandy Schroder We all work hard at our riding, often with the goal of competing. However, while we may be focussing lots of energy on schooling at home, we don't always prepare for facing the show ring. Many of us dedicate hours to honing our…
The voice aid Of all the 'auxiliary' aids the voice is the most commonly used. Many trainers would in fact argue that the voice is not an auxiliary aid but one of the core aids available to trainers. Many believe that we in reality have four basic, natural aids – the legs, the hands, the…
It was a high stakes contest with some of the country’s best riding talent competing over an international-level course at Shongweni Club from 12 to 17 June. Anne-Marie Esslinger put on a spectacular show in the main title class riding Alzu Oregon to win the 1.5m Nissan FEI World Cup Qualifier – her third victory…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen it comes to competing at a show, both horse and rider usually find the warm-up arena more stressful than the actual ring. The warm-up arena is a chaotic place, and a rider who doesn’t exercise arena courtesy only makes things worse. A rider who gets in the way is not only frustrating but also…
[dropcap]J[/dropcap]orja-Joan Rohrich will be competing in the Pony Rider 1.20 classes as well as the Junior 1m classes at this year’s Nissan Easter Festival. WE caught up with her to see how her preparations are going. Which horses will you be competing at this year’s Nissan Easter Festival? This year I have my Pony Assegaai Rimanda…
Andrea Harrison [dropcap]H[/dropcap]eld at Kyalami Equestrian Park from 24 March – 2 April 2018, the 10 day equestrian show is ready to wow audiences from far and wide. With free entrance, the public are encouraged to witness the finest dressage South Africa has to offer. Often referred to as 'the highest expression of horse training,' dressage is…
Nicola Sime-Riley and Fulvic Connoisseur on their lap of honour after winning last year's Outdoor Grand Prix. Who are the horses that you’ll be competing on at this years NEF? Sunny Park Stables Elpaso and Fulvic Connoisseur in the 1.50m. Tell us about your horses' personalities? They are both triers. Elpaso has a lot of personality -…