LIAM STEVENS ON THE LEAD UP TO CELL C DERBY

Liam Stevens and Nissan Wanda [dropcap]L[/dropcap]iam Stevens was born into a horse-loving family, with his father Damian having started riding when he was six years old with Trevor Lovegren and continued to ride with some of South Africa’s best, among them Rogan Asken, Phillip Smith, Barry Taylor and Janie Myburg. Liam started aged 13 at Lane…

BylizzieSeptember 20, 20170Comments

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BRONWYN SHORT ON DERBY DAY

Bronwyn Short and Fountain of Love going over the St Andrew's Cross [dropcap]D[/dropcap]ynamite comes in small packages and so can be said of the gutsy and talented Bronwyn Short who will no doubt come out firing come derby day 1 October. “We have had so many shows this year that I feel that my horses are fairly…

BylizzieSeptember 20, 20170Comments

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NISSAN’S LORETTE KNOWLES TAYLOR SITTING OUT THE CELL C DERBY

Lorette Knowles-Taylor will be cheering from the sidelines for a second year running [dropcap]S[/dropcap]uperwoman Lorette Knowles-Taylor will unfortunately be watching this year’s derby from the side lines for the second year running due to back-to-back concussions which have ruled her out of riding for three months. The ever energetic athlete will still give the show all…

BylizzieSeptember 20, 20170Comments

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DERBY DAY – NICOLE HORWOOD TALKS TRAINING, DERBY ELEMENTS AND SHOW NERVES

Nicole and Mark White Nissan Capital Don Cumarco have won the Derby four times [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he South African Derby is a timeless favourite, sure to be marked on the calendar of equestrian homes all over the country. The event sees riders and horses make the trip to Kyalami Park Club for a week of competition across all…

BylizzieSeptember 12, 20170Comments

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ANNE-MARIE ESSLINGER ON THIS YEAR’S CELL C DERBY

Anne-Marie Esslinger will be riding Alzu Oregon in this year's Cell C Derby [dropcap]C[/dropcap]o-owner of Burlington Stables in Midrand, Anne-Marie Esslinger says she’s extremely excited ahead of this year’s SA Derby: a personal highlight on her competition calendar. Derby prep “My preparations for the big event will only start now that the Revil World Cup Qualifier is…

BylizzieSeptember 12, 20170Comments

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Equestrian king, Dominey Alexander, talks Cell C Derby

Dominey Alexander and Armageddon [dropcap]W[/dropcap]e caught up with the multitalented equestrian king and Midrand resident Dominey Alexander on his thoughts leading up to this year’s Cell C SA Derby. Derby prep “Unfortunately my preparations for the 2017 Cell C Derby haven’t really gone according to plan with my top horse Armageddon having injured himself at the last…

BylizzieSeptember 7, 20170Comments

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Nicole Horwood talks Cell C Derby excitement

Nicole Horwood and Mark White Nissan Capital Don Cumarco are four-time winners of the Derby [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he SA Derby is rich in history, the highlight of the equestrian calendar and the ‘must-win’ event of every rider’s career. Culminating in the Cell C South African Derby at 2pm on 1 October 2017 at the Kyalami Equestrian Park,…

BylizzieSeptember 6, 20170Comments

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Team Nissan ready for derby

This year’s SA Derby will commence at Kyalami Park from 28 September – 2 October 2016, and the Team Nissan Showjumping Team are most certainly up for the challenge, despite losing number 1 ranked SA rider Lorette Knowles-Taylor through a shoulder injury. Husband Barry Taylor hopes to qualify for the prestigious SA Derby at 2pm…

BylizzieSeptember 20, 20160Comments

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Galencia Derby 2015: Jeanne Engela

Jeanne and Investec Chanel van de Zeshoek Investors in show jumping play a huge role in the success of not only the sport, but also the rider. Jeanne Engela is sponsored by Investec Bank Ltd and says she is very privileged to be representing such a powerful brand. She has two horses – Investec Chanel van de…

BylizzieSeptember 28, 20150Comments

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