ASKHQ: SAWHS

Caption: Thaddeus was one of the first licensed Hanoverian stallions to be imported. Q: What is the purpose of the SAWHS (South African Warmblood Horse Society)? A: The sole purpose of the SAWHS is to keep records of the Warmbloods being bred in South Africa, and to record and inspect them with the purpose of improving the…

BylizzieMarch 3, 20200Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

NISSAN WINTER CLASSIC

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…

BylizzieMay 28, 20190Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

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

Know How Lifestyle

Getting South Africa onto the international circuit

Jade Hooke for showjumping [dropcap]S[/dropcap]outh Africa is on the cusp of being internationally competitive – we have had eventers and vaulters represent us in the World Equestrian Games, showjumpers in the World Cup Final, and recently, a dressage rider at the Rio Olympic Games. We seem to be close and yet so far, but what exactly…

BylizzieJuly 31, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Rider profile: Dominey Alexander

Dominey Alexander and Discovery Enjoy 68 [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s hard not to feel a little star-struck when talking to Dominey Alexander; he has the polished grooming of a celebrity, which extends not only to his horses, but also to his performance in the ring. Anyone who has seen the man in action will admit that he’s a class…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20160Comments

ASKHQ: SAWHS

NISSAN WINTER CLASSIC

Equestrian king, Dominey Alexander, talks Cell C Derby

Getting South Africa onto the international circuit

Rider profile: Dominey Alexander

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