Nissan Easter Festival Success

The end of yet another successful Nissan Easter Festival [dropcap]E[/dropcap]aster is celebrated yearly at the Nissan Easter Festival in a very special way. Family and friends gather from all over Africa to enjoy a spectrum of entertainment for everyone to enjoy! The Nissan Easter Festival took place from 19- 28 March at the world-class Kyalami Equestrian Park…

BylizzieApril 2, 20160Comments

Horse Channel News Updates

Highlights of Stuart Walker clinic

Pearl Naylor-Race on Callaho Lucie [dropcap]A[/dropcap] Stuart Walker Showjumping Clinic was held over the weekend of 19-21 February, 2016, at two venues in Gaborone, one in the north and one in the south. The clinic was hosted by the Horse Society of Botswana and the lessons were subsidised by the HSB so that the cost to the…

BylizzieFebruary 22, 20160Comments

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

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Shumbashaba

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ounded by Sharon Boyce around 20 years ago, Shumbashaba is dedicated to helping disadvantaged and disabled people through therapeutic riding and outreach programmes. Horses are a big part of the team, along with mental health professionals and equine specialists. Shumbashaba, which means ‘lion of the nation’ in Shona, is all about restoring a sense of…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training News Updates

Tossy Raynor showjumping clinic in Botswana

Adele Jooste on Eros Van Hetgestel [dropcap]A [/dropcap]Pole Work and Show-Jumping Clinic was held at Herbie’s Haven Stables, Ruretse, over the weekend of 23rd, 24th, 25thJanuary, 2016 and was kindly hosted by Mrs Bridget O’Neill. The visiting instructor was Tossy Raynor who was accommodated at Bridget’s home. Bridget also collected her and returned her to the…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20160Comments

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Nissan Easter Festival 2016

Lorette Knowles-Taylor tackling the Nissan six bar [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ow in its seventh year, Nissan is proud to sponsor the 2016 Nissan Easter Festival, a celebration of equestrian events, entertainment and fun for the whole family at Kyalami Equestrian Park from 19 to 28 March 2016. South Africa’s top show jumpers are preparing themselves for what is set to be a fiercely competitive Nissan Easter Festival. What you can expect Nissan South…

BylizzieJanuary 25, 20160Comments

Events Horse Channel News Updates

Laureus Polo Cup

The Laureus Polo Cup Fundraiser taking place on Saturday, 30 January 2016 at Val de Vie Estate [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Laureus Polo Cup fundraiser promises an entertaining early evening dinner. The event will host South African celebrity sports ambassadors, Shaun Pollock, Butch James, Elana Meyer, Morne du Plessis and Ernst van Dyk, amongst others, and aims to raise…

BylizzieJanuary 11, 20160Comments

Horse Breed Horse Channel

The Connemara

Connemara, Mighty Man, displays the conformation, gaits and temperament required of a foundation stallion [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his ancient Irish breed of mountain and moorland pony has been resident in South Africa since the first imports arrived directly from Ireland in 1965. These were Clonkeehan Barna Boy and Bright Lass. Both were imported by Sydney Press of the Bluehills…

BylizzieDecember 3, 20150Comments

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Victoria Scott’s journey to Bramham

Victoria Scott and Song du Magay flying high at Bramham In the October issue of HQ, we introduced readers to Victoria Scott, a South African rider who moved to France to immerse herself in the eventing scene. This month Vicky shares more of her experiences to give a taste of the world of international equestrianism. Going to…

BylizzieNovember 26, 20150Comments

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Bye Day Sunday update

And they're off! Opening Meet Sunday 29th November The hunt will gather in the ICB Bowl. You should be mounted and present at about 7:30 am. The traditional stirrup cup will be served and the Field Master will give a speech and collect cap fee. There will be a number of different riding groups that you can…

BylizzieNovember 26, 20150Comments

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