HEARD AT HQ WITH FELICITY THEUNISSEN AND RONNIE HEALY

Two generations, one dream There is something quietly extraordinary about chatting to Felicity Theunissen. She is 13 years old. And yet she speaks about horses, pressure, and the road ahead with a clarity that would put many seasoned competitors to shame. In our latest Heard at HQ interview, we brought Felicity together with Ronnie Healy, her…

BylizzieApril 16, 20260Comments

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ASKHQ: WHICH IS THE MOST DIFFICULT DERBY COURSE IN THE WORLD?

Q: Which is the most difficult Derby course in the world? A: The Hamburg Derby is widely considered the most difficult in the world, and the original course was designed by Eduard Pulvermann, a hunt rider. He was never able to jump the dyke without incurring faults, hence its name, ‘Pulvermann’s Grave’. The course is reminiscent of…

BylizzieDecember 28, 20170Comments

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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

HEARD AT HQ WITH FELICITY THEUNISSEN AND RONNIE HEALY

ASKHQ: WHICH IS THE MOST DIFFICULT DERBY COURSE IN THE WORLD?

Getting South Africa onto the international circuit

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