THE PHILIP SMITH CONTENDERS – ALEX RIC-HANSEN

The four competitors for Philip Smith in 2025 were Hamza Minty from Kwa-Zulu-Natal (KZN), Rebecca Hudson-Peacock from the Western Cape, Alexandra Ric-Hansen from KZN, and Olivia Roberts from KZN. We caught up with the four of them ahead of the Philip Smith. ALEX RIC-HANSEN HQ: Please tell us a bit about your equestrian background. Alex: I have…

BylizzieMay 9, 20250Comments

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EQUITATION AND THE PHILIP SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS

A history Photography: Merlynn Trichardt from 2024 Philip Smith Memorial In 1969, George Morris visited South Africa to clinics in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Salisbury (Harare, Zimbabwe). At this stage in Southern Africa, a great variety of riding styles and theories were practised. This likely stemmed from the diverse sources of horsemanship; namely farming, military and…

BylizzieMay 6, 20250Comments

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2024 IN REVIEW – PHILIP SMITH MEMORIAL EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS

Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Photography One of the highlights of the Easter Festival hosted at Kyalami Equestrian Park each year is the Philip Smith Memorial Equitation Championships (PSM). This unique event is one that every aspiring young rider dreams to compete in, never mind win! History It is an event steeped in rich history, going back over 50…

BylizzieDecember 17, 20240Comments

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THE PHILIP SMITH CONTENDERS – ALEX RIC-HANSEN

EQUITATION AND THE PHILIP SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS

2024 IN REVIEW – PHILIP SMITH MEMORIAL EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS

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