Capital Colnardo’s international success

Now jumping under Audrey Coulter, Capital Colnardo is an international success [dropcap]A[/dropcap]nyone who follows South African showjumping knows the name Capital Colnardo. The striking stallion was excelling here at 1.50m level, right before he was exported back to Europe. Now succeeding at top international level, Nicole shares the story of this exceptional stallion. Early beginnings Capital Colnardo…

BylizzieJuly 29, 20160Comments

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Barry Taylor’s take on SA versus the rest

"I think we've improved immensely and we have some quality young European horses now [dropcap]H[/dropcap]aving represented his country too many times to remember, experienced campaigner and Team Nissan showjumping captain, Barry Taylor, says the equestrian gap between South Africa and the rest of the world is narrowing due to access worldwide to top-quality semen as well…

BylizzieJuly 29, 20160Comments

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Get to know: Barry Taylor

Barry Taylor and the talented Cheveyo at the World Cup Qualifier earlier this year. [dropcap]B[/dropcap]arry Taylor has been making waves in the equestrian scene for more years than we can count. We catch up with him with these 15 fun questions! Don't miss Barry's take on the South African equestrian industry in comparison to the rest…

BylizzieJuly 12, 20160Comments

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Nissan Winter Classic off to a great start

Lisa Williams delighted with her win on Discovery Campbell The Nissan Winter Classic 2016 is in full swing with two days of KwaZulu-Natal’s biggest showjumping competition already successfully completed. However, visitors to the Durban Shongweni Club can look forward to a full programme of captivating equestrian, canine and vehicular events over the next three days. “Overall the…

BylizzieJune 17, 20160Comments

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Jumping and dressage show at Serenity Equestrian Centre

Kim Reid on Sacramento Dream [dropcap]S[/dropcap]erenity Equestrian Centre, Ruretse, held the second tournament, of a series of four, in Graded Dressage and Graded Show-Jumping over the weekend of 23rd/24th April, 2016 and it was kindly hosted by Tim and Pearl Naylor-Race. Points for places are allocated to nominated horse/rider combinations and these points are accumulated over the…

BylizzieApril 28, 20160Comments

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Jumping gymnastic

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his month we look at an exercise that appeals to all types of horses and all levels of riders. It helps improve both horse and rider and, like most good exercises, allows the coach to concentrate equally on horse and rider during the training session. Focal areas include: Straightness Rhythm Technique Confidence…

BylizzieApril 13, 20160Comments

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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

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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

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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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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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