An interview on exports with Candice Hobday With South African equestrian talent on the rise, more riders are looking beyond our borders to test themselves on the international stage. But competing in Europe is not as simple as booking a flight - it requires careful planning, logistics, and expert knowledge to ensure horses arrive safely,…
Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne What started as a grand dream thrown around by a few friends over a glass or two of wine has gradually developed into reality. The Pro-Series, which began as Pro-Dressage, was named such, as it is 'pro' dressage, jumping, breeding and all things equine-related, but also because the aim was to make professionals and…
All horse lovers dream of a career in the equine industry. Some aspire to be a top coach, competitive riders envision a riding career abroad, while others hope to run a successful livery. The reality of things is that it can be hard to make it in the riding world; there’s a lot of good…
1. How is 2019 treating your string thus far? Companeiro has grown into a top horse this year. He has been 2nd in two big 140/45 Grand Prix and will be ready for 1.50m by the end of the year. He'll then do World Cup next year. Coester only arrived in South Africa in December…
Marlene Sinclair on Camaro. Photo credit: TB images By Caroline Malan You’re currently ranked number 2 on Camaro - tell us why you’re having such a fantastic year? Camaro is one of the greatest horses I’ve ever had the privilege to have as a partner. He is a true gentleman and a great athlete, with a huge heart.…
Unstoppable combination, Lisa Williams and Vitality Campbell, share their journey to WEG [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s always a proud day when one of our own is selected to compete at international level. Lisa Williams and Vitality Campbell (formerly Discovery Campbell) have been tearing up the showjumping arena lately, taking home win after win. After qualifying last year for the…
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…
