Eric Lamaze’s Hickstead Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Many showjumping aficionados will remember the incredible showjumping talent, Hickstead, who sadly passed away in 2011 at the tender age of 15 in the middle of a competition. The Belgian stallion, by Hamlet out of an Ekstein mare, owned by Torrey Pines and Ashland Stables Inc. and partnered by EricContinue Reading
In The Spotlight: Artav’s Spartanetta
With the 2020 Burlington Cup in full swing, riders have been performing at their best to enable them to qualify for their respective championship classes. But, just two days in, one horse and rider combination has already captured our attention as a superb prospect for the future – Amy EngelbrechtContinue Reading
Cara Frew’s Imperio VD Coninckshoeve Back in Action
The 3 week-long competition held in Oliva Nova Spain, as part of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour, has seen some exciting showjumping from South African showjumpers based in Europe with Genene Burnett winning her 1.40m Grand Prix early on in the tour and, most recently, Cara Frew making her comeback withContinue Reading
Aisling Triggol Debuts New Horse Crimson
Aisling Triggol, a 1.50m level competitor and representative of Topbet SA, stepped into the Peter Minnie arena at Kyalami Park Club on the 31st of October showing off a new ride: Crimson, a tall, 6-year-old chestnut gelding by Celestial out of an Intermezzo mare, previously owned by Martyn Swanepoel. WithContinue Reading
Import vs. Local: Which is Better When Buying a New Horse?
With the local warmblood horse auctions becoming a regular fixture on the South African calendar and plenty of stud farms to choose from, are imported horses still the best money can buy? A few years ago this may have been true but with access to top quality bloodlines and localContinue Reading
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