The End of an Era: Capital Don Cumarco Retires
Few horses in South African showjumping history have the same legacy as the great Capital Don Cumarco. The famous four-time Derby winning stallion has been at the top of the sport since 2013 under Nicole Horwood, but after an illustrious career, the stallion has officially been retired. The news brokeContinue Reading
Kayla Gertenbach Back at the Top Levels
The President’s Cup at Maple Ridge Equestrian Farm has been an exciting show so far with several riders stepping up into the higher grades. Another rider who was seen in the 1.50m class on Friday morning was Kayla Gertenbach on the striking Like Mike van Pela Graca. While Kayla isContinue Reading
Hanelize Kamffer Joins the Big Leagues
The President’s Cup, taking place in Krugersdorp, has regularly seen new riders rise to prominence, and the 2020 edition is no different. This year, another new young talent has taken a step into the big leagues with a round in her first 1.50m class – Hanelize Kamffer. With a successfulContinue Reading
The Quintessential Rider: Equestrian Training For The Digital Age
Over lockdown, South Africans were introduced to a new online platform called The Quintessential Rider. A new platform, and the first of its kind in South Africa, the Quintessential Rider team, led by creator Graham Kearney, introduced a new way for riders and coaches to increase their knowledge and learnContinue Reading
The Story Behind Young Horse Performance Series: Promoting Young Blood
The Young Horse Performance Series has been a long standing tradition in South African showjumping with the very first leg taking place in April 2005. Spearheaded by Bob Neill and the then SA Showjumping committee, the Young Horse Performance Series was initially set up as a fundraising show to boostContinue Reading
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