March Recap: Top 5 Stories
With the close of the 3rd month of 2021, the showjumping calendar has enabled many riders across the country to establish their strings, develop their young horses, and set their eyes on the title competitions ahead of them. An exciting month of competition has seen many changes in the competitionContinue Reading
Callaho Joe Cool: Star Stallion for the Future?
The South African showjumping industry not only benefits from the changes to the strings of our top riders but also benefits from the changes made to the breeding foundations of our local stud farms. While often there are changes made without the public knowing or made with the importing ofContinue Reading
Silhouette Park’s Esaro W Has Returned to Competition
The start of the Kyalami Equestrian Park’s Easter Festival has already seen some great showjumping from the lower grades competitors but in a different part of Kyalami, another show, Ezethu’s Riders Series, also had some exciting displays coming from the higher grades this past weekend. Among the usual campaigners whoContinue Reading
Outdoor Grand Prix Show Preview
April is the month in which the showjumping calendar really kicks into high gear with several major title competitions coming thick and fast and the World Cup Qualifier Series filling the gaps throughout the year. After the first 3 major competitions where Carl Boonzaaier claimed victory at the Reonet RidersContinue Reading
FEI Rule Change has Major Tack Ramifications
As many riders across the country buckle down and ready themselves for the slew of competitions that lie ahead, the FEI stewarding rules have been updated and some of the changes may necessitate tack changes with immediate effect. One regular debate that crops up when it comes to tack andContinue Reading