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Vanessa Viljoen
The Animal Painter D O D O G S H AV E E M O T I O N S W I T H M A N D Y B A R R E T T PLUM CRAZY WITH CHARLIE LAKIN A D I F F E R E N T K I N D O F VA L E N T I N E S G I F T B Y L I N D S AY G R AY
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Editor’s Note Hi All, The team at Hound and Horse is animal crazy, between us we have cast of creatures in our lives. Horses, dogs, a couple of pigs, a noisy parrot and a pesky office cat are all in the mix. Animals inspire us with their devotion, their ability to make us laugh, their affinity with play and of course, their love. Scientist and animal behaviourist have long held the belief that animals act on instinct alone, but our Dog Guru busts this myth wide open for us this month. Animals are often a source of inspiration. We spoke to Vanessa Viljoen, a self-taught artist about her work and how she is inspired to capture the beauty of animals or the character of a pet in her work and how they were instrumental in her journey into art. Charlie Lakin is Plum Crazy in love this month, he talks passionately of his love for Victoria and Damson and has conjured up unusual recipes that will have you rushing out to the market in search of his heart’s desire. Lindsay Gray has a host of unusual gift ideas for the gardener in your life and for the equestrian in your life, Ginny offers a few pointers. Enjoy the love issue The Editor. HOUND & HORSE
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Animals can make us laugh and bring happiness without even trying. They can help us relax and inspire us with their love. Self-taught artist Vanessa Viljoen adores animals, she paints them, rescues them and has a cat Ahyoka who is certain she is a dog. ‘I have always been insanely passionate about animals, to the extent where I think I drove my parents insane. I was given two ponies at the age of 14, I had no idea how this would sort itself out, but it did. I have never been a competitive rider, for me riding is all about the horse.’ Vanessa lives on a farm in Karkloof with her dogs Rocky, Romano, Sabrina and Widget and after two years of painting she is producing amazing work. 'I started painting after a period of emotional difficulty, I turned to natural medicines and underwent a healing process. At the end, I came out knowing I wanted to create art. When I found it, I had to create, I painted everything I could possibly lay my hands on, anything that resembled an animal or nature. I did not take art at school and had never had an art lesson. I was not aware that I had this in me.’ She has gone on to find her favourite medium,’ I started out working with canvas and acrylic and progressed to oils and on to 2 •
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graphite. I came to understand the principle that if you can draw really well, painting becomes a breeze. When I progressed to oils, I found something I could play with. Acrylics you can play with up to point, they tend to be a little bit rigid, I like the intense detail of oil and how they allow this play. Prior to this I worked my life away behind a computer, statistics, bookkeeping, accounting filled long hours of overtime. I still work full time and my job has less pressures but I make certain I take the time to have spare time to paint. A new facet of myself is emerging, so I ensure I accommodate this new found creative side. I then spent focus and time on graphite. It is greyscale so you
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really need to learn to work with the tonal aspects and this led me to colour pencil work. I started with them 12 months ago. There is a cat that I have recently completed. A Persian Cross, with a wispy long coat which suited colour pencil work. The wild dog, Mr Beard, contemplating the hunt is colour pencils. He is a commission, I spent a month getting the beard right. Wild dogs have a bit of a scraggly beard, it took layers and layers and chipping away, putting colour on and taking it off I find that my eye is very much drawn to the ‘masculine show off' coming through, I look at a picture and I think to myself, I have to sketch that. I love the movement
of horses, I love the bounce of the cadence. I have started doing people with their horses and their pets. I love wildlife and to go out into the wild and bring it back. When I start, I always start with the eyes first, it is through the eyes that I get a connection with my subject. I then work from the top left down. It keeps it cleaner that way. I stand back, assess and do a few adjustments here and there.’ Vanessa’s progress is remarkable and she stands as an inspiration to those of us who wish to find more within ourselves. ‘My hands are always busy, sketchy hands. If I had to keep my hands still, I probably would not be able to speak a word. People can find something that inspires and works for them to grow into who they really are. I have come from a place of total fallout, to this’’
Vanessa takes commissions’ vkviljoen@gmail.com
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Do Dogs feel LOVE? C A N I N E Myth Buster
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by Mandy Barrett
MYTH BUSTED
Until recently, only those attuned to their poochies agreed that their dogs feel emotions. Scientists have always insisted that animals are not sentient and operate on a level of instinct and have no, or very limited emotions. In fact, they were so into the idea that there is a term for giving credence to the idea that animals feel emotions – something animal behaviourists are taught to avoid – Anthropomorphism. However, one man has started to change this entrenched belief system. A pretty amazing neuroscientist, Dr Gregory Burns has recently tilted the scientific world and its ideas. Yes he has a dog…! In 2012, a new and exciting project emerged with the goal of proving that dogs have a range of emotions and these can be measured within the brain. The difficulty would be getting a bunch of dogs to get into, and relax in, noisy MRI machines. Using old training methods didn’t work and the dogs were anxious and unable to participate in genuine studies. Modern training methodology allows for stress free learning. With the planning of a clever trainer, and some dedication, several pet dogs were able to walk straight into MRI machines. The results of the scans has been very interesting and offers some serious food for thought around animal sentience and ethical treatment of our furry friends. Without boring you with tedious scientific rambling, the basic outcome is proof that dogs have similar responses to humans
in their brain activity. One of the many experiments and tests carried out with the MRI dogs in what is called the ”The Dog Project” was to determine whether dogs enjoy food over humans, or whether they really do love us and respond to praise. The results were that some dogs prefer food to love, some love to food, but the majority enjoy both and are happiest when getting praise as well as food. Other tests revealed similar areas of the brain are activated with emotional responses, just the same as our human ones are! This impacts not only on science, but also on how we manage, train and look after our animals at home. My observations over the years have made it clear that dogs do feel a range of emotional responses, as well as being able to accurately feed off human emotional states as well. Often aggressive dogs are raised by angry owners who are inclined to physically punish animals, whereas calm and confident dogs are usually living with kind and gentle owners. Understanding that dogs feel sadness, love, joy and possibly an endless range of emotions, should affect the way we interact with them. Some learning tests have indicated that happy relaxed dogs learn faster than those placed under pressure or made to feel that there is a punishment for the incorrect choices. Much like children, dogs learn better when relaxed and behave better when they feel secure and loved. In other experiments and tests recently done, dogs were shown to be able to understand human communication and body language better than chimpanzees,
and to be on about the same level as a two year old human toddler in understanding. One test indicated that dogs feel possessive over their humans for affection and attention and NOT just food, leaving scientists with no choice but to agree that that dogs can feel threatened by the THOUGHT of losing their human guardians to other dogs, or people and may act jealously. So, in other words, dogs are afraid of losing your love and have no problems defending it, as well as possibly being able to reason and think ahead! Classically this behaviour is labelled “resource guarding” but this may be a much more complicated emotional response than ever thought. Dogs are also very attached to their humans and look forward to spending time with them when they are gone. Brain activity spiked when reacting to the sight of a loved one, as well as merely catching a whiff of a cloth drenched in their owners scent. This alone should be a deterrent to simply rehoming your dog when you move house! So, with the month of LOVE upon us, give a lot more to your pets. They can and do feel it. And, of course, they will return it in oodles. The Dog Guru Behaviorist and Trainer
Plum Crazy with Charlie Lakin
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One of the things I love about living in SA is how long the stone fruit season is and yes we are drawing towards the end of it. Now as a chef everyone always expects me to say that peaches and apricots are my favourites and yes when you do get a really nice ripe peach or juicy apricot they are something to get excited about but for me it is the humble plum, from the deepest purple to the most vibrant golden plum, I love them all. So much so that both my daughters are named after different plum varieties, Mirabelle (my eldest) is a full of flavour, little bright yellow plum, not so common but it makes the most amazing Jam. My little Josie has Victoria as a middle name, to me the ruler of the plum varieties, one I often picked wild or jumped a few fences to scrump from other peoples’ gardens. It does have to be said that I do miss the large variety of plums from back home as apart from the ones that were imported, they are generally in and out of the store before you realise it and not always as consistent as the ones
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we have in SA, but it did lend to be able to run several plum dishes on the menu, especially as a forager. I would get to gather a good selection, from big sweet Victoria plums, bright green and juicy greengages or the sharp tart little damsons. On top of that, during my time in Kent, I was lucky to be close to the Brogdale fruit farm that prides itself on growing nearly every variety of apple, pear and plum that will withstand the British climate. They also bred the most amazing eating snails which were farmed around the bases of the trees, cleaning up all the windfalls and that is an ingredient I do miss, big fat juicy snails, (note to self, need to set up a snail farm). Due to the short season I developed a lot of different ways of preserving plums, apart from jam and chutney. Things like fermenting, dehydrating and sweet pickling them whole or cooking them right down to what we call a fruit cheese (not quite as dry as fruit leather). The other ingredients you get from plums, that everyone throws out are the kernels (another of my frugal bits), crack the hard wooden shell and remove the dark kernel from the middle and use instead of vanilla, you will never buy a vanilla pod again. Now plums as well as a few other things have got me into trouble. Been caught Scrumping (stealing fruit out of some one else’s orchard) but I’ve never been able to resist hopping a fence to get a bounty of tasty fruit and it’s more fun than going to the local pick your own. The other problem I have with plums is knowing when to stop eating them. On my childhood paper round, there was a stretch of about 1km of hedgerows that was
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solid wild Victorian plums. I would fill my newspaper bag to the top, with the great intention of taking them home for my mum to put into a crumble but very rarely did they make it home and I would have the world’s worst stomach ache from eating them but it was definitely worth it. I’m proud to say that Josie has taken the baton for plum eating from me, we can eat a whole bag between the two of us. Anyway enough of the reminiscing let’s get down to some of the recipes. Now there aint much point in giving you a crumble, jam or chutney recipe, as there are plenty of great ones usually passed down through the
family. I’ve got some ways to preserve plums, for the times when friends come round and you want to add a little extra.
Sweet Pickled Plums 1kg firm ripe plums 450ml cider vinegar or white spirit 520g sugar 1 inch piece of fresh ginger 1 chilli
10 pepper corns 4 bay leaves 5 cloves Sterilise a 2L jar, wash and half the plums and place in the jar. Bring all the remaining ingredients together to the boil in a sauce pan and pour over the plums. Screw the lid on and turn upside down and leave to cool for 24hrs, turn the right way up and store in a cool dark place for at least one month. Great to serve with cheese, grilled pork or chicken, or even as a cheeky little addition to a dessert. It can also be served with a pate of cured venison or popped into a biltong, avo and blue cheese salad. When all the plums are finished, either pickle something else in the liquor or reduce to form a balsamic glaze.
Smoked Plum Ketchup This is the nuts! I made this out of curiosity. One day I had a load of big fat Marjorie plums and we had a wood fire burning in the bar. Now we are talking an old English fireplace with a fluff door above the fire, which is perfect for smoking things like pigeon breast or pigs’ cheeks. We had been burning cherry wood and as I hate to waste any kind of flavour chance, all I had to take advantage of the surplus of lovely cherry wood smoke, was plums, so I stuck a load in, not knowing where I was going to use them. I decided to bash up a batch chutney, but due to
the heat during smoking they had gone soft, so I had to dice them and they lost their shape in the chutney. So I blended the lot up, passed it through a fine strainer and an awesome Ketchup was created. 1kg plums halved 200g onions chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 20g ginger chopped 5g fresh chilli chopped 150g cider vinegar 450g brown sugar 1tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp salt Light a small wood fire in the braai. When going well throw some wood chips on and smoke the plums. Place all the ingredients in a pot and bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer for 15 mins and puree. Place back on the heat if it needs to be reduced. I like it to leave a faint trail when you drizzle over the mixer with a spoon. Remove from the heat and puree again. Pass through a fine sieve and bottle straight away. Store in a cool dark place for at least 2 weeks. It will keep for a good 6 months. This makes a fantastic breakfast sauce, you won’t need tomatoe sauce again. It is great to add to basting or marinades for the braai or on its own as a dip with chicken bits or deep fried halloumi. Add it to the cooking juices from a roast chicken for a deep smoky gravy, or be like me and eat it off the spoon by itself.
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Having a beer with
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Horses, like humans, require dental check-ups. Their teeth never stop growing throughout their life time and chewing their food is an important part of the effectiveness of their digestive system, hence dental check-ups are vital for their good health. This is where your Equine dental technician is invaluable. H&HL spoke to Equine Dentist Andrew Van Der Dussen to find out what it takes to work in this field…
per year, but in my year they took 3. They took me on as I had served an apprenticeship under Gary, who himself was a Melbourne Dentistry graduate after which I was accepted into the Equine Dental Association of Australia, EDAA.
Have you always been involved with horses?
Patience! Lots of patience and you must obviously love the horses. You need to understand their behaviour, what upsets them or scares them and how to handle a horse in this situation. It can be a testing business especially when you are working with young difficult horses, or even older difficult horses, but overall it is a rewarding business. Patience is key.
As a youngster I grew up on a farm, I grew up riding, I can’t remember when I couldn’t ride. I started riding competitively at the age of 7 that was when I got my first competitive pony. My first was Patches, followed by Habib, an Arab, he got me my Western Province colours and I did my first SA Champs on him at the Royal Show in PMB. I rode competitively all the way up till I was 21, then I went and rode overseas, I spent 5 months in England, riding for Carl Edwards and then I spent 6 months working at stud farm in Ireland, Mellon stud. How did you get into dentistry? Well dentistry, I would say, fell into place. I was back in South Africa and I had actually planned to back to Ireland and study stud farm management, but I ended up spending a week in Cape Town with Gary Waters one of the Dentists, here in the Cape and I really enjoyed it. After that week Gary offered me an opportunity I couldn’t turn down, an apprenticeship. That was back in 2005. Where did you qualify? I got my qualification through Melbourne University in 2006. I did a years’ apprenticeship with Gary Waters and I started working with him in South Africa before I applied for the course in Melbourne. The course usually only accepts 2 students
What qualities do you need to be in your line of work?
How often should a horses teeth be done and why? A racehorse every 3 to 4 months. A competitive horse every 6 to 8 months and your retired horses once a year. A horses teeth grow around 3cm a year so it means they have a fair bit of extra growth and pretty quickly. By doing horses teeth you can increase digestible energy by 5 to 10 %. Naturally horses are not meant to have a bridle or a bit in their mouths so we shape the teeth to accommodate a bit in the mouth as well as filing away the sharp edges to prevent ulceration. What types of problems do you come across? The most common are excessively sharp teeth, hooks, sharp teeth causing ulcerations in the horse’s mouth making life very uncomfortable and
sometimes fractured teeth. The worst I have seen are severe wire cuts to the tongue, very big fractures, broken teeth, pieces of wood stuck between the teeth and even a branch stuck across the palette. What type of equipment do you use? I have both electric and manual, my preference is manual. I have electric for major problems. Lastly Andrew, what’s your favourite beer? I don’t drink beer, I drink Brandy I am from the Cape, I’m not a KZNer…
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A Valentine’s Gift with a Difference
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by Lindsay Gray
There is much written about flowers and the language and love. The only snag is that most flowers associated with the ‘language of love’ either don’t grow readily in South Africa or are not currently available. So, when in Africa, let’s do what we do best and invent our own language of love!
We all know just how expensive flowers are prior to any major celebration. That, coupled with our February heat, is all the reason we need not to settle for a bunch of expensive roses as a Valentine’s Day gift.
Instead, give careful thought to a gift with a difference if your loved one enjoys plants and gardening.
Dare to be different There are many innovative ways in which you can show your love for someone with plants or gardening accessories. Here are just a few ideas: • If your loved one is a keen gardener, a basket filled with some useful hand tools (hand trowel, gloves and a pair of reliable secateurs), coupled with a few seedling trays, a small bag of seedling mix and a few packets of easy-to-grow seed, will always be appreciated; •
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Lavender in a pretty container is a beautiful, fragrant gift, while a potted chilli plant or culinary herb will go down well with the chef of the house;
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Roses – these delightful plants need plenty of sun so a sunny spot in the garden or a sunny position where a potted rose will be happy, is a must;
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Any reputable nursery will, I am sure, be prepared to plant up one of their containers with a suitable shrub or seedlings that you can then present as a ready-planted gift;
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Succulents are the new trend with many garden centres stocking interesting and unusual species. Again, choose a lovely container and pot the succulent up first before presenting it;
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Fruit trees are a really wonderful, lasting gift. Coastal gardens are perfect for citrus, figs and pawpaw, while inland gardens are ideal for stone fruit such as peaches, plums, cherries and apricots. There is a local supplier of berries too that will deliver the plant and potting medium to your home;
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Vegetable seedlings are always a welcome gift but be cautious in February as it really is in-between seasons – too hot for summer veggies and not cool enough to start your winter crop. Quick-growing plants such as peas, beans and broad beans can be gifted in seed packets. They literally germinate within a few days and are a rewarding crop;
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What about a beautiful watering can filled with an inexpensive country bunch of flowers? At least the major portion of the gift will be a lasting one. You could do something similar with wellies - one filled with flowers or fruit and nuts for a man, and the other with seed packets and gardening tools.
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Ask Ginny Scooper Dear Ginny,
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I am the partner of an equine obsessed individual. Any tips for Valentine’s Day?
We are a 10 minute drive from Hillcrest & we cater for all ages from as young as three years. We also specialise in Special Needs riding. During the holidays we run a variety of Pony Camps from Beginners to Advanced. We have fabulous facilities & bombproof ponies. We also cater for those who would like to go on a trail & get out in our beautiful surrounding countryside.
Yours
Non-Horsey from Howick Dear Non-Horsey
What every equine obsessed individual loves is a picture of their truly beloved equine partner looking their absolute fabulous best. If you want to keep it a secret, consider getting a portrait done by a professional photographer. Next best is to get a portrait done of your truly beloved along with their equine truly beloved. Asking a friend if they can pop down the stables with their phone will not get you your best shot. If your partner is competitive consider booking them a lesson with a top professional coach or organise for them to try their hand at a different discipline like Western Mounted Games, Turn & Burn stud in Lions River has a very active club. If getting out into the big open spaces is their thing book them on a long trail ride where the scenery is amazing, Moolmanshoek is fabulous. You can get personalised jewellery made from the tail hair of your partner’s horse. There is no need to snip off a giant chunk, a small bundle of strands will do and will go unnoticed. The tack shops have endless ranges of beautiful riding shirts that come in super colours and designs that are stylish, cool in the heat and protect against the sun. The ideas are endless, but there is one person you should absolutely not forget and that is your other half ’s horse. A big bag of carrots will go a long way to making in-roads into your truly beloveds heart.
Good Luck and Happy Valentines Yours Ever Ginny
For further information contact: Debbie 083 269 4945 Jo-Jo’s Riding Centre & KZN Pony Club Centre. – Summerveld Our aim is to have fun while learning to ride. Seeing the development, growth and confidence that riding gives to riders is so rewarding. We specialise in lessons for beginners to novice riders, of all ages. We coach a range of equestrian disciplines, including dressage, show jumping, gymkhana games and vaulting. We have outrides and we are a Pony Centre and offer Pony Club testing. We know each of our horses very well so it is easy for us to match our riders to a horse that we know they will be compatible with as we believe the development of a relationship between a horse and rider is an important factor. For more information contact Jo Jo on 083 489 7834 or www.jojosridingcentre.co.za.
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16.2hh Schoolmaster for lease at current yard. Markie is the perfect schoolmaster & Sanesa all-rounder. He has competed up to Elementary Dressage, 1m Show Jumping, 1m Eventing, 1m Stadium Eventing & 1m Equitation. He absolutely loves his work & is the perfect horse for a budding eventer. A tall dark, handsome fella with a huge character, who loves cuddles & is a wellbehaved chap. No vices, no issues loading & boxing, he loves to sleep under the stars on hot nights & he’s looking for his next rider to have fun with. Contact: Holley 083 4655 854 to discuss the finer details. 16hh 9yo Bay TB Gelding. 3 super paces, good dressage potential, working at Novice level at home. A very loving horse. Sad lease
16.1hh 15yo Bay TB gelding. He is a super eventing school master. Has competed up to 1m SJ, 80cm XC & Dressage at Prelim level. Good on outrides. Full or half lease considered. Owner leasing due to work commitments. Contact: 082 225 5080 15.hh Dora. Looking for a half lease to stay at Jo-Jo's Riding Centre. Dora is a Warmblood x TB bay mare. Competed in Dressage to Novice level. Show jumping 70cm, extremely quick & careful & always in the prize money. A stunning show hack, she has been placed in all her showing shows. Dora is ideally suited a young rider, or a light adult who is interested in competing. Contact Jo-Jo 083 489 7834 14.3hh Daydream Merrylegs (Sage). Looking for a half lease to stay at JoJo's Riding Centre. Sage is a Chestnut Nooitgedacht gelding. A super 1st or 2nd pony who would love to have a little person to love. Daydream Merrylegs can
jump 70cm comfortably, he is very calm on outrides and relaxed at shows. Sire: Arop Jasper. Dam: Daydream Candy Bar. Contact Jo-Jo: 083 489 7834 Friesian 12yo. A big gentle boy who is great for hacking or Dressage. He hacks out alone & has just started Dressage and won both his first classes. Contact: 082 321 0040 Irish Sport Horse Grey 7yo gelding. He has competed in Dressage and placed first. He is a big horse. Contact: 082 321 0040
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approved home. Contact: Vicky 083 303 8228
3 Bits 11yo, grey Gelding, 1.51m with front shoes. A fabulous all-rounder who is beautifully schooled & has competed very successfully in Childrens Elementary Dressage & is KZN Children’s Novice & Children’s Elementary Victor Ludorum 2018. He has also competed successfully in Adult Novice dressage & is suitable for a child, junior or a small adult. He is a very safe hack and jumping 80cm. He is a very special boy. Appaloosa - Sire unknown, Dam - 2 Bits. Very sad sale, to approved home only. R60 000. Contact: 082 859 2160 Davenport Reeva. Sire: Grannuz Rex. Dam: Davenport Quintessa. Sire of Dam: Gypsy King. DoB: 2013. A brave, bold & super talented mare. Currently competing in the 1m. Perfect all-rounder & guaranteed to go up the grades. Contact: Gideon 060 503 1139 Kilbrannan Sound. Warmblood X TB. Sire: Formidable. Dam: Show Down. Sire of Dam: Pitador. DoB: 2005. A big bold brave horse. Currently jumping in the 1.10m. Competed & placed well at SA Youth Champs. Competed at 1* Eventing. Loads easy, stands for the farrier. For more info or to view contact: Gideon 060 503 1139 Kerwood Celebrity. Beautiful grey mare, 5yo by Casper (Belgian Warmblood) out of a Bono Mare. Celebrity is jumping confidently at shows in 80cm & ready for 90cm. She has a super temperament & is an uncomplicated ride. Kerwood Brilliant. A modern sport horse, Brilliant is quick, responsive & brave. By Bono (Belgian Warmblood) out of a TB mare, she is a 9yo & has won at 1.20m. Brilliant will suit a competent rider & will be competitive in the higher grades. Kerwood Captivate. By Casper x Rivervale’s Priceless x Glenagyle Rebel (ID), a 3yo bay gelding. Captivate is a lovely big horse currently being backed on the Stud Farm. With his breeding he is sure to be a talented & rideable competition prospect. Please contact Troy for Kerwood horses on 072 527 3607 by Whatsapp or SMS Dramatique PDL. 5yo Warmblood dark liver chestnut mare, 15.3hh, by Desparado out of a Cascade mare. This is a very elegant mare who would suit someone who is wanting to go up the grades in dressage. She takes after her sire & has exceptional movement. Sad sale. R90 000 to an
Special-T PDL. 10yo bay gelding TB, 15.2hh by Count Dubious. This is a school master who can do a bit of everything. He had a very successful dressage career winning many Championships & shows in lower grade dressage. He is an honest horse, who will make a small rider very happy. Sad sale. R30 000 to an approved home. Contact: Vicky 083 303 8228 163cm Silkwood Rusty Halo. Skewbald mare by Dimmock Dragonfly out of our cob mare. Rising 7. Fantastic on & off the lead. Jumping 70cm at home. Been placed at training shows on & off the lead. Lead rein Show pony, lead rein working pony, fancy dress, in-hand mare to breed children’s pony and 1st place in working riding. Currently being ridden by children & schooled by Julie Rossouw. Wonderful temperament. My 3yr old son rides her on a lead rein. Contact: Claire 072 459 8263 151cm Bridesdale Firefly. Langcarel Offisier X pony mare. DOB. 26/09/10. A Super Pony This pony mare is an allrounder. She has a really lovely movement & a good jump. Will event. Schooled by Julie Russouw. Easy to catch, unshod, good stable manners. Can live out. R30 000. Contact: Claire 072 459 8263 BEC horses standing in Hilton, KZN. To approved homes only. Contact Natalie 082 786 9511 BEC Cara Mia - Warmblood x TB sport horse, bay filly, 3yrs, 15.2hh (expected 16.1hh). Dam: Mystic Gem, Sire: Eisenhower. Good conformation & bone, above average movement, bred for jumping on both dam & sire lines. Talented, athletic & brave. Home bred with no vices. 100k neg. BEC Ceazar – Warmblood, grey colt, 3yrs, 15.2hh (expected 16.hh). Dam: Belladonna d’Or, Sire: Chianti van Lowlands Z. Exceptional movement & natural ability which is seen in all three of his paces. Striking, elegant & well put together. Recently backed, great attitude, showing all attributes for a successful career. 180k neg. BEC Castro Fort – Warmblood, chestnut colt, 3yrs, 16.1hh (expected 16.3hh). Dam: Havana Rouge, Sire: Campino (Consuelo). Solid conformation, sensible & mature. Unflappable, trustworthy, brave. Home bred & well brought up. Grandfather Consuelo, (most successful stallion in SA) boasting great technique & ability. Bred for the jumping ring & eventing. 180k neg. BEC Forza - Warmblood x TB, liver chestnut colt, 3yrs, 15.3hh (expected 16.1hh). Dam: Graceful Kelly, Sire: Hokkato. All the qualities in breeding. Currently sound, unfortunately off fore turns out. Check op did not happen. Considered high risk so home & expected work load must be considered. 30k neg.
BEC Cashmere - Warmblood x TB, bay filly, 2yrs, 15.2hh (expected 16.2hh). Dam: Flasher-Bou White, Sire: Capital Cascord. Her dam produces fantastic offspring for the competition ring. Capital Cascord as the sire to dilute the blood. Loads of presence, natural ability, scope to burn & bravery. Suited for the professional rider. 160k neg. BEC Caligula – Warmblood, grey colt, 2yrs, 16.2hh (expected 17hh). Dam: It’s Gloria, Sire: Chianti van Lowlands Z. Big, strong colt with well above average movement, easy going & sensible. Backed, shows a great attitude, temperament & with a great free jump. Big boy needing more time to mature. 40k neg. BEC Neptune - Warmblood x TB, bay colt, 2yrs, 15.hh (expected 16.2hh). Dam: Lily Davies xx, Sire: Nelson Van De Helle. Elegant, modern colt. Athletic, balanced & light on his feet. Kind, trustworthy, gentle & loving. Talented with ability & technique for an outstanding competitive future. 140k neg BEC Chase – bay pony, gelding, 8yrs, 14.3hh. Good looking, bay gelding with plenty of scope. Has competed successfully at training level in dressage, jumping & XC. Suited to a second competition rider. 50k neg. BEC Queen - Quarter Horse x Basuto, bay pony, mare, 7yrs, 14.2hh. Very pretty bay mare, good strong conformation, jumping 60/70cm. Great 1st or 2nd pony. 35k neg. BEC King - Quarter Horse / x breed / TB, chestnut gelding, 7yrs, 15.3hh Handsome, kind & willing natured horse, under saddle a year. Good paces, loves to jump. 20k neg. BEC Dante Dream Catcher - TB x Welsh, dark bay pony, gelding, 14yrs, 14.2hh Sire: Pendock Dante, Dam: Swift Caress. Very flashy & pretty pony with great breeding. Lovely beginner pony & good allrounder. 35k neg. BEC Lavender – chestnut pony, mare, 14yrs, 14.1hh. Suited for a 2nd pony. Quick & talented. Forward moving chestnut mare. Currently graded & jumping 90cm. Clients have outgrown, sad sale. 30k neg. Molly – grey pony, mare, 11yrs, 14.2hh Very showy lovely 1st pony. Safe, easy & willing with a soft mouth. A good allrounder starter pony currently jumping 80cm. 30k neg.
JUMP EQUIPMENT Used jumping equipment. 15 sets of assorted jump uprights including cups. R5000. Contact: Dave 083 653 3884
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GIVE A DOG A HOME Mutt of the Month Mutt of the Month: DUCHESS. I am a beautiful 1yo Collie X Staffie girl with an amazing nature. I am great with other dogs, am friendly, playful, love belly rubs and I get along with cats.
HARVEY. I am a gorgeous Labrador X. I am just 2 years old, am great with other dogs and children. I am looking for a new family that will call me their own. BAILEY. I am 5yo Collie X and I love company and would love to find some-one to live with who is home most of the day. I am not demanding and am very affectionate. I walk well on a lead and am best suited to be an only dog in a quiet household. RINTIE. I am a 5yo Shepard who is very placid and affectionate. I love children and am good with other cats and dogs. I need a new home as my parents are getting too elderly to look after me. CALVIN. Hi, I am an active & very playful 5yo Shepherd X. I am good with other furry friends & cats. Having fun with my toys & furry friends, going for walks in the park & having my picture taken are a few of my favourite things. I also get along with cats. MAISHA. I am an adorable 2yo Fox Terrier type X. I am a medium sized girl who is affectionate who must sleep inside but I am well behaved & a joy to have around. I am great with other dogs & with cats.
To offer forever homes to these dogs, Please go to www.projectdog.co.za for an adoption application form and email it to quichamorgado@gmail.com .
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BLONDE. I am quite rare as I am a blonde Schipperke. I am just over 7 years old and I get on really well with other dogs and I don’t mind cats. I am very affectionate and am looking for a new home as my owners have immigrated. BORDER COLLIE. I love playing ball and going for long walks and I am fine with other dogs & cats. I am about 7 years old, my owner passed away suddenly last year so I am looking for a new home and a new owner to share all my love with. LOUIE. I am an adorable around 4yo black Pekingese & you don’t get much better than me. I get on well with other dogs (the same size as me) & cats. I love to go for rides in the car & I am a great companion for a short walk, along with being playful, cute & irresistible. RUPERT. I am fabulous! Playful yet well behaved, friendly to everyone, (dogs, cats & humans). I have a bit of Retriever in me and as I am under a year old at the moment, I think I will make a medium sized dog. I would a family home that has children for me to entertain. To offer loving homes to these dogs please contact Kay at Animal Lodge: 031 783 7865 or email office@animallodge.co.za
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RANGE ROVER EVOQUE FROM R7 777 P.M.* AT LAND ROVER HILLCREST AND LAND ROVER PIETERMARITZBURG With its dynamic body style, eye-catching colour palette and breath taking finishes, the Range Rover Evoque is the epitome of trending style and elegance. In addition, the Range Rover Evoque SE comes standard with 18” wheels, body-coloured door handles, keyless entry and front parking aid. Everything you need to put your best foot forward. Land Rover Hillcrest 37 Old Main Road 031 941 6464
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Model
Range Rover Evoque 18MY 5 Door 2.0 D 132kW SE
Retail Price (incl. VAT)
R792 471
Principal Debt
R706 507
Deposit (11%) Period Monthly Instalment Rate
R87 172 72 months R7 777 2,70%
Balloon Payment (30%)
R237 741
Total Cost of Credit
R789 903
*Offer available from Land Rover Finance. Advertised offer calculated on base model and does not include any additional specifications. Changes in prime rate, currently 10.25%, will cause adjustments to this schedule. Initiation fee of R 1 207.50 and R 69.00 monthly service fee included. Final monthly instalment amount may vary depending on the final deal structure at point of sale. Customer will be liable for balloon payment as set out in agreement. Offer valid while stocks last. Retail prices subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest Land Rover retailer for available options. Finance subject to approval by Land Rover Finance, a product of WesBank. A division of FirstRand Bank Limited. An Authorised Financial Services and Credit Provider. NCRCP20.