HORSE AND RIDER
TEXT: TARRYN STEBBING PHOTOGRAPHY: MERLYNN TRICHARDT
Showing Handler of the month ADRIAAN DRESCHER
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driaan’s interest in horses began seven years ago when he met partner JJ Kemp. He progressed quickly in his riding, showing a natural mannerism around horses and soon developing a passion for the show ring! Together with JJ, Adriaan has turned horses out to perfection and he has certainly mastered his skills as a handler in the in-hand classes. We put a few questions to Adriaan and here’s what he told us:
are turned out ‘to a T’ as it creates a great first impression.
WHAT IS YOUR TOP TIP FOR IN-HAND SHOWING? Always makes sure that the horse and handler
PLEASE COMPLETE THE SENTENCE: “NEVER WOULD I EVER (IN THE SHOW RING)...” Never would I ever lose my temper in the show ring.
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE BREED TO SHOW? I don’t have a specific breed. I enjoy showing off any well conformed, quality horse in show condition. A PULLED OR PLAITED TAIL? Always pulled.
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