HORSE AND RIDER
TEXT: TARRYN STEBBING
Show Rider of the month DARRYN MCINTOSH
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hilst Darryn has owned and ridden many successful horses in the past, her current ride is Equifeeds Panama Man, with whom she successfully won the title of this year’s Royal Horse Show’s Supreme Open Show Horse. Based just outside of Pietermaritzburg, Darryn not only competes herself but is also a Candidate National Showing Judge.
be to always give yourself enough time to turn your horse and yourself out, as there is nothing worse than running out of time and going into the ring flustered!
WHAT IS YOUR TOP TIP FOR SHOWING? Goodness, there are so many, but I think my top one would
YOUR GREATEST RIDING ACHIEVEMENT? Winning SA Champs on my horse Cape Fard in 2007.
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YOUR FAVOURITE CLASS TO COMPETE IN? Definitely the Show Hack class. I just love the elegance and the beauty of a hack.
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