Ilizwe Fantasma

BY SILVERN GLEAM OUT OF ILIZWE MY FLAUNT (BY VAYNTAS DHALAI)

Illizwe My Flaunt was rescued from Zimbabwe over 20 years ago during the unrest, as her owner feared for her mare’s safety. Illizwe My Flaunt was taken across the border at night and started a new, safe and happy chapter in KZN.

Then, the family became bigger. Illizwe My Flaunt was put to an imported stallion, Silvern Gleam, and went on to produce our beautiful cover star, Illizwe Fantasma. Wendy Raffinetti and Illizwe Fantasma, aka ‘Taz’, went on to enjoy many years together, even throughout Wendy’s pregnancy:

Taz was the quietest horse ever and always looked after her human mom.

Wendy ultimately sold Taz to the Morphis family, where Natasha Morphis competed with Taz in all disciplines – from the 90cm cross-country to the whole collection of SANESA Teams. This was a hugely successful partnership!

Once Natasha had finished her Pony Rider career, Wendy bought Taz back for her daughter, Daniella, to start her riding career.

Taz is now 19 years young, and is happily retired on the Raffinetti’s farm in Summerveld, KZN.