Sporting Horse Magazine March 2016 by SilverMane Media

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CONTENTS 21 REGULARS 4 4 6 74 78

Letter from the Editor Advertisers Cover story: Doorndraai Friesian Stud Celebrates their 20th Altie Clark Rider Profile: Lisa Williams Yvonne Bolton Horse Profile: Discovery Campbell Yvonne Bolton

LIFESTYLE 10 12

Equestrian Essentials Fashion Essentials

38 THIS ISSUE 15 22 26 30 33 36 38 44 51

The Trip of a Lifetime Chad Cunningham and Yvonne Bolton HOY Warmblood Classes Frances Cheboub HOY Friesian Classes Altie Clark HOY Irish Sport Horse Classes Zena Penfold HOY Nooitgedacht Classes Lizelle Smit Subscription Form Monty Roberts Man vs Beast Gillese de Villiers Callaho Auction Warmup 2016 Brigid Thompson

ABOUT THE COVER Friso fan S. ‘Sport’ Cover Photo: Gabriele Boiselle

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CONTENTS THE TEAM

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The Brother Sa FEI World Cup Jumping Qualifier Final Sharlene Venter A Yellow Weekend Cheval Liberté Iceman Junior Equitation Champs 2015 Yvonne Bolton Penang Horse Festival 2015 Chad Cunningham and Yvonne Bolton The 2015 FEI Childrens International Classic Chad Cunningham and Yvonne Bolton Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League Esther Hahn FEI World Cup™ Vaulting 2015/2016 - Leipzig Louise Parkes FEI World Cup™ Vaulting 2015/2016 series Louise Parkes

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elcome to issue 26 of Sporting Horse Magazine. What an exciting start to 2016 we had.They say time flies when you are having fun, must be right because we are barrelling into the second quarter of the year already. More excitement to come with the Nissan Easter Festival and a bit later as always one of our favourite events, the Callaho Auction, more on page 51. Competitors from around the country has been sweating it out for the various Horse of the Year titles and we take a look at the Warmblood classes on page 22, the Friesian classes on page 26, the Irish Sport Horses classes on page 30 and the Nooitgedacht classes on page 33. Well done to all who competed and especially well done to those who walked away with top honours. Chad Cunningham travels to Florida, for what he describes as a trip of a lifetime. He spends time with the legendary George Morris at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, more on that on page 15. Chad also tells us more about his experiences accompanying Zahn Bosman and Daniella Machine as part of an International Exchange Programme to Penang, Malaysia on page 81. Chad rounds off his contribution with a trip to Belguim where Rachel Kerdachi competed in the 2015 FEI Children’s International Classic on page 83. There is a lot more to get through, from the 2016 Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo held recently at Val De Vie, Horse and Rides Profiles, Monty Roberts’ visit to South Africa, FEI World Cup Jumping and Vaulting as well as the recent Longines FEI World World Cup Jumping North American League. I hope you find something of interest to enjoy reading at the stables, next to the arena or just in your favourite quiet spot. As always my proverbial door is always open, pop me an e-mail to johan@silvermane.co.za for any suggestions or questions. See you around the arena!

Johan Blom

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COVER STORY

Tjalf 443 ‘Sport’

Doorndraai Friesian Stud Celebrates their 20th

n 2016 Doorndraai Friesian Stud located in Pretoria, Gauteng, will celebrate its twentieth year in the industry. After being named the best Friesian Breeding stud in the world for 2014 by the KFPS (Koninklike Vereniging Het Friesch Paarden Stamboek) in the Netherlands Marlise Botes and her Doorndraai team have been going from strength to strength. The Breeder of the Year competition run by the KFPS was changed for 2015 and no longer looked at only first and second premies for points, but a more arbitrary system. All offspring produced by the breeder registered by the KFPS was looked at and emphasis went to achievements in Sport, mares declared Crown, Model, Preferent, Prestasie and stallions making it to the Central inspection or new approved studbook stallions. Doorndraai Friesian Stud is proud to be the only stud outside the Netherlands to make the prestigious top ten list. As one of the biggest Friesian studs in the world, Doorndraai has been leading the way in the South African Friesian industry for almost two decades. The main priority for stud owner 8

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By Altie Clark | Photos by Gabriele Boiselle

Marlise Botes has always been to better the breed and conform to international standards and practices that lead to the development of a more modern Friesian ideal for sport such as dressage. At the moment they have two KFPS studbook stallions approved on offspring, Tjalf 443 ‘Sport’ and Wierd 409 ‘Sport’, as well as one Foalbook stallion with a KFPS breeding permission, Friso fan S. ‘Sport’. There are also twenty four star mares standing at Doorndraai. The star designation means that a horse has ideal racial type, conformation as well as movement when they are assessed by KFPS judges from the age of three years and up. When a dam has four or more offspring that achieve Star status she becomes preferent. Doorndraai currently has one Preferent mare, Rita van Geyerspan Bb1 Stb Pref *5, with three other mares needing just one more star to also achieve this prestigious status. Doorndraai Friesian Stud has the most Crown mares in South Africa with Nella, Karien van Doorndraai, Pandora

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Marlise Botes & Bert Wassenaar, chairman of the KFPS

Titske fan Kolderveen our Model Mare at HOY where she was Champion Mare in Hand

van Doorndraai and Hiske fan Bokkum all holding this title. Crown means that when a mare becomes Star and is thought to be exceptional by the Judges, she can be invited to become provisionally Crown whereafter she has to do an IBOP (sport aptitude test under saddle or in the single harness) test and score 77 points or more to then become a fully fledged Crown mare. Another one of the most prestigious accolades a mare can achieve, is that of becoming Model. This means that a mare, over the age of seven, that has already had at least one foal but still looks youthful and fit, can become a Model mare. There are not many mares that achieve this status and Titske fan Kolderveen owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud became the first mare to do so in South Africa in 2015. The other two Model mares in South Africa were imported with this status. Having thirty brood mares with either the Star, Preferent, Crown or Model status, the outstanding breeding success achieved by Doorndraai can be attributed to only using the best mares combined with the best stallions. For the past six years, Doorndraai Friesian Stud has had its own fully equipped lab that has made the process of artificial insemination a lot easier under the management of Altie Clark. Since 2010 when the stud started doing its own fertility work, over a hundred foals have moved through the ranks to become top quality showing and sport horses and form an integral part of breeding programs all over South Africa. They are currently again using frozen imported semen on a number of mares to create interesting bloodlines that will give more 10

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depth to the studsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; long term breeding plans. An integral part of the success of the stud is the training program headed up by Alida De Jager, Jean van Deventer and Lisa Sue Hoffmann from South Africa and Jolanda Schreuder from the Netherlands. The status of Crown is predominantly about sport aptitude and the ridden test (IBOP) that determines whether the accolade is awarded, takes months of training - culminating in seven minutes of precision and perfection. With the global trend of breeding a more modern Friesian, the training plan becomes even more important as having Friesians taking part in dressage is becoming more and more popular. There are currently thirty horses in training at the stud, with the trainers focusing on providing safe and well trained horses under saddle for the growing market discovering Friesians as a great alternative to other breeds. Having been in the industry for two decades there are constantly new challenges and goals. Being a breed from Friesland in the Netherlands, Model mares as well as Studbook stallions have always had to be imported at a great cost, so the goal of having a South African bred Model mare as well as a South African bred approved studbook stallion is the obvious next step in keeping up the high standard that sets Doorndraai Friesian Stud apart. To view horses for sale make an appointment with Altie Clark on 083 299 1356 or for more information visit our website www.doorndraaistud.co.za

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This Elite Jade range comes in Grey and black and is R275. Postage not included.The New Era cap is a black trucker cap and is R195.(As seen in the picture) Postage not included. Email Jade Hooke for orders jadehooke@icloud.com Instagram: @jadehookesportsclothimg Facebook page: Jade Hooke Sports Clothing

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THE ALPHA INDUSTRIES AUTUMN/WINTER 16 RANGE The Alpha Industries Autumn/Winter 16 range is based on two collections which encompass a blend of apparel offered by the South African licensees and the iconic Alpha Industries jackets from their US counterparts. The Alpha Industries Autumn Winter collection will be available from premier retailers nationwide from March 2016. For stockist information please call (011) 608 0023 or visit www.alphaindustries.co.za

THFLEX RAFAEL NADAL EDITION

LIFESTYLE ESSENTIALS

Tommy Hilfiger announces the launch of the THFLEX Rafael Nadal Edition capsule collection. Featuring modern suiting and shirting styles, the collection is tailored with precision fit and crafted from innovative Italianmade fabrics designed for performance.The designs are inspired by Tommy Hilfiger’s global brand ambassador, Rafael Nadal, and the quest for a suit that’s sophisticated and sharp but at the same time made for movement, comfort and travel. The TH Flex will be available from Mid-March 2016 at Tommy Hilfiger standalone stores nationwide.

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“ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD.”

“THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME” AS TOLD TO YVONNE BOLTON BY CHAD CUNNINGHAM

t the end of January of this year our very own Chad Cunningham returned from the United States of America after what he terms as “The Trip of a Lifetime”, where he spent time with the legendary George Morris at his home in Wellington, Florida. Chad had spent much time thinking of how we could enhance the Discipline of Equitation in South Africa, expand our knowledge base and stay abreast of current trends both in Equitation and Jumping. With this in mind and with the invaluable assistance from Gonda Betrix, Chad was able to secure an introduction to George himself and then during a telephone conversation he was able to explain to him our desire to grow and develop

the discipline. As George was initially instrumental along with Charlotte Stubbs in introducing Equitation into South Africa he is well aware of its structure in our country. His immediate response was for Chad to book a flight and visit him to discuss the way forward. The travel arrangements were made without delay and on the 9th January 2016 a slightly apprehensive, but highly exhilarated, Chad arrived in Wellington to embark on an incredibly memorable equestrian encounter. Determined to absorb every detail of this extraordinary equestrian’s daily routine, Chad was up at 4.30am every morning to accompany George to the Gym for a 1 ¼ hour work out. This

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Doda Miranda, Brazilian rider, Chad Cunningham and George Morris, presently Trainer of the Brazilian Team.

George Morris and Chad Cunningham at PBIEC

George Morris and Chad Cunningham in the Ring at the Wellington Equestrian Festival

was followed by breakfast at Gabiellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a small diner close to the gym, after which they proceeded to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, when classes were scheduled for that day. The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center is host to the Wellington Equestrian Festival, which is the largest and longestrunning circuit in horse sport. It incorporates 12 weeks of show jumping competitions for hunters, jumpers and equitation and is held annually commencing in January of every year. Every show week starts on Wednesday and concludes on Sunday with major competitions showcased in the International Arena daily and on Saturday nights. The PBIEC is considered to be the most recognizeable equestrian sporting venue in the USA. It encompasses a total of 500 acres with 18 arenas including the International Arena which is surrounded by VIP Box seating, general admission seating and hospitality pavilions. It is highlighted by the famous bridge arching

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over the in-gate, where horses enter into the arena and serves to welcome everyone to the best equestrian facility in the world. Every morning once they arrived at the Show, George would pay a visit to the Show Office, where he would without exception greet every lady in the office by name. Here he would collect the starting lists for the day and once having ringed the numbers of his pupils, hi-lighted the rings and times of riding, they would proceed to the International Ring to walk the course. George always being the first coach to do so. Once this was completed, they would discuss what George liked about the track, his preference being for the courses that called for forward, positive riding from fence one to fence two. He was especially pleased when the Course Designer finished his track with fences that gymnastized the horses i.e. an Oxer, 5 strides to a Double or Treble, then left or right to an upright. He would go over the courses meticulously leaving no stone unturned â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

Doda Miranda, Chad Cunningham and George Morris walking the Course at PBIEC

where the opening circle would be ridden, discussion of the lines, where more pace was needed and how to leave the arena. After this they would return to the VIP Lounge and all the above would have been achieved before 8.00am that morning. Here they would collect their accreditation for the day and eventually pass through the section where the Course Designers were busy working at their computers and they were overseen by Guilherme Jorge who will be Course Designer for the 2016 Olympic Games. Whilst moving around the show grounds and chatting to numerous connections, George would unfailingly introduce Chad, as his friend from South Africa. If they were of the older generation, he would remind them of Gonda Buters and explain that she was now Chad’s coach. These introductions proved to be of enormous benefit, as later in the week many well known equestrians would stop to talk to Chad, when he was observing some class or collecting ring on his own.

At this stage, George would now move to the ring where his first pupil was competing and another discussion of the track would take place with the rider. When the competitor’s round had been completed, George would then include Chad in the debriefing session. This would cover all the good points of the round along with any aspects where problems had arisen and it was astounding as to how many details were covered in this debrief. A little light relief at the end of the day was a stop at the Dunk in Doughnuts for a Hot Chocolate and further reflections on the day and the performance of George’s pupils. Then upon reaching home another little ritual was instituted by George, who insisted on polishing Chad’s boots prior to entering the house and during this brief interlude many different equestrian topics were discussed. On another occasion Chad accompanied George to Scott

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George Morris, Chad Cunningham chatting to Olympian, Michael Matz in the Ring at PBIEC

Stuart’s facility to give a lesson – Scott being the leading Hunter Rider in America. Here the instruction focused primarily on Dressage – flatwork for Jumpers. Self-carriage was the main goal, along with correcting the position of the rider, co-ordinating the rider’s aids and ultimately making the horse as self sufficient as possible. George incorporated many jumping exercises which included a Fig. 8 over a fence, a Serpentine over several verticals and all utilized to supple the horse. He also required the pupil to jump off the left rein and to stay left in counter canter on track to the next fence. Finally the pupil had to do a hand gallop down to a fence ensuring that they arrived as deep to the fence as possible and this was referred to ‘as pace to the base’.

canter, etc., and were marked out of 100, which was referred to as their %. The one qualifying competition for the Maclay Championship, that Chad got to view had 120 competitors and was divided into two pools. Here again the track was technical, set at 1.10m and again the top 12 were called back to ride together for the flatwork session.

During the course of his visit, Chad also managed to watch a 3 Star Hunter Seat Equitation class with 30 – 40 competitors. The track was technical, set at 1.25/1.35m, which included an open water jump but otherwise was a normal jumping course. Here the top 12 competitors were brought back and rode together in a circle executing movements called by the announcer. They were required to accomplish various flatwork movements which included lengthened and collected paces, change of rein, counter

Finally having got to the end of this most incredible and remarkable trip, Chad feels that his most significant and memorable experience has been to be granted the opportunity to accompany one of America’s truly great Equestrian Icons on his daily routine. He was allowed the unequalled honour of being able to observe George ride himself, coach his students, walk courses alongside him and attend the debriefing of pupils after they had competed. An opportunity of this magnitude comes once in a lifetime!!

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Looking back on his time spent in Wellington, Chad felt reassured that he is definitely on the right track in his coaching. From George he learnt to be relentless and never to be swayed from the classical way of riding and training with everything aimed for the benefit of the horse.

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2016

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HORSE OF THE YEAR 2016 Ordep Silhouette SAW - Champion Warmblood Mare & Reserve Grand Champion Warmblood In Hand 2016, shown by Arnold Mkhala for Farm Inn. Judge Frank Burema from Holland and SAWHS Breed Manager Frances Cheboub

SA WARMBLOOD CLASSES By Frances Cheboub - Breed Manager SAWHS

Photos by T&B Images

The warmblood classes took place in the Bernard McHardy arena on Friday and our horses were kept on their toes by the Friesians in the Stubbs arena waving with their special clickers and flappers they use to get their horses going. This is all a component of the fun of taking part in a show that accomodates so many breeds.

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HORSE OF THE YEAR 2016 Sonnentanzer OLDN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Champion Stallion & Grand Champion Warmblood In Hand 2016, owner Berghof Stud

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HORSE OF THE YEAR 2016

Berghof Eragon Reserve Champions Stallion

Reserve Riding horse Champ Dageraad Baroque on left & Riding horse Champion – Chabal Adagio on right Frantoia – Reserve Champion Mare in Hand with Frank Burema and handler

Decision time Judges Frank Burema, Georgina Roberts & Siobhan Records

Diamond Dream – Champion Gelding owner Samantha Foley

ur judge Mr Frank Burema of Burema Dressage in Holland proved an inspirational judge with experience in both jumpers and dressage horses. He clearly understood the concept of what we were doing with our classes in that they are a melange of showing and breeding. We had great support from many of our older sponsors and we found some new ones to join us at the show as well. It was interesting to see two Compton House Quantico Hann (Quarterback/ Salieri/ Pik Bube) foals place in the 1-2 year old fillies class. They were Questria in first place owned by Gerhard Pretorius and she is out of a Wenkstern mare; with Adela Querida in second position, out of a Thaddaeus mare. The 2 – 3 year old colts brought some new blood to the first placed Delin Coritano who is by Corinth Holst (Cormint/ Grundyman xx/ Carneval) one of Callaho’s young stallions out of a Silvio I mare, owned by Deon Augustyn. In second

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place was Eagles Lusaka by Lassiter Holst (Lacapo/ Coriander/ Lord) out of a Casanova mare an exciting addition to Mythos Stud. The 2 – 3 year old fillies had Caleda by Casparon Holst (Berlin/ Catoki) out of a Granulit/ Argentinus mare take the win for a proud Clare Martin and Seduction by Sonnentanzer Oldn out of Wenckstern mare give Gerhard Pretorius her owner, a second spot. The classes for the 3 – 5 year old mares had a wonderful prize of 150 Euro discount off stallions from the Stallion Company that are stocked by Iconic Sires in South Africa. Here the beautiful black mare Ordep Silhoutte by Sir Oldenburg out of an Olivi (KWPN) mare took first place. Second place went Midas Touch Barley by Charne Pestana’s stallion Baccio (KWPN) out of a Sandreo mare and owned by Gerhard Pretorius. The next class was for broodmares with or without foals at foot and again here Aileen Papenfus of Iconic sires had negotiated a 150 Euro discount off stallions from the company

HORSE OF THE YEAR 2016 Champion Riding Horse Chabal Adagio lap of honour please add some where : photo courtesy E-questrian Focus

De Wiemselbach Stud. Johan Roodt imported Oldenburg mare Frantoia (Florencio/ Londonderry) took the first position and in second place was Dageraad Eva by Rhodium out of a Flemmingh mare owned by Ekaterina Weidhase. Then all the fillies and mares from these classes were entered into the Mare/Filly Championship and this was won by Ordep Silhouette owned by Rose Michaelatos of Farm Inn with Frantoia as the Reserve Champion. So the Michaelatos’ have an added 300 Euro discount for Group France Elevage to add to their choice of future stallions stocked by Iconic Sires. A lovely bridle from Solo Saddlers and grooming kit were added gifts for the mare championship class. We had two stallions from the same stud Berghof Stud qualify for the Champion and Reserve Champion Stallion. They were the Champion Sonnentanzer (Sir Donnerhall/ Noble Roi xx) an imported stallion licensed both by the SAWHS and Oldenburg and Reserve Champion Berghof Eragon (Edward/

Metternich) making Stafford Robinson a delighted owner taking home an Equipage Champions day sheet and a bridle donated by ‘Saddle up’. Sonnentanzer went to take Grand Warmblood Champion in Hand and Ordep Silhoutte was the Grand Warmblood Reserve Champion in Hand. The gelding class was well attended and the Champion went to Samantha Foley’s Diamond Dream a Hanovarian by Diamond Hit; with the Reserve Champion going to Janeiro and Oldenburg import belonging to the Roodt family. We had a strong selection of really good quality horses in the Riding Warmblood classes and most were locally bred with both Champion and Reserve being South African Warmbloods. They were Chabal Agagio by Uron M (a stallion who is consistently producing horses of good type) our of a Land Earl mare and owned by Caroling Evans. The Reserve Champion went to Dageraad Baroque by Dageraad out of a Model Man xx mare and owned by Nikkita Brittain.

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HORSE OF THE YEAR 2016

Lennerd van Doorndraai - Champion Gelding In-Hand & Champion Gelding Under Saddle

SA FRIESIAN CLASSES By Altie Clark

Photos by Danielle Botes

he 2016 Horse of theYear that took place at KEP during February was dominated by Doorndraai Friesian Stud owned by Marlise Botes from Pretoria with four champions competin in the Supreme Championship classes and Quantum Friesian Stud owned by Wayne & Michelle van Niekerk from Pomona. A big highlight at the show was that the Gelding classes as well as the Crown mare and Model Mare classes had more horses than ever before. Ten years ago these classes often did not have entries and this shows the use of the Friesian Horse in showing, dressage as well as sport is growing to a great extent. The Champion Gelding In-Hand Lennerd van Doorndraai (Owned by M Botes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Doorndraai Friesian Stud) also achieved a fifth place in the Supreme Championships that took place on the Sunday. In a very big class with over 25 competitors this was a very positive result. Titske fan Kolderveen (Owned by M Botes) was the Champion 28

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Mare In-Hand and Jonker van Mooikloof (Owned by S du Plessis) was the Champion Stallion In-Hand with Karien van Doorndraai owned by M Botes & ridden by Jean van Deventer becoming the Supreme Champion Under Saddle. Also this year there were horses competing in the higher dressage levels with Friso fan S. doing his first Advanced test scoring a great 60.14%. Michelle van Niekerk was the Supreme Dressage Champion on Klaes De Sceppere with 63.45% achieved in Adult Medium. The highest score of the day went to Jean van Deventer on Nella Stb Crown (owned by M Botes) with a fantastic 72.7% in Prelim. The next show on the Friesian Calendar is the Parys Horse & Wine Festival that takes place on 23-26 March and with a great number of horses taking part it promises to be an exciting few days.

HORSE OF THE YEAR 2016 Karien van Doorndraai, ridden by Jean van Deventer. Supreme Champion Under Saddle

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STALLIONS OVER 2 YEARS BUT UNDER 3 YEAR 1st Spartacus van Quantum owned by Quantum Stud,W & M v Niekerk 2nd Romeo van Quantum owned by Quantum Stud,W & M v Niekerk MARES OVER 2 YEAR BUT UNDER 3 YEARS 1st Saffira van Quantum owned by Quantum Stud,W & M v Niekerk 2nd Sjoke Fan Bokkum owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud, Marlise Botes MARE 3 YEARS TO 5 YEARS 1st Jasmin van Doorndraai owned by Sone Barnard 2nd Odette van Doorndraai owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud, Marlise Botes 3rd Rubie van Quantum owned by Quantum Stud,W & M v Niekerk STAR MARES UNDER 5 YEARS 1st Mintsje van Doorndraai owned by Steyn Du Plessis 2nd Yolanda van Doorndraai owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud, Marlise Botes 3rd Loes van Doorndraai owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud, Marlise Botes CROWN AND MODEL MARES 1st Titske van Kolderveen owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud, Marlise Botes 2nd Karien van Doorndraai owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud, Marlise Botes 3rd Nella ridden by Lisa Sue Hoffmann owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud, Marlise Botes

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GELDINGS OVER 3 YEARS 1st Leneard van Doorndraai owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud, Marlise Botes 2nd Gerbrant van Mooikloof owned by Steyn Du Plessis & Alida De Jager 3rd Gregory van Doorndraai owned by Alida de Jager STALLIONS UNDER 5 YEARS 1st Jonker van Mooikloof owned by Steyn Du Plessis 2nd Octavius van Doorndraai owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud, Marlise Botes STALLIONS WITH BREEDING PERMISSION 1st Friso fan S ‘Sport’ owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud, Marlise Botes WORKING RIDING FRIESIAN 1st Geyerspan Freek owned & ridden by Georgia Diedericks 2nd Sophia van Smitsvlei owned & ridden by Maxine Grose 3rd Highlander QS riden by Claire Steele & owned by Quantum Stud 4th Hindrik van Quantum ridden by Roxy Oliver & owned by Quantum Stud STALLIONS SHOW RIDING 1st Friso fan S “Sport” ridden by Alida de Jager & owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud, M Botes MARES SHOW RIDING 1st Jasmin van Doorndraai ridden by Jean v Deventer & owned by Sone Barnard STAR MARES SHOW RIDING 1st Loes van Doorndraai ridden by Jean v Deventer & owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud 2nd Yolanda van Doorndraai ridden by Lisa Sue Hoffmann & owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud

Titske fan Kolderveen, Champion Mare In Hand

CROWN AND MODEL MARES SHOW RIDING 1st Karien van Doorndraai ridden by Jean v Deventer & owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud 2nd Titske van Kolderveen ridden by Alida De Jager & owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud RIDERS OVER 40 1st Wijke Anabel T ridden by Rene Rossouw and owned by Selma van der Be 2nd Akke van’t Wisselend Tij ridden by Sean Eggersglusz and owned by Selma van der Berg 3rd Wikus ridden & owned by Mike Truter GELDINGS SHOW RIDING 1st Leneard van Doorndraai ridden by Jean v Deventer & owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud 2nd Geyerspan Freek ridden & owned by Georgia Diedericks 3rd Hindrik van Quantum ridden by Roxy Olivier & owned by Quantum Stud 4th Gregory van Doorndraai ridden by Lisa Sue Hoffman & owned by Alida de Jager CHAMPION SHOW RIDING FRIESIAN CHAMPION Karien van Doorndraai ridden by Jean v Deventer & owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud RES CHAMP Friso fan S “Sport” ridden by Alida De Jager & owned by Doorndraai Friesian Stud DRESSAGE ADULT ADVANCED TEST 1 1st Friso fan S “Sport”Owned by Marlise Botes & ridden by Alida de Jager 60.14 ADULT MEDIUM TEST 2 1st Klaes De Sceppere Owned by Quantum Stud & ridden by M van Niekerk 63.45 2nd Vincent the Viking Owned & ridden by Tania Denny 59.04 ADULT ELEMENTARY TEST 4 1st Akke van’t Wisselend Tij ridden by Sean Eggersglusz & owned by S vd Berg 63.5 2nd Sophia van Smitsvlei ridden & owned by Maxine Grose 62.83 3rd Wester van Kreterenhof ridden by Chimone Zaayman & owned by Quantum 62.33 4th Tiemen van Esfane ridden & owned by Courtney Lewis 58.66 ADULT NOVICE TEST 5 1st Eli of Millford ridden & owned by Debbie Rangousis 61.87 2nd Calvaro of Tipuana ridden & owned by Jessica Eekhout 57.29 ADULT PRELIM TEST 3 1st Nella ridden by Jean van Deventer & owned by Marlise Botes 72.7 2nd Highlander QS ridden by Claire Steele & owned by Quantum 70.83 3rd Leffert van Benmar Black ridden & owned by Raymonda Levy 68.75 4th Gerbrant van Mooikloof ridden by Alida de Jager & owned by S du Plessis & A de Jager 68.12

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HORSE OF THE YEAR 2016 EC Brebilene owned by D Trisos and shown by Lee-Ann Trisos Champion ISH Sport Horse Mare and Supreme ISH Breed Mare 2016 and Champion Working Hunter with Adam Moses (Senior Judge) SA ISH 2016

SA IRISH SPORT HORSES By Zena Penfold – Millsleigh Irish Sport Horse and Pony Stud

Photos by T&B Images

s known South African Horse Breeds the Irish Draught and Irish Sport Horses are fairly young. In Europe (particularly Ireland) where the breeds originated, they are recognised as one of the Global Horse Breed Leaders in the Equestrian Disciplines of Hunting, Eventing, Dressage, Show Jumping and Driving with riders and drivers competing at the highest levels throughout Europe and America.

rhythm and comfort of paces, obedience, manners and looks). The Irish Horses (traditionally bred with Thoroughbred and Irish Draught breeding lines) and Irish Sport Horses (Irish Draught bred to Warmblood, Thoroughbred, Arab or Connemara breeding lines) encompass all of these qualities.

In South Africa a handful of Stud owners had the vision to see that such horses could be effectively integrated into the When considering horses as an investment with the possibility Sport-Horse market, subsequently importing the breed’s SA of owning a future “star” in its required job, there are two aspects foundation stallions. These were Kilshane Farms, Kilshane Clover to consider: One, the Genotype (in other words the breeding – Irish Sport Horse (Cape), Kinvara Stud – Irish Draughts lines and genetics of the horse) and Two, the Phenotype (the (Gauteng) Etherow Impasse and Glenagyle Rebel (now performance aspects, its conformation and its ability to do its deceased) and Ethagyle Casilean (EC) Stud (Northern Cape) required job in terms of stability of temperament, athleticism, with Irish Draught Silver Pride. Unfortunately, a number

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HORSE OF THE YEAR 2016 Myrddin Champion Irish Sport Horse Stallion 2016 and Reserve Supreme ISH In-hand Champion to his foal Gwydion

Gwydion (foal) SA Irish Sport Horse Supreme In-hand Champion (by Myrrdin (ISH) out of Rabbia of Basri (Thb) owned and shown by Raymond Ralph

of imported horses (particularly mares) have been “lost” due to owners not transferring ownership through the host Registering Authority in SA the SA Warmblood Horse Society. The stallions mentioned above are/were all sons of prestigious stallions known throughout the world, Touch of the Blues, Clover Hill and Glenside form the foundation of the progeny of the breed we see today - competing very successfully in SA Show Jumping, Eventing and other multi-discipline and SANESA competitions (particularly in the Cape).

Calronins Escape the Blues ridden and owned by Emma Screen Champion Working Riding Horse and SA Irish Sport Horse Supreme Champion Ridden

a true-to-type grey ISH (Irish Draught x Thoroughbred) owned by D Trisos and shown by Lee-Anne Trisos. From Bloemfontein, it was Lee-Anne’s first visit to the Horse of the Year, going home with several Championship accolades including her sponsored potential Broodmare Championship Shield.

At the Horse of the Year 2016, progeny of two of these foundation stallions, Etherow Impasse and Glenagyle Rebel were present, some to the third and fourth generations.

Calronins Escape the Blues (a fine example of a Heavyweight Hunter) was the Working Riding Champion, ridden and owned by Emma Screen and Sam Davies’ Rebel Phoenix ridden by Claire Martin gave a very good account in the Working Hunter and Working Riding classes. Adam Moses and Georgina Roberts were the Judges of the Classes.

Stalwart HOY Irish Horses entrant, Louise Oliver (Gauteng) with her SA bred Etherow Impasse line stallion Myrddin was well-represented in the in-hand and ridden classes and in his progeny group showed three generations of traditionally bred Irish Sport Horse progeny as well as winning the stallion Championship himself. Half-sister to the SA Eventing World Equestrian Games ISH representative Quantum Leap and first generation progeny of Glenagyle Rebel was EC Brebilene,

During the next year our goal is to develop awareness of these Breeds. For more information, please become a member of our network Group on Facebook “SA Irish Horse Club” or contact Louise Oliver cell: 0824783634 (Gauteng region), Zena Penfold cell: 0836161094 (Free State region) or Linda Squair cell: 0834767292 (Cape region). We hope eventually to have representatives in every region as part of our communication network. Issue 26 SPORTING HORSE

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HORSE OF THE YEAR 2016 Breivilo Pietman - Pure Bred Nooitgedacht Working Hunter Champion Ridden by Mika Verral Owned by Mika Verral.

NOOITGEDACHTER CLASSES By Mr Gregory Goss, compiled by Izak Hofmeyr, Nooitgedachter Society President

he senior Judge for the Nooitgedachters at the 2016 Horse of the Year show at Kayalami Equestrian Park was the well-known International Showing Judge Gregory Goss. We asked him for his impressions after the show, and this is what he reported: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Stubbs arena is always a perfect arena to judge showing classes in, even though this year the showgrounds were extremely dry. This did not take away from a very pleasing show presented by the Nooitgedachter Show Committee.

Photos by Meillieur Photography by Jaco Wiid

Waaksaam Staal of the Destalmsit stud, was also very ably shown by Rayno van Reenen. Both these horses were excellent examples of well-bred Nooitgedachters. A few competitors could have stood their horses up better in order to get a better assessment from me, but generally I was very impressed.

RIDDEN The ridden classes were generally of a high standard and the eventual Show Riding Champion which went through to IN HAND Beginning with the in-hand classes, I was generally impressed the Supreme Championships, Arop Pluim ridden by Surita by the champion mare Arop Nianell of the Arop stud. She Kelbrick, proudly owned by the University of Pretoria, was was beautifully shown by Firn Hyde. The champion stallion, beautifully schooled and exceptionally well shown.

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HORSE OF THE YEAR 2016

Marmari KatimaPure Bred Nooitgedacht Children Working Riding Champion Ridden by Juane Steenkamp Owned by Johan Steenkamp

Arop Riko - Pure Bred Nooitgedacht Working Riding Champion Ridden by Hendia Baker, Owned by Hendia Baker. Destalsmit Shahida - Part Bred Nooitgedacht Show Riding Champion Ridden by Alex Maloney, Owned by Destalsmit Stud (Floors & Lizelle Smit)

Arop Nianell - Nooitgedacht Pure Bred Great Champion Mare In Hand at HOY 2016 at Kyalami Park Club, Handled by Firn Hyde and owned by Kiewiet Hartman from the Arop Stud.

Wilgerus High Hopes - Ridden by Siann Jooste 1St Nooitgedacht Children Show Riding Horse, Owned by Caylin Jooste. Waaksaam Staal - Pure Bred Nooitgedacht Stallion Champion In Hand Handled by Rayno van Reenen, Owned by Destalsmit Stud (Floors & Lizelle Smit)

Destalsmit Pragt - Part Bred Nooitgedacht In Hand Gelding Champion, Handled by Dean Mclean, Owned by Destalsmit Stud (Floors & Lizelle Smit)

forward round and is an outstanding example of a Working Hunter type. I was generally very impressed by the standard of both the Working Riding and Working Hunter entries. Tests only need to show walk, trot, extended trot, canter, More entries are needed in these classes! extended canter and halt in a well-thought out format. GENERAL The Working Riding Champion, Arop Riko ridden and I enjoyed the day tremendously and was well treated owned by Hendia Baker, with his lush long mane and tail, and given fantastic hospitality by the show committee. impressed me. He is such a happy and willing character and Nooitgedachters will be a pleasure to judge again in the reflects, in my view, the essence of the Nooitgedachter. He future. is an outstanding example of what a utility riding horse type animal should be. NICHE The Nooitgedachter plays a vital role in the triangle of The test I designed really challenged the competitors fairly equestrian sports because of its fabulous temperament, its and the winners that came through represented the breed sure-footedness and sound limbs. This vital role should cover a wide range of the sport, starting with beginners and extending well â&#x20AC;&#x201C; being a versatile horse. up to open show riding classes. Good temperaments, correct In the Working Hunter classes there were very few problems conformation, sturdiness and soundness of limbs earn them a and the eventual champion, Breivilo Pietman, rode a beautiful significant spot in the realm of equestrian sport.â&#x20AC;? Although I was generally impressed with the standard, some of the individual tests were too long.

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HORSE OF THE YEAR 2016 Waaksaam Blok - Pure Bred Junior Nooitgedacht Show Riding 1St Place Ridden by J Van Niekerk Owned by J Van Niekerk. Arop Riko - Pure Bred Nooitgedacht Gelding In Hand Champion Handled by Hendia Baker, Owned by Hendia Baker.

Arop Pluim - Champion Pure Bred Show Riding Horse at the HOY 2016 ridden by Surita Kelbrick and owned by the University of Pretoria.

Destalsmit Shahida - Part Bred Nooitgedacht Mare Champion in hand Handler: Rayno van Reenen, owned by Destalsmit Stud (Floors and Lizelle Smit).

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Monty Roberts The South African equestrian community looks forward with great anticipation to the arrival of Monty Roberts, who will be demonstrating in both Johannesburg on 28th and 29th May and Cape Town on 4th and 5th June.

he “man who listens to horses” has visited our shores before, but this will be the first time that his demonstrations are on offer. A fascinating man, Monty can add “world renowned trainer,” “stunt double for Elizabeth Taylor in the film National Velvet,” “3 books on the New York Times bestseller list” and “foster dad to 47 children” to his list of accolades. Over the years he has done a great deal of work with Thoroughbreds, establishing a training facility, Flag Is Up Farms, on 154 acres in the Santa Ynez Valley in 1966 and later becoming the leading consigner of two-year-olds-in training at the Hollywood Park Racetrack for 18 years.

He began touring the world at the request of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth twenty five years ago,who had appointed him to teach her staff his techniques. So it is high time South Africa has access to his Join-Up®concepts. Now in his 81st year, his quest has been to make the world a better place for horses and people alike, through teaching of his natural horsemanship techniques and spreading his message of non violence. He first learned to listen to horses while observing feral horses in Nevada, where he recognized their silent language of gestures, quantified to a

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gestural language similar to sign language for the deaf, which he terms Equus. He realized that this observation could change training fundamentally, enabling it to be conducted in a more effective and humane manner, and encouraging a true partnership where the horse recognizes the gestures and is trusting enough to approach- hence his term Join-Up. He believes establishing this relationship from the ground up in the absence of violence can make a difference between a silver and gold medal, as he witnessed at the Olympics recently. When imparting his knowledge to attendees at his demonstrations, the steps to Join-Up are fairly simple but do require practice. There are various other ways to access his teachings. A textbook entitled “From My Hands to Yours” provides instruction with text and illustrations. There is also a Join-Up DVD available as well as Equus Online University 42

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which incorporates video lessons. In South Africa Siobhan Records teaches the Join-Up philosophy to the underprivileged children of Diepsloot. There are two programmes available, namely Horse Sense and Healing which is for post traumatic stress sufferers, and Lead-Up aimed at youth leadership in violent communities. Monty has had some experience with South African horses, in particular thoroughbreds, where he started young thoroughbreds at Maine Chance Farms for the Andreas Jacobs family, he also met and helped a challenged horse by the name of Lomitas and later produced Silvano. Monty is keen to find his first local certified instructor to support and impart his teachings. Through his teachings he surrounds his students with everything they require, apart from the horse, ensuring that his goal of “to leave the world a better place than I found it, for horses and for people, too.” prevails.

The man who listens to horses is coming to South Africa

From my Hands to Yours seminars

Monty’s Mission – “To leave the world a better place than I found it for horses and people” This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a world renowned horseman with a special gift with horses and people. See how Monty communicates with horses using tier language and learn how to create willing partnerships of mutual trust and respect.

Be inspired as Monty gently starts a young horse, works with problem horses and amazed as Monty demonstrates his unique non violent concepts to overcome everyday problems. For many this will be a life changing experience.

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Text & Images by Gillese de Villiers

an vs Beast was the first endurance adventure race of its kind, but so much more than just a race. It was an adventure that set out to inspire, and help children and animals who desperately need corrective surgery. Covering a distance of 800km over 16 days along the West Coast of South Africa, it can be described as the ultimate physical and mental endurance race for man and horse alike. All to raise awareness and funds to facilitate corrective surgery in children born with cleft lips and palates and to save rhinos that have been victims of poaching, snaring and traumatic incidents where their horns have been hacked off.

the suffering of kids born with this disabling disfigurement. The Man vs Beast race concept originated when David learned that horses too are born with this condition. As Cipla is a company dedicated to advancing healthcare for both animals and humans, this race made perfect sense, David challenging co-worker and equestrian, Taryn Peters, to attempt this charity race. Taryn in turn seeing the need to contribute to relieving suffering in animals. Project Save the Survivors was specifically started in 2012 to care for wildlife, including rhinos that have been wounded during traumatic incidents. Rhino survivors are estimated at between 80 and 120 animals per year that will benefit from this project.

For many years extreme athlete David Grier has been running across the globe to raise awareness and funds for Operation Smile via the Cipla Miles for Smiles Foundation to benefit children born with cleft lips and palates. From the Great Wall of China through India, Madagascar, Cuba and the UK, David has challenged his own mental and physical boundaries to relieve

Preparation for this challenge was a challenge in itself â&#x20AC;&#x201C; finding suitable horses, finding a possible route, and planning ahead to supply feed and water for the team of horses, riders, athletes and ground crew in the driest and most sparsely populated area of our country. With the three months of planning and training done we set off on 1 December through the town of

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Alexander Bay, on the border of Namibia. From the start it was clear that the runners meant business. The riders opted to walk the horses in hand for the first couple of kms to avoid the very keen horses from slipping on the tar roads and to minimize stress through the mining areas.This gave the runners some time to get ahead and we were surprised to only catch up with them after 20 km! These guys could RUN. This set the trend for the rest of the race â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the athletes would depart at dawn while the horses were being tacked up and warmed up and David and co-runner Andy Stuart would push their pace in order to get both teams together at a half day stop. We took it easy, aiming to cover a distance of 50km a day -- averaging between 9 and 10kmh. The slow speed reflecting the difficult terrain as well as the frequent water stops along the road. A special thank you to our crew who patiently waited at the side of the road along the route and then set up camp in this rugged and remote landscape and Thorburn security who invested in a vehicle with water for the horses, a driver to stop every 5km with water buckets for

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each horse, and who aided considerably in the route planning. While riding along this desolate and harsh coastline I was constantly in awe of the beauty surrounding me and of the privilege we had to be part of this campaign. We travelled from Alexander Bay to Holgat and Port Nolloth on what sometimes seemed a never ending road but always rewarded with the splendor of the landscape we passed through. Often there would be the tedious stretches of tar road like between Port Nolloth and Steinkopft. This was a big challenge as the tar road was frequently extremely slippery and the shoulder almost unrideable because of the stones and junk on the side of the road. We mostly played it safe and walked up to 18kms a day. This tactic followed in the best interest of the horses but to the advantage of the runners who could make up time, making the race a tight one. All was not plain sailing though as on day 3 the axle on the one horsebox broke and we lost the wheel! The horsebox

could not be fixed and was left behind in Kleinsee. The ground crew had to rearrange all the feed and equipment to fit into the remaining box. This also meant we had no transport for a horse in need along the way. Raymond was brushing quite badly behind and had to be reshoed as this was getting painful. But his very competent rider, Micah Antrobis, treated and bandaged him carefully at the start and end of every day, and he got stronger throughout the race.

idea what to expect around the next corner... from boulders of rock to deep sand, sun, wind and .. more sand. But it was breathtaking and we had fun! The horses settled into a nice rhythm and we were amazed by their attitude and eagerness as they had no idea where we were going or why we accepted this crazy challenge. On the long days they got really hungry, even though we had regular stops for water and food. So we let them graze along the side of the road as much as possible.

The riding for the first couple of days was fantastic. We had a lovely breeze that perked up the horses and we made up time on the sections where the corrugated road wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too bad. With the niggles sorted out we kept an even pace and enjoyed the strong bond we were forming with our horses as we travelled through Kleinsee to Koingnaas. The planned 60km stretch for day 4 turned out to be 78kms. Definitely the toughest day for both horses and athletes, but spectacular riding along the beautiful unspoiled West Coast. We were traveling through extremely rugged terrain and we have no

Day 4 to 7 we continued travelling south through the Namaqua National Park via Boulder Bay and exiting at Groenriviermond. Averaging around 55km a day the going was slow but the scenery breathtaking. By then the total kms completed was 403.The horses looked good, but some days were hot and extremely humid with the wind from behind for the whole day of riding 7am to 4pm.The horses needed longer and more frequent water and feed stops which gave Team Man the opportunity to close in on our lead. But the race was not yet half way and we could revive the horses by cooling their legs in the cold ocean every evening.

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On day 8 our route close to the coastline was blocked by a mining area that refused us access, this resulted to a turn inland and a tough day of riding hard tar road through Koekenaap to Lutzville. We fell behind as this going was excellent for runners but the traffic and narrow roads with no shoulder to ride on, slowed our pace down to walk. From there the only way from Lutzville to Strandfontein on horseback is with the highway -- a busy tar road that climbs for 18km. We settled into a steady walk as anything faster caused slipping and big stones made riding on the side of the road impossible. But we passed the time by playing games and having fun. The reward ... a beautiful campsite on the Crayfish Walking Trail close to Doringbaai. The horses appreciated their first really easy day. Even though we were in the saddle 8am to 3pm we only covered about 37km. What has made this race so extremely interesting is that when the going is bad for Team Beast the going is almost perfect for Team Man. And when the going is bad for Team Man, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often good for Team Beast. Horses enjoy soft going with the wind from the

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front, the athletes preferred hard footing and wind from behind. Day 8 saw a superb day of riding and running, mostly along the railway servitude to Lamberts Bay. The horses were strong and fresh and the going along the railroad was great! The train passed us 4 times that day and we had to dismount and keep them calm while it screeched past for several minutes at a time. These trains are as long as 7km and initially the horses were petrified. But after a couple of days next to the railway line they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blink and we could continue without having to stop. In Lamberts Bay one of the horses had to be replaced as a precaution and one of the spare horses were brought in. This made little difference to the race as the horses who had already complete 600kms set the pace. Along the way the athletes could take several shorter route options as horses could not pass through barbed wire fences and narrow train bridges. But David and Andy added their own excitement when they decided to take a short cut through a tunnel and were chased down by a train! Every night we would share our stories at the campfire while supper was prepared by our wonderful ground crew.

An entry from a Facebook log that I wrote during the race to my friends in endurance riding: A lot of people have asked how it is possible for 2 (middle aged) runners to (sometimes) run faster than 3 young horses. Here are some facts: these guys are freaks (sorry Andy and David). They are professional extreme athletes who have done thousands of kms of running across the world. They are beyond fit and mentally stronger than most people. The horses are also fit, healthy and strong... but imagine doing Fauresmith 200 four consecutive times and adding all water stops, warm up, cool down and vet stops and tacking up and feeding to your riding time. Add to that some mines, some slippery tar roads (up to 20km a day), some busy towns with excited spectators, townships with dogs and rubble and some arid stretches where you see nothing for hours. Then there are lunatic drivers on dirt roads, buses, trucks and trains, trains, trains! Set that all in a fairly straight line heading south. These are the challenges of Team Beast. We fall behind where going suits the runners and make up time where the runners struggle. It is a tight and exciting competition!

Day 13: Leading our horses next to the highway for 22km from Velddrif to Langebaan it was clear to me that modern society has no place for a horse as a means of transport. Our world is designed around fast cars, busses and trains and most people have either no tolerance or no understanding of how difficult it is to travel on horseback through cities and towns without putting our horses in great danger. But every day on this adventure I was amazed at how eager these animals are to please us. The horse’s place has changed with the times from a commodity in trade, transport and warfare to a friend and companion and they excel at this. A soft nudge on the shoulder or my horse’s warm breath on my arm and I knew that we were in this together. He might not understand the cause and reason behind this incredible race, but he chose to be my partner by allowing me to ride him. I was showing him the world and he needed no motivation to continue. Every step brought us closer together and closer to our destination. The last 3 days passed in a blur. With Table Mountain in the

distance Team Beast’s spirits lifted as we finally felt soft sand under the horses’ hooves. We could make up the time wasted walking next to the highways, by striding out on the beaches of the Western Cape. Cantering along Grotto beach the horses were strong and fresh. Seeing Andy and David ahead of us in the distance they started pulling, eager to catch up with their new herd, Team Man. It was the perfect ending to this life changing race. On the final day we set off together from Silverstroom strand, along the R27 highway and past Koeberg Nuclear Powerstation, arriving to Melkbos Beach to a wonderful crowd of supporters waiting for us. I can say with pride that Man vs Beast was one of the biggest challenges of my life. And it is thanks to these people that we were able to run this race and push through the hardships. They supported and inspired us throughout our journey and made their own contribution to children and animals who desperately need corrective surgery. The Winner of race: the Cause.

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Callaho Auction WARMUP 2016

On the 4th June 2016, Callaho Warmblood Stud will hold its 8th consecutive annual auction. This event has rightfully earned its place as one of the bona fide highlights of the equestrian calendar, attracting horse lovers from all corners of South Africa and neighbouring countries

t’s no wonder then, having imported over 140 Warmblood mares and stallions from the very best bloodlines in Europe, collected over 17 years of focussed breeding experience, that the Callaho Stud has established itself as the premier destination for anyone seeking to acquire a sport horse of exceptional quality. To be presented for sale this year is a collection of 41 Warmbloods which have been backed, brought on and prepared to begin a career in sport. As usual, on offer will also be a broad selection of 12 pregnant broodmares. The stud does not sell any horses, semen or coverings out of hand, so these mares sold at their auction are the only gateway for serious breeders seeking access to their performance marelines and Callaho breeding stallions. As has become one of the defining features of the Callaho Auction, there is no reserve on any of the lots, and ghost bidding to influence price discovery is anathema to the Callaho ethic. CALLAHO HORSES IN SPORT. With this year’s auction now less than 3 months away, it is

pertinent to examine a few of the achievements of Callaho horses from previous auctions to give potential buyers some insight into the success of the Callaho breeding program and the ever increasing quality of the horses they can expect to be on offer in the 2016 catalogue. From the first Callaho auction in 2009 we have Callaho Eryka, Elmo, Richelieu and Ragtime all competing in the open jumping classes. The 2010 collection included Callaho’s Walking Base, KZN Dressage EM Champion and EM Kur Champion; Callaho Encore under Bryce McCall the 2015 Burlington 1.40m Cup 2015 Champion and dynamo Callaho Flippit under Sarah Arnot, a 1* Eventing sensation and member of Team Ireland at the Polo International Trials; Callaho Don Pilot and Freedom also rising stars in the open classes. 2011- Callaho Carlos Santana with rider Murray Pote is a 3* eventer on the short-list for Rio 2016 and also successfully competing in 1.40m showjumping classes. Callaho Fabriccio under the saddle of Nichola Mohr became Advanced Freestyle Champions & Reserve Champion in the Advanced Individual

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Championship, as well as WC Advanced Kur Champion in 2015. Callaho Finnigan, For Friemel and Egalite all rising through the grades and Callaho’s Foreigner showing considerable potential for the big classes. 2012 was a vintage collection with Callaho For Ray last year being steered by Charles Roberts to the top ranked 1.20 showjumper in South Africa. Dawn Newman has done a remarkable production with Callaho Rinaldo, rising to EM Champions and member of the winning WC Open Team at SA Dressage 2015 Championships. Callaho Fiorella owned and Ridden by Jeanne Korber has developed into a pearl – Winners in the final leg of the 2014 6yr old Showjumper YPHS and 2nd overall in the series, then in 2015 sweeping to Showjumping Champion of the 7yr old YPHS. Out of the same class Callaho Shogun, Casper, Renoir and Gelani are all showing real potential with Callaho’s Ludanos and rider Ian van Schalkwyk 3rd overall in the 2014 YPHS 6yr old Potential Showjumper and Mini Novice Champion 2015. Callaho Winston has matured into a serious dressage competitor with Nicola Mohr, becoming Reserve Champion EM Freestyle at SA Champs, 3rd in the EM Individual Championship & member of the winning WC Open team and in 2015 the WC EM Kur Champions. Another star from

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this class is the beautifully bred Callaho Fanatiker, stolen from the auction by Vanessa Lyon but impeccably produced by her to become outright Champion Potential 6yr old Showjumper in the YHPS 2015. Also of note is Callaho’s Quinzy acquired by Kim Sussman Young and ridden with much success in the YHPS by Adrian Brink, winning the final leg of the 2015 YPHS 6yr old Potential Showjumper to end 4th overall. The horses from the 6th (2014) and 7th (2015) auctions are only 5 and 6 year olds, so are only starting their competition career, but several are already rising to the challenges presented; 2014 - Callaho Faith / Rider Kevin Wessels - winner of final leg Potential Showjumper 4 year old YHPS 2014. (9th overall) Callaho Forlandus / Rider Rainer Korber - 1st in the 1.20m Championship at Burlington Cup 2015. Callaho Billabong / Rider Sisca Plougmann - Western Province Lower Novice Champion 2015. 2015 - Callaho Lisandor / Rider Claudia Cloete - Winners of the 4 year old DSA Prelim young horse class at SA Dressage Champs in 2015. This list is by no means complete.The success of these horses underlines the Callaho system - they are not accidents of breeding; each and every horse is the result of a finely tuned system that starts to tick when a breeding decision is taken

18 months before the foal is born, and continues for 6 years, with every step frequently reviewed and new improvements or refinements tested. THE CALLAHO TRAINING SYSTEM. The preparation of the Callaho horse is an interesting and exciting process, but these days seldom a challenging one. Although backing and training of the new 3 Â˝ year old class only starts in earnest directly after the auction has finished, the Callaho backing system has become so stress free that many of these youngsters have already been pleasantly introduced to the saddle during the months preceding the auction. There are many reasons for this, but primary among them is the fact that all young horses on the Studfarm are individually handled in the field every day of the week. Consequently the interaction, connection and establishment of a generous and trusting but respectful bond between human and horse is a steady progression, starting from the moment the foal is born. Immediately after the auction the next generation are grouped into classes of four and settled into large paddocks before the routine of the four training phases begins. During these phases each horse is continually evaluated and no horse is allowed to progress until they are completely au fait with the parameters of the phase theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in. Callaho fully subscribes to the classical

training scales, and when they have settled into the riding phase, the focus is on rhythm, looseness and acceptance of the bit on a light but consistent contact. As they progress, natural impulsion and straightness become a key element and must be firmly established before any work to develop carrying capacity can begin. This is a critical stage and every precaution is employed to ensure that the demands of collection are introduced in an easy but steady routine to strengthen the musculoskeletal structures without overloading them. The welfare of the Callaho horse is the reference for any decision regarding progress, but the pace thereof is such that it is rare that any of these horses need to go back a step. The backing phase is preceded by desensitization to all the new but everyday processes the horses will encounter during the next month; tying, grooming, leading, saddle, bridle and bit.Then work in the lunge ring begins, with introduction to the riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weight rarely more than a 45 minute, stress free procedure. During backing, and for the first several weeks under saddle, the reins are attached to a lunging cavesson and no contact with the bit is allowed. Work under saddle is alternated with light freejumping, boxing exercises and simply lazy days off in the paddock. During basic schooling the horses are still ridden on the

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noseband until they are willingly going forward. On the trotting track and in the big oval they are worked in pairs and lead changes are introduced. From the trotting track they are now allowed to attempt small obstacles on the cross country course, still ridden on the nose band and neck strap. An interesting addition to this phase is their introduction to double lunging or long reining. Free-jumping in the indoor now becomes an important evaluation tool. Once the horse is quiet and comfortable under saddle in the outdoors they are taken to the open arena and classical schooling begins. Here the three basic paces on both reins are concentrated on with obedient transitions. Every session is governed by strict adherence to the scales of training, with all except collection sharing equal importance. Exercises to promote evenness and symmetrical strengthening now become a critical aspect, and the horses are gently encouraged to start carrying more with their hindquarters.This is a really fun phase with the introduction of exercises over trotting poles and small crosses; days working in the outdoor arena or on the track are alternated with long hacks in groups and time in the walker, both being excellent to promote relaxation, strengthening of the back and natural impulsion. It is during this phase that the bond and trust between horse and rider really begins to develop. From here on preparation for try-outs and the auction commences.

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An important point to emphasize is that the Callaho system does not attempt to prepare schooled horses for sale at the auction. Even though they are professionally turned out and extremely well produced at this stage of their education, and at try-outs they may well appear to be easy and ready to start competing, they are still relatively immature and it is essential that they be rested for several weeks or even months after the auction to give them time to adapt and settle into their new environment, as well as enabling them to mature further before their education continues. Owners who are patient and allow their horses this rest period, followed by light work only for months thereafter will surely benefit from a happy, well-adjusted horse that will be keen to resume their education and be able give their best for many years to come. The Callaho objective is to conduct their auction with professionalism, without fanfare, and to present their horses for sale with all the cards face-up on the table. Generous try-out periods, two sets of detailed radiographs, a thorough pre-purchase veterinary examination, in-depth information and candid advice regarding the particular talents, rideability and suitability of the horse for a specific rider, sans the usual bells & whistles.Then finally, the opportunity to purchase their horses via a fair, transparent and deliberate sale mechanism.

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THE BROTHER SA FEI WORLD CUP JUMPING QUALIFIER FINAL AT THE EQUIDOME PRODUCES A THRILLING FINAL!

By Sharlene Venter | Photos by T&B Images & Marie- Claude Turlot Boucherie

he new Equidome in Beaulieu, Kyalami was extremely surprised and blessed to get the phone call in October last year from South African Showjumping to host the Final Leg of the SA FEI World Cup Qualifiers from 25 to 29 November. With the infrastructure and the amazing indoor arena already in place, the Equidome Team started preparing for what was to be the first indoor FEI World Cup Qualifier in South Africa. Meetings were held with the powers that be and all administration was done in record time! Entries opened midOctober and the maximum total of 220 horses was reached within 10 days. One of the challenges the Equidome faced was to have 50 secure stables completed in time and when dealing with a man such as Stan van der Burgh, temporary stables were not an option. Within three weeks, the magnificent stable block was completed with wash bays and all other necessities. 58

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On Monday, 16 November 2015, one of the most devastating hailstorms hit the northern suburbs of Johannesburg including the Equidome, and extensive damage was caused to the arena surface as well as other areas of the venue. But, the Equidome Team was not to be stopped. With complete determination and commitment, the team went to work and 7 days later the Equidome hosted a training show and it was all systems go for the Brother FEI World Cup Qualifier two days later. FEI Foreign Judge, Jean-Michel Turlot and Head Steward, Marie-Claude Turlot Boucherie inspected the facility and it was given a big thumbs up. The Equidome was ready! On the first show day, the bright royal blue and white flags courtesy of title sponsors, Brother South Africa, welcomed riders to this historic occasion. For more than a century, Brother has won recognition as a brand synonymous with delivering product innovation and customer satisfaction. Brother is now a leading brand that produces quality innovative products for

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Lorette Knowles-Taylor on Quinten Jansen’s Catwalk 22 – Winner of Bockmann’s 1.40m Grand Prix 60

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The Equidome Team having fun

Course Builders.From left to right: Kate Launder, Anne-Marie Esslinger and Craig Wiehahn

FEI WCQ Riders & Officials at the first indoor World Cup Show

Full Results for the Brother SA FEI World Cup Qualifier Final at the Equidome Gonda Betrix and Dominey Alexander

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

the print and imaging, labelling and sewing markets. Brother is a welcome addition to the equestrian family! Esteemed Galencia Properties SA Derby 2015 winner and highly qualified FEI 3* course builder, Anne-Marie Esslinger was appointed as the course designer and was assisted by FEI 2* course builders Kate Launder and Craig Wiehahn. Riders in the open classes faced challenging courses over the first four days whilst adapting to indoor jumping. Colourful jumps brought the Equidome to life and riders had to face tighter than usual turns as well as getting used to the 6m x 4m television screen with live images in the background. Most horses were unaffected by their new circumstances and all eyes were on Lorette Knowles-Taylor on her stallion, Titanic to see if she could catch series leader Lisa Williams in the final leg of the Brother SA FEI World Cup Qualifier. There was a festive atmosphere in the Equidome with all 10 hospitality suites and the VIP Area filled to capacity, as well as a great turn out on the grandstand. After the first four days competing, there were 20 combinations left on the final day, and the top qualifier was Rainer Korber

Liam Stevens – Nissan Wanda Lisa Williams – Discovery Campbell Nicola Sime-Riley – Fulvic Connoisseur Peter Morrison – MCSA Alzu Luanda Samantha McIntosh – Lets Win Nicola Sime-Riley – A Square Forklifts Elpaso Ronnie Lawrence – Gillian Van Orshof Rainer Korber – The Burgh’s Bibi Blocksburg Simon Hendry – Principal Legionnaire Lorette Knowles-Taylor – Titanic Tara Louw – Foreigner Govett Triggol – C-Ultra

on The Burgh’s Bibi Blocksburg followed by Lisa Williams on Discovery Campbell, Marlene Sinclair on Camaro with KnowlesTaylor qualifying seventh. The first round of the WCQ produced 5 clear rounds. This was followed by the second round with the top 10 riders of which 4 rode double-clear rounds. It was a nail biting finish with Liam Stevens and Nissan Wanda posting a winning time of 39.98 seconds pipping Lisa Williams on Discovery Campbell by just 0.15 of a second into second place. Nicola Sime-Riley riding Fulvic Connoisseur was third fastest with a time of 41.51 seconds with Peter Morrison on MCSA Alzu Luanda finishing fourth in a time of 43.74 seconds. Lisa’s second place was good enough to clinch the South African FEI World Cup Qualifier Series. Winners of various regions will compete in the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final in Gothenburg Sweden from 23 to 28 March 2016. The 1.50m Western Shoppe Victor Ludorum for the Equidome event was also won by Lisa Williams on Discovery Campbell. The Equidome will host the 2nd Leg of the FEI World Cup Qualifier Series from 17 to 22 May 2016.

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LIFESTYLE ESSENTIALS

CLICQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CALL Clicqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Call comes straight from the heart, as it is straight from you! This brilliant new innovation allows you to record your very own voice message, and gift it along with the champagne. Press the button and record a short message for the recipient, who is able to reuse the packaging and voice recorder again. Nothing is more personalised than saying it yourself, so say it with champagne! Available from leading liquor merchants nationwide, from R 669.95.

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A YELLOW WEEKEND

A TASTE OF THE VEUVE CLICQUOT LIFESTYLE AND THE VEUVE CLICQUOT MASTERS POLO 2016

o see life in yellow is to enjoy the bright, playful world of Veuve Clicquot and last weekend was an unforgettable taste of the Veuve Clicquot art of living. Because Veuve Clicquot believe in letting life surprise you, the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo became an exceptional weekend of gourmet food, fast cars and polo.

Starting on Friday, the weekend began with a gourmet experience, hosted by Veuve Clicquot’s Business Development Manager, Edouard Dordor, visiting from Paris to join in on the weekend’s festivities.

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In a world of fast food, instant gratification and disposability, it was refreshing to rub shoulders with Edouard. He spoke eloquently about Veuve Clicquot’s quest to balance their rich history with a spirit for innovation - which really makes you appreciate the immense effort which goes into pursuing innovative new directions with a product that requires a great many years to produce. And they’ve just done exactly that with the launch of Veuve Clicquot RICH. Clicquot RICH was created expressly to be combined with a selection of ingredients that bring out the mixologist in anyone. The signature notes of the wine are magnified by the presence of selected ingredients: pineapple, grapefruit zest, cucumber, celery or peppers - all on the rocks. Ice, RICH and your chosen ingredient and voila, you are the mix master for any occasion! Dining to the sounds of the sea, we sipped on perfectly chilled Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label for the rest of the afternoon, while sampling dishes created to perfectly complement our champagne,

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delicious, surprising flavours. One of Cape Town’s flagship Veuve Clicquot restaurants – Umi, Camps Bay – is renowned for its unforgettable beachfront setting and exceptional fresh Asian inspired cuisine and they didn’t disappoint.The perfect warm-up to the main event... the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo 2016. The day started with some high-octane action, as Ferrari treated us to a test drive in their new California. Both Veuve Clicquot and Ferrari enjoy a world-renowned reputation, as a mythical legend in the champagne world and the undisputed icon in car industry and motor racing; universally praised for their modern approach and for their lifelong quest for excellence – always grounded firmly in tradition. Heralded as the most prestigious car in the world, my Ferrari driving experience was unforgettable. Fast Paced Polo Hailing from all over South Africa, friends of Veuve Clicquot donned their best bright & bold polo outfits to enjoy a stylish afternoon of high-goal polo, fast cars and the finest champagne

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for the sixth annual Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo Cape Town 2016 Presented by Mantis Collection. The scenic Val de Vie Estate in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley once again played host to this trendy affair and ensured that guests stepped into a picture perfect world that celebrates the best of the Cape. The Best Dressed competition for the day, judged by Elle magazine was another highlight in the action-packed programme of events. The Best Dressed Female of the day award went to the acclaimed Isibaya actress, Nomzamo Mbatha. Best Dressed Couple went to Nandi Ndlovu and Buntu Ngcuka, while Best Dressed Male went to blogger and presenter Shiraz Reddy – a difficult choice given the high level of style and sophistication displayed at this year’s event. Guests loved the bright and bold theme, inspired by Veuve Clicquot’s bright yellow label. Ryk Neethling, Marketing Director for Val de Vie Estate handed 66

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over a R100 000 cheque from Official Charity Partner, ISPS Handa, for Hope through Action in aid of sports development in the Paarl Valley area. Polo fans enjoyed an exciting 12-goal polo tournament with top national and international players competing. TeamSeven Oaks won the opening match - playing for third place in the tournament - against Shimmy Beach Club, while Fifth Chukka representing Veuve Clicquot won with an amazing score of 7 – 3 against One Zone Polo representing Julius Bär in the riveting main game. Ferrari was there to throw in the ball along with Moët Hennessy’s Regional Managing Director for Africa and Middle East, Pascal Asin and the Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom at the start of the final game. Best Pony of the day was Who’s That Girl, owned by South African Polo Team Captain Tom de Bruin. After a spellbinding day of fast-paced polo, guests proceeded to the pop-up Shimmy Beach after party for one final toast to #VCMastersPolo.

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By Cindy Timmer / Photos by Eric KNOLL

CHEVAL LIBERTÉ

stablished in France in 1995, Cheval Liberté has been developed by people with a passion for horses, being both riders and breeders. The company’s main focus is to create products that are practical, strong and stylish and to meet the needs of horse owners, trainers and riders at all levels, whether amateur or professional.

teams focus on creating modern, functional and robust products. From technological mastery to personalised marketing, their products are created with horse and rider very much in mind.

With their recognised “savoir-faire”, Cheval Liberté’s design

Cheval Liberté’s factory is equipped with the latest generation

“As professionals in the world of equestrianism and horse trailers,we have designed and created high quality products with a firm emphasis on innovation. The Cheval Liberté Company The Cheval Liberté range has been developed with the close arose from the combination of our skills”.Compare and test cooperation of engineers who are concerned above everything drive! Easy to tow, you might forget that you’ve got a trailer else with the comfort and safety of your horses. The safety, attached. functionality, robustness and aesthetics are all given serious consideration in the design and construction processes of all INNOVATION our products, from the smallest to the most sophisticated trailer. Cheval Liberté is the only manufacturer to produce its own They are also made to be very lady user friendly. single-piece chassis. The lowered chassis has a centre of gravity that sits as close as possible to the road for optimum balance The Cheval Liberté Group, who celebrate their 20th anniversary control of your trailer and impressive road performance. this year, was created in 1995 by Denis Rulquin (1949-2006), a professional in the trailer sector and founder of the group, PULLMAN II SUSPENSION with the aim to deliver quality products that meet customer The leader in trailer suspension. Free yourself from the expectations. As riders, breeders and the initial users of Cheval stresses of trailer transport... Perfect road-handling control Liberté products, the family places particular emphasis on is key. designing and developing innovative products. Closer to car technology, the Pullman 2 suspension consists Today, with many years of experience to its name, Cheval of 4 independent articulated galvanised steel arms with 4 Liberté is the European leader in the horse trailer and equestrian torsion springs and 4 dampers. This technology ensures unbeatable road-holding capability. buildings sector.

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Gold Aluline

laser tooling, enabling the entire loading sill of the trailer to be lowered. Result: no incline, no “step”, but a flat surface that is very comfortable for your horse. With a reduced floor height of 30 cm, you won’t have a problem loading your horses.

CONSTRUCTION Years of research and development have enabled us to perfect and patent a unique assembly method.Today this patent means that we can design and develop trailers that are more solid, more lightweight and with outstanding road-holding capabilities than any of our competitors!

The Pullman 2 suspension greatly reduces box movement, Right from the entry level versions, our trailers are equipped to muffles transport noise and absorbs the bumps in the road guarantee the best comfort and safety for your horses. better. No more stress and fatigue for your horses or the driver. If you Safety elements such as brakes, suspension, wheels and try it,you’ll buy it! accessories are all EU approved and built with the highest standards. All models have a 2-year guarantee on the trailer THE RAMP-DOOR and 5 year guarantee on our our aluminium floors, fitted as A design exclusive to Cheval Liberté.This standard functional a standard in all our trailers. feature of all Cheval Liberté trailers is the ramp-door whereby the rand simply transforms into a side spring door or an easy PARTNERS step up into the tailer. Cheval Liberté takes pride in being involved with many major showjumping events as a sponsor. From the small local Very efficient, made to be versatile, it will convince any difficult shows up to Famous 5*****World Cups like The CSI-W loader to load confidently. in Lyon or Bordeaux, part of the Longines World Cup, in order develop the equestrian sport in general. They also VENTILATION partnered with Elite Fence sales, one of the most prestigious Never too hot or too cold, simply well-ventilated, our trailers auctions sales of top showjumping horses in the world .The are equipped with air-circulation accessories for your horses’ iconic sponsored rider of Cheval Liberté is the French rider maximum in the South African climate, we do not recommend Simon Delestre, currently ranked World No1 rider in the FEI black colour coding as this increases the internal trailer Longines ranking. temperature by a few degrees. Issue 26 SPORTING HORSE

DESIGN Cheval Liberté trailers have an aerodynamic, modern, flowing design.The aerodynamics contribute to improved fuel efficiency and a smoother towing experience.Taken by a particular colour or want to match your new box to your car? No Problem: Choose your favourite colour coding option- black, light grey, red, white or charcoal grey. Alternatively, we offer personal customization of the look of your trailer.

JULES CHEVAT Jules Chevat, the founder of Cheval Liberté South Africa is originally from France, where he grew up and trained from the age of 6 with his cousin Blandine Roux, French rider and winner of the European Young Riders Team Championship with Simon Delestre, as well as winning the prestigious World Cup in Bordeaux. Jules also trained with Hubert Bourdy, Olympic French rider who was very close to the family, and who owned horses like Morgat,Toulon, Centino Du Rye or Palloubet D’halong to name a few. Jules rode up to Grand Prix level winning the French Junior Championship and ranked number 1 rider in France in his younger years. Celebrating his 30th birthday last month, he initially came to South Africa when he was just 22 years old, for a 10 month internship whilst studying at the International business school of Montpellier, France. He immediately fell in love with South Africa, with hopes of making Cape Town his home. He returned to South Africa after a brief period in his home town less than two years later - to stay for good. After an initial start in the business importing LED lighting he swiftly turned to his passion and founded Exclusive Jumping in the meantime, where he started schooling horses for clients around the Western Cape. Exclusive Jumping Stables was born a few years later and developed as a Show Jumping Yard with Charlotta Uhlolm, a Swedish friend and rider who rode young horses for Olympic riders Malin Baryard and Jessica Kurten. He is now patiently producing a lovely, now 5 year old thoroughbred stallion, who retired from racing as a 3 year old colt in 2014. The stallion has stolen a big part in his heart and Jules has great expectations for him. Jules looks forward to acquiring a horse that will take him to the next level in future on the South African circuit. Ideally he would like to live and compete in both South Africa and France and divide his time between the two countries. The birth of Cheval Liberte South Africa sprung from his love of business and sales and his passion for horses and showjumpingestablishing a niche in the market for a European leading brand which will soon become available locally. Finally a trailer with the best safety standards and exclusive features that South Africans can afford! « Cheval Liberté has an enormous range of products beside the horse trailers. Jumping equipment, solarium, walker, stable doors, barns, mobile tackrooms and truck conversion parts, we are looking forward to developing our range of products in South Africa » Jules Chevat Cheval Liberté South Africa www.cheval-liberte.co.za +27 (0)71 687 9889

Cheval Liberté also manufactures a full range of stable doors including the “Luna”door pictured above.

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From left to right on Podium are Danielle Lemmer, Sylvia Dixon and Zahn Bosman. In Front are Jane Sheppard, Kirsty Loots, Claire Webb and Natasha de Villiers from the Sponsor Iceman

2015 ICEMAN JUNIOR EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS OF SOUTH AFRICA

he 2015 Junior Equitation Championships of South Africa were held at Kyalami Equestrian Park in December and I was very happy to be invited to Judge at this prestigious event.

By Jane Sheppard | Photos by T&B Images standard. My congratulations must go to the Coaches who are producing pupils who ride at this impressive level of riding.

Having travelled from Cape Town on Thursday 10th December, I arrived to the warm welcome one has come to expect from everyone connected with Equitation in Gauteng.

The top 8 competitors went forward into Part 3 and then finally the top two riders rode the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mystery horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kindly loaned by Claire Webb. Danielle Lemmer had an unlucky pole down in this phase leaving her in second place to the ultimate winner Sylvia Dixon.

The 2015 Junior Open Individual Equitation Championship commenced at 8.00am on Friday 11th December and my Co-Judges for this class were Claire Webb and Kate Launder. It only took the very first few competitors to complete their rounds for me to realize that this was a class of exceptionally polished riders, who were capable of performing at a very high

Then on Friday afternoon, the 2015 Junior Intermediate Equitation Individual & Team Championship took place with Karen Sutton from KZN and Mirja Horsthemke judging along with myself. Unfortunately, three-quarters of the way through the competition, we had to halt the class due to a severe thunderstorm.

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Sylvia Dixon on Waterside Gypsy Jones

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Sylvia Dixon on Waterside Gypsy Jones

Amy Whitehead on Eagle’s Cold Play

Danielle Lemmer on Alzu Oarsman

JUNIOR NOVICE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS: 1st - Emma Pitout - Highlander 2nd - Marjean Groenewald - Special Magic 3rd - Courtney Tully - Alzu She’s a Lady 4th - Kaylin du Toit - Saharan Beach 5th - Micaela Manthe - Urbane Knight 6th - Tanya Gabel - Saratoga Spirit of the Dance 7th - Sonica Engelbrecht - Apollo L 8th - Bonolo Mkoko - Paul the Great JUNIOR NOVICE TEAM RESULTS: 1st - KZN 2nd - Gauteng 3rd - WP/OFS JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS: 1st - Paula Duggan - Voigtskirch Camillo 2nd - Ashleigh Sova - Saratoga Fandango 3rd - Erin O’Hare - Voigtskirch Satchmo II 4th - Krystal-Lee Lange - Alzu Oklahoma 5th - Carla van der Burgh - In the Red 6th - Sarah Demi Bowman - San Pedro 7th - Jorja Rorich - Callaho Rambo 8th - Chane Blom - Sparkling Rouge JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE TEAM RESULTS: 1st - Eastern Cape 2nd - Gauteng 3rd - WP/OFS 4th - KZN 5th - MP JUNIOR OPEN INDIVIDUAL RESULTS: 1st - Sylvia Dixon - Waterside Gypsy Jones 2nd - Danielle Lemmer - Alzu Oarsman 3rd - Zahn Bosman - Civolda 4th - Danielle Machine - Capital Carrera 5th - Nicole Bates - Capital Lagerfeld 6th - Ines de Ferry - Capital Gazelle 7th - Amy Whitehead - Eagles Cold Play 8th - Kyla Bruyns - Blazes Rockwood JUNIOR OPEN TEAM RESULTS: 1st - Gauteng 2nd - KZN 3rd - MP 4th - Western Cape 5th - Eastern Cape 74

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After a short discussion in the Judges Box, it was agreed to resume the competiton the following morning at 7.00am with the kind co-operation of the Showing Discipline, who agreed to commence their classes a little later. The only person inconvenienced by this rescheduling was Paula Duggan, who had to ride her Dressage Test for the Eventing Championship at 8.00am. However, on the day this minor difficulty was overcome with very little delay and another Equitation Championship was concluded in a successful manner. Finally on Sunday myself, Elaine de Verneuil and Barbie Gertenbach Judged the 2015 Junior Open Equitation Team Championship of South Africa. This event was characterized by a few of the top riders having unfortunate problems and meant in the case of the WC that their Eventing/Equitation Team member had to hasten back from the Cross Country to ride in Part 3. Gauteng also lost their top competitor with a regrettable refusal in Part 2, however the remaining Team Members produced a polished performance to finish the winners of an exciting competition.

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HORSEPROFILE RIDER PROFILE

Lisa Williams By Yvonne Bolton / Photos by T&B Images

Tell us a little abut your younger years in Cape Town – did you ride from an early age and whereabouts? I grew up on a farm in Cape Town, where my aunts were all involved in horses – dressage, show jumping and eventing, as well as training racehorses. With their persuasion to my parents, I got a (very unreliable) pony at the age of about 5. Who ﬁrst inﬂuenced your interest in Equestrian Sport and did you compete in the Children & Junior categories? My parents were not involved with horses, had never ridden or had an interest in horses. Much to their horror, my aunts all took me under their wings. I competed a bit as a child and then more as a junior in both show jumping and eventing. I also rode some amateur flat races and point-to-point races as a junior. Do you have any fond memories of ponies or horses that were special to you in your younger years? As a Junior, I was very fortunate to ride a thoroughbred-boerperd cross mare, called Jacqueline, belonging to my aunt, ClaudiaVrettas. When you progressed into Adults did you travel from Cape Town to Shows in other Provinces? As a young adult rider, I had a thoroughbred horse called Jarewa, which was found for me on the track by Laura Kotze. Jarewa, although not a Grand Prix horse, was a very good, reliable, consistent 1.40m horse. He used to travel almost monthly from Cape Town to every big show around the country, in the days before the African horse sickness movement restrictions. Then George and I purchased Warrangal ‘P’, and eventually my horses lived in Johannesburg, and I lived in Cape Town, commuting weekly to do business, ride them, and compete. During this time I also had Rouward, a thoroughbred mare, belonging to Laura, who was my introduction to the International classes. I jumped my first SA Championship on her. At which point did you decide to move to Johannesburg and what was the motivation for this relocation? In 2006 George and I decided that from both a business and a sport perspective, it would be more feasible to re-locate to Johannesburg. Alexander, our son, was also in primary school

at the time, and the constant travelling between Cape Town and Johannesburg was very disruptive for him. Once you were settled in Johannesburg did you decide to have Dominey Alexander as your Jumping Coach and what impact do you think he has had on your jumping career? I have trained with both Jonathan Clarke and Dominey Alexander in my riding career, and both have had a positive influence on my riding. I hold them both in very high regard as professionals, riders, coaches and friends. Dominey is both a top dressage rider and show jumper. His dressage training plays a major part in his flatwork training for jumping. This helps train a horse to be disciplined, supple and balanced, which is very important for higher level show jumping. Dominey is a very organized, structured coach. Every training session, jumping exercise and course is built with a goal in mind, for a particular reason. A lot of planning goes into the training of his pupils and their horses, as well as his own. Although he is a fellow competitor to some of his pupils in top level competitions, he gives each pupil the best advice for them and their horse at that particular time of their riding career. He never holds back on advice in a competition that he is also competing in. Tell us about your other special horse, Warrangal P and your memorable win with him in the Derby? Warrangal ‘P’ was purchased from the Pohlands Stud in Grahamstown, after Rogan Asken convinced me that he ‘saw a horse behind a bush which moved away like a cat’, and that George and I should go and purchase this horse!!!!! How could we argue with Rogan? Warrangal was not yet 3 at the time. Warrangal, who is now retired on Sue Pieters’s farm in Natal, was my special ‘friend’ and partner, especially in the arena. Although he was not as easy to ride as Campbell is, he definitely had the will to win. I gained a lot of arena experience and mileage on Warrangal, while making some mistakes, which I think has made it smoother for Campbell. Issue 26 SPORTING HORSE

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Winning Derby in 2008 was definitely the most exciting day of my riding career. It is the most incredible class to compete in, let alone win. The crowd gets so involved in every round, which makes it so special.

travelling from one destination to another. It means that most mornings I sort through my emails before 06h00, ride from about 7 – 10, and am at work before 11, while being able to organize home, dinner, etc relatively easily.

Dominey was incredible with our Derby preparation that year. We replicated every jump’s construction and colour. The night My stable staff have a very structured routine, which they follow. before the class I rode the course about 100 times in my mind, so George and our very good, capable staff in the business, enable that on the day I think I was just on auto-pilot, and Warrangal was me to travel to shows. completely focused on me. What is your favourite event and which venues do you Does your husband, George, also have an interest in all prefer and why? things Equestrian? The Derby is by far my favourite class. People from all walks of George, a very natural, talented rider himself, does not ride life come to watch and support – riders and non-riders, The anymore, but is very supportive of my horses, riding career, etc. crowd supports and encourages each and every horse and rider Most mornings he comes down to the arena to watch me ride. combination, no matter the result of the round. It is a wonderful He, and Alexander, come to all the big shows to watch. fun day. The atmosphere is amazing and the arena always looks spectacular with the huge fences. George is extremely supportive, but completely understands that in Equestrian Sport it is a slow, long road to produce a horse and We don’t get to ride on grass much anymore, we ride mainly to see the results. on clopf fibre surfaces. It is always a privilege to ride in the Bob Charter arena. The main classes there being the Outdoor Grand Do you have any other business interests? Prix of South Africa and The South African Derby. George and I together own and run a small business which supplies Livestock Management Equipment to the farming industry as well On the lighter side, when you have time off, what other as a range of water and diesel pumps to various industries. hobbies or pursuits do you enjoy? George and I try to cycle on weekends when there are no How do you manage your hectic schedule, which includes shows. We also enjoy water sports – waterskiing, wakeboarding the stable management for your horses at home and all in summer – usually with friends. the travelling to Shows frequently? I am very fortunate to have both my yard and the business on the I enjoy cooking and experimenting with recipes as well as property where we live in Kyalami. This saves unnecessary time entertaining friends. 78

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Shannon Smith interviewed by Yvonne Bolton / Photos by T&B Images

1. In 2011 you travelled to Europe with Dominey Alexander to view a selection of horses – who was your contact in Europe and how many horses did you try on this trip? In July 2011 George, Alexander and myself met up with Dominey in Germany. We went to Rainer Schmerglatt, a friend of Dominey’s. Rainer took us to various yards to try horses. I probably tried about 40 horses during that trip. 2.Where did you ﬁrst view Discovery Campbell and once you had ridden and jumped him, what made him special? I rode a few horses at the yard of Mr Hans-Jurgen Wiebusch, and one of them was Campbell. Campbell ticked most or all of the ‘boxes’ on my list. I liked his character and the way he never over jumped. It always felt the same no matter the size or construction of the jump. George and Dominey agreed with my choice. 80

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3. Did you decide to purchase Discovery Campbell after this trip? Although Campbell was my first choice at the end of the trip, I was not very experienced at purchasing horses overseas (after only riding them for about30 minutes), and I felt I needed to ride him again to make double-sure of my choice. So I travelled back to Germany a month later and rode a few more horses, including Campbell. By the time I went home, Campbell was definitely my ONLY choice of horse to purchase. 4.What was his early history and where was he bred and produced? Campbell was bred in Germany, and was purchased by HansJurgen as a yearling. He was backed and produced by Harm Wiebusch, Hans-Jurgen’s son. He had jumped 1.20m in Germany as a 5 year old, when George and I purchased him.

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5. Does he come from a bloodline that has produced any other good jumpers? At the time that I purchased Campbell I had not really heard of or paid his sire, Catoki, much attention. Catoki was successfully ridden by German rider Philipp Weishaupt in World Cup, Nations Cup, Grand Prix and Global Champions classes. To date Catoki has produced many approved sons and numerous sport horses for the absolute top level. Campbell was the first horse by Catoki to enter South Africa. Campbell’s dam, Lawina, by Laptop, has now also produced 2 horses jumping at top level, other than Campbell.

often just shakes his head and smiles. He is also very cheeky in the warmup arena. He really only concentrates and focuses in the arena once the bell has gone - he knows it is then no longer ‘fool around time’ and he must pay attention and do his best. He does not like bandages, trucking boots and tries to lie down and roll with his Equi-Librium blanket – someone has to stand and watch him. He is ‘special needs’ but I understand him.

I chose Campbell because I liked him as a horse and an athlete, 8. Winning the South African WCQ Series in 2015 was surely your rather than my knowledge of his breeding. most memorable achievement on this special horse – what are your plans for the future with him? Yes, it was unbelievable to win the WCQ series. Campbell 6.What qualities do you look for when considering the purchase of was only 9 years old at the time, and it was his first year to be a new horse? I look for a good canter, easy mouth and good mind – I competitive in the International level classes, so the plan was to like energy, but I don’t like hot. I like a horse naturally very give him good experience without too much pressure. adjustable, and balanced, careful, brave and they must jump It is obviously every riders dream to take a good horse overseas effortlessly. Yes, I know that sounds like the perfect horse!!! and compete at the final of the WC Series. Unfortunately with 7. All top horses have some quirks – what are Discovery Campbell’s our current export quarantine regulations, of almost 4 months, this is not possible. A horse will not arrive in Europe in time and what is he like around the yard? I like a horse with a special character, and a bit of quirkiness. to acclimatize, get fit and be competing at the necessary level We call Campbell ‘Dennis’ aka ‘the Menace’, because he is before the final, which takes place at the end of March. extremely cheeky! Hopefully this all changes in the future, and who knows what At lessons he spooks, spins, drops his shoulder, bucks and plays is possible? Until then I will enjoy competing Campbell here around a lot. I hold the neck strap most of the time. Dominey in South Africa. 82

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Zahn Bosman and Daniella Machine in their Traditional Costumes along with some of their co-competitors.

PENANG HORSE FESTIVAL 2015

By Chad Cunningham & Yvonne Bolton

he South African Equitation Association received two invites to compete at an International Exchange Programme in Penang, Malaysia in November 2015. This invite came through the coaching framework of IGEQ – the International Group for Equestrian Qualifications. The National Equitation Committee then selected Zahn Bosman and Daniella Machine as their South African competing representatives and also invited myself to travel with them as their Chef d’Equipe. I was to Coach & Guide the two young Ambassadors for South Africa and one of the requirements for the Travelling Coach was that he had to be a Member of the IGEQ. All the competitors, who came from Belguim, Australia, Sweden, Portugal, Turkmienistan, Holland and the Host Nation stayed at the beautiful George Bayview Hotel, Penang. On the first day all the riders and their coaches met for a Briefing, where the rules and competitions were explained to everyone. In addition, the Pairing and Team Results were made clear and then all the International Riders drew a Malaysian competitor to be their Team Member for the Show. They also drew a Dressage horse and a Jumping

horse, the latter being shared with their Malaysian Team Member. All the riders had two dressage tests to be ridden over the first two days, followed by a Best Turned Out Class. This was a lot of fun for everyone as they all worked together in washing, plaiting, polishing, etc. and all the Malaysians benefited enormously in picking up some very handy turn out tips – and even the Moms got stuck in too. Zahn drew a dark bay TB Gelding for her Dressage horse, who was a very willing and sweet horse. However, he had to be warmed up for a lengthy period of time, as he was not the most supple with a very stiff backend. Nevertheless, in the ring he did a great job and even though the tests were ridden from memory, she finished a creditable 6th and 8th in the two Dressage classes. Daniella drew a chestnut Dutch Gelding, who was a fairly novice horse and was one of the Guard’s Parade Horses at the King’s Headquarters. He also took a while to warm up and prep prior to his class, as he was rather anxious and needed body

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and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;brainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to be settled and supple before entering the ring. they only sent Jumpers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like Portugal and also in the case of Daniella had a great result with him finishing 4th on both days. Holland, who sent Dressage riders. The Jumping classes were held over the following two days, which was a lot of work for these horses as they had to jump with both the foreign and local rider. All penalties were accumulated over the two days and the results for each class were given points as in a Victor Ludorum scoring system. On the final day all the Nations had a Parade in their Traditional Clothing and this also counted towards their overall points for the Team Results. Our South African ambassadors looked very impressive in their Traditional outfits with Turkmenistan taking top honours followed by Sweden.

All in all, it was a fantastic riding, learning, cultural, networking and sporting experience and we would like to thank Di Pieterse of EQASA for extending this invitation to the South African Equitation Association. Then our grateful thanks must go to SAEQA and in particular, Elaine de Verneuil (National Equitation Chairman) and Leigh-Anne Scott (Administrative Secretary) for all the effort behind the scenes. They worked tirelessly to organize, communicate and plan with their Malaysian counterparts to make this trip happen.

A special thank you to Pauline Cheah and the Penang Turf Club for their amazing hospitality and for an Event that ran The overall results for the week resulted in Australia & Malaysia incredibly smoothly from start to finish. Our appreciation 1st, Sweden & Malaysia 2nd and South Africa (Daniella Machine) must also go to Eric Lee and Husref Malek Jermiah, son of & Malaysia 3rd with Zahn and her Team mate finishing 6th overall. Dato Malek Jermiah, who is a trainee in Malaysia for all his helpful insight into the horses the South African competitors The benefit of South Africa sending two of their finest Equitation drew. Then finally, significant thanks must be extended to riders was that they were very versatile and polished in both Johari Lee for organizing this memorable event, which Dressage and Jumping. Some of the other countries battled as without his foresight, would not have come to fruition. 84

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Rachel Kerdachi and fellow competitors

THE 2015 FEI CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC

By Chad Cunningham & Yvonne Bolton

he final took place in Opglabbeek, Belgium from the 11th – 14th February 2016 at the modern Indoor facility of SenTower Park.

to tackle courses up to 1.25m in height and there is an extra challenge for the visiting riders who will compete on borrowed horses over the coming days.

The Children’s Classic ran alongside the CSI 2* at the same venue and this is one of the most important Championship events for Children on the FEI Calendar. Designed to assist in the development of young jumping talent from every corner of the globe and is always a highly competitive fixture.

This year’s riders were from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Germany, Guatemala, France, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa and Syria and they had all qualified to take part and would compete against the others from the host country’s regions.

The 2015 qualifying series visited 34 venues, starting out at McLean Island in Canterbury, New Zealand last February and concluding at Solymar in Uruguay in October. Open to children between 12 – 14 years of age, the qualifying rounds include gold, silver and bronze tour competitions, with the final open to the best riders from the gold classes.

Once competitors have drawn their horses, they get two training sessions followed by a training round in the competition ring.

As always it will be a true test of horsemanship, as young people from very different backgrounds come together

The South African qualified rider from KZN was Rachel Kerdachi and she drew a 10 year old Zangersheide bred chestnut mare by Taloubet, namely Talounabab KZ. She was a forward going, bold mare with experience and she gave Rachel confidence in the positive forward way that she went.

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Chad Cunningham and Rachel proudly holding the South African ﬂag

South African qualified rider from KZN, Rachel Kerdachi and Chad Cunningham in the Indoor facility of SenTower Park

The courses were expertly designed by Hossein Shafiee (Iran) who designed challenging tracks with his S-bend trademark. Only 16 riders qualify for the final Championship after 2 qualifiers and there were seven combinations clear and six four faulters. The final results saw Max Sebrechts from Belgium take Gold, whilst Silver went to Waled Alghamdi from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bronze to Isabela Lemos Campo from Columbia. South African, Rachel Kerdachi, finished 11th with a 4 penalty round, which was all credit to her, as this was Rachel’s first International outing and also her first 1.20m competition ever on a horse. In addition, Rachel was a great Ambassador for South Africa at a competitive level, interacting well with the other riders and she made some wonderful new friends. We were all privileged to visit two of the major neighbouring 86

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stables, namely Ashford Farms owned by Irishman, Enda Carroll. The Brazilian rider, Marlon Modolo Zanatelli and Swedish rider, Angelica Augustsson, compete many horses at International/Olympic level for Ashford Farms. The other stables we visited whilst there was Stoeterrij Dorperheide, belonging to Ludo Philippaerts. Now recently retired, his twin sons, Nicola and Olivier Philippaerts are making a world name for themselves on the jumping circuit. These Championships present the perfect platform for not just proving your ability as a rider, but for forging new friendships with other young people – friendships that will stand you in good stead in the coming years. Our sport thrives on the network of relationships between people from all cultures and traditions. The future of equestrian sport relies on their capacity to continue that trend and to carry the spirit of comradeship, co-operation and mutual respect into their own sporting careers.

29 Feb 2016 North American League: USA’s Marilyn Little and Corona 93 win ﬁnal qualiﬁer at Live Oak International in Ocala

By Esther Hahn Photos by StockImageServices.com

Marilyn Little (USA) and Corona, winners of the qualifier of this new exciting league were presented with a Longines watch by Ms. Kristina Havelos, Longines Event Manager, Longines

n a picture-perfect setting, with a full crowd and a topclass, turf field, the United States’ Marilyn Little and Corona 93 executed a skillful double clear to win the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping at the Live Oak International CSI3*-W in Ocala, Florida. In the final event of the inaugural North American League, the 34-year-old rider, and double-gold medalist in Eventing at the 2015 Pan American Games, showcased her multi-discipline talent by expertly answering all the tests in Leopoldo Palacios’ (VEN) course design aboard the 12-year-old, Hanoverian mare (Cordalme Z x Lenz XX), claiming victory over a starting field of 32. The 1.40-metre to 1.60-metre course, with 14 obstacles and

17 jumping attempts, incorporated challenges like a wide, plank fence similar to the one at the legendary Hickstead and a big scope test in the design’s final three jumps. But it was a big wall to a wide triple bar and a steady double vertical combination that posed the biggest questions on course. “I tried to do the best for the field,” said Palacios. “I have a good feel of the riders and the conditions were very good. I needed to build it strong for the conditions. When you have a ring with such good footing as we have here and we have very good set of fences and how the ring is now is way better after all the improvements that Live Oak did (like enclosing the ring); it’s fantastic. Issue 26 SPORTING HORSE

Katherine A. Dinan (USA) and Dougie Douglas, third place in the qualifier of this new exciting league.

“I had a lot of pressure. Walking the course, some riders complained it was too hard, but I believe that with the good footing, the conditions were super good, (the horses and riders) can jump harder courses.” After the first two riders on course incurred time faults, the time allowed was extended by 3 seconds to a new limit of 90 seconds.Ten riders were clear in the first round to advance into the jump off.

he had a beautiful, incredible field to work with in an electric atmosphere.” ALL-FEMALE PODIUM SWEEP Out of the ten, talented horse-and-rider pairs, only three of America’s leading ladies went double clear to secure an allfemale sweep of the top results. Little set the bar high as the first to leave the rails standing in the jump-off order, followed in hot pursuit by the youngest rider in the class, 19-year-old Chloe Reid, riding 9-year-old, Irish Sporthorse stallion Codarco (Darco x Orame). Last to go, 22-year-old Katie Dinan and 11-year-old, Irish Sporthorse gelding Dougie Douglas (Ard VDL Douglas x High Roller) chose a slightly more conservative track to finish in third.

“I thought the course was a little deceiving, a little on the low side,” said Little. “It was very progressive, and Leopoldo turned up the volume exponentially by the time you were midway through the course. By the end, there were a lot of technical, scope and stamina questions. It was a very long course, and the “I’m set to graduate from Harvard in May and I’m going to be horses jumped to the best of their ability. It was a real thrill for riding full time after graduation,” said Dinan. “I’m really looking forward to that. I’m going to try to take my riding further and both horse and rider.” focus on that full time. It’s really exciting. “There are no more challenging courses to jump than Leopoldo’s courses,” she added. “There’s always a number of tricks hiding in “I’m in the process of making more definite plans, but over the there and this was no different. It was brilliantly designed, and last few years, I’ve been competing in Europe over the summers

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Marilyn Little (USA) and Corona, winners of the qualifier of this new exciting league

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Chloe Reid (USA) and Codarco, second place in the qualifier of this new exciting league.

when on holiday from school and during the school year I’ve been in America. So when I graduate, I’ll have more flexibility. I’ll be able to choose my competitions around my horses rather than around school, and I’ll see what happens with that.” Dinan acquired the horse that she rode to a podium finish in the final North American League event from the Goresbridge Supreme Sale of Showjumpers last November. “I got Dougie at the end of last year and our first show together was at the beginning of January,” she said. “I believe this was our fifth competition together. I’m really grateful that so far, he’s been just wonderful. He’s so much fun to ride, he has a great personality, he seems to love show jumping, he has a lot of experience, which I feel very fortunate I can draw off of because he’s been to a lot of different venues. “He’s jumped on a lot of grass fields, and that was one of the reasons why I decided to bring him to Live Oak because this is as beautiful as a grass field as there is to ride on, and I thought it would be a really good venue for him.” 90

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A FAMILY AFFAIR The well-regarded, annual competition, Live Oak International, is held on second-place finisher Reid’s grandmother’s farm and is organised in partnership by her uncle, Chester Weber and her mother, Juliet Reid. “I couldn’t ask for a better placing at a better venue than right now and to do it and sit up here (in the press conference) with my uncle and my mom is incredible,” said Reid. “It’s a dream come true.” “I have to give my success to my family. Without their support behind me, I wouldn’t be where I am today. And also to the group of people, my trainers, grooms, everyone who has helped me to be able to bring my horses and be best prepared for this moment.” The 2016 season is set to be a breakout year for the young,American rider, who trains with Germany’s Marcus Beerbaum and Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum. She was also the youngest entry in the $130,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI3* and placed third.

“I was actually talking to my dad before we started the class today and I was like, ‘I hope the course is challenging enough this morning,’ ” Reid said. “Because if the first go around at a show is challenging, that just makes me ride even better, I think. I was looking for the additional pressure today, but anytime you enter a class with the amazing riders that were in the class today is always such an honor and today definitely proved to be.” “I think that Juliet and I often talk about Aachen as a model for the best annual horse competition in the world and that’s something that we look to,” said Weber. “When we started the show jumping, we did that together with the team from Spruce Meadows because we felt like that they could help bring us knowledge. We learned a lot from them, we still call them if we have questions; they’re great at answering those kinds of things. We have a great team in place, and we are talking back and forth about perhaps adding eventing.”

performance eventing,” Little said. “She is in top form, and I can’t help but look toward Rio with her. So I have to stay the course for her and her owners and for myself because we’ve had a lot of years preparing for this season. We’re heading into the final Olympic trials prepared and fit, so a lot will have to go into that to make sure she’s on point. “In jumpers, things are evolving quickly, and I can’t say that I have a solid plan for what’s coming in the next few months. There are a few things on the table but the plans will have to be made with Demeter in mind and her goals.” Little’s return to the international show jumping ring largely stemmed from Corona’s development since Little acquired the talented mare last year from American rider Lauren Tisbo.

“There’s no question that Corona wouldn’t be part of the eventing string because dressage wouldn’t be a part of her “There are about 2,000 eventing horses in Ocala in the winter; repertoire,” said Little. “I think the judges’ comments would be it’s a kind of mecca for eventers,” he added. “We have some big that she’s not submissive and I would have to agree with them. challenges to work through and whether 2017 is the right time, “She is an extraordinary woman and she knows it and we or if the right time will come, but I think not unlike Aachen, you’ll have to treat her as such. She is 12 years old, and she’s in a new see some other sports happen here, but they have to come at program so we have to find our way and it’s give and take. But their own logical time.” she is a wonderful competitor, and I know she’s going to give 150 percent when she walks through the in gate.” RIO DREAMS But despite the recent success in show jumping, not only Despite the win, Little’s late start to the Longines FEI World winning the Longines FEI World Cup™ qualifier but also the Cup™ Jumping season means she will not head to the Final in $35,000 Live Oak International the day before and finishing Gothenburg, Sweden but will keep the next Final in mind for in second in the $10,000 speed class on, Little’s 2016 plans of planning after Rio. “That’s an incredible goal,” she said. “I have focusing on the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for eventing have a very special horse that is telling me that she’s ready for that, not changed. and that’s a dream and I will work toward that. At this point, it’s still one show at a time, one class at a time and hopefully the “I have a very special horse in RF Demeter for high-level, road I’m part of leads to the World Cup Final.”

Facts and Figures

RESULTS – OCALA: 1. CORONA (MARILYN LITTLE), USA, 0 FAULTS/43.34 SECONDS (JO); 2. CODARCO (CHLOE REID), USA, 0/45.19 (JO); 3. DOUGIE DOUGLAS (KATIE DINAN), USA, 0/48.61 (JO); 4. UPPIE DE LIS (ANDREW KOCHER), USA, 4/42.35 (JO); 5. HH WHISKY ROYALE (QUENTIN JUDGE), USA, 4/44.64 (JO); 6. INDIGO (MARGIE GOLDSTEIN-ENGLE), USA, 4/45.85 (JO); 7. CALLISTO (CIAN O’CONNOR), IRL, 4/47.03 (JO); 8. CASPER (SHARN WORDLEY), NZL, 4/47.61 (JO).

In the ﬁrst round, 10 horses went clear, 6 had 4 faults, 6 had 8 faults, 4 had 12 faults, 1 had 13 faults, 1 had 17 faults, 1 had 21 faults, 1 had 28 faults, and 2 retired. The course designer was Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). The ﬁrst round was contested over 14 obstacles with 17 jumping efforts. The jump-off round had 7 obstacles with 8 efforts. The maximum height was set at 1.60 metres. Thirteen nations were represented in the class: Canada (3 riders), Chile (1 rider), Columbia (2 riders), Dominican Republic (1 rider), Ecuador (1 rider), El Salvador (1 rider), France (1 rider), Germany (2 riders), Ireland (1 rider), Japan (1 rider), New Zealand (1 rider), Switzerland (1 rider), and the United States (16 riders).

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By Louise Parkes

FEI WORLD CUP™ VAULTING FINAL Drewell makes it three-in-a-row at Leipzig where Jaiser, Engelberty and Jacobs also top the podium

eigning European Champion, Jannis Drewell, made it a back-to-back hat-trick of wins when topping the Individual Male competition at the final qualifying leg of the FEI World Cup™ Vaulting 2015/2016 series on home ground in Leipzig, Germany. And Switzerland’s Simone Jäiser also stamped her authority all over the Individual Female category, with big scores securing her third success of the season. In the Pas-de-Deux, Germany’s Pia Engelberty and Torben Jacobs reigned supreme as top placings reflected precisely those achieved at the penultimate leg at Mechelen in Belgium three weeks ago.The stage is set for a thrilling final, the details of which are expected to be announced. ON FIRE Jäiser was on fire from the outset, earning a maximum artistic score of 10 from judge at C, Germany’s Jochen Schilffarth, in first round. Technical judges Rob de Bruin from The Netherlands and Germany’s Helma Schwarzmann also awarded impressive marks of 9.222 and 9.388 respectively to put the result beyond doubt. And then the Swiss athlete did it again, posting a mark of 8.871 to leave her on a final tally of 8.947 for a clear victory. Germany’s Kristina Boe was runner-up on both days, while fellow countrywoman Corinna Knauf nudged French contender, Marin Mohar, out of third place in the final analysis with a powerful performance in the evening. Mohar had to settle for fourth ahead of Austria’s Yvonne Oetti in fifth, while Germany’s Regina Burgmayr filled sixth and last place in the Female category. Jäiser’s confidence has to be at an all-time high going into the forthcoming final. Runner-up at last year’s finale and with wins at the opening leg of the current series in Madrid (ESP), at Mechelen last month, she is right on top of her game. She has adjusted well to the extension of the time allowed for the FEI World Cup™ Vaulting Freestyle this season. “It has to be 20 seconds longer than for the Europeans, so we have to lengthen our programmes” she explained. “In the beginning of the winter I felt very confident with the first part of my Freestyle, because that was the same as before and I knew it very well. However with the additional 20 seconds I felt a bit unsure at first, but now I feel very relaxed and comfortable with the whole programme, 92

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and I just enjoy performing it!”, she added. INDIVIDUAL MALE COMPETITION Former World and European champion, Switzerland’s Patric Looser, had a busy day, lunging two of the nine contenders in the Individual Male competition as well as the Pas-de-Deux winners. But it was Simone Drewell, mother of Jannis Drewell who took the sport by storm last summer with his sensational performances at the FEI European Championships in Aachen, Germany who lunged her son to victory in the Individual Male class aboard the family favourite, Diabolus. The 24-year-old vaulter, who holds the no. 1 spot in his sport’s rankings, produced the only score over 9 in first round in which German riders filled the top four places. Erik Oese lined up second ahead of Daniel Kaiser in third and Viktor Brusewitz in fourth, and although Kaiser was overtaken by Brusewitz in the latest competition he still managed to hold onto third place overall. Horse scores, as always, were vitally important, and the 14-year-old chestnut gelding, Down Under, was awarded first place in both rounds by judge at A, Germany’s Helma Schwarzmann. Lunged by Andreas Bäßle, the Hannoverian claimed top marks with Kaiser and was judged secondbest during Oese’s runner-up performance, while today the situation was later reversed. Drewell’s Diabolus was thirdbest the previous day and finally finished fourth, but then his human partner was in a class of his own on both occasions. Drewell’s energy-filled programme earned scores of 9.056, 9.635 and 9.287 for a total of 8.885 and that brought his overall total up to a massive 8.969, with Oese finishing on 8.585 and Kaiser taking third with 8.386. Although his exceptional talent has taken him to the very top, Drewell was quick to attribute much of his success to his mother and his horse. “Diabolus has been with us for eleven years now and he is part of the family - I have worked with him since the very beginning”, the vaulter explained. “And my trainer is my mother and so the three of us know each other very well which surely is part of our success. In Leipzig I had two very good rounds, I absolutely enjoyed myself and now I am very much looking forward to the World Cup final”, said the athlete who also topped the line-up at Salzburg (AUT) and at Mechelen (BEL) last month.

Lisa Wild on Robin, Lunged by Nina Rossin

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GER Drewell, Jannis LF: Drewell, Simone 408 Diabolus Photo: Daniel Kaiser & Pascal Duran

RESULTS FEI WORLD CUP™ VAULTING 2015/2016 - ROUND 5, LEIPZIG (GER) FEMALE INDIVIDUAL: 1, Simone Jäiser (SUI) 8.947; 2, Kristina Boe (GER) 8.263; 3, Corinna Knauf (GER) 7.975; 4, Marina Mohar (SUI) 7.825; 5,Yvonne Oetti (AUT) 7.415; 6, Regina Burghmayr (GER) 7.394. MALE INDIVIDUAL: 1, Jannis Drewell (GER) 8.969; 2, Erik Oese (GER) 8.585; 3, Daniel Kaiser (GER) 8.386; 4, Viktor Brusewitz (GER) 8.369; 5, Lukas Heppler (SUI) 8.233; 6, Lukas Klouda (CZE) 8.047; 7, Thomas Brusewitz (GER) 8.019.

Pas de Deaux winners Engelberty and Jacobs. Photo: Daniel Kaiser

PAS-DE-DEUX Any chance Erika di Forti and Lorenzo Lupacchini might have had of overtaking the first-day winners Pia Engelberty and Torben Jacobs in the Pas-de-Deux were dashed when the Italian duo parted company with their horse, Little Louis. Lupacchini and di Forti have a distinctively balletic quality to their work, and their win at Salzburg was a little bit magical. But when they both slipped off while negotiating an early movement, the pair who finished fifth at last summer’s European Championships had to settle for a mark of 7.423 which left them a long way behind the German duo who also recorded an emphatic victory . The Italian pair made a great recovery however to still claim second place overall, and the grace an beauty of their partnership ensures they are a real force to be reckoned with. There were five pairs in action, and the young French brother and sister, Simon and Lucie Chevrel, continued to show immense promise when lining up fourth overall behind

PAS-DE-DEUX: 1, Pia Engelberty/Torben Jacobs (GER) 8.868; 2, Erika Di Forti/Lorenzo Lupacchini (ITA) 7.863; 3, Joline Essenberg-Engels/Timo Gerdes (GER) 7.658; 4, Lucie Chevrel/Simon Chevrel (FRA) 7.514; 5, Zoe Maruccio/Syra Schmid (SUI) 7.384.

Germany’s Jolina Ossenberg-Engels and Timo Gerdes. But Engelberty and Jacobs nailed the win with relative ease with the help of lunger Patric Looser and their horse, Danny Boy. Jacobs pointed out that in this sport there is no room for error. “If you want to be successful in Vaulting nowadays you really have to perform your programme - everything has to be perfect – the music, the costumes and the performance itself. I sometimes look for hours, days, maybe even weeks to find the right music and thinking about the costumes. Last year we performed as Tarzan and Jane, but then we wanted to do something else but we wanted to stick to something mystic and a little bit bad!” he said with a laugh, “so we ended up with vampires!” Engelberty says she is very lucky to have Jacobs as her vaulting partner. “He is very creative, he looks for the music. Of course, we then talk about it, but he invests a lot of time in searching for the right music. And he designs our costumes himself - I only have to say: “yes!” or “no!” she explained. Issue 26 SPORTING HORSE

By Cindy Timmer / Photos by Eric KNOLL

CAIW Bordeaux 2016. FEI World Cup™ Driving Final . Ijsbrand CHARDON (NED). Maestoso X-30 Magus, Inci, Illem & Feles

FEI WORLD CUP™ Chardon claims FEI World Cup™ Driving title

ter an amazing battle between the best drivers, IJsbrand Chardon (NED) beat top favourite Boyd Exell (AUS) in the FEI World Cup™ Driving Final 2016 in Bordeaux (FRA) and re-claimed the title for the first time again since 2006. Winner of the first competition, Koos de Ronde (NED) finished third.The Final of the 15th season of the FEI World Cup™ Driving turned into a true thriller where the battle went on until the very last moment. Chardon made the competition very exciting when his back stepper, his son Bram, lost his balance for a fraction of a second at the last gate and almost fell off, which would have cost the Dutchman his victory. But Bram found his balance in time and stayed onboard in the end. Last starter Exell had to risk everything to beat the very fast and clear round of Chardon. The six-time World Cup winner had an unfortunate knockdown at obstacle 3, after which Exell put the throttle on even more to make up for that. It did look as if he 96

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was going to do it, but a second knockdown in the last half of the course prevented him from winning his seventh FEI World Cup title. DEDICATED HIS WIN IJsbrand Chardon dedicated his win to his former sponsor Kees van Opstal, who passed away recently at age 85. “Kees was my sponsor for ten years in the 80’s and I owe many successes to him”, the Dutch driver said. After two years of bad luck in Bordeaux, it finally came together for Chardon in the Final. Two years ago his horses were ill after the first day so he had to withdraw, and last year his leader horse jumped the start/finish line after which he drove a wrong gate. “I have won in Stockholm (SWE) and London Olympia (GBR) this year, so I knew that it was possible to beat Boyd.The team of horses that I have are very good and after I tried different set-ups I decided after my win in London that this would be my team for the Final”, he explained.

CAIW Bordeaux 2016. FEI World Cup™ Driving Final . Ijsbrand CHARDON (NED). Maestoso X-30 Magus, Inci, Illem & Feles

WINNING ROUND Boyd Exell was last to go in for the Winning Round, which took place over an altered course. After Chardon’s clear round, Exell was less than 2 seconds ahead of him, but the three-times World Champion didn’t feel any pressure. “I knew I had to go for it but then I had this unlucky ball at obstacle 3, caused by the hind leg of my left leader. I then had to push even more, but then a second ball fell. You just can’t have two balls in the Winning Round. I tried and I went as fast as I could, but it was IJsbrand’s turn this time to win”, said the sporting Exell. Koos de Ronde was last in for the first round and had to go in first for the Winning Round which left his horses not enough time to recuperate: “It is a pity that my wheeler horses didn’t have enough power in the Winning Round to help me put the pressure on IJsbrand and Boyd, but it is still nice to be on the podium.”

CHANGE OF DIRECTION Like during the first competition, the several thousands of enthusiastic spectators witnessed spectacular driving competitions in Bordeaux. International Course Designer Dan Henriksson (SWE) laid out a technical course, which suited most of the top drivers. In the Winning Round, Henriksson had taken out two gates in the marathon type obstacles and he changed the direction of gate A in obstacle 4. “I wanted to design a more complicated course for the Final than at a regular competition, but I still wanted to have the speed. The course must be challenging for the drivers and I believe it worked out well. I showed the course plan to the President of the Ground Jury, Bert Jambon (BEL), and he suggested changing the direction of one gate. This contributed to a fluent Winning Round although we could see some horses thinking ‘what’s going on here’ as they were already used to the course!”, he explained. Issue 26 SPORTING HORSE

CAIW Bordeaux 2016. FEI World Cup™Driving.Winning the ﬁrst round on Saturday night.

Jérôme Voutaz (SUI) concluded his first World Cup season with a respectable fourth place behind the Top Three by driving a very fast round with only one knock down. European Champion Michael Brauchle (GER) finished fifth in his first Final, followed by wild card driver Sébastien Mourier (FRA) and Georg von Stein (GER). In 2017, the FEI World Cup™ Driving Final will take place in Gothenburg (SWE). Bordeaux however, will continue to host a leg, much to the appreciation of the drivers who enjoyed competing at the French fixture.

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RESULTS FEI WORLD CUP™ DRIVING FINAL BORDEAUX 2016: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

IJSBRAND CHARDON (NED) 250,09 BOYD EXELL (AUS) 254,73 KOOS DE RONDE (NED) 267,67 JÉRÔME VOUTAZ (SUI) 152,69 MICHAEL BRAUCHLE (GER) 167,48 SÉBASTIEN MOURIER (FRA) 177,54 GEORG VON STEIN (GER) 182,63

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