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South African Western Mounted Games.
From gymkhana roots to national glory, this is South Africa’s sport of speed and precision Photos courtesy of Denford Studios Written by Charlene Carroll The air is thick with dust and excitement. Hooves thunder down the arena, kicking up red ear
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The Myth of the Perfectly Straight Horse.
Straightness vs. Asymmetry: Why Most Horses Are Right- or Left-Sided Stand in any arena and watch a line of horses work. Look closely, and you’ll se
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THE HORSE DECLARED AN ATHLETE.
Just mention animal welfare in equestrian circles, and you will be met with a swarm of ways in which horse owners deem their horses as equals. But the
The Myth of the Perfectly Straight Horse.
Straightness vs. Asymmetry: Why Most Horses Are Right- or Left-Sided Stand in any arena and watch a line of horses work. Look closely, and you’ll se
Digital mindfulness in a connected world.
We live in an age where a single photo, post, or comment can outlive us. The digital world never forgets, and in South Africa, that permanence has rea
10 THINGS ANIMALS TAUGHT ME ABOUT… Grief
This column is more sombre, but we find ourselves in sombre times. It is also a little misleading, to be honest, because my other columns focus on t
The rider’s true test, Equitation.
Why equitation is all about finesse, feel and forming the perfect partnership. Equitation is a discipline that places the rider at the heart of the pe
SAEF Testing Of Horses At Competitions.
Ensuring integrity in South African equestrian sport with ongoing substance testing Testing horses for banned substances is crucial for protecting equ
Blaze brings horse health into focus
From heart rate to heat scores, Blaze reveals what your horse is really feeling By Charlene Carroll There’s a particular moment every rider kn
Meet Capall. Where Equestrian Heritage Meets Everyday Elegance.
Navigating between corporate life and the equestrian world isn’t always easy—but what if your wardrobe could do both? That question sparked the cr
Born to perform.
By Charlene Carroll South Africa’s horse world is a tapestry of breeds, from the hardy ponies of the veld to the noble imports that grace our dressa
GALLOPING THROUGH HISTORY: Equestrian Sports at the Olympics.
From Ancient Greece to Versailles: The Evolution of Equestrian Sports at the Olympic Games. July and August have all been about Olympic fever. And rig
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