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There is something about an SA Boerperd.
A horse shaped by history, celebrated in the present, and trusted to carry families and riders into the future. By Charlene Carroll Let’s set the scene. It’s July 2025, and the Afridome in Parys is alive with energy. Families lean over the rails,
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Rooted in Tradition, Riding Toward Tomorrow: The Story of South African Pony Club
On any given weekend across South Africa, in dusty arenas and shady paddocks, you’ll find young riders tacking up ponies with practiced hands, chatt
Rethinking worm control.
Moving from routine dosing to smarter, evidence-based care By Charlene Carroll For generations, horse owners were told to deworm every few weeks
2026 when the horse takes centre stage.
SEEING THE WHOLE HORSE
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Report horse abuse – it is the right thing to do
By South Africa Equestrian Federation (SAEF) Horse abuse in equestrian sports encompasses a range of harmful practices, from physical violence like wh
A true ally in the fly battle!
Ask any horse owner about their biggest challenge, and flies are sure to be near the top of the list. From stable flies and house flies to midges and
The dressage wardrobe
Where tradition meets precision. Dressage has always carried a quiet elegance. Every item in the arena serves a purpose, but it also tells a story of
Riding With Integrity
Human Anti-Doping in South African Equestrian Sport The SAEF, as an affiliated member of the FEI, is part of a collaborative worldwide movement for do
Fuel for Performance: Energising Your Day with Healthy Eating
Equestrians know the importance of fuelling their horses correctly, but what about their own nutrition? The physical demands of riding, stable chores,
Gear Guide: The numnah
The quiet workhorse of your tack room. It sits between saddle and horse, rarely gets the credit, and yet has more influence on comfort and performance
Vaulting: Gymnastics on Horseback
Imagine standing gracefully on the back of a moving horse, arms outstretched, poised in harmony with every stride. This is vaulting – a breathta
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More Than Maintenance: The Transformative Power of Physiotherapy for Horses For many riders, physiotherapy is something they turn to when there’s a
Hashtag Work It!
For those within the equestrian industry, Facebook and Instagram are generally the two most widely used social media platforms. Whether your brand is
Top Tips from a Top Competition Judge
There is a fair amount of frustration entering a show, thinking you have done everything correctly, only to find you have no idea what the judge is lo
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The Myth of the Perfectly Straight Horse.
A (caffeine) dream on wheels.
HORSE BOX EQUESTRIAN: From Pets to Ponies.
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