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Another month has passed, the days are getting shorter and the rain continues to fall and it has caused havoc but on the bright side, the paddocks are amazingly summer green as we head into the cooler winter days. Our Canine Myth Buster Mandy Barrett tackles the subject of should your dog stay outdoors only with winter days in mind.

Setting challenges and goals for ourselves is something that horse riders do all the time. We are continually testing our selves and our horses both in and out of the competition arena. Iain Patterson, a seasoned endurance rider from Scotland took up the reins of an Epic Challenge and competed in " Race the Wild Coast" on KZN's doorstep from Port Edward to the Kei Mouth. He gave us the inside scoop on what is a new breed of long-distance horse racing.

Lindsay Gray keeps us up to date with Mays gardening activities. You Butternut miss out on Charlie Lakins unexpected culinary delights created from a well-loved SA veg that will have you rushing to your kitchen to try his recipes out.

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An Epic Challenge!

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by Iain Paterson

“I couldn’t resist” When a friend let me in on the details of this new epic endurance race, I immediately rushed off and did a bit of research and entered!

Race the Wild Coast is a new breed of long distance horse racing, a 350-kilometre multistage horse race, blending the spirit of the frontiersman and the modern horseback adventurer that will test horsemanship, endurance, survival and navigational skills across the wilderness of the Wild Coast from Port Edward to Kei Mouth.

I trained for it from the moment I entered. The race is held in October and I entered in January so I had time to prepare. I am a competitive endurance rider at home in Scotland.

I had baseline fitness. I decided to get a job working at a racing yard, riding out 6 or 7 horses a day, to get the hours in the saddle and keep myself in top level fitness. I have loved riding my whole life, my whole family rides and we all love it. For me, the ability to develop a strong relationship with my horse and to see incredible countryside are the immeasurable benefits of riding, plus, with endurance, I get to travel to awesome places!

Race The Wild Coast is unique. You are allocated three horses for the race and ride each horse over a set number of stages and then swap onto a new horse. The horses are changed on the second and third days of the four-day race and each horse covers a distance of 80-120 km.

You pick your horses out of a hat. I amazingly, drew three greys. My first was an Arab stallion called Hazzan, my second, a Boereperd gelding going by the name of Klouter, and the third, an Arab gelding named Rish. My relationship with all three was unusual to endurance, I didn’t know them or their capabilities before I had to race them over some of the toughest terrain in the world.

It’s difficult to pick a favourite horse.

I got to know Hazzan a bit in the two days before the race started as we used our first horse to learn how to swim the rivers, yes

I started out in Pony Club and tried a bit of polo and when I turned 10, I took part in endurance riding and never looked back. I started out on my pony but quickly moved onto an Arab and the rest is history! I went on to compete internationally at FEI level and I have ridden a 100 miles in a day on the same horse through the Cairngorms in Scotland.

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swim the rivers. Both Klouter and Rish I picked at random at the horse change stations and hoped they were good! Each were different personalities. Hazzan was inexperienced but very athletic - he wasn't overly bothered about getting to know me and wanted to get the job done! Klouter was incredibly brave flying up and down the hills and over the steep terrain easily. He was a kind and quiet sort on the slightly heavier side, so he took a lot of work in the vet gates! Rish was young, athletic and keen to please and he made a great partner for the last section of the race.

During the race riders had to carry a GPS tracker. This allowed the support teams to locate us and to identify if we had stopped moving. The tracker had three buttons which, if we were injured or in trouble, we could press to alert the organisers. This meant they could get to us and our horses quickly and efficiently. A helicopter was used to transport equipment, vets and farriers between stops, and come to our aid if we needed it.

There are compulsory veterinary inspections at regular intervals, which horses must pass to proceed in

the race. The vets check the horses’ heart rate, which has to be under 64bpm within 20 minutes of arriving at the stop. The horses are trotted up for soundness and their metabolic and hydration rates checked. If your horse does not pass the checks, they are not permitted to continue and receive any necessary veterinary treatments.

The race is superbly organised, Barry Armitage, the founder and developer of the race, left no stone unturned.

In the lead-up the communication was excellent and during the race the organisation and all those who helped were absolutely incredible.

Our amazing horses were supplied

by Weisman Nel of Moolmanshoek Endurance stud. The whole team did an amazing job.

It is hard to pick a single memorable part! The views were spectacular, with whales breaching in the sea beside you. The countryside is as rugged as it is beautiful and provides the most incredible landscape to race over, I have never ridden over terrain like it.

I saw horses do things I didn't think they could do. A particular memory is watching the horses jump from rock to rock down a boulder field in the dark of night and making it look easy while the riders regularly slipped and tripped.

The race is mentally and physically challenging. You are constantly thinking about navigating, pacing yourself. Was I going the right way?

How did my horse feel? Had I eaten and drunk enough? How far to the next vet check? When is the next river I have to swim? These are just some of the things that went through my mind constantly. You are getting up each morning in the dark and putting all your wet, cold gear and riding for another day. You ride for four days, it really takes it out of you and pushes you past the point of normal tiredness.

No matter how fit you get you will still be knackered and my mind was scrambled at the end!

What repeatedly went through my mind was how incredible the race was - from the horses, to the trail, to the views, it was outstanding! One thing that stands out are the people, from all over with vastly different experiences. They enriched the experience, everyone was so warm, friendly and encouraging throughout.

A big motivating factor was to finish and get the most out of this incredible opportunity. I am a naturally competitive person, I wanted to do as well as I could but it was a race where I really challenged and pushed myself to my limits!

There were so many emotions going through me when I finished that I'm not sure I can truly express how I felt!

I was elated, exhausted and proud all at the same time! Once my horse had vetted through and I had finished, I just sat in the sand and tried to take it all in.

This race is incomparable to anything I had ever done before, m It is in a different league to normal endurance races. The challenge is so much more, more extreme and more rewarding than any horse event I had ever ridden before.

I loved every second as did everyone else who took part. If you do go, make sure you are super fit. Ride as often as you can in the months before the race, even if you are scrounging rides from other people, as this will toughen you up, and ready you for the challenges of this incredible ride.

My advice? “Do it! There is not a second you will regret, where you place in the race doesn't matter, the experience is incredible and unlike anything else you will experience on a horse.”

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CANINE Myth Buster

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Winter is coming! The chilly season is approaching and with this in mind, we are taking a look at the second of our five Animal Welfare freedoms – the freedom from discomfort.

In days gone by dogs were left to fend for themselves outside on snowy farms, hunkered down with cows in the barn or fending off wild animals. The modern dog, however, is far more likely to be found lounging on the furniture, protected from the elements, parasites and safe from murderous leopard and hyena!

Many people prefer to keep their dogs outside, perhaps due to imagined hygiene issues, or because of small children in the home, but the positives of allowing your dogs to sleep indoors far outweigh the negatives. The outdoors - especially at night - can hold dangers for your dog.

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Safety - dogs that sleep outdoors are often victims to poisoning or attacked by intruders.

Safety - Dog theft is on the increase and outdoor dogs are always more at risk.

Safety - Indoor dogs are better alarm systems, alerting us to activities outdoors as we tend to hear their barks better and are less likely to ignore them.

Emotional Health - dogs allowed to sleep indoors are more likely to feel secure, enjoy deeper sleep, and are less likely to develop night time barking habits.

Time - Multitasking is part of life

Myth - Dogs need to be outdoors

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and being able to cuddle with your pooch, in front of the TV, while your kids do their homework saves time!

Training - Dogs in the home can be trained on the go – you can play indoor games, get more cuddles and they learn how to better behave around humans.

Physical health - Indoor dogs live longer, have better health and suffer less from arthritic complaints. You are also more likely to notice any new injuries, lumps and skin issues when spending more time with your dog than if they are left outdoors.

If you opt for sharing your own bed or getting a special one made up, the choices are endless when it comes to sleeping solutions for canines. In a recent study on whether dogs preferred raised, harder or softer beds, softness won, with dogs choosing to sink into clouds of comfort over all other options. Blankets layered over harder, plastic beds add comfort, and cushions are always a great addition.

Blankets are awesome – but need to be kept clean to avoid being full of stinky dog hair. Wash them regularly, weekly at best, to ensure that they stay fresh and clean. Add a spoonful of vinegar to your final rinse. This will ensure your doggie blankets stay soft and smell great!

accessible, on the floor options. For oldies, there are movable stairs, made for ease of access to higher beds and furniture.

Outdoor shelter comfort can be optimised by placing kennels in warm, sheltered areas and being raised off the ground.

Using straw and shavings in outdoor shelters is cost-effective, warm, clean, and saves on chewed blankets and washing.

They stay dry, smell good and have only positive environmental impacts, making a great composter if you rotate it over time.

For those who worry about hygiene, relax! Invest in a pet grooming service, use tick and flea control, safe deworming options and all you will need to do is mop up the odd muddy paw print. Dogs are inherently driven to not toilet close to where they sleep, and a little early house training will keep your house safe from a mess.

The best place for your dog to sleep, is as close to you as possible, on the softest, cleanest bed! So grab a good book and cuddle up with your best friend! And don’t fret about the pet hair, wear it like you mean it!

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You Butternut Miss Out! with Charlie Lakin

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Well this month I approach what seems to be one of the most popular vegetables in SA. We are talking about the good old butternut squash. With this in mind I think it’s time it deserves some Yorkshire loving.

At least something more than just being roasted, mashed or braai’d like it always seems to be. In fact I remember the comments I got the first time I suggested just grating it raw and serving in a salad, but when the final dish was tasted, I had converts.

Now I know I did write about flat white boer pumpkins early last year, and if you have still got a copy of that magazine, those recipe’s work well with butternut, especially the cake.

As with a lot of other ingredients I write about, butternut wasn’t something I had in my youth. It wasn’t until my early teens, when we ate at the Rogers. I had just started working at the Brompton Forge, skuller and prep chef, so mad keen to know about new stuff. Ian owned a local nursery and his wife Lynn was from Cape Town ‘n she cooked butternut.

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time butternut was appearing more in magazines and TV shows. My folks bought some seeds and stuck them on the muck heap next to the marrows and courgettes and we were soon living on them.

Suddenly they became the new trendy veg and the chef ’s go to for a new vegetarian dish. I have seen them in Raviolis, made into all pasta shapes, gratins, purees, salads, especially risotto’s as they were also on trend.

We used to do a killer butternut, sage, leek risotto with parmesan, rocket and truffle oil. Great classic paring of flavours you can never fail with. In fact I still pretty much stick to it for functions.

Well back to my story of butternut. I feel a little like Billy Connelly going on a rant, and constantly wandering off on a tangent.

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marrow patch. My dad would cook them in the fire until they were charcoal on the outside and soft to touch, then leave to rest. (Partially to make sure you don’t burn yourself, but like cooking a roast it needs to rest so the heat is distributed and easier to portion.)

A favourite of mine is roast the butternut and mix into a salad with gorgonzola, candied pecans and rocket. A great salad for a braai or even a light lunch, served with a crunchy baguette. Just last month we had a bumper crop at Camp Orchard but quite a few weren’t good enough for shops so I got creative. These are 2 of my favourite recipes from those sessions.

Butternut pickle/Marmelade.

This for me is the dog’s danglies with a piece of brie or a young blue semi soft like gorgonzola. Plus a good store cupboard product.

2kg butternut squash grated

Butternut Jam.

400g onion, finely sliced

Well what can I say, pass me a slice of tangy toasted sourdough and salty butter. Job done.

100g ginger, shredded 50g garlic, minced 500g apple cider vinegar 10 cardamom pods & 10 cloves crushed (place in a cloth for early removal if you don’t want minefields) ½ tsp fresh ground pepper 1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp mustard seeds & 1 Tbsp cumin seed both toasted and crushed 1kg sugar First place the onions in a heavy based jam pot with a little oil and gently cook for 5 mins until tender but not colouring. Add the butternut, ginger and garlic to the pot with the salt and cook on a high heat until the butternut is tender to bite. Place the mix into a sieve, over a bowl to catch all the juice and leave for 10 mins. In the meantime place the vinegar, cloves, cardamoms into the big pot and bring to the boil, stir in half the sugar and bring back to the boil for 5 mins, add the juice of the butternut and the remaining half of the sugar and reduce to a thick syrup (should gently coat the back of a spoon) then add the toasted spices, the black pepper and half the butternut.

Bring to the boil and add the remaining half and bring to the boil.

Cook rapidly until the sugar thickens to setting, but keep stirring to ensure it doesn’t taste burnt. Bottle & store.

1kg butternut roughly chopped Juice 1 lemon 200ml water 1tsp vanilla essence 300g caster sugar Place the butternut, lemon juice and water in a pot with a lid and steam until the butternut is soft. Blend to a puree, add the sugar and vanilla and bring to the boil, reduce to a heavy simmer and cook for 10 mins stirring often to avoid it catching and burning.

When nice and thick place in a container to store or sterilized jars for long term storage.

Pithivier Next is a very popular dish we do at functions and that’s a butternut, goats cheese and almond Pithivier. I often serve with creamed leeks, burnt leeks and rocket but a nice mixed salad works well or even just a snack pie.

The filling also works for a ravioli or cannelloni filling too.

Snack Pies (makes 6) 1kg butternut 1 x 250g log Goats Cheese 100g flaked almonds, toasted

100g cream 2 Tbsp chopped chives 1 roll puff pastry 1 egg Cut the solid stem of the butternut into 2cm cubes and roast in the oven.

The base from around the seed, grate and add to the cream and cook until tender then puree.

Mix the roasted butternut, crumbled goats cheese, almonds and chopped chives into the puree and season.

Roll the puff pastry to about 5mm thick and cut 6 big circles. Split the mix between the pastry discs, just off the centre. Beat the egg to form an egg wash and brush around the edge of the pastry. Fold the wider side of the pastry over the top and press the edges together. Using the back of a fork, crimp the edges. Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-20 mins at 180 degrees or until golden brown. Mix will keep in the fridge for 3 days, or even freeze.

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Gardening Activities In May

by Lindsay Gray

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Everyone breathes a collective sigh when the temperature starts to drop. This doesn’t mean that the cold weather has arrived in full force, just that the energy-sapping humidity experienced is over.

just yet but, if you don’t do so now, then your winter-flowering annuals will only start flowering as the cool weather ends, which is too late.

We are now in for a couple of months of fabulous daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, and plenty of activities to look forward to in the garden. Nothing unpleasant, I hasten to add. However, there are a few chores that should be attended to now so that your winter garden is colourful and well cared for.

Bite the bullet, remove the plants, relegate them to the compost heap where they can still be of some use, and plant snapdragons, loads of pansies, violas, dianthus, alyssum, primulas and petunias, and for cool-climate gardens, delphiniums and foxgloves.

Changing of the guard

The practice of turning the soil regularly is long gone. To enjoy a sustainable garden filled with a variety of wildlife, it is preferable to insulate the soil from both heat and cold with a thick layer of mulch that will encourage a range of organisms which are immensely beneficial to your soil.

If you enjoy the vibrant colour of annuals, this is the month in which to remove your summer-flowering plants and replace them with a winter-flowering selection. Your summer annuals may still be looking great and it might seem mean to remove them

Protecting the soil

You can use a layer of shredded bark (not bark chips), dried grass clippings or decorative gravel as a mulch. However, nothing beats using well-rotted compost as this will be absorbed into the soil over a short space of time and will naturally improve its texture and quality.

May is the month in which to replenish all the mulch in your garden while the weather is still warm, with the objective of retaining warmth and moisture in the soil during the colder months.

Discourage your gardener from turning the mulch into the soil as it disturbs the many organisms in that top layer of earth and exposes it to the harshness of both wind and sun.

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Caring for your lawn Most species of lawn are dormant over winter so what gardeners need to do now is to give it a light feed of a balanced fertiliser such as 5:1:5 to see it through the winter months.

Kikuyu grass seldom needs mowing in winter, but most other grass species enjoy the lightest of cuts – literally removing the tips of the grass – to keep it looking neat and encourage root growth. This small amount of grass clipping is also a wonderful addition to your compost heap when most materials are brown and dry.

It is not necessary to water your lawn in winter. Allow it to enjoy a well-deserved rest until Spring when it starts to sprout again.

Winter- and spring-flowering bulbs Winter-flowering bulbs should be in the ground already, so if you have forgotten all about that packet of bulbs that you bought a while ago, get them into the ground now and cover the area with a light mulch of compost.

Spring-flowering bulbs can be planted towards the end of May or while your soil is still warm. They also need a cover of mulch to protect them through the cooler months.

Give all bulbs a deep watering once a week so that the water reaches the roots of the bulb.

Winter vegetable gardens

Pruning

Winter is a magical time for growing vegetables! In Kwazulu-Natal, there is still time to start growing vegetables from seed early in May. In cooler climates, I would suggest that you plant most of your crops using established seedlings. Carrots will obviously need to be sown by seed.

Most pruning should be left until the end of winter, with the exception of roses.

However, as large trees start to lose their leaves, exposing their frame, this is the perfect opportunity to do reconstructive pruning. By that I mean removing any inward growth and possibly removing a troublesome branch or two, for whatever reason.

What to grow in winter? Any of your brassica family such as broccoli and cauliflower, then carrots, onions, leeks that will be ready in spring, peas and beans, and, in sub-tropical areas, tomatoes, potatoes and lettuce that do well in our warm winters once the soggy, misty weather has passed.

Remember to add companion plants such as marigolds to keep pests at bay. Who cares if it doesn’t work – you will at least have a colourful vegetable garden.

Plant seedlings into well-composted soil, water deeply and weed your vegetable garden regularly so that your crop has no competition from weeds.

Protection from frost Those gardeners living in frost-prone areas already know the drill – get the commercial fleece out to cover frost-sensitive plants and wrap young tree stems and those of any standard plants (roses and other topiaries) with hessian to protect them from the cold.

All visible soil should be mulched now with a thick layer of organic material to protect the soil from the cold. This mulch will also prevent clay soils from drying and cracking during winter and you will find the soil much easier to work with in spring.

Transplanting May is the ideal month in which to split and divide perennials and transplant young trees and existing shrubs, as the soil is still warm enough to encourage new root growth. If your winter comes early, then leave this activity until it starts to warm.

During the winter months, the focus of the plant is not on producing leaves and flowers, so its efforts will be directed as strengthening its root system.

Regard this process as the necessary removal of unwanted growth and not to encourage new growth which could well be damaged by the cold.

All other pruning – neatening ornamental grasses or reshaping a plant – should be left until the end of winter.

Watering Watering from around the end of May should be restricted to the early morning through to early afternoon. Early-morning watering can assist greatly in frost-prone areas, but, as a standard rule, watering should be completed by 14h00 so that the soil has a chance to dry a little before the night temperature drops.

Leaf litter You will undoubtedly have a few trees in your garden that lose their leaves in winter.

If not, beg, borrow and steal everyone’s else’s leaves! These leaves should be placed in a holding area where they can be allowed to decompose slowly, over an entire year, resulting in the most glorious organic matter. Leaf litter is a little lighter in texture than regular compost but it makes an outstanding mulch.

Join us on our Easy Steps to Maintaining your Garden workshop on Saturday, 25 May in Hillcrest. Only R250!

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Ask Ginny Scooper Dear Ginny, I am a fair-weather rider and with all this unseasonal rain I have cancelled a number of lessons. I get the feeling that my instructor is not too impressed with me and was wondering what excuse I could use that would be acceptable without me owning up to my dislike of riding in the rain.

Yours Fair-weather from Ballito Dear Fair-weather Floozy, You really have hit a nerve, put your hand up and admit it! Most instructors will understand if it is pouring, but have you ever thought of booking an indoor arena? Or perhaps having a theory session?

Maybe going through all the videos of your past rounds or tests to see where you can improve? You will be surprised watching yourself on film. All those times your instructor patiently repeated, ‘leave your inside rein alone’ will become crystal clear. Riding is not all about time in the saddle! I can offer you no excuses at all, but here are a few that I suggest you don’t use as I can guarantee your instructor will see straight through them Sorry I can’t make my lesson because…

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My windscreen wipers are perished and my tyres are bald.

I am afraid I will not be able to see the road or stay on it. I will be a hazard.

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My card has been swallowed by the ATM. My husband, kids, mother-in-law, the tax man cleaned out my wallet I have no money.

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I have death, the plague, salmonella, gout, lice, cramp in the family, so can’t make it today

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The metal plate in my arm, leg, foot, collar-bone head complains in cold weather

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I have lost my car keys, house keys, gate remote, driving glasses and my way

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With all this rain my jods, underwear, socks, gloves, riding shirt just won’t dry. (Oh you only have one pair?)

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My uncle, dog, cat, cats cousin, neighbours dog, aunties cats best friend are ill. I have to take them to the vet, doctor, psychic for a diagnosis.

Yours ever Ginny PS: Fear not fair-weathers the Durban winter is nearly upon us !

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WESTERN MOUNTED GAMES 04 - 05 - Turn & Burn Q3 inc.

Sanesa. Lions River. Contact: Candice 084 668 37 37 25-26 - Oaklands Q4, Q5

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Sat at 2 pm All Welcome Contact: Belinda 082 401 4361 04 - 05 - Lions River Tournament 18-19 - Bishopstowe www.polocrosse.co.za

WORKING EQUITATION 12 - One day Workshop Triple H Working Equitation Club, Drummond Contact: Patsy: 071 193 1939 18 - 19 - Two day Judges & Course Builders Clinic. Aloe Ridge, Hopedale, The Dargel Valley Contact: Wayne ingwenet@iuncapped.co.za Watch this space!

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HORSES for sale

Sir Lancelot.

14yo 15.2hh TB X Appaloosa gelding. Lives out, bare-footed, hacks out alone, competent & confident on the cross country track, as well as show-jumping. Selling due to no fault of his own, beautifully tempered horse with a heart of gold. Passport up-to-date Contact: Megan 074 444 1971 Roc n Rose by Toreador (IRE) out of a Northern Guest (USA) mare 9yo with an incredible nature & no vices.

Won 5 races & has had a foal. She is now ready to start a competitive career.

This is a special mare who deserves a great home. Stabled in Hilton. Asking R15.000. Contact: 082 334 3268 Honey. Dapple grey pony mare, 10yo 13.3hh partbred Welsh. I have owned her since a foal but my son was not interested in riding. Recently entered in her first graded show, but she needs a few months of schooling by a competent junior or small adult to bring her to her potential. Very safe on the lead rein for a young child. Based in Bloemfontein. Passport up to date.

R10 000 to a very good home.

Contact: Joy 082 336 6311 Regal. 16.2hh bay gelding 7/8yrs old.

Warmblood X Friesean. Good well defined paces. Very comfortable ride.

Needs a competent rider. R28 000.

Based in Bloemfontein.

Contact: Paula 084 460 9111.

Aurora Rose. Exquisite sorrel chestnut pony mare, rising 2yrs. By Paladin x Dimmock Dragonfly- sought after pony sire, known for temperament. A future superstar with good conformation.

R9000. Based in Bloemfontein.

Contact: Joy 082 336 6311 16hh 9yo TB bay gelding. He has 3 super paces, is good on outrides, has a loving temperament and is schooled.

Sad sale as the owner is going to study in the UK. Contact: Claire 084 491 0467

Kerwood Celebrity. Beautiful grey mare, 5yo by Casper (Belgian Warmblood) out of a Bono Mare.

Celebrity is jumping confidently at shows in 80cm, will be jumping 90cm soon. She has a super temperament & is an uncomplicated ride.

Waichiwi 15hh. 8yo paint/skewbald mare by a warmblood stallion. A really beautiful mare with extravagant paces, described as ‘the most comfortable horse I have ever ridden’. Based in Bloemfontein R35 000 ono.

Contact: Joy 082 336 6311

Kerwood Brilliant. A modern sport horse, Brilliant is quick, responsive & brave. By Bono (Belgian Warmblood) out of a TB mare, she is a 9yo.

Settled in the 1.20m & soon to go 1.25m.Finished top 10 overall in the Summer Series & awarded the ultimate performer in week 8 of the series.

Brilliant will suit a competent rider & will be competitive in the higher grades.

HORSES FOR LEASE

Kerwood Benedict. 18 month bay gelding by Berlioz des Hauts Droits out of Rivervale Priceless x Rebel mare.

He is going to be a big horse, jumping paddock fences with ease.

Please contact Troy for Kerwood horses on 072 527 3607 via Whatsapp or SMS Dramatique PDL. 5yo Warmblood dark liver chestnut mare, 15.3hh, by Desperado out of a Cascade mare.

This is a very elegant mare who would suit someone who is wanting to go up the grades in dressage. She takes after her sire & has exceptional movement.

Sad sale. R90 000 to an approved home.

Contact: Vicky 083 303 8228 Special-T PDL. 10yo bay gelding TB, 15.2hh by Count Dubious. This is a school master who can do a bit of everything. He had a very successful dressage career winning many Championships & shows in lower grade dressage. He is an honest horse, who will make a small rider very happy. Sad sale. R30 000 to an approved home.

Contact: Vicky 083 303 8228 15hh TB mare, rising 5, lovely temperament. Has started basic schooling & will make great Sanesa, Mounted Games or Western Horse.

R10 000.

Contact: 0791 969 791 Future superstar pony, granddaughter of the well famed sire Dimmock Dragonfly. 18 months old, expected to mature to 13.2/3hh. Open to offers to an approved home where she will be produced as a competitive show pony.

Contact: Joy 082 336 6311

To advertise your horse, contact ads@houndandhorse.co.za

Firefly 14.3hh Gelding 11yo cross-breed with a divine temperament. Super jumper. Looking for a full lease. Standing at La Belle Ferme, Drummond. Contact: Lauren 083 383 1113 Friesian 12yo. A big gentle boy who is great for hacking or Dressage. He hacks out alone & has just started Dressage and won both his first classes.

He has a very workable personality and tries hard to please.

Contact: 082 321 0040 Irish Sport Horse. 16.3hh beautifully marked, dapple grey 7yo gelding. He is forward moving and has competed in Dressage, placing first. He is a big horse with potential and ready to start a jumping career.

Contact: 082 321 0040

TACK 17.5” Equipe Synergy +1. Immaculate condition. R35 000 onco. Contact: 076 431 4347

HORSEBOX 2 Berth Sunpacer. Excellent condition.

Extra width & height. New tyres, registered with all paper. Comes with a Horse Cam. R55K Contact: 078 019 7429

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SA Eventers shine in Zimbabwe!

The SA Africa Shield Cup team took the win at the Africa Cup Eventing held at Arlington in Zimbabwe recently. 8 teams from Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Swaziland and Namibia took part.

Team RSA!

A number of KZN riders took part in the event, but it was the team of Drew Munro & Dragons Lari, Sarah-Jane Clarke & Duty Dance, Adrienne Macdonald Hutcheson & Waterford Flash and Sean Miller and Texican that came out tops with Swaziland in second and Zimbabwe in third. Sarah Jane Clark also took the honours in the individual competition on a score of 34.4 in the 90cm. Paige Janse Van Rensburg took the win in the 1* and Roxanna Massaro placed 2nd in the 2*.

Adrienne Macdonald Hutcheson & Waterford Flash Sarah-Jane Clarke & Duty Dance Drew Munro & Dragons Lari Sean Miller & Texican

"I still have nKosi Sikelela ringing in my head. I'm so proud to represent my country in a sport I love so much" Drew Munro.

Rebecca Erskine & Kankowski

"Absolutely phenomenal. A trip of a lifetime. So grateful for the most incredible opportunity" Rebecca Erskine.

Natalie Ludgard & Saratoga's Dublin Dancer

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GIVE A DOG A HOME Mutt of the Month BOB. Hi, I’m a really nice guy, I am good with all other animals, love children & need a family to call my own. I am about 18 months old & I really am a super person. When I arrived my hair was a bit wild, but I have had a short back & sides & am looking very dapper. One thing about me is that I am not mad about cats!

HI. I am a Collie X. I am about a year old & am a high energy type. I love to play & am looking for a family to call my own, who has a large yard or I ca be a great running companion.

RUPERT. I am just over a year old & I am a very obedient little guy. I like other dogs & cats, & best of all I love going for long walkies!

PUPPY. Hi, I am a little 12-week old brindle girl. My mom was a GSD type medium sized crossbreed & my dad is unknown. I am very sweet & would love to find a home as growing up in kennels is a hard start in life for a pup.

MAX. I am a beautiful Golden Retriever who is nearly two years old. I love to play, am a gentleman when I walk out with other dogs. I need to be an only child as I don’t like sharing my owner.

BEKKIE. I am a boerboel X. I am spayed & a happy sweetheart who loves people. I love to go for walks & I am very well behaved. I do need to go to a home that I don’t share with another female dog.

To meet Bob, Hi, Rupert, Puppy, Max or Bekkie, call Kay at the Animal Lodge: 083 657 8767

BUDDY. I am a 4yo Maltese boy, who just loves life & am such a happy boy.

I am playful, full of spunk, good with other dogs & can’t wait to meet you.

HONEY. I spent 7 years having litter after litter, scavenging for food on the streets & I didn’t even have a name. I still freeze when being touched but have transformed from a dog who wouldn’t even make eye contact to a happy tail wagging girl. I am playful & have the sweetest nature, am well socialised with other dogs & I love people. I only weigh 15kgs & am looking for a forever family where I can blossom even further.

TITAN. I am a 15-month-old Ridgeback X Sharpei gorgeous big boy in need of a new family. I am great with children & other dogs. I will take your hand to go for walks around the yard & I am alert with a loving nature. I would love a home with my sister Luna.

PINKY. I am a smallmedium 1-year old X Breed weighing around only 10kgs. I am friendly, confident, playful, and great with other dogs & am the perfect lap dog. I love to be around people, am always happy & I promised to love you forever.

To offer forever homes to Honey, Buddy, Titan or Pinky, please go to www.projectdog.co.za for an adoption application form and email it to quichamorgado@gmail.com

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