WINNER OF THE ADVANCED DRESSAGE SA CHALLENGE:Catherine Berning riding Coer de Leon – also proud Winners of an Annual Subscription of the Sporting Horse.
Calet de Vos congratulates the Tango Dancers, Chelsea and Shayleen, on a wonderful performance
By Bev Pendock / Photos by D&N Photography
FUN AND MAGIC
AT THE LAND ROVER HORSE AND WINE
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en hours of none stop fun and “Equi- tainment” kept crowds, from tiny tots to Gran and Gramps, laughing and smiling in the warm autumn sun, as they strolled around checking out what was on offer at the LAND ROVER DURBAN HORSE AND WINE FESTIVAL, which has become a firm favourite on the calendar of residents of the extended Highway Area. The reason I say extended, is visitors had flown in from Gauteng, East London and even Holland, as well as luring guests who boarded Rovos Rail a few days later! When interviewed they all used the same words “world class” “safe” “original family fun” “value for money” “quality stalls” “well organised” “easy to get to” “just love it”. What better praise can you get! The Durban Shongweni Club is fast becoming the place to be seen, especially when hosting its popular annual event, the LAND ROVER DURBAN HORSE ANDWINE FESTIVAL, together with 100
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The day’s festivities kicked off at lunchtime with the Jack Russell racing which took place down the Greyville Straight of the Shongweni Club!
other upcoming events such as the LAND ROVER DURBAN SA DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS and the HARCOURTS REAL ESTATE SA SHOW JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS which take place in July and August. The Horse and Wine Festival incorporates a 4 day National Dressage Show with the third day being the Festival Market Day. The Market opened at 10am and the cars never stopped streaming in. There were over 40 high end stalls housed under cover of a bedouin tent supplied by Bedouin Tent Hire, together with 5 wine estates and 2 craft beer brewers.The VIP area was full of guests who sipped wine and cherry beer before noon, when the Jack Russel racing commenced – and so the fun began! The arena entertainment flowed from one thing to the next, with just enough time in-between to shop for olives, cheese, crafts,