Johnson’s nippy win
Tuesday February 7, 2012Paralympian equestrian ace Phillipa Johnson braved freezing Belgian conditions to place first in a regional dressage competition this wee, writes Mark Etheridge.
Riders star Down Under
Monday January 9, 2012Team South Africa were represented by three young riders in a recent inter-country team challenge at the Young Rider State Championships in Werribee, Australia.
Jumping duo in Qatar
Thursday January 5, 2012Our two riders at the recent Olympic qualifying showjumping event in Qatar failed to secure a spot at next year’s Olympic Games in London, writes Mark Etheridge.
Philippa’s solid showing
Tuesday November 15, 2011Paralympic equestrian rider, Phillipa Johnson had another solid showing on the international circuit this weekend, writes Mark Etheridge.
Nicole nearer to London
Wednesday November 9, 2011By Mark Etheridge
Our best-placed finisher in the recent Olympic FEI qualifying dressage event in Ermelo, Netherlands, Nicole Smith is one score away from a possible spot in Team SA for next year’s Olympic Games in London.
Tough going for Philippa
Tuesday November 8, 2011Paralympian rider Philippa Johnson had a tough time of it when she competed in her first CDN Herentals event in Belgium at the weekend, writes Mark Etheridge.
Nicole stars for SA
Monday November 7, 2011By Mark Etheridge
The South African dressage team may have missed out on qualifying for next year’s Olympic Games in London but young Nicole Smith still has a chance of getting to London as an individual rider.
Philippa moves up
Thursday November 3, 2011By Mark Etheridge
Our top para-equestrian rider Phillipa Johnson has achieved another milestone in her European base of Belgium.
Dressage Games hopes
Wednesday October 26, 2011The South African equestrian set is celebrating exciting times with the news that there’s a chance we could have a dressage team at next year’s Olympic Games in London.
Hooke wins 2nd derby
Tuesday October 25, 2011By Mark Etheridge
Sitting pretty on her horse A New Era, Port Elizabeth’s Jade Hooke recently won the Avis derby event in Johannesburg, the highlight of the South African equestrian calendar.
