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Glover riders bring home the gold

Glover Paddocks saw five of their riders winning gold medals, three taking silver and two taking bronze in a variety of different equine disciplines.

 

Riders at Glover Paddocks Equestrian Park in Honeydew achieved some phenomenal results at the South African National Equestrian Schools Association (SANESA) national finals.

The event took place at Misty Meadows in Rayton, from 24 to 28 September, and saw the best of the best horse riders from across the country compete for their provinces.

Anja Brink and Saratoga Beautiful Day also won gold. Photo: Supplied.

Glover Paddocks saw five of their riders winning gold medals, three taking silver and two taking bronze in a variety of different equine disciplines.

Team instructor, Andrea Bekker said, “Congratulations to all our riders, coming home with so many good rounds and placings! I’m really proud of all of you.”

The team at Glover Paddocks is looking forward to the following year, when even more riders will have the opportunity to excel at a national level.

Christiaan Prinsloo and Desert Spirit won silver for Show Jumping. Photo: Supplied.

The results of the national finals were as follows:

• Gold medal winners

Anja Brink, riding Saratoga Beautiful Day — Eventing

Kyla van Zyl riding Marghoob — Working Hunter

Erin Wainwright riding Kamal Wandering Spirit — Show Jumping

Isabella Saunders riding Llandilo Ragtime Rose — In Hand Utility

Claudia Wagner riding Bolt — Show Jumping (Newcomers’ Challenge)

• Silver medal winners

Jenna Wright on Carel Hanke Dollar — Dressage

Catherine Priest on Dreamcatcher’s Charis — Dressage

Chloe Konjaar on Patch Adams — Dressage (Newcomers’ Challenge)

• Bronze medal winners

Isabella Saunders riding Cornerstone’s Kashan — Eventing

Christiaan Prinsloo on Desert Spirit — Show Jumping

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