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T’s&C’s apply, cash/credit card only, no deliveries, no refunds. ntil now The Burgh Equestrian Centre to the stables as the kids became more definitely be an on-going project for The has been the home of Stan and Leoni and more involved. The horses became our Burgh that we are very excited about. Uvan der Burgh’s gorgeous imported family hobby and consumed our weekends Warmbloods. The Burgh also made a big very soon. Our kids will be starting to compete for the contribution as one of the sponsors and first time this year and 2014 is jam packed hosts of the Young Horse Performance Seeing as we already owned enough horses with challenges that we would not be able to Series. The facilities are immaculate and and other animals, and were spending most face without an excellent team. The stables are include a large Clopf fibre arena, a smaller of our time away from ‘home’, we put our in the very capable hands of Nicole de Villiers, Clopf fibre arena, a large Grass arena and house on the market and started hunting for who helped us to select our dedicated trainers, smaller Sand arena. In addition to this there our own piece of land. instructors and grooms. Nicole, who is mostly are 15 brick and 40 wooden stables on the known for her involvement in vaulting, also has premises. The main arenas provide ample After a frustrating year, we finally set foot the many years’ experience as a show jumper, in seating for spectators and a picturesque soft Clopf of The Burgh. And as they say: show administration, stable management and Clubhouse provides for the catering needs. “The rest is history!” training of competitive riders. Together we all make a dedicated team with a joint motto: Enter the Oosthuizen family, Pieter and In early December the big move started Bread will feed your body, but a horse will Chrisna and their large family including and also all the work that needed to be feed your soul… five kids (plus one) and various pets and done to get ready for our big vision for horses. Our horse journey started with The Burgh. We are now the proud owners the enthusiasm of a good friend and her of 18 horses, each with their own special daughter. We decided to take the kids for place in our hearts and on the yard. The horse riding for a trail month to see if they Burgh is now functioning as a full livery would enjoy it. Two months later we bought and riding school. Our graded Show our first horse, Amber Rose, a unique mare Jumping events are on the calendar for with a BIG appetite. After Amber came 2014 and we have many more events Tequila and soon we were filling more planned for this year and the future. 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We also feature the great Contender in this issue, who passed at the grand age of 30. ISSUE IS 15 FEBRUARY 2014 Gauteng Have you ever heard horsey people say something about a horse and you have no idea what they mean? HORSE MAG Go look at our article on horsey jargon! Monthly 2014 Is the Year of the Horse. We take a look at some of GAUTENG ADVERTISING RATES the potential struggles horse owners might face in the year ahead and ask your opinion on possible solutions. Outside Back Cover R3995 Take a look and send through your suggestions. Double page spread R4950 As always, enjoy this issue, happy riding and Full Page R2950 see you next time! 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If you are hosting a show, please send through the info to [email protected] and we will put it in the next Horse Mag! 4 In pure TattiniShow style Time Back to Contact Shez at equestrian diva couture on Tel: 082 373 6149 or 011 468 3717 or e-mail: [email protected] www.equestriandivacouture.co.za www.facebook/equestriandivacouture.co.za for Stabling Conviently off Beyers Naude Drive, near Honeydew, Kellow Park Stables is the leading livery yard in our area. The only livery yard in the area to offer instruction for all levels from beginner to advanced competition in both Dressage and Show Jumping. Superb arenas and large open style brick stables overlook the hills of the Cradle of Humankind. The yard has a calming effect on horse and rider alike. All horses are kept on individual diets in optimum condition. Owners can choose between private, smaller paddocks, or the herd environment in large grassy paddocks. All show prep and trucking is done for you, and we have vets, farriers and saddle fitters on call. This owner managed yard has been operating successfully for over 20 years and we have produced many successful riders and horses.