The Port Elizabeth Riding Club will be hosting another top class event this August. The Eastern Cape Provincial Showing Championship Show will be held at the venue in Burgeuss Street, Lorraine, from 16 – 18 August 2019. This years Winter Wonderland Show has attracted bumper entries of all age groups from as far as George, Queenstown, East London, Grahamstown as well as the local combinations. We have two judges from out of province coming to judge, one from the Free State and the other … [Read more...] about 2019 Eastern Cape Provincial Showing Championships
Equestrian
Ronet First for Horses Cape Classic
The Port Elizabeth Riding Club, based in Lorraine, will be hosting the REONET FIRST FOR HORSES CAPE CLASSIC from the 28th – 30th June 2019. This prestigious event attracts not only our local talented show -jumpers, but also riders from further afield. Over 100 riders will compete in an excess of 700 rounds of show jumping during the 3-day show. Top Course Designers, Colin Ferreria, Bob Lacy and Emma Platt will be building challenging and competitive courses ranging in height from 50cm to … [Read more...] about Ronet First for Horses Cape Classic
Get Back on Track at the PE Riding Club
The Port Elizabeth Riding Club, based in Lorraine, has been selected to host the prestigious Back on Track 2018 Youth Championship in December 2018, which incorporates the SA Pony Rider and Junior Championships. Competitors will ride in a number of disciplines, including Show Jumping, Showing and Equitation. This event attracts top class riders from all over the country, and they represent themselves at an individual level and their provinces at a team level. Club Chairman Charles Roberts … [Read more...] about Get Back on Track at the PE Riding Club
‘Pensioner’ wins Nissan World Cup Qualifier 2014
Lorette Knowles-Taylor and Nissan Nabab Forever claimed top honours in the tightly-contested final leg of the 2014 Nissan World Cup Qualifier in Port Elizabeth yesterday. Knowles-Taylor said she was "ecstatic" with her victory especially as her "legend horse" Nissan Nabab Forever, a 19-year-old who was retired two years ago had topped a stunning comeback this year with Sunday's win. They were followed by Dominey Alexander on Discovery Enjoy 68 and Nicola Sime-Riley riding Sunny Park … [Read more...] about ‘Pensioner’ wins Nissan World Cup Qualifier 2014
2013 Champ returns to defend her title
International equestrian sport comes to Nelson Mandela Bay later this month as a field of top-class showjumpers do battle in the final leg of the Nissan World Cup Qualifier from 13 to 16 November 2014. With an invitation to compete in the FEI* World Cup in Las Vegas, USA, in 2015 at stake, South Africa's top showjumping competitors have entered for the event for a last chance to secure or boost their place in the rankings table. Show director and organizer Tanja Radke said a capacity field … [Read more...] about 2013 Champ returns to defend her title
PE’s hope in the World Cup – AJ Rademacher
Local Port Elizabeth Riding Club member, AJ Rademacher started riding at the age of 12 at the local riding school in George. He then got his first horse a year later and started competing at Riding Shows. Rademacher will be carrying the Eastern Cape's hopes in the Nissan World Cup Qualifier 2014, which will take place in Port Elizabeth between 13 and 16 November 2014 at the Port Elizabeth Riding Club in Lorraine. AJ has been competing in Show Jumping, Dressage and Equitation as a Junior … [Read more...] about PE’s hope in the World Cup – AJ Rademacher
Thundering Horseflesh
South Africa's equestrian and show-jumping fraternities are gearing up for the eagerly-anticipated Nissan World Cup Qualifier 2014, which will take place in Port Elizabeth between 13 and 16 November 2014. The recommended events to watch are: the Nissan Grand Prix at lunch time on Friday 14 November; the Nissan 6 bar competition on Saturday afternoon - when the winner takes a R15 000.00 prize - and on Sunday 16 November the big one is the 1.50m World Cup Qualifier Class in the afternoon where … [Read more...] about Thundering Horseflesh
Lorette Knowles Taylor wins PE Nissan World Cup Qualifier
Port Elizabeth played host to the Nissan World Cup Qualifier 2013 with some of the country's top equestrian athletes participating on a magnificent course designed by the world renowned Frederic Cottier from France. This event was one of six qualifiers held in South Africa this year and the winner of the South African series will receive an invitation to participate in the final, which takes place in a different country each year. Lorette Knowles Taylor took top honours, followed by Bronwyn … [Read more...] about Lorette Knowles Taylor wins PE Nissan World Cup Qualifier
See top equestrian athletes in action at PERC
Equestrian riders and show jumpers are galloping into the Bay this week for the 2013 Nissan World Cup Qualifier from 14 to 17 November at the Port Elizabeth Riding Club in Lorraine Port Elizabeth. Top national riders - and the ever present local talent - are set to wow spectators in what organisers promise is going to be a magnificent showcase of equestrian skill, complimentary entertainment and action. "The Nissan World Cup Qualifier 2013 has become a premier event on the equestrian … [Read more...] about See top equestrian athletes in action at PERC
Counting the days to International Equestrian event in PE
Passion and excitement have become synonymous with the FEI World Cup series, showcasing the best horsemanship and, as part of this international event, the Bay will play proud host to the Nissan World Cup Qualifier from November 13 to 17. Established in Europe in 1978, the FEI World Cup series is active on a global scale and comprises 15 continental leagues. This year South Africa is hosting six qualifiers, which will count for the overall standings. The winner of the South African series … [Read more...] about Counting the days to International Equestrian event in PE
Equestrian World Cup Qualifier – Jade Hook Returns
South Africa's equestrian and show-jumping fraternities are gearing up for the eagerly-anticipated Nissan World Cup Qualifier 2012, which will take place in Port Elizabeth between 15 and 18 November 2012. The Nissan-sponsored event forms part of the countrywide Nissan Riders Series competition, in which the rider who accumulates the most points over the series – including valuable rating points in the 2012 FEI World Cup Jumping RSA League - stands the chance to win a Nissan Juke. The competition … [Read more...] about Equestrian World Cup Qualifier – Jade Hook Returns
Horse Riding Port Elizabeth
Oh woe are the Longhair and I with children who choose 'marginal' sporting activities. This past weekend was the turn of the horse riding Apprentice Longhair riding Gatsby (or as I call the nag - the Glue Factory) for Collegiate at the SANESA Qualifier which took place in the grounds of the PE Riding Club. Just like other members of the media struggle to get their heads around my love of sailing so do I struggle to get my head around this horse riding lark. But, it places the occasional smile … [Read more...] about Horse Riding Port Elizabeth
Top Local Riders eye Glory in PE World Cup Qualifier Leg
Gauteng riders Lara Neill and Lorette Knowles-Taylor and local favourite Jade Hooke lead a strong line-up of South Africa's top showjumpers at the Liberty Life FEI World Cup Qualifier at the Port Elizabeth Riding Club this weekend. The series of eight FEI World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa form part of the World Cup Series, one of the most prominent events in international show jumping and the local equestrian calendar. Port Elizabeth is one of seven venues to host a leg of this series … [Read more...] about Top Local Riders eye Glory in PE World Cup Qualifier Leg
