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
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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
