Sunlands Stables

16/01/2025

RED JACKETS

The use of red riding jackets in South Africa has been restricted for many years. The wearing of a red jacket is restricted to only riders who have qualified for and competed in the National Title Class, which is the main class at the SA Adult Championships. If a rider has not taken part in this class, they may under no circumstances compete in a red jacket.

The rules around different 'red' tones have been debated, with some riders competing in maroon jackets. A good general rule to use is that if you're wondering if the jacket could be seen as red, then it's best to avoid it.

It is a huge honour and achievement for riders to ride in the SA Championship class, and thus, they are rewarded with the ability to wear red.

02/12/2024

02/12/2024

22/10/2024

🦒 The Ranch Cup 🦒 including U25 Outdoor Grand Prix

Class 30 - 1.20m Championship

1st: Alex Leith & Pegasus Wealth Management Amazonas
2nd: Natalie Hime & iPharma Capital Claudio
3rd: Tayla Marshall & Alchemy's Cantata
4th: Tamar Gliksman & Farnham's Capital Cabaret
5th: Phillip Du Plessis & Assegai Quantum

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22/10/2024

Too Cold ❄️, Windy 💨, or Rainy 🌧️ to Ride? Even when the weather isn't ideal for riding, you can enjoy a whole world of activities with your horse.

18/10/2024

Meet Louis, the distinguished (older) gentleman of the yard. As a schoolmaster of advancing age, he needed a little Power Pea Powder magic... and just look at his transformation. He looks amazing!

Power Pea Powder is a natural supplement packed with essential nutrients that breathes new life into our older horses and ponies. Since starting Louis on it, we've witnessed a remarkable improvement in his energy and overall well-being.

Give your senior horse the gift of renewed energy with Power Pea Powder!

For more info on Power Pea Powder contact Claudia: 083 675 2168 or email at: [email protected]

13/10/2024

Vets, stay the "F" out of the horse training business. I posted last week about the trend of feeding "calming supplements" and commentators said their vet prescribed these substances for riding, including when to give them for maximum impact on the horse. We have enough problems with riders and horse owners being over horsed and drugging horses as a solution without Veterinarians, who are unqualified to comment on horse training methods, giving "professional" advice on horse training.

The horse industry today is full of overreaches like this as various providers go outside their areas of education to offer advice in areas where they have no qualifications. Bit filters are recommending types of bits to use outside the scope of fitting bits. Some saddle fitters advise on saddle types to use for riders when fitting saddles to horses is their training. Horse trainers can give appropriate advice on bits and riding instructors can give appropriate advice on types of saddle to use.

All of this is happening when everyone says they cannot find a good horse trainer. Maybe this is because so many unqualified people are infringing on the horse trainers' area of expertise. Stay in your lanes folks and resist the temptation to make morse money by entering areas you are unqualified for.

13/10/2024