Equine Awakening

07/08/2024

08/07/2024

🎉🌟 Congratulations to Annebelle, Heidelise, and Micah! 🌟🎉

We are over the moon to announce that three of our talented riders have achieved their Gauteng North colours in their respective horse riding disciplines! 🙌🐴

Annebelle, Heidelise, and Micah, along with their amazing horses, have poured heart and soul into this journey. The dedication, persistence, and teamwork required to excel in horse riding are no small feat. Riding is more than just a sport – it’s a partnership between rider and horse, built on trust, communication, and countless hours of training. 💪❤️

This year has been a whirlwind of challenges and triumphs. There were struggles, moments of doubt, and the inevitable ups and downs that come with striving for excellence. However, these incredible athletes pushed through every obstacle with determination. They have demonstrated true sportsmanship and the unbreakable bond between rider and horse. 🏆🐎

To Annebelle, Heidelise, and Micah – your unwavering commitment has brought you to this outstanding achievement. You’ve shown us all what can be accomplished with hard work, passion, and teamwork. I am incredibly proud of each of you and can't wait to see what new heights you'll reach in the future! 🌠

An exceptional shout-out goes to the parents of these athletes! Your love, support, time, and financial assistance are the reasons why your children are able to succeed!

🎊 Let's all give them a big round of applause and send our best wishes for their continued success! 🎊

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Feel free to drop a comment below to congratulate our stars! 💬👇

08/07/2024

Feeling grateful for the amazing care Micah is receiving at Kloof hospital. 🙏🏽 Unfortunately, he was bitten by the neighbours and is currently in the hospital. He'll have a minor operation tomorrow afternoon to clean the wound and get it stitched up. The doctors and nurses are taking excellent care of him, and he'll stay a couple days to make sure there's no infection. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers a speedy recovery. 💙

25/06/2024

"What ya doing....?" Asked Baobab "Playing Golf...." said mom

31/05/2024

Just a Girl With Her Horse

Soft sweaty hide sploched with white spots that are covered in mud
Ive been meaning to give him a bath
Icy blue eyes that are warmer than thousands of degrees of heat
They question wheather I have oats in my pockets
Id never forget there his favortie
His scrachy wet snout brushes my hand collecting the oats from my soft now sticky palm
A breeze settles in, sweet with the smell of blooming grass, blossoming flowers, and budding trees
Spring is here, its warm embrace bringing to life a small country town
I braid his long mane brushing out the knotts as I go along
Just so he can look pretty as we trot along
Its the first trail in awhile
He stamps his feet impatient with the thought of runnning
I heave up on him and toghter we canter in the forest
Just a girl and her horse

27/05/2024

Well-done to all the riders and ponies that competed this weekend. Annebelle and Baby had a tough blow with an injury on the first day... Horses are exceptional athletes but their anatomical and physiological adaptations, which give them a competitive edge simultaneously put them at risk of injury... Next time julle twee!! Heidelise and Wakidi earned a second place in Working Riding, you two are getting stronger every day! Andreas and Rezzie had a 3rd place in Equitation and Showjumping. Well done, you two....

26/04/2024

Horses tend to have a special connection with children because kids are genuine and don't have hidden agendas. Children like Kenzo act purely on instinct and emotion, making it easier for horses to understand them. On the other hand, adults often have a lot on their minds, overthinking and worrying, which can send mixed signals to the horse. This is why horses are more drawn to children who are simple and straightforward in their interactions. Well done, Kenzo and our amazing Sapphire who has taught so many...

17/04/2024

𝗗𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿, 𝗕𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 , 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸. 🐴

This past week multiple positive cases of African Horse Sickness were confirmed in Gauteng and the rest of the country. Make sure to protect your horse against the deadly infection.

𝟭. 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Take temperatures daily. Check for swellings around the eyes, legs and body.

𝟮. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀. Take bloods for confirmation. Unfortunately, blood results can take a few days but it helps to confirm what virus is causing the symptoms. It helps the vaccine producers to update the vaccines. It helps the state to control equine movement and protect our export market. It helps your vet to know what viruses are active in the area so that other patients can be diagnosed earlier.

𝟯. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗣. Anti-inflammatories and heart supportive medication are available to increase your horse's chance of survival. Please don't treat with unregistered products as some of these products can put a lot of strain on the already compromised organs.

𝟰. 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲. Control midges with a good DEET containing product like Vetsbtands Summer Spray. Stay away from products containing ineffective ingredients like citronella oil.

𝟱. 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆. Buy AHS vaccines in advance as stocks are very scarce during vaccination season. (We have limited AHS stock available currently!). Do not use unregistered vaccines!!!

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆.
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽: 𝟬𝟳𝟲𝟰𝟰𝟭𝟴𝟲𝟳𝟳 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟰-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟭𝟭 𝟵𝟲𝟰 𝟯𝟵𝟭𝟵

09/04/2024

Ons DD is multi talented!!! Mariska Teixeira

02/04/2024

Part 3....

02/04/2024

Part 2

02/04/2024

Part 1 second day pony camp! Kids had such a jol!

27/03/2024

Pony Camp 1st Day! 2024

11/03/2024

Look where you are going....

To improve your horse’s balance on your chosen line of travel …

Imagine that your eyes project a thin, thread-like cobweb connecting your horse to your destination. When you glance down at your hands—even for a split second—this fragile cobweb gets cut and your horse loses his orientation and, therefore, his balance.—Susanne von Dietze

🎨: Sandy Rabinowitz

11/03/2024

Tired and hot! 40 degrees at a stage!!!

11/03/2024

SANESA 2 Primary School done and dusted! Well done to ponies and riders. It was so so so hot!

Andreas and Rezzie competed in Showjumping 50s and Equitation 60s they swooped up an 8th place in Equitation and a 6th place in showjumping!

Heidelise and Wakidi competed in Showjumping 60s, Equitation 60s, Working Riding Level 3and Inhand Level 3, and took home a 4th, 5th, 6th and 10th place!

I am so proud of the both of you!

02/03/2024

Congratulations, Rezzie and Andreas! You both did an amazing job today. Despite a challenging start, you had two beautiful clear rounds and secured two placings.

21/02/2024

A HUGE congratulations to all the riders that competed at Sanesa this weekend. You guys and the ponies were amazing!💜💙🩵💜💙🩵

Carmi (first Sanesa) and Rezzi had a forward going jumping round. Unfortunately, they both lost their way but still beautiful, in the 50's🙀 They also completed their Working Riding and inhand, showing classes

Heidelise and Wakidi grabbed a speedy 4th place in the Competition 60's!😵‍💫
They also grabbed 1st place in the working riding and 6th in inhand .

Annebelle and Baobab also had a rough start with a couple of poles in the competition but finished beautifully in the working riding with a 2nd and the most beautiful Hunter class with 2nd place! 😀

Micah and Dorey also did well, Level 5 they earned 2, 5th places, and a 4th in working riding, considering they are both still sick and !

Lastly, a big thank you to Sampie, Nicolai, Micah, Andrew, and John. Without them, we would not be able to do what we do! 😘😘😘

Love Julle❤️

05/02/2024

02/02/2024

WhatsApp Group Invite

27/01/2024

A HUGE congratulations to all the riders that competed today. You guys and the ponies were amazing!💜💙🩵💜💙🩵

Carmi (first show ever) and Rezzi had two beautiful, beautiful, clear rounds in the 30's and 40's!🙀

Heidelise and Wakidi grabbed a speedy 3rd place in the 2phase 60's!😵‍💫 /ekhetjou

Clara and Star had a bumby fresh start and took 1 pole in the 2phase 60's but then scored a beautiful 3rd in the A2 60's.🦄

Clara and Wakidi also grabbed themselves a 1st place in the A2! Well done 👏 ✔️

Annebelle and Baobab also had a rough start with a couple of poles inn the 2phase but finished beautifully in the A2 with a fifth place! 😀

We also had a super supporter turnout ! You guys Rock. 🥳🥳🥳

Megan and Nadine our biggest Rezzi fan!🤪

Dané and her bestie Raegen, came to see the big kids ride! 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️

Kenzo, Ro, Granny, baby boet and even Dad were also all there! 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧

Lastly, a big thank you to Sampie, Nicolai, Micah, Andrew, and John. Without them we would not be able to do what we do! 😘😘😘

Love Julle❤️

26/01/2024

Morning Riders🏇🏼,

We are all very excited for the first show of the year. The Annual Menlo show will be held at Bellevue Equestrian Centre in Grootfontein tomorrow. Everybody is welcome to come and watch!

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jmadPYQSjjto47Xw7

Good luck to Carmi for her first show; we know you will have fun and learn loads. Enjoy the show, baby!

Heidelise and Clara will be in the first class of the day, so their approximate time is 7.30am.

This will be followed by Annebelle and Baobab at 9.45am

Then Carmi and Rezzaffair will only be competing at 15.55pm.

Hope to see you all there!!!!

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas to all! Luke 10:27
"And he answered, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.'"