Dressage News:
SANLETTO in HOLLAND
Andre spent 3 weeks in Holland training on Approved Oldenburg Stallion, Sanletto(Sandro Hit-Rouletto-Inschallah)It was a great experience, and I'm so happy that Sanletto has settled so well at "De Ijzerenman" in Weert! "De Ijzerenman is a establishment of real Riding Tradition, being the former home of Olympic Grand Prix Rider, Gonnelien Gordijn(Rothenberger) and now homes European Pony rider Champion, Antoinette Te Riele, niece of Gonnelien! Yves Houtackers, Dutch International Jumping rider, is also based here!
Bjorn van Kessel and Niels Bax have been involved with the family for more than 10 years, and is running "De Ijzereman" now as their private concern! Niels has had great success on several horses at all different levels, and he takes Sanletto's daily training under his wing, under the watchfull eye of Master trainer Bert Rutten once a week! It is a great plan, when I'm there, I have Niels on the ground, and Bert once a week, and when I'm not there, Niels just keeps it going! Sanletto and I have actually for the first time since he has left SA, bonded again, it hasn't been easy, and even though Niels is very strict, he is equally as patient!
Sanletto was amazing at our first competition, keeping in mind he had not been to a show in 2 years, he was super expressive, and it was all new for both of us, having to compete against very experienced horse and rider combinations, still managed to come 6th, with quite a few communication errors! The aim is now to clock as many miles possible in the ring, for us to get to know each other! Our second show was pure training, and for Sanletto to become "one" in the ring, but still managed a fifth place!
I have had very positive feedback from both Niels and Bert, and can't wait to get back there from 7 Sept for 4 weeks, where we will be competing in our first Major show in Geldrop!
RESULTS
Andre has had a good run with his horses since returning from Holland last month, where he was training and competing with Sanletto! At Riverleigh Int Equestrian Centre San Rubina(Sir Donnerhall-Rohdiamant) was the clear winner with nearly 74%, she was praised for uphill cadence and elasticity! Sarah Moore's Bentley had a go at his first medium, and was placed 3rd, well done!
GAUTENG CHAMPS WARM UP
The Milmac Dressage team had a great GHS warm up with a win in Novice for San Rubina(Sir Donnerhall) and a 4th place for Bentley(Landadel) in EM!
GAUTENG DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Andre did his new sponsors, "MILMAC FEEDS" proud by winning a Novice Qualifier on San Rubina(Sir Donnerhall), unfortunately she was tired on the Saturday for the championships, being her first major show, with a few mistakes, still ended 4th in a strong field! Bentley19 (Landadel) had a great show by coming second twice with over 66% and 68% in EM,and being very new at this level, ended 5th in the Championship! The show was ended with a 2 day Seminar by Olympic judge Mariette Whitages! She was fantastic in her approach, being able to see and judge every horse as an individual, and being brave to give good marks where it was due, and lower marks when it was bad! We all, riders and judges learnt a lot, and hope Mariette will be back soon!
HIGHBORN YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE SERIES
Highborn is launching a new series for 4,5 and 6 year old dressage horses! The first of 3 legs will be held on 10/11 April 2010, we promise a very exciting series building up to a Grand Final in October!
For more info contact Andre on 082 699 1253
NELSON VD H
Ronnies recent acquisition, Belgium bred stallion by Esprit De Concquette out of a Galoubet-Uriel dam has made his debut in the 1.40m classes!
Nelson has wowed everyone with his tremendous scope and talent, he most certainly has it all for a serious future superstar, according to a very delighted Ronnie Lawrence
HIGHBORN DERBY ARENA
The new Derby arenas construction is progressing by the day!!
The arena is 110m by 150m and will have all the Derby obstacles including the Big bank!
Watch this space..
SHOW RESULTS
Highborn pupils have hit 2010 off with a Big Bang!
Ronnie and his pupils have been very successful from Young horses through to 1.40m classes!
Dressage has gone extremely well, despite Andre not being able to ride for 5 months, his puils and horses keep it up! San Rubina, Oldenburg mare by Sir Donnerhall-Rohdiamant, winner of last years 3yo Warmblood mare class at Horse of the Year, won the Potential dressage horse this year with Pupil Jean v Deventer! Jean also won numerous Championships incl Open Working Hunter on EC Irish Sport horse studs Rebel Assualt! Sarah Moore and the glamorous Bentley 19 made their debut in the Open showing classes!
More show results to follow shortly!
SUCCESSFUL CLINIC IN LIMPOPO AND POTCH
Andre has been to Broadlands Equestrian Centre, Pietersburg in the North to give a dressage clinic for the second time! Its been great to see the enthusiasm of riders, and how everyone has dramatically improved!
Many thanks to Andew and Lynne Cocks for their hospitality!
Ronnie was in Potchefstroom recently conducting a showjumping clinic at the excuisite Adelprag Fresian stud, it was a great pleasure to teach there!
Many thanks to Niekie Pienaar and Chere Burger, and the van Deventer family for their hospitality and a smooth running two days!
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