SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - Although it started with rain, school riders from the Southern Cape eagerly competed in the recent SWD South African National Equestrian School Association second qualifier in Rheenendal.

SANESA chairperson Annelise Naude says the event was well attended, "and riders, parents and spectators enjoyed the two days of watching the schools compete against each other for the top school in our district." Oak-hill School sponsored the rosettes for the day.

Naude added that "most of the riders realise that they are at a stage in the competition where they must perform to the best of their capability to qualify for the SWD Regional team, which will be announced after our results have been published for our fourth Qualifier, held on 26 and 27 May."

The SWD Committee is working towards their third Qualifier which is scheduled for 21 and 22 April at Olympia Estate in George.

Riders are welcome to visit the SANESA website (www.sanesa.co.za) for information regarding qualifiers or any regional/national news. They can also contact Annelise at 082 358 0743.


Bianca Mincione and Twilight participated in the second SANESA qualifier in Rheenendal on behalf of Oakhill School.