Article SummaryYoung Horse Performance March 2009Posted: Wednesday, April 1st, 2009YOUNG HORSE PERFORMANCE SERIES 1ST LEG 21ST MARCH 2009 On Saturday 21st March 2009, Pretoria Equestrian Centre was a hub of activity with the start of the 2009 Young Horse Performance Series. The venue looked spectacular after the wonderful rain we have experienced over the past few months. A thunderstorm on Friday afternoon did not affect the superb condition of the grounds, and thus the horses in this series were competing under most favorable conditions. Burlington ShowPosted: Saturday, February 14th, 20097th & 8th February 2009 It would appear that February is the month when most competitive show jumpers have managed to get themselves and their horses ‘back in shape’ and ready to compete. This show attracted huge entries and the organizers accommodated all by starting a day earlier (Friday 6th February). As was the case with the GHS Novice Festival held at the end of January 2009, there were some exciting young horses to be seen. YOUNG HORSE PERFORMANCE SERIESPosted: Saturday, February 14th, 2009
2007/2008 The South African Young Horse Performance Series enters its fourth competitive year in 2009.This series has grown from being the ‘dream’ of two enthusiastic riders (who both have bred foals from mares they competed in the Open classes – hence they became breeders) and a steady financial whiz (a dedicated mom who has two very determined and competitive daughters) to the richest series on the Showjumping calendar in South Africa. YHPS 2008 - 1ST LEGPosted: Monday, April 7th, 2008
The 2008 Young Horse Performance Series started on the 15th March 2008 at Pretoria Equestrian Centre. Thursday evening a cloud burst of 70ml left the arenas a little waterlogged but thankfully the rains held off and a very successful show was held. Local and imported Warmbloods as well as some rather special Thoroughbreds competed for the much sought after titles. The Late Remus DPosted: Sunday, March 9th, 2008Tribute to a wonderful horse by Sue (PEC) Dominique Steyn saw Remus D on a stud farm in Natal a number of years ago. He was a strapping young grey gelding by Rex Grannus Z out of a Landjunker mare Latin Walk. In spite of the fact that his pedigree indicated a strong willed character she fell in love with him and decided she had to have him. He moved beautifully and was definitely the ringleader of all the youngsters in the field. YHPS - FinalPosted: Friday, November 16th, 2007
On Saturday 8th September the YHPS Final was held at Pretoria Equestrian Centre. YHPS 2nd LegPosted: Sunday, May 20th, 2007
Results:The second leg of the series was held at Pretoria Equestrian Centre on the 19th May. Due to the generous sponsorship of Northlands Stables, Cellehof Stud and Callaho Stud, Gail and Sue have added another incentive for horses, riders and breeders - trophies for the Potential Show Jumper of each age category. YHPS 1st LegPosted: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007
Bill and Sandy very generously offered their venue Ascot for the 1st Leg of the YOUNG HORSE PERFORMANCE SERIES 2007. The courses were designed by Greg Scott. His lifelong involvement with the production of young horses makes him one of our most exiting course designers. Young Horse Performance SeriesPosted: Saturday, April 14th, 2007
Promoting SA BreedersGail Foxcroft and Sue van der Merwe initiated the above series in 2005. The main aim of the series was to promote our SA Breeders and give them a showcase for their horses. In Europe and the United States this is a very prestigious event. Easter Show 2007Posted: Saturday, April 7th, 2007The Transvaal Horse Society attracted some 5 000 entries to the show this year. The show runs over ten days and caters for all disciplines and all ages. Horses for CoursesHeiko Wahlers designed the courses for the higher grades. This is the third time he has come out to design courses in South Africa. His tracks rode well. He builds square oxers and tall verticals. Many of his lines could be ridden either on a forward stride or more collected on an extra stride, both riding well. It was interesting to note that he makes optimum use of his arena. Wherever the spectators sat they had a good view of the courses. DC and Open Festival (24/25 Feb)Posted: Sunday, February 25th, 2007Stubbs ArenaThe open classes were held in the Stubbs Arena (North Arena) and the courses were designed by Eric Bianchi. The tracks were fair but demanded concentration from both horse and rider as is to be expected from the Open grades. There were roughly 80 entries between the 1.25m and 1.30m classes. There were not many clear rounds but also no major upsets. PEC First Graded Show (17/18 Feb)Posted: Tuesday, February 20th, 2007PEC had their first graded show for the year on the week-end of 17/18 February 2007. The Adult horses and riders competed on the Saturday and Juniors and Pony Riders on Sunday. There were a number of young warmbloods competing in the Adult grades. Graceland Show (10 Feb07)Posted: Wednesday, February 14th, 2007Horses at the ShowPower Puff Burlington Show (3/4 Feb07)Posted: Thursday, February 1st, 2007First show of 07This was our first show for 2007. Pretoria Equestrian CenterPosted: Tuesday, January 9th, 2007All PEC content by: Sue van der Merwe [sue.pec@mweb.co.za] Riding CenterThis highly competitive riding centre is situated in the east of Pretoria. There are five stallions standing at the Center and competing, namely:
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