Nissan Easter Festival is into its 10th year with lots of family fun
This show really does have something for everyone, including the most enjoyable Nissan gymkhana games for the children.
Kyalami Equestrian Park will again host the country’s premier horse show with world-class competition on offer across all disciplines, as well as entertainment for the whole family, from April 13-22.
Now in its 10th year, the Nissan Easter Festival is an equestrian extravaganza, a calendar highlight that welcomes professional and amateur athletes from far and wide, including Zimbabwe, Botswana, Swaziland, Zambia and Namibia, as they try their hand against South Africa’s best.
The show includes a series of disciplines, including showing, equitation, dressage and show jumping. Adding to the competition will be a children’s gymkhana, fancy dress and VIP hospitality that will no doubt host the who’s who of Joburg.
Everyone is encouraged to come through from April 13 when the show commences with showing, dressage and equitation for a jam-packed three days, or in the days that follow to witness the show jumping, ranging from 70cm to 1.50m.
“All are welcome and it is for free,” says show director Heather Mpofu.
“This show really does have something for everyone, including the most enjoyable Nissan gymkhana games for the children on Easter Sunday, together with a visit from the Easter Bunny. There’s also the nail-biting Nissan six-bar competition where only time will tell if new records will be set.”
The children’s area is free from April 20-22 with arts and crafts that will keep little creative minds busy for hours. Nissan will host its test drives with giveaways from April 19-22.
One of the most prestigious titles to win is that of the Nissan SA Outdoor Grand Prix, which will take place on Easter Monday (April 22) at 2pm. As per every year, the capacity crowd will be wowed with world-class performances between horse and rider. Multiple winner of the Grand Prix Barry Taylor says anyone can take the title come April 22.
