Equestrian sport has a rich and diverse history, dating as far back as the ancient Olympic Games when chariot racing was one of the main spectacles as of 680 BC, and the inclusion of Jumping, Dressage and Eventing in 1912 following the revival of the modern Olympic Games in 1896.
“It is not an easy sport, it takes a lot of dedication by the riders to ensure they are successful in their discipline.
“In equestrian events, even at the Olympics, men and women compete head-to-head. It is believed that as much as 66% of the almost 30 000 riders registered to compete internationally are female,” says Debs Moore of SANESA Sedibeng.
The Sedibeng Regional Branch is the smallest one in the Gauteng area but they are proud of the achievements of their riders.
If your school or child is interested in joining SANESA, they would like to hear from you.
So what IS SANESA?
* It is an Inter-Schools competition for Equestrians – it is open to all pupils whether they are in government, private, or home schooling.
* Riders are not required to own the horse they ride.
* There are a wide variety of disciplines available – dressage, equitation, jumping, showing but also endurance, eventing, vaulting, western, etc. With over 15 different disciplines available to compete in, there is something for all children interested in horse riding.
* Riders selected to represent their region and provincial area are awarded their colours. This achievement is only given to Equestrians competing in SANESA competitions
Visit the SANESA website: www.sanesa.co.za or Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SanesaSedibeng?mibextid=ZbWKwL.
You can also email Eileen Lourens – SANESA Sedibeng Chairperson at gps@sanesa.co.za
