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Competitive Horsemanship at Nissan Winter Classic
Competitive Horsemanship at Nissan Winter Classic
"The Nissan Winter Classic is one of a series of Nissan-sponsored equestrian events and we are delighted that spectator numbers are steadily increasing," said Nissan South Africa managing director Mike Whitfield.
With a height of 1.85m cleared by both Emma Garson on Nissan Nabab Forever and Johan Kachelhoffer on Capital Castigo at the recent Nissan Easter Festival, this competition, held on Sunday 16 June, is guaranteed to be a nailbiter and fun for the whole family. Additionally, all entry fees for this event will be donated to the Kloof SPCA Horse Care Unit, which has recently been struck by a devastating fire causing major damage to the buildings and other amenities.
Another event that is sure to be a hit with the family is the vaulting display before the 1.50m World Cup Qualifier event on Monday 17 June. Vaulting is a beautiful display of balance, flexibility, creativity and horsemanship in which a gymnastic routine is performed on a moving horse. Seventeen year old Paige Jansen van Rensburg and 13-year old Brooke Holm will perform the display. Both talented vaulters have competed internationally and have obtained international qualifying scores.
Over 545 horses have entered for the event, which features show jumping and equestrian displays in three different arenas from 8am to 4.30pm each day. With other attractions including a tea garden and restaurant, a variety of stalls, a kids' supervised play area, as well as a Nissan and Infiniti vehicle display and test drive station to showcase the Innovation that Excites range, the Nissan Winter Classic is geared for success.