Training horses and riders in show etiquette and procedures in preparation for competitive show-jumping
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Equine Services SA Training Show-jumping Shows
based in shongweni, KZN
Focusing on the training and development of young horses and riders in show etiquette and procure in preparation for competitive/affiliated show-jumping. All levels welcome! A relaxed, confidence-building, professionally-run show learning environment where in-arena assistance from qualified instructors is permitted – perfect for horses and riders just starting to venture out to shows, those working through ‘issues’, or being brought back into show-jumping fitness. Offering a cost-effective alternative for the rider that enjoys competing at recreational levels without pressure. Encouraging flowing courses appropriate to the level by Provincial Level 2 Course Designer. Rider’s safety is paramount – correct safety attire must be worn at all times and all-out competitive rounds are discouraged. Rosettes and sponsored prizes to be won, medic on stand-by, catering available.
Originally launched as Summerveld Shows in April 2012 at Summerveld Country Lodge, Equine Services SA Shows has since established a consistently successful and well-supported track-record – with over 60 training shows just at Summerveld Lodge; 13 training shows at the Shongweni Club; two at La Belle Ferme, and one at Galloping Winds. The ‘Show-cross’ shows were launched by Equine Services SA Shows at the Shongweni Club in December 2018.
Since Covid the training shows will be back at Summerveld Lodge on a mostly monthly basis, with shows on a Sunday towards month end – please join the mailing list and WA group to be notified of any changes in show dates.
Next Lodge SJ training show: 29 August 8:30am start
(Covid status dependent)
30cm up to 1m – Eventers rounds for 60 & 70 cm – pop over the same track with all the fillers in!
Local equestrian businesses please get in touch should you be able to contribute vouchers &/prizes – regular sponsors secure exposure on show day plus a link to their product/website as below – giving your service/product direct exposure to our local and emerging equestrian market.
Summerveld Lodge SJ Training Show
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Show dates for the remainder of 2021 (Covid permitting):
- Sunday 29 August
- Friday 24 Sept Heritage Day Fund raiser
- Sunday 12 December
- Sunday 16 January 2022
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For email notifications of upcoming shows or changes to the calendar
Join the show WhatsApp Groups
Message which show group and your name to 079 888 4600
Terms of Entry
Right of admission reserved. Participation and attendance confirms your agreement to ALL Terms of Indemnity and entry. Equine Services SA and affiliates shall in no way be held responsible for any damage, loss, theft or injury sustained by owners of horses, riders, competitors, members of the public or any other person attending whatsoever. It is compulsory to wear a discipline-approved helmet while mounted, body-protectors and/or air-jackets highly recommended. Horse and rider combinations may compete at the same level or below as what they are competing affiliated/at SANESA. The organiser reserves the right of entry/to cancel/combine/limit classes/shows at their discretion.
Attendees agree to:
- Abide by training show rules of conduct
- Undertake not to bring a horse suspected of any kind of infectious disease
- Withdraw if subsequent to entry the horse should fall ill or unsound
- Entry fee will be carried forward if scratched prior to show-day, or if the show is cancelled
- A portion of entry money collected may be retained in the event of an unforeseen cancellation
- Stallions must display a yellow disc/ribbon in the tail; horses that kick must wear a red ribbon
- It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure all vaccinations are current
Terms of Pre-entry:
Completed signed entry form and payment proof to be received by close of business the Thursday before a show, unless otherwise stated. Running order off pre-entries will be posted to the show WA group the afternoon prior to show day. Entrants must message a request to join the show WA group prior to a show they plan on attending to be kept in the loop with any updates. Updated entries and class start times will be posted to the group during the day.
Thank you to the sponsors that contribute towards show prizes!
Please get in touch if you have products/services you are able to sponsor towards prizes - your business will be listed below with a link to your website or social media for the duration of sponsorship, as well as promoted by the announcer on show day!
The Veggie Shop
At The Mushroom Farm, 450 Kassier Road, Assagay
Equitack Animal Feeds
1 Bonna Terra Road, Assagay
Natal Saddlery
6 Fraser Road, Assagay
Moringa Initiative
Speedi-Beet & Fibre-Beet KZN
Tracy Moxey, Summerveld
SJ10 Fly Spray
Sally Reid, Kloof
T.E.S Equine
@EquineTherapySA
Assagay Feeds
7 Cliffdale Road, Assagay
Equine Services SA Training shows at Summerveld Country Lodge
Pole on Ground up to 1m, flowing easy courses with no combinations in a spacious grass arena. A confidence-building learning environment suitable for entry-level show riders and horses – all welcome!
Show fees:
PoG: R100/round
30cm upwards: R120/round
Pre-entry Ground Levy: R130 per horse – pre-entries to be received by close of Thursday before a show
Enter on the day Ground Levy: R180 per horse
Summerveld Lodge SJ Training Show
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Summerveld Country Lodge
Holly Cairns
Provincial Level 2 Course Designer
Host and Course Designer of:
- 2019 Shongweni Horse Trials and 2018 Marriott Summer Series
Course Designer of:
- 2017 Summer Series at the Shongweni Club, 2018 SANESA at Buffelsbosch and Galloping Winds, 2017 Underberg Eventing, 2017 and 2018 Shongweni Derby in the Jane Lattimer arena.
Assisted at several National shows at the Shongweni Club: Highway Shows Festival, SA Champs, Nissan Winter Classic and the Land Rover Durban Shongweni Derby.