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The Citizen
11-05-2025
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- The Citizen
A hopping good time at equestrian centre
Honeydew Equestrian Centre's mounted Easter egg hunt on Good Friday (April 18) brought together horse enthusiasts and families for a fun-filled day of riding and egg-hunting excitement. Despite the gloomy weather, the event saw riders of all ages and experience levels donning their brightest colours, with many opting for festive face painting to add to the Easter cheer. The mounted egg hunt was a true family affair, with parents and siblings joining their horse-loving family members for an afternoon of adventure. 'From seasoned riders to first-timers, all the learners had a blast exploring the grounds and tracking down hidden eggs. The event's atmosphere ensured that all participants, regardless of experience level, felt welcome and supported,' said stable manager Martinique van der Westhuizen. The highlight of the event was the riders' determination to find every last egg while having a good laugh with their fellow teammates. The centre's Easter celebration was a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends while enjoying the beautiful outdoors and the company of horses. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Equestrian centre hosts annual jump show
Honeydew — To kick off the Easter season, the Honeydew Equestrian Centre (HEC) hosted an exciting show jumping event on April 13 for their riders to ease off the competition jitters and enjoy a fun day of doing the sport they so dearly love. The day was filled with bright colours, big smiles, and enthusiastic equestrians enjoying quality time with their beloved horses. Family and friends gathered to cheer on the riders, who competed in a variety of classes – from simple poles on the ground to more challenging jumps, making the event accessible to all levels of experience. ALSO READ: Equestrian team gallops to success HEC stable manager Martinique van der Westhuizen explained that the jump show is hosted annually to allow the riders to just have fun with their peers and family members present. 'Around this time, some of the riders are competing in the Kyalami Park Club and the South African National Equestrian Schools Association leagues, which come with a lot of pressure,' Martinique adds. This event was primarily a way of allowing them to relax and be in their zone. 'More fun festivities continued with our mounted Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
