WANT TO WORK WITH HORSES? Chikara? Learnerships has ONLY TWO SPOTS LEFT AVAILABLE for candidates wanting to get EQASA qualifications: • 3 half days per week • Weekends optional. • Starting from Module 1 and progressing at your own pace. • All riding lessons (with Adv. dressage rider) and practical lessons included • Free entry
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Equestrian League 2015: Results
FANTASTIC results for Chikara in the 2015 Equestrian League at Eaton Farm – results published in the latest HQ Magazine: Lynn & Espirit: 1st overall in Novice Dressage Sarah & Fury: 1st overall in Prelim Dressage Leanne & Divine Decree: 2nd overall in Walk/Trot dressage Meryl: Overall top owner
Hope Riding Training Show results
Kellie and Sienna brought home a 2nd and a 3rd in their very first show together in the Hope Riding Training Show’s 50s & 60s classes this past weekend!
Beginner Jumping Clinic
Rusty and beginner/novice jumpers joined us for a quiet introduction to jumping on Sunday 9th November. BIG thanks to Naomi Morrison for the pics!
A day in the life … A typical Wednesday for Meryl
Meryl starts her Wednesdays off at Hope Riding, coaching Hope’s owner/instructor Alida, and Hope’s kids’ Instructor Sarah (who also baits Meryl’s Fury at Chikara) as well as giving their groom Perci a lesson. They have started introducing the idea of working in a frame to school ponies Peanut and Dezzi: We’re proud of their progress,
Hope Riding Training Show
We had so much fun at the Hope Riding Training Show on 25th May .. and came home in the tickets too!
Dressage pony available to bait
Superstar dressage pony available to bait to the right child: Schooled to Elementary, he has successfully competed in High school Prelim dressage and working riding level 5 showing in 2013. He is a safe pony and very willing … can be a lead-rein pony too! email lynn@nullchikara.co.za to arrange a viewing.
December Pony Camp
Over December, Chikara ran two extremely successful pony camps under the watchful eye of kids’ instructor Vanessa. Over the two camps, we had over 15 kids aged from 4 – 15yrs old invade the yard, and huge fun was had by all! Don’t forget our JANUARY PONY CAMP coming up soon – places are limited!
EQASA Exams
Chikara is now running courses to prepare students fully for the EQASA exams from Basic Stable Skills Certificate up to the Horsemastership and Riding Instructor Certificate. Full time or part time courses can be arranged. Two live-in positions are available to the right candidates for a comprehensive 6 month program. Own horses can be incorporated
Chikara Spring (Clean) Day
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1st Location: Chikara Stables Join the Facebook evnt: Click here Bring your cleaning stuff, and let’s clean tack & horses; and sort out tack boxes from about 10am, and finish off with a braai (bring your own everything) and an outride for those who want! Partners & friends welcome! Start Time: 10:00 Date: