Nurturing the Matriarchs:Leading Studs on Caring for Older Mares As the 2024 breeding season hits its stride, stud farms across the country are faced with important decisions—particularly regarding their older broodmares. For many of…
Read moreLegacy of the SwallowsThe Lasting Influence of Racing’s Nomadic Powerhouses The term ‘Swallows’ was coined in the 1950s to describe wealthy travellers from abroad who spent their holidays enjoying the South African summer, particularly…
Read moreFrom Student to Pro: Caitlin Jourdan’s Irish Stud Journey Caitlin Jourdan (25), daughter of accomplished breeder Sally Bruss of Paardeberg Stud, recently completed a six-month residential course in Thoroughbred Breeding Management at the renowned…
Read moreFrom Daggakraal to the Winner’s CircleAmos Nkosi’s Racing Journey Above: Amos Nkosi in the winner’s enclosure When Amos Nkosi was 14 years old, he huddled in his family’s mud hut on a dusty road…
Read moreSA horses shine in the States, but challenges persist Above: Isivunguvungu wins the Da Hoss Stakes (photo: TDN) “South African horses are by nature very tough,” enthused trainer Graham Motion after Isivunguvungu had won…
Read moreRacing’s Global Perception Crisis: Why Silence Is No Longer an Option Above: Kick Collective’s Vicky Leonard In a world increasingly shaped by social consciousness and activism, fueled by a sensationalist media corps, horseracing finds…
Read moreSyndication Offers Open Doors for Newcomers in Horse Ownership All kinds of records tumbled and averages were up at the last three Bloodstock SA live auction sales, with headlines highlighting ‘high prices,’ a ‘powerful…
Read moreA Lifelong Commitment to Horses and HumansThe Inspiring Story of Dr Marianne Thomson In honour of Women’s Month, we celebrate the life and achievements of Dr Marianne Thomson, a trailblazer in South African breeding.…
Read moreGimmethegreenlight: Capturing Hearts and Collecting Titles Above: Gimmethegreenlight on his arrival at Varsfontein Stud in 2012 Gimmethegreenlight was a thoroughbred racehorse of extraordinary ability who transformed into a stallion of unparalleled quality. Before reaching…
Read moreTop Trainers and Jockeys Gear Up for a Thrilling 2024/5 Racing Season At the start of the 2024/5 racing season, trainers and jockeys are preparing to showcase their talents and gearing up for what…
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