Features - Editor - 05 May 2008
The Western Cape region of South Africa has much to offer – wide open spaces, majestic mountains and picturesque valleys, vineyards and orchards, colorful wildflowers and more. Add to this, sunny skies and friendly people and it is easy to see why this beautiful part of South Africa is the destination of choice for many holiday-makers and tourists. Wine Valley Horse Trails, based in the charming Paarl area, present an interesting way to explore the area, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy its natural beauty to the full.
Features - Editor - 11 February 2008
The historic mining village of Kaapsehoop is situated about 25 kilometers from the town of Nelspruit in the South African province of Mpumalanga. The Kaapsehoop area offers exceptionally beautiful landscapes, complete with gushing waterfalls, indigenous forests and rugged hillsides. A large area of the grasslands of Kaapsehoop has been designated as a protected National Heritage Site and is a haven for endemic birds including breeding pairs of the endangered Blue Swallow. It is within this paradise-like setting that the legendary wild horses of Kaapsehoop roam freely.
Features - Editor - 05 October 2007
Amid the hustle and bustle of city life in Gauteng, South Africa’s most populous province, animal lovers will be heading for the Coca-Cola Dome in Northgate, Randburg from 30 November to 2 December 2007 for Equestria 2007. As the name suggests, the main focus of this event is on all things horse-related. The patron of Equestria, world-famous South African golfer Gary Player, himself a keen rider, sees this annual event as an ideal platform for showcasing local talent, as well as providing riders with the experience needed to compete at an international level.
