{"id":162241,"date":"2017-09-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-23T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/162241\/witness-top-equestrians-in-action\/"},"modified":"2017-09-23T14:59:53","modified_gmt":"2017-09-23T12:59:53","slug":"witness-top-equestrians-in-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2017\/09\/23\/witness-top-equestrians-in-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Witness top equestrians in action"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cell C South African Derby is the toughest showjumping challenge and thus the most sought after title on the equestrian calendar.<\/p>\n

The 18 obstacle, 1 200m course is only ever won by the horse and rider combination which is the fittest, the most focused and the most on form on the day.<\/p>

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Attended by over 5 000 people, this event sees the \u201cwho\u2019s who\u201d of the fashion and riding worlds gather for a day of welcoming hospitality, family fun and equine excellence.<\/p>\n

Doug Mattheus, Cell C\u2019s head of marketing, elaborates on their involvement in the sport, \u201cWe are proud to be supporting this iconic and thrilling equestrian event.<\/p>

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\u201cIt celebrates high performance and community, and we look forward to being a part of it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wish all the riders the best as they prepare for the Cell C South African Derby 2017.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Alexandra-born Oscar Ncube will be competing for Team Nissan Showjumping at the Cell C South African Derby. Photo by: Fine Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jan Kleynhans, outgoing chairman of Kyalami Equestrian Park is delighted to welcome a new sponsor to the sport.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted to have Cell C as the new title sponsor of the SA Derby this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur fascinating sport requires the support of major sponsors and Cell C now brings a new level of excitement and interest in furthering the aims of equestrian sport in South Africa.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe SA Derby, hosted by Kyalami Park Club, is the major event on our calendar and I\u2019m sure this year with the support of Cell C we will again deliver a thrilling crowd-pleaser by the riders and their supremely talented horses.\u201d<\/p>\n

And so as the 2017 Cell C SA Derby comes around you\u2019ll experience an event that continues to grow in the stands, in the arena and all around in popularity.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an experience that leaves the horse lover wanting more.<\/p>\n

With the best horse and rider combinations on offer on the African continent, you will want to witness it live and be a part of history.<\/p>\n

The SA Derby runs from September 27 to October 1 at Kyalami Park Club, 1 Dahlia Road, Midrand.<\/p>\n

The main showjumping event, the Cell C South African Derby, takes place at 2pm on October 1.<\/p>\n

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