Calling all horse lovers from far and wide.<\/p>\n
Kyalami Equestrian Park is proudly hosting the country\u2019s premier horse show with world class competition on offer across all disciplines as well as entertainment for the whole family.<\/p>
Now in its 10th<\/sup> year, the Nissan Easter Festival is an equestrian extravaganza – a calendar highlight that welcomes professional, as well as amateur athletes from far and wide including Zimbabwe, Botswana, Swaziland, Zambia and Namibia as they try their hand against South Africa\u2019s best.<\/p>\n The event runs until April 22.<\/p> Kyalami Equestrian Park will play host to a series of disciplines including showing, equitation, dressage and showjumping.<\/p>\n Adding to the competition will be a children\u2019s gymkhana, fancy dress and VIP hospitality that\u2019ll no doubt host the who\u2019s who of Joburg.<\/p>\n \u201cThis show really does have something for everyone including the most enjoyable Nissan gymkhana games for the kids on Easter Sunday, together with a visit from the Easter Bunny.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s also the nailbiting Nissan six-bar competition where only time will tell if new records will be set this year round,\u201d said show director Heather Mpofu.<\/p>\n \u201cThe children\u2019s area is free from April 20 to 22 with arts and crafts that\u2019ll keep little creative minds busy for hours.<\/p>\n \u201cNissan will host their test drives with giveaways from April 19 to 22.\u201d<\/p>\n One of the most prestigious titles to win is that of the Nissan SA Outdoor Grand Prix, which takes place on Easter Monday, April 22 at 2pm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Diski Challenge to take to the football pitch<\/a><\/p>\n Scintillating athletics meet to take place at Germiston Stadium<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As per every year, the capacity crowd will be wowed with the world class performances between horse and rider \u2013 a display of equestrian excellence that has become synonymous with this festival.<\/p>\n Multiple winner of the Grand Prix, Barry Taylor said that anyone can take the title this year.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are early on in the season and so some riders have struck form faster than others meaning that absolutely anyone can win.<\/p>\n \u201cThe capacity crowds though add a whole new dimension to the Grand Prix class and it really does come down to the horse and rider combination that can both stay focused and together,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n