A historic milestone for South African equestrian sport has been made as SA Western Mounted Games have secured their first-ever team to get Protea Colours!
South Africa (12 September 2024) – The South African Equestrian Federation has etched a historic moment into the records of equestrian sports.
For the first time ever, a South African Western Mounted Games team has been awarded Protea Colours.
The South Africa team will be competing against teams from Botswana and Zimbabwe in a TriNations Competition from 25-27 September 2024 at the National Championships, held at the Afridome in Parys.
Lezanne Jacobs, LJ van der Nest, Clayton Wiggill, Mia Fourie and Wilru de Vries make up the stellar Protea team.
According to the South African Equestrian Federation, these first Protea Colours awards and the establishment of the International Western Mounted Games Association are a fitting tribute to the late Vice President of SAWMGA, Gustus Roux, who worked tirelessly with President Hennie Mey and Fanus Ferreira to these ends.
The Protea status will not only serve as a motivation to equine sport lovers young and old, but also set the tone for Western Games Riders to reach the highest achievement in South African sport.
Sources: South African Equestrian Federation
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