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EVENTING SOUTH AFRICA

Excellence across dressage, cross-country & show jumping.

Providing South Africa's top-tier technical officials, coaches and riders a unified blueprint to achieve equestrian brilliance.

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CALENDAR

Upcoming events

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ESA National Championships
National

ESA National Championships

23 – 27 Sept 2026
Kyalami Equestrian Park, Gauteng
EventingDressageShow Jumping
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Western Cape Autumn Horse Trials
Western Cape

Western Cape Autumn Horse Trials

14 – 15 May 2026
Maboo Equestrian Centre, Paarl
Eventing
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Highveld Challenge Series — Leg 2
Highveld

Highveld Challenge Series — Leg 2

30 – 31 May 2026
Eaton Farm, Midrand
EventingCross-Country
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STANDINGS

Latest national rankings

Every single point. Calculation tallies + rules apply for rankings, validating the country's leading combinations across all disciplines.

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EventingChallenge Series
JuniorAdultsPony
  • 1

    Leigh-Ann Brand

    Whispering Winds

    452

    PTS

  • 2

    Wayne Thurgood

    Highveld High

    412

    PTS

  • 3

    Nicola Macdonald

    Never Let Me Go

    321

    PTS

  • 4

    Gareth Butler

    Cape Storm

    195

    PTS

  • 5

    Shari Doms

    Royal Chariot

    184

    PTS

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ABOUT ESA

One sport. Three disciplines.

Dressage

Dressage

Precision and harmony — the foundation phase that tests training and obedience.

Cross-Country

Cross-Country

Boldness and endurance across natural terrain, water and solid obstacles.

Show Jumping

Show Jumping

Controlled precision and high-octane performance to close the competition.

LEADERSHIP

Council members

Meet the council
RT

Robyn Thomas

Chairlady / President

National

Craig Williams — Vice President

Craig Williams

Vice President

National

CC

Collion Crafford

Secretary

KG

Kate Gill

Treasurer

National

Partners

Our sponsors & partners

Eventing South Africa is proudly supported by partners who share our commitment to growing the sport.

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    Western Shoppe

    Official Retail Partner

  • Webtonic Solutions logo

    Webtonic Solutions

    Digital & Technology Partner

MEMBERSHIP

Why join ESA

Compete Nationally

Eligibility for ESA-sanctioned shows, championships and the Challenge Series.

Earn Ranking Points

Every result counts toward official national rider and horse rankings.

Insurance & Safety

Member personal accident cover and access to medical reporting systems.

Coaching Pathways

Access to accredited coaches, clinics and rider development programmes.

Ready to ride with ESA?

Become a member to compete with high-level opportunities since 1984, built safely on the standards of the federation.

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