Horses are her life
Doné Botes might be young, but the 20-year-old’s love for horses has meant she can live out her passion as a career.
BCT: Tell us about your career.
DB: I own a stable yard in Cloverdene and am a qualified equine musculoskeletal therapist.
My yard is small and private, close to most show venues; I travel to clients when I treat their horses.
I chose a stable yard because it has always been a dream of mine to teach people and have horses around me 24/7.
Horses are my life and I cannot picture my life without a horse in it.
BCT: What difference would you say you make in Benoni?
DB: I can give children experience with horses, teach them how to love and care for the animals and how to create a bond with a horse.
I can also make a difference for the horses around Benoni by improving the equine athletes, correcting incorrect movements of horses and increasing overall muscle relaxation.
BCT: Tell us about yourself?
DB: I have a younger brother, Quintin Botes.
My first pony was a Shetland pony called Blackie that ruled the plot and since then, I have had nine horses.
I was not allowed to start riding lessons until I was eight years old and I am the only one in my family that is a horse fanatic.
I went to Arbor Primary School from 2003 to 2009 and then matriculated from Benoni High School in 2014.
After matriculating, I studied at BSET Academy in KwaZulu-Natal from 2015 to 2016.
This is where I completed my Eqasa modules up to level three, did my first aid course and qualified as an equine musculoskeletal therapist.
In school, I competed in school shows for Benoni High, where I did show jumping with my horse Amarock.
BCT: What hobbies do you have?
DB: I enjoy going for walks around the block with my dogs.
I have four horses of my own that I ride every day and take to shows.
BCT: What are your plans for the future?
DB: I plan to continue and grow my equine musculoskeletal therapist business. as it is something I thoroughly enjoy.
I want to continue teaching children and adults about horses and help them reach their full potential.
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