The 50th anniversary celebration of the South African Derby
KYALAMI - Riders, enthusiasts, friends and family gathered in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Galencia Property South African Derby at Kyalami Equestrian Park.
RIDE: Showjumpers at the 50th anniversary of the Galencia Property South African Derby are introduced to the crowd.
The anticipated equestrian event gave guests the opportunity to enjoy top-class showjumping, as 25 showjumpers competed for the prestigious showjumping title of winner of the SA Derby.
Showjumpers from across the country had worked the circuit all year to qualify for the competition, which is considered as one of the toughest courses in South African showjumping.
The 24 showjumpers battled it out on the 18-obstacle, 1 200m course, and it was Anne-Marie Esslinger who triumph with a clear score to win the R115 000 prize.
The equestrian event gave guests the opportunity to enjoy the finest food, music and fashion.
The derby is proud to have reached this milestone in South African showjumping history.
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ENJOY: Leon and Sunia de Kock with Suzanne and Werner Wirth and Nina and Ian Versfeld at the 50th=anniversary celebration of The Galencia Property South African Derby.
BOND: Back: Dylan Nel; Lorraine and David Jackson with Lawrence and Elzane Gebber; Front: Marsha Lodder, Codi-Lee Jackson, Nikita Gerber Desire Miller and Kyla Holzapfel bond at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Galencia Property South African Derby.
ENTERTAIN: Adelein Stoop and Juanita van der Merwe enjoy the entertainment at the 50th anniversary of the Galencia Property South African Derby celebration.
SMILES: Evette Gemmill and Shannon Synman at the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Galencia Property South African Derby.
SUNNY SKIES: The 50th anniversary celebration of the Galencia Property South African Derby at Kyalami Equestrian Park.
SOCIALISE: Ronnie Healey and Graeme Bryson enjoy themselves at the derby celebration.
CLOSE UP: Sally Meiring and Cindi King at the 50th derby celebration.
SUNNY DAY OUT: Carla Schnoor with Danielle and Marelie Prinsloo at the 50th anniversary of the Galencia Property South African Derby celebration.