Driven by Passion

With the retirement of Generation X, not only has something very special come to an end - it also marks the beginning of a new era for me here in South Africa. March turned everything upside down. Plans changed, routines shifted, and suddenly nothing was as it had been before. A new stable, a new coaching team, a new horse. None of it was planned. But looking back now, I can say: it’s exactly how it was meant to be. Damian Stevens, Tamaryn Burton-Moore, Mia Lerchl and Ivan va

There are those special horses in a rider’s life that are so much more than just sport partners. Horses that shape you, help you grow, and accompany you on your journey. Generation X is exactly that kind of horse for me. At the beginning of April, she will retire – a well-deserved rest after a remarkable journey together. And even though I know it’s the right decision, letting her go is incredibly difficult. Generation X Our Journey Together I got Generation X in 2022, when I