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

Some weekends are quiet – and precisely for that reason, deeply meaningful. They come without big stages, packed arenas, or podium finishes. And yet, by the end, you can feel that something has changed. That is exactly how this weekend felt to me. My first clinic with Chad Cunningham, known for developing riders from junior equitation through to FEI-level performance, was far more than just a training session. It was an intense insight into another way of working – precise, h

From June 28 to July 6, 2025, it was finally time: The South African Youth Championships were on the schedule – nine days full of emotions, competition, and adrenaline. After weeks of preparation, I headed to Johannesburg with White Queen’s Cartier Z and Generation X to compete in Equitation and Show Jumping against the best young riders in South Africa. South African Youth Championships 2025 Equitation – Strong Performance & Team Gold The first competition days were all abou

The time has finally come – on June 26, the next big chapter of this riding season begins: I’m off to Johannesburg to compete at the South African Youth Championships – one of the most exciting and important youth events in the South African equestrian calendar. And honestly? I can’t wait to be part of this incredible show experience! South African Youth Championships 2025 I'm full of energy, full of anticipation – and most of all, full of motivation. It’s going to be a real

My first Equitation competition - a completely new experience! This special competition was with White Queen's Cartier Z, my new horse. It was not only my first time in this discipline, but also Cartier's first Equitation competition. And we had just one week of training together! Last year, I had already participated in an Eventing competition with Generation X – an amazing experience, especially the cross-country, which I really enjoyed. But Equitation was a completely new

Every horse has its own story – and sometimes, from the very first ride, you know that something special is beginning. That’s exactly how I felt when I rode White Queen’s Cartier Z for the first time last week. This horse combines power, calmness, and limitless potential, and I can’t wait to start our journey together. White Queen's Cartier Z A Strong Horse with a Special Character White Queen's Cartier Z is not only impressive due to his size and strength, but also because o