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Shows
Training Show
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01 Nov 2009
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Notices
Winter Pony Camp coming up in December.
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Athenry Equestrian Centre is located at our premesis, just north of Dainfern. It is in the heart of horse country, a short drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Athenry prides itself on its friendly atmosphere, personal attention and well looked after horses, making it the ideal yard for a beginner or a competitive rider. It is in close walking distance of Inanda Country Base (on horseback) and close driving distance of Kyalami Equestrian Park, Burlington Stable Yard and many other top competitive yards. This, along with shows held at Athenry, allows for competition at all levels.
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We have purchased the property next our old location at the old Riversands stable yard, and have built a brand new stable yard and riding school. The yard was officially opened at a small trial training show on 13 February 2005 with great success. The school is moving from strength to strength and we have welcomed many new riders this year already. We continue to offer riding lessons, livery, friendly relaxed atmosphere and outstanding outrides.
Read more about our facilities ...
Stabling and Facilities
Stabling 
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he brick stables have barn doors, are well ventilated, and padded with clean sawdust. Horses are groomed every day, and then put out to pasture in individual or group paddocks. They are fed three times a day, and spend most of their day in the paddocks with teff nets. The stable manager and grooms live on site to ensure that the horses are always safe. There is also a horse box available. The stables and yard overlook the beautiful riversands farm. Read more about stabling at Athenry...
Facilities 
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acilities at Athenry include a large sand jumping arena, dressage arena and lunge arena. The jumping arena is well stocked with jumping equipment. The dressage arena is floodlight. There is also a secure tack room, and electric fencing around the property. Ablution facilities are also available.Read more about facilities at Athenry...
Lessons and Outrides
Lessons 
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Experienced and qualified instructors are ready to teach anyone from absolute beginners to A grade showjumpers or eventers. Ingrid is a SANEF certified instructor and specialises in jumping, eventing and schooling. Various other instructors help out from time to time. Read more about lessons at Athenry...
Outrides
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At Riversands farm, across the road from the stables, there are beautiful outrides and cross country jumps for Athenry members only. We have permission to use the Farm, which has a beautiful dam, and many cross country jumps. Outrides are not available for 'non-riders'. Once you have had a few lessons, you are welcome to join us!
Riders and Instructors
Instructors
Ingrid Bezuidenhout (previously van der Merwe) is a SANEF level 2 qualified instructor who teaches the day to day lessons. She specialises in schooling, jumping and eventing. She is also the stable manager.

Izak Nieuwoudt is an experienced show-jumper and teacher.
 
Various other instructors help out from time to time. Read more about our instructors ...

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