ReiterVerein Swakopmund

Our Equestrian Thrift Day last weekend was a wonderful success, and thanks to the generosity of our riding community, we were able to collect two boxes full of donated tack and riding gear for the Namibian Animal Welfare Association(NAWA).

The donations have now made their way to Windhoek, and we hope they will bring comfort, support, and a few extra smiles to horses and owners in need.

A sincere thank you to everyone who donated, and to the incredible NAWA team for the dedication, compassion, and hard work they put into helping animals and communities across Namibia.

If you don't already follow NAWA, please give their page a like and support their important work. Every donation—whether equipment, supplies, or a financial contribution—helps make a difference.

Together, we can help create a brighter future for animals in need. ❤️

The Kleyenstüber girls. A wonderful example of a shared passion across generations 🦄

RVS June & July Events 📅

We have an exciting few months ahead and are looking forward to a busy calendar of training and competition.

We are excited to welcome Adrian Brink for a Showjumping Clinic and Douglas Welsh for an Eventing Clinic, alongside our upcoming RVS Arena Eventing Tournament and RVS Eventing Tournament.

Take a look at our June & July events calendar and save the dates 🦄

RVS Fun Fact Alert💙

At RVS, we don’t just talk about supporting our young riders, we actually have a committee member dedicated to them 🙌

Meet Blommie, our amazing Youth Coordinator, whose role includes inspiring, encouraging, guiding, and sometimes keeping our youngsters in check! 😄

Whether she’s walking jumping courses, answering a million questions, calming nerves before a round, or being their biggest supporter and cheerleader, Blommie is always a bright light. Kinda like a cool aunty or big sister, but way more fun.

Anyone who knows Blommie knows she is one of the kindest, most supportive people both inside and outside the arena. Our youngsters are lucky to have her on their side.

Because at RVS, developing confident riders isn’t just a side project, it’s important enough to have its own seat at the committee table. 💪

🐴🧡 RVS Equestrian Thrift Day– 6 June 2026 🧡🐴

Just a friendly reminder that our RVS Equestrian Thrift Day is coming up this Saturday, and we would love to see lots of horsey treasures finding new homes! 🤩

Join us for a fun-filled day where you can BUY • SWAP • SELL all things strictly horsey and equestrian related.

From:
✨ Riding clothes
✨ Boots & helmets
✨ Saddle pads, bits & tack
✨ Grooming gear
✨ Competition wear
✨ Kids’ riding gear
✨ Horse equipment
✨ And all those hidden gems collecting dust for years!

💎 One rider’s unused item could be another rider’s perfect find.

📌 Seller Information:
• Please ensure all items are clean and in good condition.
• Clearly mark all items with sizes and prices.
• Sellers are responsible for their own sales and belongings during the day.

📌 Table Bookings:
If you would like to sell items, please contact me to reserve a table.

📣 Not selling anything?
You can still help us make the day a success by sharing this post with your horsey friends, family and fellow riders! Everyone is welcome to pop in and browse. You never know what hidden gems you might find for yourself, your riding children or your horse. 🛍️

Whether you’re from Swakopmund, Walvis Bay or further away, we invite all our horsey friends to join the fun.

See you on Saturday for a lekker bargain hunt 🤗

Another unforgettable weekend of equestrian sport, friendship, dedication and achievement has come to an end.

We'd like to note that the results highlighted below are those achieved by our RVS Stable Members and RVS Club Members. We are, however, immensely proud of every rider and horse combination that competed throughout the weekend.

Congratulations to all participants on your achievements, sportsmanship and dedication both in and out of the arena.

🌟 SPECIAL AWARDS

FEI Best Presented Horse at the Vet Check
🥇 Seeis Arvado (Owner: Tanja Bauer)

Development Series Best Presented Horse at the Vet Check
🥇 Canecundas Topolino (Rider: Laura Pflippen)

🌍 FEI WORLD SHOW JUMPING CHALLENGE – LEG 1

Category A (120–130cm)
🥇 Taria Britz & Great Uncle Argo

Category B (110–120cm)
🥇 Carolin Hoffmeister & Equimaster Twilight's Etosha

Category C (100–110cm)
🥇 Geena Sadlowski & Just Like Me
🥉 Carolin Hoffmeister & Zorino Castiana

🇳🇦 NAMIBIAN DEVELOPMENT SERIES 2026

95cm Competition 1
🥇 Katelyn Burchell & Occasional Rebel
🥈 Laura Pflippen & Wild Rocket Café Canecundas Topolino

75cm Competition 1
🥇 Morgan Priilaid & Ride 4 Jesus Delta Force
🥈 Gwyneth Potgieter & Zonjati Bon Jovi
⭐ Double Clear Rounds: Emma Jordaan & Sphinxblick Audacio

95cm Competition 2
🥇 Aria Kleyenstüber & Baron von Sphinxblick
🥈 Laura Pflippen & Wild Rocket Café Canecundas Topolino
🥉 Morgan Priilaid & Tug Restaurant Tommy Davies

85cm Competition 2
🥇 Aria Kleyenstüber & Fareed Ghalib
🥈 Emma Jordaan & Sphinxblick Audacio

75cm Competition 2
🥇 Gwyneth Potgieter & Zonjati Bon Jovi
🥈 Morgan Priilaid & Ride 4 Jesus Delta Force

✨ GRADED NATIONAL SHOW JUMPING COMPETITIONS

0.70m Welcome Competition
🥇 Gwyneth Potgieter & Zonjati Bon Jovi
⭐ Clear Rounds: Emma Jordaan & Sphinxblick Audacio, Emma Jordaan & Sphinxblick Kalila

0.80m Welcome Competition
🥇 Leah Emily Dörgeloh & Noble Sniper
🥈 Joeke du Preez & Brandenburg Gambol With Me
⭐ Clear Rounds: Heidi Currie Potgieter & Desert Dash

0.90m Welcome Competition
🥇 Leah Emily Dörgeloh & Darting Arrow
🥈 Aria Kleyenstüber & Baron von Sphinxblick
🥉 Morgan Priilaid & Tug Restaurant Tommy Davies
⭐ Clear Rounds: Melanie Bauer & Seeis Continus

1.00m Welcome Competition
🥈 Carolin Hoffmeister & Zorino Castiana

1.00m Speed Competition
🥇 Leah Emily Dörgeloh & Darting Arrow

1.10m & Open 1.20m Welcome Competition
🥇 Michelle Künzle & Seeis Elton
🥈 Carolin Hoffmeister & Equimaster Twilight's Etosha
⭐ Clear Rounds: Carolin Hoffmeister & Rathmore Quay West, Taria Britz & Great Uncle Argo

1.10m & Open 1.20m Speed Competition
🥇 Michelle Künzle & Seeis Elton

🦄UNGRADED COMPETITIONS

Introductory Dressage – USDF Intro Test A
🥇 Abigail Coetzee & Ride 4 Jesus Delta Force (61.88%)
🥈 Mila Peddie & Almost (59.69%)

Introductory Dressage – USDF Intro Test C
🥇 Abigail Coetzee & Ride 4 Jesus Delta Force (59.25%)
🥈 Mila Peddie & Almost (51.25%)

Cavaletti Riding Ability (0.40m–0.60m)
🥇 Abigail Coetzee & Ride 4 Jesus Delta Force
🥈 Mila Peddie & Almost

❤️ THANK YOU❤️

A tournament of this calibre is only possible through the combined efforts of many dedicated people and businesses, and we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make the RVS FEI Leg 1 & Development Series Tournament such a success.

🏆 To our valued sponsors – Hotel Schweizerhaus/Cafe Anton, The Tug Restaurant, Wild RocketSuperspar Swakopmund Refuse Solutions; thank you for your continued support of equestrian sport in Namibia and for helping us create an unforgettable event for riders, horses and spectators alike.

👏 To our RVS Committee – Holger Kleyenstüber, Jackie Woker, Monika Arnold Lötter, Wiebke Priilaid, Silvia Kleyenstüber, Doris Kleemann Matheis, Bianca Gellert - Jordaan, Siggi Herholdt, Mariette Blommie Venter; thank you for the countless hours of planning, preparation and dedication behind the scenes.

⭐ To our officials and event team, including FEI Representative Mrs Gigi Mathias, Chief Judge & NAMEF Representative Mrs Sabine Reimers, FEI Course Designer Mr Mauricio Garcia Ballesteros, FEI Veterinarian Dr H. Winterbach, our judges, stewards, announcers, course builders, arena crew and technical officials; thank you for your professionalism and expertise throughout the weekend.

🤝 To our incredible volunteers and helpers, including Silvia & Holger Kleyenstüber, Jackie Woker, Doris Kleemann Matheis, Monika Arnold Lötter, Bianca Gellert - Jordaan, Mariette Blommie Venter, Tanya Coetzee, Tanja Reinhardt, Martina Bartel, Maxwel, Heiko Dörgeloh, Eddie and the many RVS members who assisted with catering, decorations, stable allocations, scorekeeping, clubhouse duties, arena preparation and countless other tasks; thank you for your time and commitment.

📸 A very special thank you to our Official FEI Photographer, Simone Kauert Photography for beautifully documenting the tournament. We would also like to give a shout-out to our dedicated freelance photographers Moments By Milan, CS Photography , Ouman Fotografie who are also always present at our shows, we see you and we appreciate you.

🚑 Thank you to St Gabriel's Community Ambulance Trust and Swakop Vet Clinic for helping ensure the safety and wellbeing of our riders and horses throughout the event.

🐴 To our dedicated grooms, horse owners and stable staff ; thank you for the early mornings, late evenings and exceptional care given to our equine athletes.

🫶🏽And finally, thank you to every competitor, parent, supporter, spectator and RVS member for your donations, contributions, encouragement and enthusiasm. Your support is what makes the RVS family so special.

We are incredibly proud of every horse and rider who participated this weekend and look forward to welcoming you all back for the next FEI Leg 3 & Development Series at RVS in October 🐎