Arion Equestrian Centre

🏆*GAUTENG TAKES GOLD!*🏆

A very special congratulations to Gwen Crompton & Pure Pleasure, who were part of the Gauteng team that took GOLD and 1st Place in the Adult 80cm Toyota SA Team Championships! 🥇🏆

What an incredible achievement and something to be extremely proud of! ❤️

Being selected to represent Gauteng is already a fantastic accomplishment, but to then bring home the Gold medal at Toyota SA Champs makes it even more special.

Well done, Gwen Crompton & Pure Pleasure! 🌟🐴
We are incredibly proud of you both! ❤️

And a huge congratulations to the entire Gauteng Team on this outstanding result! 🥇💙

🏆 *RESULTS FOR TOYOTA SA CHAMPS* 🏆

☀️*Thursday, 6 August 2026* ☀️

90cm A2 Competition – 68 riders
🎖️ 5th Place – Leandri Botha & Callaho Capacaleigh — Clear Round
🎖️Gwen Crompton & Assegai Rolex — 1 Pole

1m Competition in 2 Phases – 66 riders
🎖️Jessica Raath & Zodiac Ruler - 1 Pole

☀️ *Friday, 7 August 2026* ☀️

80cm Competition in 2 Phases – 32 riders
🎖️ 14th Place – Gwen Crompton & Pure Pleasure — 1 Pole

90cm Competition in 2 Phases – 68 riders
🎖️ 21st Place – Gwen Crompton & Assegai Rolex — Clear Round
🎖️ Leandri Botha & Callaho Capacaleigh — A valuable learning experience in a competitive class

1m A2 Competition – 67 riders
🎖️Jessica Raath & Zodiac Ruler - 1 Pole

☀️*Saturday, 8 August 2026* ☀️

80cm A2 Competition – 32 riders
🎖️ 6th Place – Gwen Crompton & Pure Pleasure — Clear Round

☀️*Sunday, 9 August 2026* ☀️

80cm Toyota SA Championship Class – 32 riders
🎖️ 6th Place – Gwen Crompton & Pure Pleasure — Clear Round

90cm Toyota SA Championship Class – 68 riders
🎖️ 17th Place – Gwen Crompton & Assegai Rolex — Clear Round
🎖️ Leandri Botha & Callaho Capacaleigh - Important learning experience.

1m Toyota SA Championship Class – 133 riders
🎖️Jessica Raath & Zodiac Ruler - 1 Pole

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🌟 Well done, ladies! 🌟

We are EXTREMELY proud of each and every one of you and your incredible horses! ❤️🐴

Toyota SA Champs is a massive show, with some of the country's most competitive riders and horses, and simply getting out there and competing at this level is a fantastic achievement.

Every round — whether it was a clear round, a slightly challenging round or a learning experience — gives you and your horses valuable experience that you can take forward. There is always something to learn, improve on and celebrate. 💪🏼

You all gave it your best, supported one another and represented yourselves and your horses beautifully. We couldn't be prouder! 🏆❤️

Congratulations, ladies! Here's to many more kilometres, rounds, lessons and achievements together! 🐴✨

SANESA FINALS RESULTS - High School and Primary School

18 July 2026 at KPC - High school Finals

🐎 *Showjumping*
*70cm Competition in 2phases - 41 riders*

🎖️ 13th Place - Megan Vermaak on Whatthebutlersaw
🎖️ 24th Place - Yelena Helberg on Massimo
🎖️ 34th Place - Megan Ellis on Electro Shock

*70cm A2 Competition - 40 riders*
🎖️ 27th Place - Megan Vermaak on Whatthebutlersaw

*90cm Competition in 2phases - 30 riders*
🎖️ 5th Place - Chante Du Toit on With Pleasure

🐴 *Prix Caprilli Beginner Test A - 34 riders*
🎖️ 25th Place - Chante Du Toit on With Pleasure

🐴 *Prix Caprilli Beginner Test B - 36 riders*
🎖️ 23rd Place - Chante Du Toit on With Pleasure

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25 July 2026 at Eaton Farm - Primary School Finals

🐎 *Showjumping*

*60cm A2 Competition - 24 riders*
🎖️ 20th Place - Ari'el Vandermaelen on Massimo

*70cm A2 Competition - 26 riders*
🎖️ 15th Place - Gabriella Rall on Electro Shock

Well done girls!! We are very proud of you and your horses! 👏🏻🐎😁🎖️

🎉 Congratulations to Leandri Botha and Callaho Capacaleigh! 🎉

They competed at Kumusha Stables this past Sunday and delivered an outstanding performance.

🏅 3rd Place in the 90cm A2 Competition
🏇 In the 90cm Two-Phase Competition, they narrowly missed out on a placing.

We are incredibly proud of their dedication, hard work, and achievements. Well done, Leandri and Cupcake – we look forward to seeing what you accomplish next! 🌟

👏🐴 Well done to Gwen Crompton and Assegai Rolex on a great weekend at Revil Stables!

🥉 3rd Place – 90cm Competition in 2phase Class
⭐ 8 Faults - 90cm Championship Class
⭐ 8 Faults - 1m A2 Competition Class

Another weekend of gaining experience, building confidence, and showcasing the partnership between rider and horse. We are proud of your dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship in the ring.

Keep reaching for those goals, Gwen and Assegai Rolex – the hard work is paying off, and we can't wait to see what comes next! 🌟💙

🎀 A Beautiful New Arrival! 🎀

Sometimes the best surprises come a little earlier than expected...

We are overjoyed to celebrate the arrival of a very special little girl, Layla! 💕

On behalf of the entire Arion Family, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ariska van der Linde and Dirk Holm on the birth of your beautiful daughter.

We wish your family a lifetime filled with love, laughter, happiness, and countless precious memories as you begin this wonderful new chapter together.

Welcome to the world, sweet Layla! We can't wait to meet our newest little Arion family member. 💗🐴

Congratulations once again, Ariska and Dirk! Wishing you all the love and joy in the world.

With lots of love,
The Arion Family 🤍

*Results for SANESA EKUR Q4*

*13 June 2026 – Primary School Show Jumping*

☀️ 40cm Clear Round
🥉3rd Place - Nadine Roets on Moonlight

🌞40cm Ideal Round
🏅4th Place - Nadine Roets on Moonlight
🏅6th Place - Allene Steyn on Spirit.

✨70cm Competition in 2 Phases
🏅9th Place - Gabriella Rall on Electro Shock

🏵️60cm Competition in 2 Phases
8th Place - Hayley Harvey on Massimo

☀️70cm A2 Competition
🏅6th Place - Gabriella Rall on Electro Shock

🌞60cm A2 Competition
🏅7th Place - Ari'el Vandermaelen on Massimo

🐴 Prix Caprilli A
Rising Star Off Lead
🥇1st Place - Allene Steyn on Spirit.

🦄Prix Caprilli B
Rising Star Off Lead
🥇1st Place - Allene Steyn on Spirit

*14 June 2026 – High School Show Jumping*

🐴90cm Competition in 2 Phases
🏅7th Place - Chante Du Toit on With Pleasure

🌞70cm Competition in 2 Phases
🏅4th Place - Megan Vermaak on Whatthebutlersaw
🏅13th Place - Megan Ellis on Electro Shock
🏅15th Place - Yelena Helberg on Massimo

🌞90cm A2 Competition
🥉3rd Place - Chante Du Toit on With Pleasure

🏵️70cm A2 Competition
🏅8th Place - Megan Vermaak on Whatthebutlersaw
🏅11th Place - Megan Ellis on Electro Shock

🐎Prix Caprilli Beginner Test 2
🏅6th Place - Chante Du Toit on With Pleasure

🦄 Prix Caprilli Beginner Test 3
🏅6th Place - Chante Du Toit on With Pleasure

*Well done to everyone! We are super proud of you and your horses!!* 🏅👏🏻🏵️

*Results for KPC Mid YEAR show - 13 & 14 June 2026*

80cm A2 Competition
🥈2nd Place - Sune Van Wyk on Harmonie Riksha.

80cm Comp in 2 phases
🥇1st Place - Sune Van Wyk on Harmonie Riksha.

Well done Sune and Ricky !! We are very proud of you! 🏆

☀️ R E S U L T S for Dressage Gauteng Champs☀️

🐴Gwen Crompton and Black Jupiter :
🏅Warm up/ Qualifier : 63 and 60% qualified for Champs
🎖️ Championship: 65% 16th place
🏅Freestyle: 66% 5th place

🐴Gwen Crompton and Assegai Rolex :
🏅Warmup: 66,8% Tied 4th
🏅Qualifier : 67% 4th place
🏅Qualified for Champs
Championship: 63% 9th place
🏅Freestyle : 68,6% 4th place

Well done Gwen Crompton .We are extremely proud of you and your boys. 👏🏻❤️🐴

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