Silver Oaks Equestrian Centre

Good morning everyone 💙🐴 We are super excited for our spring training show on the 13th of September. Please use the attached entry form for all entries and email entries to [email protected]. We would like to ask that riders enter by Thursday the 10th of September but we will accept late entries on the day 💙 we are so excited to see you all there 🥳

🇿🇦🏇 SANESA Nationals Bound 🏇🇿🇦

We are beyond proud to announce our riders who have qualified for SANESA Nationals! 🤩

Your dedication, early mornings, late afternoons, and unwavering love for your horses have truly paid off. Each of you has shown incredible perseverance, courage, and sportsmanship throughout the season, and this achievement is so well deserved💙🐴

Good luck, ride your hearts out, and most importantly, enjoy every moment of this incredible experience.

High Schools 📚
Showjumping:
Mienke Kruger and The Great Romantic
H5SJCLCompetitionHr – Reserve
H5SJCLOtherHr – C Team

Nika Dercksen and Bravo Zulu
H1SJCL70cm OtherHr – C Team

Rishti Bhula and Abagta Lequila
H2SJCLCompetitionPn – A Team
H2SJCLOtherPn – B Team

Zanri Brocker and Cinnabon
H1SJCL60cm CompetitionPn – A Team
H1SJCL60cm OtherPn – A Team

Anje Brink and Gotta Have
H1SJCL60cm CompetitionHr – A Team
H1SJCL60cm OtherHr – A Team

Lana Brink and Just Prime
H1SJCL60cm OtherHr – C Team

Equitation:
Nielu Taljaard and Hoefstraal Storm
H2EQCL.Hr – C Team

Nika Dercksen and Bravo Zulu
H2EQCL.Hr - Reserve

Zanri Brocker and Cinnabon
H3EQCL.Pn – A Team

Working Riding:
Anje Brink and Gotta Have
H1WRCL.All – A Team

In Hand Utility:
Mi-Ann van Zyl and Champion Moonlight
H1InUCL.All – A Team

Primary Schools 🎒
Show Jumping:
Jessica Du Toit and Gentle Spirit
P2SJCLCompetitionPn – A Team
P2SJCLOtherPn – A Team

Devin Pretorius and Fists of Fire
P3SJCLCompetitionHr – C Team
P3SJCLOtherHr – Reserve

Liane Bester and Princess Tiana
P3SJCLCompetitionPn – A Team

Equitation:
Jessica Du Toit and Gentle Spirit
P1EQCL.Pn – A Team

Lea-Lane Botha and Tank
P1EQCL.Pn – B Team

A huge congratulations to all of our riders who competed at the SANESA Gauteng Finals! 🏇🌟

We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you for your dedication, hard work, and determination throughout the season. Your commitment, sportsmanship, and passion for the sport have truly shone through, and you've represented us with pride.

Whether you achieved a personal best, earned a placing, or simply gave it your all, you should be proud of what you've accomplished. Thank you to all the parents, supporters, and everyone who helped make this journey possible for our riders🐴 💙

Mienke Kruger And The Great Romantic
110cm Competition 2 phase - 13th
110cm Other A2 speed - 9th

Nielu Taljaard and Hoefstraal Storm
80cm Competition 2 phase - 15th
80cm Other A2 speed - 30th
70cm Equitation Welcome test - 11th

Nika Dercksen and Bravo Zulu
70cm Competition 2 phase - 30th
70cm Other A2 speed - 10th
70cm Equitation Welcome test - 12th

Anje Brink and Gotta Have
60cm Competition 2 phase - 1st 🥇
60cm Other A2 speed - 2nd 🥈
Working Riding Level 1 - 3rd🥉

Lana Brink and Just Prime
60cm Other A2 speed - 11th

Mi-Ann Van Zyl and Champion Moonlight
In Hand Utility level 1 - 4th 🏅
Working Riding level 1 - 21st

Rishti Bhula and Abagta Lequila
80cm Competition 2 phase - 4th 🏅
80cm Other A2 speed - 6th

Zanri Brocker and Cinnabon
60cm Competition 2 phase - 2nd 🥈
60cm Other A2 speed - 3rd 🥉
60cm Equitation Welcome test - 1st🥇

Devin pretorius and Fists of Fire
70cm Competition 2 phase - 12th
70cm Other A2 speed - 14th

Lea-Lane Botha and Tank
50cm Equitation Welcome test - 8th

Jessica Du Toit and Gentle Spirit
60cm Competition 2 phase - 3rd 🥉
60cm Other A2 speed - 2nd 🥈
50cm Equitation Welcome test - 3rd🥉

Liane Bester and Princess Tiana
70cm Competition 2 phase - 3rd 🥉

Maria Opperman and Peewee
50cm Competition 2 phase - 21st
50cm Other A2 speed - 18th

Transformation Tuesday – HHCU Alaska ✨

From abused and neglected to picture perfect. ❤️

Alaska's journey is proof that with proper care, patience, and a second chance, incredible transformations are possible.

Thank you to every adopter who helps make stories like hers possible. 🐴

🐎🏆 SANESA Gauteng Team Selection 🐎🏆
What an incredible season it has been! To every rider who took part in the SANESA Qualifiers this year — we are beyond proud of you.

Your dedication, perseverance, and true love for your horses have shone through in every ride. 💙🐴

It takes early mornings, long days, and unwavering commitment to reach this level, and each of you has represented our yard with such grace and sportsmanship.

A very special congratulations to the riders who have been selected for the Gauteng Team 🤩 — this is a remarkable achievement and a true testament to your hard work and passion. We celebrate you and stand proudly behind you as you take on this exciting next step!

✨ The following riders made the Gauteng Team:
Primary Schools🧮

Equitation
P1EQCL.Pn – Jessica Du Toit and Gentle Spirit – A Team

P1EQCL.Pn – Lea- Lane and Tank – B Team

Show jumping
P1SJCLCompetition.Pn – Maria Opperman and Peewee – A Team

P1SJCLOther.Pn – Maria Opperman and Peewee – A Team

P2SJCLCompetition.Pn – Jessican Du Toit and Gentle Spirit – A team

P2SJCLCompetition.Pn – Lea–Lane Botha and Tank – A Team

P2SJCLOther.Pn - Jessican Du Toit and Gentle Spirit – A team

P2SJCLOther.Pn – Lea-Lane Botha And Tank– A team

P3SJCLCompetition.Pn – Liane Bester and Princess Tiana – A Team

P3SJCLOther.Pn – Liane Bester and Princess Tiana– Reserve

P3SJCLCompetition.Hr – Devin Pretorius and Fists of Fire – B Team

P3SJCLOther.Hr – Devin Pretorius and Fists of Fire – B Team

High Schools📚

Equitation
H2EQCL.Hr – Nielu Taljaard and Hoefstraal Storm – A Team

H2EQCL.Hr – Nika Dercksen and Bravo Zulu – A Team

H3EQCL.Pn – Zanri Brocker and Cinnabon – A Team

In nHand Utility
H1InUCL.All – Mi-Ann van Zyl and Champion Moonlight – A Team

Working Riding
H1WRCL.All – Mi-Ann van Zyl and Champion Moonlight– A Team

H1WRCL.All – Anje Brink and Gotta Have – B Team

Show Jumping
H1SJCL60cmCompetition.Pn – Zanri Brocker and Cinnabon – A Team

H1SJCL60cmOther.Pn – Zanri Brocker and Cinnnabon – A Team

H1SJCL60cmCompetition.Hr – Lana Brink and Just Prime– A Team

H1SJCL60cmOther.Hr – Lana Brink and Just Prime– B Team

H1SJCL60cmCompetition.Hr – Anje Brink and Gotta Have– C Team

H1SJCL60cmOther.Hr – Anje Brink and Gotta Have – A Team

H1SJCL70cmCompetition.Hr– Nika Dercksen and Bravo Zulu– B Team

H1SJCL70cmOther.Hr – Nika Dercksen and Bravo Zulu – A Team

H2SJCLCompetition.Pn – Rishti Bhula and Abagta Lequila – A Team

H2SJCLOther.Pn – Rishti Bhula and Abagta Lequila– A Team

H2SJCLCompetition.Hr – Nielu Taljaard and Hoefstraal Storm – C Team

H2SJCLOther.Hr – Nielu Taljaard and Hoefstraal Storm – A Team

H4SJCLCompetition.Hr – Dene Pretorius and Casa Cubaine– A Team

H4SJCLOther.Hr – Dene Pretorius and Casa Cubaine – A Team

H5SJCLCompetition.Hr – Mienke Kruger and The Great Romantic – A Team

H5SJCLOther.Hr – Mienke Kruger and The Great Romantic – A Team

✨️Tshwane Qualifier 4 ✨️

What a weekend at the final qualifier for 2026, held in the most challenging conditions—blistering cold, wind, and rain 🥶⛈️❄️ Despite it all, our riders showed true determination, resilience, and heart throughout every round.

Congratulations to all our young riders for your hard work and outstanding performances. You made us proud out there🐴💙

A heartfelt thank you to our supporters and grooms—your dedication behind the scenes, in tough weather and long days, does not go unnoticed. It would not be the same without you💙

Mienke Kruger and The Great Romantic
110cm Competition A2 - 2nd🥈
110cm Accumulator with a joker - 1st 🥇

Nika Dercksen and Bravo Zulu
70cm A2 competition – 14 th
70cm Accumulator with a joker - 2nd🥈
70cm Equitation – 3rd 🥉

Bella-Xita Jansen van Rensburg and Majestic Power
70cm Competition A2- 9th
70cm Accumulator with a joker - 20th

Lana Brink and Just Prime
60cm A2 competition – 6th🏅

Megan Ras and Impartial
70cm A2 Competition- 20th
70cm Accumulator with a joker– 24th

Zanri Brocker and Cinnabon
60cm A2 competition –3rd🥉
60cm Accumulator with a Joker - 3rd🥉
60cm Equitation- 2nd 🥈

Jessica Du Toit and Gentle Spirit
60cm A2 competition – 2nd 🥈
60cm Accumulator with a joker - 1st 🥇

Liane Bester and Princess Tiana
70cm A2 competition – 4th🏅
70cm Accumulator with a joker - 2nd 🥈

Maria Opperman and Peewee
50cm A2 competition - 6th
50cm Accumulator with a joker- 3rd🥉

Devin Pretorius and Fists of Fire
70cm A2 competition – 5th
70cm Accumulator with a joker - 4th

Mi-Ann van Zyl and Champion Moonlight
In Hand Utility Level 1 - 1st🥇
Working riding Level 1 - 3rd 🥉

Lea-Lane Botha and Tank
60cm A2 competition – 7th
60cm Accumulator with a joker – 7th
50cm Equitation – Rider Special – 1st 🥇

Nielu Taljaard and Hoefstraal Storm
80cm Competition A2 - 7th
80cm Accumulator with a joker- 1st 🥇
70cm Equitation - 1st 🥇

Rishti Bhula and Abagta Lequila
80cm Accumulator with a joker– 3rd 🥉

Amelia Smit and Contessa
80cm Competition A2 - 2nd🥈
80cm Accumulator with a joker - 2nd 🥈

Lexi Fisher and Freebee
40cm Off lead - Clear round - 1st🥇
40cm Off lead - Ideal Time - 4th🏅

✨ SANESA Ekhuruleni Q4 – 13th and 14th of June ✨

A massive congratulations to everyone on their fantastic results. From clear rounds to top placings, and even those personal bests – every achievement counts and we couldn’t be prouder!

Thank you to all our supporters, grooms, and families who make weekends like this possible.

Dene Pretorius and Casa Cubaine
100cm 2 Phase competition – 3rd 🥉

Nika Dercksen and Bravo Zulu
70cm Accumulator - 19th

Lana Brink and Just Prime
60cm 2 Phase competition – 7th
60cm Accumulator – 10th

Anje Brink and Gotta Have
60cm 2 Phase competition – 1st 🥇
60cm Accumulator – 2nd 🥈
Working riding Level 1 - 2nd 🥈

Zanri Brocker and Cinnabon
60cm 2 Phase competition –1st 🥇
60cm Accumulator – 2nd 🥈
60cm Equitation- Intro test- 1st 🥇

Nielu Taljaard and Hoefstraal Storm
70cm Equitation- 1st 🥇
80cm Other - 9th

Jessica Du Toit and Gentle Spirit
60cm 2 Phase competition – 2nd 🥈
60cm Accumulator – 8th
50cm Equitation – Rider Special – 1st🥇

Lea-Lane Botha and Tank
60cm Competition - 1st 🥇
60cm Other - 3rd 🥉

Devin Pretorius and Fists of Fire
70cm competition – 8th
70cm Accumulator - 6th

Mi-Ann van Zyl and Champion Moonlight
In Hand Utility Level 1 - 1st 🥇
Working riding Level 1 - 8th

Rishti Bhula and Abagta Lequila
80cm Competition - 2nd🥈
80cm Other - 4th

Amelia Smit and Contessa
80cm Other - 2nd 🥈

Welcome to Ashley and her family with their beautiful horse, Tipsy- he is absolutely stunning 🤩💙

Ash, may you have many happy hours in the saddle and loads of exciting new adventures with your beautiful boy💙We cannot wait to see what the future holds for the two of you as you grow as a team 🐴💙

✨ SANESA Tshwane Q3 – 23rd & 24th May ✨

Congrats to our Silveroaks team on their top class results. We are so proud to see how much you've grown and how far you have come.

Thank you to all our supporters, grooms, and families for your continous love and support for our riders, ponies and the sport.

Dene Pretorius and Casa Cubaine
100cm A2 competition – 1st 🥇
100cm 2 phase – 1st 🥇

Nika Dercksen and Bravo Zulu
70cm A2 competition – 8th 🏅
70cm 2 Phase – 5th 🏅
70cm Equitation – Welcome test – 2nd 🥈

Lana Brink and Just Prime
60cm A2 competition – 5th🏅
60cm 2 phase - 8th

Anje Brink and Gotta Have
60cm A2 competition –10th
60cm 2 Phase – 4th 🏅
Working riding Level 1 - 6th

Megan Ras and Impartial
60cm A2 Competition- 18th
60cm 2 phase – 16th

Zanri Brocker and Cinnabon
60cm A2 competition –4th🏅
60cm 2 phase – 8th
60cm Equitation- Intro test- 1st 🥇

Jessica Du Toit and Gentle Spirit
60cm A2 competition – 2nd 🥈
60cm 2 phase– 5th
50cm Equitation – Rider Special – 3rd🥉

Liane Bester and Princess Tiana
70cm A2 competition – 17th

Maria Opperman and Peewee
50cm A2 competition –2nd🥈
50cm 2 phase - 3rd🥉

Devin Pretorius and Fists of Fire
70cm A2 competition – 3rd🥉
70cm 2 phase - 1st🥇

Mi-Ann van Zyl and Champion Moonlight
In Hand Utility Level 1 - 3rd🥉
Working riding Level 1 - 4th 🏅

Mienke Kruger and The Great Romantic
110cm A2 competition – 2nd🥈

Lea-Lane Botha and Tank
60cm A2 competition – 7th
60cm 2 phase– 7th
50cm Equitation – Rider Special – 10th

Nielu Taljaard and Hoefstraal Storm
80cm 2 phase – 4th🏅
70cm Equitation- Welcome test- 1st 🥇

Rishti Bhula and Abagta Lequila
80cm A2 competition –5th
80cm 2 phase – 6th

✨ SANESA Ekhuruleni Q3 – 16th & 17th May ✨
We are so proud of all our riders and horses who gave it their all 🐎💙

A huge congratulations to everyone on their fantastic results. From clear rounds to top placings, and even those personal bests – every achievement counts and we couldn’t be prouder!

Thank you to all our supporters, grooms, and families who make weekends like this possible.

Dene Pretorius and Casa Cubaine
100cm 2 Phase competition – 7th 🏅
100cm Accumulator – 10th 🏅

Nika Dercksen and Bravo Zulu
70cm 2 Phase competition – 8th🏅
70cm Accumulator – 10th 🏅
70cm Equitation – Welcome test – 6th

Lana Brink and Just Prime
60cm 2 Phase competition – 14th
60cm Accumulator – 16th
Working Riding Level 1 - 11th

Anje Brink and Gotta Have
60cm 2 Phase competition – 4th
60cm Accumulator – 1st 🥇
Working riding Level 1 - 4th🏅

Megan Ras and Impartial
60cm Accumulator – 28th

Zanri Brocker and Cinnabon
60cm 2 Phase competition –1st 🥇
60cm Accumulator – 1st 🥇
60cm Equitation- Intro test- 1st 🥇

Jessica Du Toit and Gentle Spirit
60cm 2 Phase competition – 6th 🏅
60cm Accumulator – 12th
50cm Equitation – Rider Special – 3rd 🥉

Liane Bester and Princess Tiana
70cm 2 Phase competition – 2nd 🥈
70cm Accumulator - 5th 🏅

Maria Opperman and Peewee
50cm 2 Phase competition –

Devin Pretorius and Fists of Fire
70cm 2 Phase competition – 7th
70cm Accumulator - 6th

Mi-Ann van Zyl and Champion Moonlight
In Hand Utility Level 1 - 3rd 🥉
Working riding Level 1 - 10th

Mienke Kruger and The Great Romantic
110cm 2 Phase competition – 9th🏅
110cm Accumulator - 8th 🏅