Grapevine Stable Talk
“I n
riding a
horse
we borrow
freedom ”
S table T alk
-H elen T homson
It has been Polo Polo Polo and we say yes yes
they are used for polo, showjumping, dressage
Another thank you goes out to my fellow Trustees
yes!!
or endurance, we have a great team of grooms
without who the Equestrian lifestyle at Val de Vie
that are part of our stable ‘family’ and take
would just not suffice to our ‘princess’ standards.
What a fabulous start to the season it has been.
good care of our horses. Our current team
Thank you Martin, Robert & Morne. Well done to
We have already seen such great polo being
of grooms are, Makheke, Donono, Patson,
VIP Maintenance for making the polo fields so
played! Our ponies are looking like machines
Richmore, Lindelani, Thembelani, Kenneth,
spectacular and luscious green!
and are proving to be in top athletic form! The
John, Luke, Boas, Anele, Fun Fun, Wisdom,
first tournament for the season kicked off with the
Lucas and Nkonzo. I would like to take this
As a gentle reminder, I would like to urge all
Cintron Pink Polo which was extremely exciting
opportunity to say thank you to George Mumba
residents to please be mindful of some of
– despite the gale force winds which made for
for another successful year. George is my right-
the rules we published in the last Grapevine
some other exciting and humorous viewing.
hand man and the running of the yard would not
magazine, especially as the holiday season
be possible without him.
approaches. We would appreciate if everyone
Our ponies will be taking it easy for some R&R
would stick to the strict ‘open’ times of the yard
over the festive season but there will always be
I would also like to introduce to you our new
to help us make sure humans and horses can
polo to watch during the holidays. The Val de Vie
Yard Supervisor, Elmine Van Rooyen, who
live in harmony.
Polo Club has grown its members over the years
will commence work at Val de Vie Stables in
and officially has a waiting list this year.
December. Emine will work alongside George
Keep an eye out on the website for the weekly
and myself to form part of our powerhouse team
chukka times and come and support our players
Our show jumpers and endurance riders have
to ensure that the horses and stables of Val de
and ponies from the Polo Club Restaurant
exceeded expectations this year, we have
Vie continue to out shine the rest. Thank you to
terrace, where you can sip on sparkling wine
mounds of ribbons and rosettes to show off
the Val de Vie Maintenance team for their hard
and enjoy a delicious meal.
between the groups. At Val de Vie we take great
work and efforts this year – Naas deserves a
Cheering is always welcome too!
pride in looking after our loyal steeds. Whether
medal.
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