Cecily Norden
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Cecily Bourchier Norden (née Bowker) (born 1918) was an author, senior horse judge, champion rider and exhibitor and Stud Breeder. She is known for her contribution to the Riding Horse
Industry in South Africa
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, South Africa
, on 23 December 1918. She is the only daughter of the late Dr Thomas Bourchier Bowker, Member of Parliament for Albany
from 1936 until his death in 1964. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws by Rhodes University
in 1963/1964 for his work over 25 years in the initiation of the Orange and Fish River Water Scheme
and the building of the Gariep Dam
; his work as the Founder of the 1820 Settlers National Monument
Concept; and his work in piloting the Rhodes University Bill through Parliament.
Cecily’s mother was the late Gladys Elaine Bowker (née Hart), the great-granddaughter of Robert Hart II, the founder and patriarch of Somerset East, Eastern Cape
, and famous benefactor of the 1820 Settlers
during their troubled years. Gladys was a graduate of Rhodes University College in Grahamstown, in a combined BA/BSc degree.
Cecily and her two brothers, John and Hubert, grew up on the farms Glen Ovis and Signal Hill, situated in the Great Fish River Valley, 36 miles north of Grahamstown
, where they farmed with Merino sheep, Blackhead Persians
, Holstein cattle, Arabian horses and ostriches.
Cecily started riding when she was three and has been writing stories since the age of seven.
She attended school for the first time at the age of 12, at Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) in Grahamstown where she played first teams of all sports provided, and later obtained her Tennis Colours at Rhodes University. She obtained the highest Matriculation pass of the combined Grahamstown schools in 1936. At Rhodes University she majored in English (Distinction) and Fine Art (1937–1940), and obtained her UED. She taught English at the Port Elizabeth Technical College.
She married Jack Norden (1941–1954) and has 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
She lived for 50 years in Middelburg, Eastern Cape
, district and town, where she served on the Town Council, the Anglican Church Council, the Midlands’ Farmers’ Association (Honorary Secretary), the Sports Union (Manager) and numerous councils for different horse breeds and national horse judging, and organisations for divisions of the Saddle Horse Industry.
She has had many hundreds of articles published on horse husbandry and other agricultural and historical subjects. She has often lectured on radio, and has written and illustrated technical and children’s story books. Her best known book is SHOWING HORSES IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1st and 2nd editions (1971 and 1980).
She was an equitation
and show rider and breeder of horses. She owned the MAASTRICHT ARABIAN HORSE STUD in the Albany District which was registered with the Riding Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa. At this time she was privileged to use the famous Arabian sire, Jiddan, on her mares. Details can be verified in SHOWING HORSES IN SOUTH AFRICA 2nd Edition, Chapter XIV.
After moving to Oranje Farm, in the Middelburg District, in 1950 she bought the stud stallion Boaz, a pure bred Arabian imported from England. In 1953 she won the Victor Ludorum
for the most points at the National Arabian Horse Championships of South Africa held that year at Middelburg.
At Oranje she also bred several champion SA Saddle Horses and Boerperde which were winners at their respective National Championship Horse Shows.
She died in Port Alfred on 27 August 2011 - refer "Talk of the Town" newspaper dated 30 September 2011.
The Saddle Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa saw its inception on 23 November 1942 under an extended name incorporating other breeds of riding horses, as well as what was then known as American Saddle Horses. It is now a multi-million dollar industry affiliated to the South African Stud Book Association and it imports hundreds of Saddle Horses from America and also exports Saddlers of world champion status to the United States. There are strong bonds between the two countries and breeders, trainers and horse judges make constant exchanges.
She qualified as a Senior Judge of Saddle Horses, Boerperde, Palomino
s, Arabian horses, Welsh Ponies and Equitation
, and has judged at National Breed Championships for all these breeds, as well as judging at regional shows for all breeds during the entire period 1942 to 1995.
She has the distinction of being the first woman judge to officiate at the National Saddle Horse Championships in Bloemfontein, South Africa (1968).
They personally did all the research and documentation of the breeding policies, constitutions, standards of conformation
, regulations and inspection procedures of the light breeds now, for the first time, divided into Saddle Horses, Boerperde, Arabians and T.B. Hacks. These breeds would now be judged in separate classes in the show ring, with their own strict breed rules and regulations. This would ensure that purity of breed and breed character could be maintained and registered officially, each in its own Breed Society, under the umbrella of the mother society, the Riding Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa.
(Interestingly enough, all the Breed Meetings were held in the upper sitting room of the old Commercial Hotel in Middelburg, in clouds of cigarette smoke.)
since 1962.
The first Championships were held each year at the Middelburg Cape Show, facilitated by the fact that Cecily Norden and W.J. van der Merwe were Secretary and Chairman of this show for twelve years, which covered this period of change.
These were incorporated into the Riding Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa on whose council Cecily Norden and W.J. van der Merwe served, and under whose banner the now booming Saddle Horse Breeders’ Society operated. The two new societies operated under their own chairpersons and committees.
. The Secretaries were Ms Christine Sieberhagen and Mr Aubrey Richardson.
equitation etc.) to qualify Senior and Junior Judges, and carried a large part of the lectures, and the setting and marking of the examinations. In these tasks, as well as in the organisation of regular symposiums, they were supported by a loyal committee of horse breeders, including Charl van den Heever and Aubrey Richardson and other heads of divisions.
Written by Cecily Norden, with great input from W.J. van der Merwe, and dedicated support from all the relevant committees of the Horse Breed Societies, and especially the Saddle Horse Society, which also provided the sponsorship required by the publishers. Cecily Norden marketed the edition, and the sponsorship investment was rapidly repaid as sales boomed and the edition was sold out. (Publishers: Bumley’s, Port Elizabeth)
These two books served to bring cohesion into the Saddle Horse Breeding Industry, and to stabilise judging, stewarding, exhibiting, and show organisation. They are avidly read by all horse breeders and enthusiasts and are sought after in England and by the Industry and archives in the USA.
Two other lesser books were also published:
W. J. Van der Merwe died in Middelburg in 1995, with Cecily Norden at his side.
In 2009 Cecily Norden lives in Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape, with her family, and has recently celebrated her 90th birthday. She writes every day, focussing mainly on fiction and children's books for her ever-increasing number of great-grandchildren.
In December 2010, at the age of 92, Cecily Norden had THE BAREFOOT DAYS, a book of short stories about life and growing up in the Karoo, published privately. It has gone into its second print.
Riding Horse
The Riding Horse is a type of show horse in the UK. Riding horses can be any breed, but are generally warmbloods or Thoroughbred crosses.The breeding and showing of riding horses is overseen by the British Show Horse Association.-Showing the riding horse:...
Industry in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
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Biography
Norden was born in GrahamstownGrahamstown
Grahamstown is a city in the Eastern Cape Province of the Republic of South Africa and is the seat of the Makana municipality. The population of greater Grahamstown, as of 2003, was 124,758. The population of the surrounding areas, including the actual city was 41,799 of which 77.4% were black,...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, on 23 December 1918. She is the only daughter of the late Dr Thomas Bourchier Bowker, Member of Parliament for Albany
Albany, South Africa
Albany, South Africa was a district in the Eastern Cape, South Africa...
from 1936 until his death in 1964. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws by Rhodes University
Rhodes University
Rhodes University is a public research university located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, established in 1904. It is the province’s oldest university, and is one of the four universities in the province...
in 1963/1964 for his work over 25 years in the initiation of the Orange and Fish River Water Scheme
Orange River
The Orange River , Gariep River, Groote River or Senqu River is the longest river in South Africa. It rises in the Drakensberg mountains in Lesotho, flowing westwards through South Africa to the Atlantic Ocean...
and the building of the Gariep Dam
Gariep Dam
Gariep Dam is a dam in South Africa, near the town of Norvalspont, Free State, province South Africa.-Overview:The Gariep Dam was originally called the Hendrik Verwoerd Dam after the first Prime Minister of the Republic of South Africa Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd on its commission in 1971...
; his work as the Founder of the 1820 Settlers National Monument
1820 Settlers National Monument
The 1820 Settlers National Monument, which honours the contribution to South African society made by the first big influx of English settlers, overlooks Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. A living monument, it commemorates the English language as much as the Settlers themselves...
Concept; and his work in piloting the Rhodes University Bill through Parliament.
Cecily’s mother was the late Gladys Elaine Bowker (née Hart), the great-granddaughter of Robert Hart II, the founder and patriarch of Somerset East, Eastern Cape
Somerset East, Eastern Cape
Somerset East is a town in the Blue Crane Route in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, which was founded by Lord Charles Somerset in 1825.The Blue Crane Route follows the national road R63 from Pearston, via Somerset East, to Cookhouse...
, and famous benefactor of the 1820 Settlers
1820 Settlers
The 1820 Settlers were several groups or parties of white British colonists settled by the British government and the Cape authorities in the South African Eastern Cape in 1820....
during their troubled years. Gladys was a graduate of Rhodes University College in Grahamstown, in a combined BA/BSc degree.
Cecily and her two brothers, John and Hubert, grew up on the farms Glen Ovis and Signal Hill, situated in the Great Fish River Valley, 36 miles north of Grahamstown
Grahamstown
Grahamstown is a city in the Eastern Cape Province of the Republic of South Africa and is the seat of the Makana municipality. The population of greater Grahamstown, as of 2003, was 124,758. The population of the surrounding areas, including the actual city was 41,799 of which 77.4% were black,...
, where they farmed with Merino sheep, Blackhead Persians
Blackhead Persian (sheep)
The Blackhead Persian is a fat-tailed breed of domestic sheep from Africa.The sheep is originally from Somaliland . The breed is also a type of hair sheep, meaning they do not grow wool and tolerate heat better than wooled breeds and are raised primarily for meat...
, Holstein cattle, Arabian horses and ostriches.
Cecily started riding when she was three and has been writing stories since the age of seven.
She attended school for the first time at the age of 12, at Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) in Grahamstown where she played first teams of all sports provided, and later obtained her Tennis Colours at Rhodes University. She obtained the highest Matriculation pass of the combined Grahamstown schools in 1936. At Rhodes University she majored in English (Distinction) and Fine Art (1937–1940), and obtained her UED. She taught English at the Port Elizabeth Technical College.
She married Jack Norden (1941–1954) and has 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
She lived for 50 years in Middelburg, Eastern Cape
Middelburg, Eastern Cape
Middelburg is a town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, in the Great Karoo. It lies in the Upper Karoo, 1 279 m above sea level, with a population of 44000...
, district and town, where she served on the Town Council, the Anglican Church Council, the Midlands’ Farmers’ Association (Honorary Secretary), the Sports Union (Manager) and numerous councils for different horse breeds and national horse judging, and organisations for divisions of the Saddle Horse Industry.
She has had many hundreds of articles published on horse husbandry and other agricultural and historical subjects. She has often lectured on radio, and has written and illustrated technical and children’s story books. Her best known book is SHOWING HORSES IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1st and 2nd editions (1971 and 1980).
She was an equitation
Equitation
Equitation is the art or practice of horse riding or horsemanship.More specifically, equitation may refer to a rider's position while mounted, and encompass a rider's ability to ride correctly and with effective aids. In horse show competition, the rider, rather than the horse is evaluated...
and show rider and breeder of horses. She owned the MAASTRICHT ARABIAN HORSE STUD in the Albany District which was registered with the Riding Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa. At this time she was privileged to use the famous Arabian sire, Jiddan, on her mares. Details can be verified in SHOWING HORSES IN SOUTH AFRICA 2nd Edition, Chapter XIV.
After moving to Oranje Farm, in the Middelburg District, in 1950 she bought the stud stallion Boaz, a pure bred Arabian imported from England. In 1953 she won the Victor Ludorum
Victor Ludorum
Victor Ludorum is Latin for "the winner of the games." It is usually a trophy presented to the most successful team, club, or competitor at a sports event. It is common at rowing regattas and was traditional at some British public school sports days...
for the most points at the National Arabian Horse Championships of South Africa held that year at Middelburg.
At Oranje she also bred several champion SA Saddle Horses and Boerperde which were winners at their respective National Championship Horse Shows.
She died in Port Alfred on 27 August 2011 - refer "Talk of the Town" newspaper dated 30 September 2011.
Contribution to the Riding Horse Industry in South Africa
Middelburg, Eastern Cape, South Africa was honoured on 27 April 2002 in that two of its citizens, Mrs Cecily Norden and Mr Pietie Joubert, were selected by the Saddle Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa, from the whole of South Africa, to receive the President’s Award for outstanding service to the development of the Saddle Horse Industry of South Africa. This is the first occasion on which this award has been made. Four of their contemporaries from other provinces also received this award.The Saddle Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa saw its inception on 23 November 1942 under an extended name incorporating other breeds of riding horses, as well as what was then known as American Saddle Horses. It is now a multi-million dollar industry affiliated to the South African Stud Book Association and it imports hundreds of Saddle Horses from America and also exports Saddlers of world champion status to the United States. There are strong bonds between the two countries and breeders, trainers and horse judges make constant exchanges.
Citation 1942–1983
Cecily Norden took an active part in the formative years in promoting the Saddle Horse Industry in South Africa, serving on various Executive Councils and Select Working Committees from 1942 to 1983, as well as being a stud breeder and personally exhibiting riding horses country-wide in Saddle Horse, Boerperd, Arabian and Equitation classes.She qualified as a Senior Judge of Saddle Horses, Boerperde, Palomino
Palomino
Palomino is a coat color in horses, consisting of a gold coat and white mane and tail. Genetically, the palomino color is created by a single allele of a dilution gene called the cream gene working on a "red" base coat...
s, Arabian horses, Welsh Ponies and Equitation
Equitation
Equitation is the art or practice of horse riding or horsemanship.More specifically, equitation may refer to a rider's position while mounted, and encompass a rider's ability to ride correctly and with effective aids. In horse show competition, the rider, rather than the horse is evaluated...
, and has judged at National Breed Championships for all these breeds, as well as judging at regional shows for all breeds during the entire period 1942 to 1995.
She has the distinction of being the first woman judge to officiate at the National Saddle Horse Championships in Bloemfontein, South Africa (1968).
Specific contributions made to the development of the industry
Cecily Norden and the late W.J. van der Merwe worked together as a team, as Honourary Secretary and Chairman-cum-President respectively, from 1945 until their retirement in 1983, in an unbroken series of projects over a period of forty years. The chief among these projects, in addition to judging at shows and officially inspecting horses and personally exhibiting at shows country-wide, included the following:Division of the Breeds 1948 - 1949
One of the milestones in the development of the Horse Breeding Industry in South Africa was activated in 1948 when Cecily Norden and W.J. van der Merwe were elected as a Select Committee to organise the division of the breeds, the most important one being the Saddle Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa.They personally did all the research and documentation of the breeding policies, constitutions, standards of conformation
Equine conformation
Equine conformation evaluates the degree of correctness of a horse's bone structure, musculature, and its body proportions in relation to each other. Undesirable conformation can limit the ability to perform a specific task. Although there are several universal "faults," a horse's conformation is...
, regulations and inspection procedures of the light breeds now, for the first time, divided into Saddle Horses, Boerperde, Arabians and T.B. Hacks. These breeds would now be judged in separate classes in the show ring, with their own strict breed rules and regulations. This would ensure that purity of breed and breed character could be maintained and registered officially, each in its own Breed Society, under the umbrella of the mother society, the Riding Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa.
(Interestingly enough, all the Breed Meetings were held in the upper sitting room of the old Commercial Hotel in Middelburg, in clouds of cigarette smoke.)
1948–1954 Arabian Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa
Cecily Norden and W.J. van der Merwe were Secretary and Chairman of this newly-formed Society, and, during these years, abundant publicity ensured that Middelburg District became the centre of Arab Horse Breeding in South Africa, home to top quality imported Arabian stallions, including the fountain-head sire, Jiddan, whose offspring, mainly mares, formed the basis of many studs due to their great prepotency.1951 Conception of National Breed Championships
W.J. van der Merwe and Cecily Norden brought into being and organised a new concept, that of National Breed Championships for light-legged horses (the first ever to be held in South Africa) – the forerunner of the present National Saddle Horse Championships of South Africa now held in BloemfonteinBloemfontein
Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province of South Africa; and, as the judicial capital of the nation, one of South Africa's three national capitals – the other two being Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Pretoria, the administrative capital.Bloemfontein is popularly and...
since 1962.
The first Championships were held each year at the Middelburg Cape Show, facilitated by the fact that Cecily Norden and W.J. van der Merwe were Secretary and Chairman of this show for twelve years, which covered this period of change.
The following National Championships were held which created great publicity country-wide
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1957–1958 Creation of two new Horse Societies
Cecily Norden and W.J. van der Merwe, as Secretary and Chairman, inaugurated two new societies and instituted their committees:- 1957 Welsh PonyWelsh PonyThe Welsh Pony and Cob are closely related horse breeds including both pony and cob types, which originated in Wales in the United Kingdom...
and CobCob (horse)A cob is a small horse, usually of a stout build, with strong bones, large joints, and steady disposition; it is a body type of horse rather than a specific breed...
Society of South Africa
- 1958 South African PalominoPalominoPalomino is a coat color in horses, consisting of a gold coat and white mane and tail. Genetically, the palomino color is created by a single allele of a dilution gene called the cream gene working on a "red" base coat...
Horse Breeders’ Society
These were incorporated into the Riding Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa on whose council Cecily Norden and W.J. van der Merwe served, and under whose banner the now booming Saddle Horse Breeders’ Society operated. The two new societies operated under their own chairpersons and committees.
1965 Creation of the Riding Horse Judges’ Association of South Africa
The next important milestone in stabilising the Saddle Horse Industry, and promoting integrity and efficiency, was the creation of the Riding Horse Judges’ Association of South Africa under the inaugural guidance of W.J. van der Merwe and Cecily Norden in 1965. They served as Chairman and Secretary of this body from 1965 until their retirement in 1983.1977 Riding Horse Stewards’ Association of South Africa
This was instituted with W.J. van der Merwe and Cecily Norden as inaugural Chairman and Secretary, with its own constitution, regulations, short courses and examinations, to aid the judges at agricultural Horse Shows in their tasks, and its own council, independent of the Judges’ Association.1945–1983 The Registered Saddle Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa and Rhodesia
Founded 23 November 1942, it was later to become the Riding Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa (revised constitution in 1949 and 1957) on whose council W.J. van der Merwe and Cecily Norden served, and under whose auspices they were able to institute and incorporate new divisions and concepts with the support of the Council, whose members were drawn from breeders of all affiliated horse breeds. At this period of the crucial development of the Industry, the Chairman of the Riding Horse Breeders’ Society was Mr Charl van den Heever, and the Chairman of the Saddle Horse Breeders’ Society was Mr Hermann de Witt of Beaufort WestBeaufort West
Beaufort West is a town in the Western Cape province in South Africa. It is the largest town in the arid Great Karoo region, and forms part of the Beaufort West Local Municipality, with 37 000 inhabitants in 2001....
. The Secretaries were Ms Christine Sieberhagen and Mr Aubrey Richardson.
1950–1983 Short courses and examinations
W.J. van der Merwe and Cecily Norden, as Chairman and Secretary respectively, organised annual short courses and examinations (25 written and practical papers covering all breeds, saddle seatSaddle seat
Saddle Seat is a style of horseback riding within the category of English riding that is designed to show off the high trotting action of certain horse breeds. The style developed into its modern form in the United States, and is also seen in Canada and South Africa...
equitation etc.) to qualify Senior and Junior Judges, and carried a large part of the lectures, and the setting and marking of the examinations. In these tasks, as well as in the organisation of regular symposiums, they were supported by a loyal committee of horse breeders, including Charl van den Heever and Aubrey Richardson and other heads of divisions.
1976 Three-Judge System
W.J. van der Merwe, Cecily Norden and Aubrey Richardson (as Tabulator) pioneered the Three-Judge System for Saddle Horses at Middelburg Cape Regional Saddle Horse Championships, which led to the Hi-Low System now in use.1971 "SHOWING HORSES IN SOUTH AFRICA" First Edition by Cecily Norden
The Judges Association created such a desire for knowledge that an illustrated and instructive Rule Book was called for, and in 1971 the first book on judging horses to be published in South Africa was published.Written by Cecily Norden, with great input from W.J. van der Merwe, and dedicated support from all the relevant committees of the Horse Breed Societies, and especially the Saddle Horse Society, which also provided the sponsorship required by the publishers. Cecily Norden marketed the edition, and the sponsorship investment was rapidly repaid as sales boomed and the edition was sold out. (Publishers: Bumley’s, Port Elizabeth)
1980 "SHOWING HORSES IN SOUTH AFRICA" Second Edition by Cecily Norden
The second edition of SHOWING HORSES IN SOUTH AFRICA, Revised and Enlarged, was published by Tafelberg Publishers. This was a much more comprehensive edition.These two books served to bring cohesion into the Saddle Horse Breeding Industry, and to stabilise judging, stewarding, exhibiting, and show organisation. They are avidly read by all horse breeders and enthusiasts and are sought after in England and by the Industry and archives in the USA.
1947–1995 Articles in Agricultural Journals
Cecily Norden published illustrated articles in the Farmers Weekly (SA), Landbou Weekblad, S.A. Saddle Horse and other Horse Journals in South Africa and overseas, on the breeding, standards of conformation, husbandry, regulation, exhibition, judging, equitation and development of Saddle Horses and other Riding Horse Breeds, all endorsed by the Riding Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa. These appeared on a regular basis, as did radio broadcasts on all divisions of horse breeding, and constant publicity articles in newspapers.Two other lesser books were also published:
- The Judging of Saddle Horses (1970) (200 copies)
- Official Amendments – Pocket size (1975) (1000 copies)
Awards on Retirement
On the retirement of Cecily Norden and W.J. van der Merwe, in 1983, they received the following awards:
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Memorial
W. J. (Willie) van der Merwe retired in 1983 due to increasing ill health. His personality, his integrity, his gift for inspiring enthusiasm, his discipline, wisdom, insight and clarity of thought contributed to his powerful leadership.
“I found it impossible to continue alone and also retired. When one has been pulling a wagon as a pair for almost 50 years, there is neither the incentive nor the strength to do it alone. One needs the wind beneath one’s wings.” Cecily Norden
W. J. Van der Merwe died in Middelburg in 1995, with Cecily Norden at his side.
In 2009 Cecily Norden lives in Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape, with her family, and has recently celebrated her 90th birthday. She writes every day, focussing mainly on fiction and children's books for her ever-increasing number of great-grandchildren.
In December 2010, at the age of 92, Cecily Norden had THE BAREFOOT DAYS, a book of short stories about life and growing up in the Karoo, published privately. It has gone into its second print.
General references
- 1971 “SHOWING HORSES IN SOUTH AFRICA” First Edition by Cecily Norden (ISBN 0 620 0055 05) Printed by Bumleys Printing Works (Pty.) Ltd., Port Elizabeth
- 1980 “SHOWING HORSES IN SOUTH AFRICA” Second Edition by Cecily Norden – Revised (ISBN 0-624-01352-9) Printed by Tafelberg Publishers, Cape TownCape TownCape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...
External links
- The Bowker Children
- Robert Hart II
- 1820 Settlers National Monument
- Riding Horse Judges’ Association of South Africa
- Saddle Horse Breeders Society of South Africa
- SA Show Horse Magazine
- Arab Horse Society of South Africa
- Cape Boerperd Breeders Society
- Welsh Pony and Cob Society of South Africa
- Diocesan School for Girls (DSG)
- Rhodes University
- Tafelberg Publishers
- Current Orange River Water Schemes
- Middelburg Cape