newsletter Four
June 2013
SHOW TIME!
Upcoming Events:
by Virginia Garnham
Over the weekend of April 20th and 21st, 9 school riders and horses took part in the
SANESA Core League Qualifier 2, in Robertson.
16 June - Dressage at Firlands
17 June - Jumping at Broadlands
22-26th June – Pony Camp (see
advert inside)
After a couple of weeks of uncertainty, with a few horses down with a virus and
Connor's lameness due to a bit of rough frolicking in the field, the horses were
trucked up in one large carrier on the Friday afternoon. As all impeccably-schooled
horses should, they easily loaded, although it was up to Tavvy to tell Bean that it was
all ok and to just get into the truck already! Just a mention here that, as Connor was
out of action for a further 2 weeks, the wonderful Sandra generously lent Bean to
Joseph. (True dat. – Editor)
On Friday, late afternoon, the riders caught up with the horses, all safely delivered to
their temporary, extremely dark stables, for feeding and grooming and then off to our
various guesthouses/backpackers, back up again early the next morning to feed,
groom and prepare for the day’s events – on a personal note, not having any
daughter's to practice on, my plaiting skills surprised even myself – Bean, you looked
SO handsome! (to page 2)
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(from page 1) Saturday was Equitation, Working Hunter, Working Riding and Performance Riding:
Tavvy made a few getaways, looking for Bean, racing over the grounds and stopping "dead in her tracks" when
she found him, such crowd entertainment! (Their’s is a forbidden love, rivaled only by Romeo and Juliet and,
possibly, Crosse and Blackwell. – Editor) On the Saturday evening we gathered at the Robertson Backpackers
for a braai and it was wonderful to get to know the parents behind the riders and to the girls, thanks for the
gymnastics display - the boys were intrigued!
Sunday dawned, fresh and early again, although blessed with superb weather, the mornings and evenings
were very autumnal, to feed and prepare for the second day's competition. Both days went well without any
dramas, we had one rider come off just before the finish after a superb clear round jumping and dearest Bean,
decided that he didn't like the look of the judges next to the first jump, 3 times(Blush! –Editor.), causing an
elimination!
Results:
Ingrid Le Roux/Maties Jack Daniels : 2 x 3rd Jumping; 4th Equitation
Carla Theron/ Maties Captain’s Treasure: 3rd Jumping, 4th Working Riding
Michelle Gouws/Maties Dapper : 3 x 1st (Dressage x 2 and Performance Riding)
Joseph Garnham/Maties Magic Bean: 3rd Equitation, 4th Working Hunter, 4th Show Jumping, 2nd Prix Caprilli,
3rd Prix Caprilli test 2
Mari Scheepers/Maties Little France: 4th Equitation, 2 x 3rd Jumping, 2nd Prix Caprilli, 3rd Prix Caprilli
Elke Hesterman/ Maties Ballesteros: 2nd Working Riding; 2nd Dressage, 3rd Dressage
Lou-Andri Naude/Maties Red Tavern: 1st Equitation; 1st Performance Riding; 2nd Working Hunter; 2nd
Dressage; 3rd Dressage test 2; 2nd Show Jumping
We were there to the very end, loading horses into the truck – the owner of the truck, broke down 20
kilometres outside of Robertson, a big thank you to Simon, for going to fetch him – ready to go, but there was
one more trailer with a very stubborn horse – it took Julie and the girls 1 minute to get him into his box, once
we were loaded!
A huge big thank you to the awesome Julie, Melanie, Chereeeee and Aimeeee, for all the organising, support, instruction,
care and all their laughter! To our supporters who made the day trip to Robertson - Andrea and Sandra. To all the
parents who give of their time and money for the opportunities our children have and to the riders themselves for their
professionalism, horsemanship and good manners. To the horses too! You do Maties Equestrian proud.
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LETTERS AND NOTICES
(send letters for publication to [email protected])
Dear All
PLEASE WELCOME!
Re: fund-raising
Maties Equestrian committee has many projects on
the go – lots of fund-raising initiatives (like Amazing
Race and Champagne breakfast): to improve the
jumping and dressage arenas, build a wash-bay [for
our horses], install a shower [for humans!], pave an
area between the containers, help the broader
community, train the club ponies…
A new member of MEC… our head groom
Simba’s beautiful baby Amanda!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
We have a very hard-working, entirely volunteer
committee who are deeply committed but …. they
can’t do it alone. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please let us know HOW you would like to get
involved! If you’re keen but not sure, please just ask
Andrea. Also, contact Andrea if you have any fundraising ideas…. [email protected]
Yours dyspeptically, Sandra
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Malika
Recent Fundraising Events
Maties Equestrian recently hosted a
Champagne breakfast, at the dam, to
fund-raise. HUGE success – thanks
Cheree et al, for a wonderful brunch.
By Aimee Russouw
Malika is a beautiful flaxen chestnut mare with a gorgeous
white blaze running down her face. She is currently on trial to
replace (the beloved but departed) Artex as a new club pony.
Malika is 11 years old and an Arab, Saddler, Boerperd cross.
She has been living in a field for the last two years on a farm
in Wellington. She is believed to have done a few commandos
and endurance rides, landbou shows, outrides and some school
master training. Malika has an amazing personality and
exceptional ground manners, letting us faff over her endlessly.
She is a „hot‟ mare but we hoping as time goes by, she will
begin to relax in the arena and hopefully be able to stay with
us permanently and become a much loved favourite amongst
the riders and club members!
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Amazing Race
Maties Equestrian recently put the fun
back into fund-raiser with an equestrian
competition designed to test hand-eye
coordination, flexibility and guts, based
on TV’s Amazing Race. Again, thanks to
Cheree and the tireless committee!
Winners of the children event were
Joseph on Conner and the smallest
Garnham on foot. The adult winners
were Ursina Rusch on Artex and her
pedestrian-partner, Anna Baauw
(see below).
A Word from our Stable Manager…
Hi all! Winter is definitely here!!! So please ensure that you keep your four legged friend warm and dry. Make
sure that before you pack them away that they are as dry and cooled down as you can get them before putting
them in the stable and putting their blankets on.
Please don‟t hose them down just give their bodies a good brush with the dandy brush to get all the mud off and
hose down just from the knee down to get the worst of the mud off.
Some advice from the farrier for winter is to keep the frog area as clean as possible. Wash the foot off and make
sure that there is no mud or sawdust etc in the grooves. Towel-dry the foot to make sure you get all the moisture
off. Apply a generous amount of Stockholm tar. Make sure that you wipe the Stockholm tar off every couple of
days to make sure that no thrush is growing in the dark.
Every few days put some iodine solution onto your horses frogs to keep them hard as this will help keep
anything from getting in the crevices and causing thrush.
Some advice to be able to navigate the stables successfully this winter is invest in some good wellies (or as
Simba says: gumshoes) a decent raincoat, some good coffee, hot chocolate or gluwein/red wine for the adults
and always bring a sense of humour!!!
Happy riding!
Julie
Community Project 2.0
By Lauren Boyd (currently busy with her MA in Psychology at Maties)
On 20 April 2013, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy in South Africa (EAPISA) did a practical demonstration at
the Maties Equestrian stables. Kim Kidson, chairlady of EAPISA and a registered psychologist, as well as two
of her colleagues (one psychologist and one horse expert) led this demonstration.
The two Maties horses that were used in the demonstration were Pegasus and Holden. After introducing the two
horses to one another in the jumping arena, observers of the demonstration were allowed into the arena with Peg
and Holden (about 15 observers, with 15 choosing to remain outside the arena). They were first instructed to get
acquainted with the horse in their own time, however Peg and Holden had their own agenda of getting
acquainted with the horses on the outside of the arena! After this introduction, the participants were called back
to Kim and her team and asked to speak about their approaches and experiences with the respective horses as
well as their experience of the task.
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It was at this time
in particular that
two amazing scenes
occurred,
demonstrating the
power of horses
and their intuition.
Two
participants
had stated their fear
of touching the
horses and related it
to their personal lives; when the first participant was speaking about her fear, Pegasus came up to her (out of 15
other possible attention-givers!) and dropped his head in front of her, asking her to give him some love. This
participant was so touched that she started crying, and the moment led to a personal realisation for herself. 5
minutes later the exact same thing happened to the second participant! It was just amazing how Pegasus chose
these two people specifically, and these moments gave everybody goose bumps.
The rest of the demonstration involved an example of a task that takes place during a therapy session. The task
involved going to halter a horse as a group, with every person in the group having a disability (such as being
blindfolded, not being allowed to talk, or not being allowed to use your hands). While the task was being
performed Kim and the horse expert explained the horses‟ behaviours as well as the participants‟ behaviours to
the observers. Once the horses had been haltered and the task completed, the participants were asked to talk
about the task and how they had experienced it. Where possible/allowed, Kim would go deeper with the
participants to relate their present experience
to past experiences or personal characteristicsit was interesting to see how spot-on she was
with many things!
All in all it was an extremely interesting and
reinforcing experiencing; we are so lucky to
have daily interactions with these amazing
animals and their use for therapy has endless
benefits, as was clearly demonstrated on this
day!
*A big thank you the Helena Lategan and
Julie Lustgarten for the use of their horses! 
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31 May 2013
Dear Maties
I thought I would write you guys a letter from my new home. I have settled into my new place and made some
new friends (those polo ponies sure are an odd bunch through!). I do miss Kaptein a lot though, and flirting with
the new girls here just isn‟t quite the same as flirting with Jazzy and Falda.
I have to say that I enjoy not having to do the kids‟ riding lessons anymore. Don‟t get me wrong, I like kids, but
the hour-upon-hour of walking and trotting in a circle, and getting accidentally yanked in the mouth and kicked
wasn‟t quite my forte. That‟s why it was just easiest to plod after one of my fellow school horses and day dream
instead. Of course I miss the schooling sessions with Ursina, even though we were not always of the same
opinion. That‟s ok though, I learned a lot and I loved to go jumping in the end! Hopefully my new owners will
take me as well!
Things are good here – I get to go into a big grass paddock every day and eat as much as I want! I also have a
really nice, big stable at night and fancy new blankets. My new family comes to visit me whenever they can and
the kids always have lots of treats for me. Life is good!
I just wanted to say that I‟m doing well and I miss you all a lot! Thank you for everything you have done for me
since I got to Maties. I could not be living where I am today if it wasn‟t for all of you!
Big, slobbery pony kiss,
Arty
Human Messenger’s note: Artex, our ex-school pony was put up for sale mid-May 2013 with the mission of
finding him a loving new home, as he was not happy in the riding school. The first family who came to try him
out bought him, and he moved to Val de Vie Polo Estate in Paarl on 29 May 2013. Unfortunately, the family‟s
one daughter has asthma attacks around horses and so Artex is now looking for another home after a mere 72
hours at Val de Vie. Maties Equestrian is assisting the family with finding a new home for Artex.
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Different breeds for different needs
By the fabulous Cheree Canny
What is all this horsey fuss about? Horse-this, horse-that; crazy horse people...a horse is a horse!
Can’t be that difficult, just jump on and ride.
Maties equestrian; these stables are
our second home, and these are our
children! My article is simply about how
wonderful and how interesting our sport is!
Not only do we have a wonderful history,
but each individual and horse also has
their very own personality, each horse a
different breed with their own individual
needs. So this is to explain to you how
things work around here, and what each
partnership is all about.
It’s funny how people gravitate towards
other people with who they share affinity,
so naturally it follows that riders will
choose horses with whom they feel some
kind of connection. “Sometimes the choice is very conscious and deliberate, sometimes
subconscious, but often people seek out pets who bear some resemblance to themselves, since
physical likeness breeds a natural sense of familiarity.” (Gini Graham Scott, Ph.D.)
Did you know?
Hungarian King Louis II used a Friesian stallion on the battlefield
on June 15, 1526. The Friesian was used as a war-horse by Friesian
soldiers fighting with the Roman Armies, and later was used by
knights and travelled all the way to the Middle East with the
Crusaders.
Eric and Ginty
This month we’ll be focusing on a very
close and dear friend, Eric. He has been
part of our stable community for as long as
anyone can remember, and so best suited
that I should kick off this series of articles
with this partnership.
Dark in colour, graceful and nimble in size,
and considered rather a ladies’ horse
simply known as our very own Ginty. The
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Friesian is a horse breed originating in Friesland, Netherlands.
Everyone who has been entranced by a Friesian has a story, and Eric is you can say, Friesiancrazy. Some of these stories will make you laugh, some might make you cry but Eric and Ginty
will simply make you smile.
Breed influences:
1. Friesians are one of the most ancient European breeds of horse. Modern Friesians are
direct descendants of the horses that medieval knights used to ride into battle.
2. Friesian horses come from the same area of the Netherlands as the more familiar Friesian
(Holstein) dairy cattle.
3. Friesians are a rare breed; there are fewer than 1000 Friesian Horses in the U.S. and
Canada.
4. The Friesian Registry, which is still based in the Netherlands, maintains very strict
standards for registering stallions. To become approved, stallions are judged on
conformation, way of going and quality of progeny. There are fewer than 50 approved
Friesian stallions in the entire world.
My war horse
Modern day Friesian horses are growing in numbers and popularity, used both
in harness and under saddle. More recently, the breed is being introduced to the field
of dressage.
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Did you know?
Another fun fact! Due to its flashy appearance, the Friesian has become
popular in the film industry. Films such as The Mask of Zorro, Alexander,
The Chronicles of Narnia and 300 have all featured Friesian horses.
Interview: Eric’s influences
How long have you been at the stables? Since August 2011.
How tall are you? 1.87
And Ginty? 157cm from the ground to the wither.
Why do you like Frisian horses? Is it to impress the ladies? Or is it simply the breed?
No! Because he’s not a thoroughbred, he’s a real horse!
Do you have specific needs when it comes to horse riding?
Yes!
What are those needs?
Love of my horse
To meet nice girls
To exercise
What makes Ginty so special, and would you trade him in for something better?
Never he is my 4th child in years but number one in terms of affection and mainly because he
never talks back!
Are horse people; A) poor, B )Crazy, C) full of shit?
In terms of MEC full of shit and crazy!!!!!
How old were you when you started riding?
2001, always been a late starter, started riding
my motorbike at 55.
Who Sings Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy?
Sandra Swart (I do! In the shower – Editor.)
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Anything else you’d like to add Mr Eric?
I love the stables for three simple reasons; The Vibe, the people and – of course – my horse!
Did you know?
Friesian horses are now mostly black but they originally used to be
chestnut and grey as well.
When the Friesian Registry was founded in 1879 there was only one purebred
stallion remaining. All of today's Friesians can trace their ancestry back
to that one stallion.
I would just like to thank Eric for his willingness to participate in this article, as well as the
major role he plays at the stables. Eric and Ginty are by far the favourite and most popular
amongst outsiders as well as friends. We are lucky to have the pair as part of the MEC.
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Maties Show results March-April 2013
SANESA – SDRC (16 March)
Show Jumping: Joseph Garnham & Maties Conner Bay (2 times 1st place and 1 time 2nd place), Mari
Scheepers & Maties Little France 2 times 2nd place, Carla Theron & Maties Captain’s Treasure 2nd place
SHOWING: Michelle Gouws/Maties Dapper- 2nd place (Performance Riding class)
REINSMAN LEAGUE (SADDLER) (29 March)
Lisa Gouws/Maties Miami Drift: 2nd in the Western Province Reinsman League (under 10 yrs division cumulative scores from February 2012 to February 2013)
SJ CONSTANTIA RIDING CLUB (6 April)
Julie Lustgarten/Maties Holden: one pole in 80cm, clear 90cm
Andrea Trollip/Maties La Falda: one pole 80cm, one pole 90cm
SJ Stellenbosch District Riding Club (27 April)
80cm Welcome Stakes
2nd Danielle Cronje/Maties Hiawatha
3rd Julie Lustgarten/Maties Holden
80cm Competition: 5th Julie Lustgarten/Maties Holden
90cm Welcome Stakes
Cheree Canny/Maties Ballesteros Competed
5th Andrea Trollip/Maties La Falda
Stellenbosch District Riding Club Winelands Derby (28 April)
80cm Derby
3rd Julie Lustgarten/Maties Holden
90cm Derby
Cheree Canny/Maties Ballesteros Competed
6th Andrea Trollip/Maties La Falda
Cape Hunt Polo Club (28 April)
3rd Melanie Lustgarten/Maties Little France
SDRC (18 May)
1st Mari Scheepers Little France (70cm showjumping)
Joseph Garnham and Maties Conner bay also took place 70cm show jumping.
SDRC (25 May)- Graded Dressage
Julie Lustgarten and Maties Holden took place
Julie Lustgarten and Stratford’s Orlando took place
Melanie Lustgarten and Maties little France took place
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Newsflash
MEET A NEW CLUB MEMBER: Danielle Cronje
I started riding about a year and a half ago at Spier with Thomas.
After they moved to Broadlands I started riding with Inge and
bought Hiawatha on the 7th of January 2012. :) I only had him for
a month when I had a horsebox accident and he tore off my left
pointy finger. (It was on the 8th of February after my first show.)
After the accident I was not allowed to ride for 5 weeks - doctor's
orders, so I started to lunge him 3 to 4 times a week. It really
helped to develop our relationship, because Hiawatha can be a
little bit stubborn. I still free lunge him once a week, to help with
his obedience.
My goal for this year is to try and get SANESA colours!
So far I love riding at Maties, everyone is so friendly and helpful.
MEET A NEW CLUB MEMBER:
Zo Schneeberger started her exciting journey of becoming an
equestrienne. Her parents sent in these lovely photographs and
noted that: “We are hoping and trusting that it will be a long
and successful journey and are very grateful to have Kayleigh
as her instructor! Maties riding club has been wonderful so far
and we are very excited about being a part of this community.
Kayleigh has impressed us tremendously, as she has in three
lessons managed to give Zoë so much confidence, something
that we did not expect so soon.”
SPECIAL MENTION
Lisa Gouws received 2nd Place in the WP Saddlehorse Reinsman League Junior u/10 (the
competition ran from Feb2012 - Feb2013) at a function in Paarl @ Boschenmeer Gholf Estate.
She also completed the 1st Qualifier of SANESA SADDLESEAT EQUITATION at De
Bosch. The 2nd Qualifier will be held on 13 June 2013 in Villiersdorp and the 3rd Qualifier on
8 August 2013 in George.
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To ask Elizabeth about her photography or to engage her for an affordable and amazing shoot, contact
[email protected]
PHOTO OF THE MONTH COMPETITION!
The winner of this edition’s photo competition was (again) our professional Elizabeth Turkstra.
The judges (Sandra Swart and Graham Walker) liked the Tolkienesque atmosphere, the serenity and
evident bond between horse and rider in this photograph of Cheree Canny and Bally. We liked the shared
expressions of peacefulness on both members of the partnership. We also see it as a beautiful reminder of
how lucky we are to have access to this magical forest.
(to enter next month’s competition, please send pics to [email protected])
Elizabeth wins a prize of a bottle of wine!!
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The judges loved this one of Martina Meincken‟s small ones: vibrant colours and small human energy. The RHS came
second overall.
The judges adored this one of Helena‟s Julia and Lara,
particularly the male judge, who was delighted to see this
dignified little dog, Stoffie Du Plessis, in this position.
Helena sent this rare action shot of
Pegasus. Judges loved his evident
screeeeeching brakes!
Cute Small Garnham (by Simon Garnham)
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The ‘dish’ on my current pupils
By Kayleigh Moller
Firstly I would like to say they are all really special and I am still thoroughly enjoying, being their instructor.
And that we have two casualties who I hope are on the road to recovery so they can come and ride again.
Anya and Raiatea you are sorely missed.
Monday’s group:
Sarah: Our super-model who loves to talk and ask questions, which is really great, has an undying affinity for
one of the shortest ponies in the yard. Ironic, I think not. Sarah’s jumping and general riding posture has
improved really well this term.
Cayleigh: a natural rider who only started this term has improved in leaps and bounds, really impressed with
her progress.
Wednesdays:
Mia: a university student who studies music, who rides with finesse and grace. A Natural ‘dressager’ to say the
least and I appreciate her enthusiasm towards riding.
Joseph: I had the privilege of being able to go to a show with Joe, where the two Biral tablets took their toll on
him and we had this outcome…
Not to worry we are on the up and up! He is riding and thinking about how and why he is doing what he is
doing, which is so great to see. He has a tendency to be too hard on himself, but is always game for a higher
jump. Connor “Equus ploddus alongus” certainly isn’t the easiest horse to keep going during an hour long
flatwork lesson. Well done Joe.
Lize: a fellow student and friend who has just started learning how to ride and has mastered “the Trot” well
done Lize. Thank for your enthusiasm and patience.
Lynette: Is a natural and her kind spirit does not always play in her favour when riding the ‘ equus noncooperatvus”, However there has been a great improvement and there is huge potential for much more.
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Kirstin: a pupil who truly brightens anyone’s day with all her sweet roses, has also mastered ‘the Trot’ and
keeps everyone in the lesson entertained.
Jordyn: another new pupil who is doing really well and is super determined despite the good and bad days,
she keeps trying to do better, a great characteristic which will keep her in good stead.
Fridays:
Tallia( little one): is a chatterbox of note and is a reminder of why we teach riding. She can trot without
holding onto the reins or the saddle and loves the joy riding has to offer, great girl.
Kirstin (Tallia’s mom): is a brave lady and has done so well in the past few weeks, her progress is admirable
and the fact that she rides with her daughter is extra special.
Devon: a new student studying anthropology, who is a natural lead rider and has a tender heart as well as
being very understanding towards the horses who play up. Her riding comes naturally.
Sabella: has really improved in her riding posture and the way she handles the ponies I am really impressed
with her improvement and her willingness to learn.
Dan: ‘Dan the man’ is fearless and has a serious need for speed, a cross- country rider in the making, especially
with his natural riding ability.
Sabrina: Sabrina deserves a medal for the bravest rider of the term. She is doing really well and is a pleasure
to instruct. Fingers crossed for cantering next term.
Upcoming shows in detail:
JUNE
DATE
8 June
15 June
16 June
17 June
17 June
22 June
22/23 June
VENUE
SDRC
NRA
Firlands
Broadlands
MRC
SDRC
Dageraad
DISCIPLINE
Show jumping
Show jumping
Dressage
Show jumping
Express eventing
Dressage
Show jumping
GRADED
Yes
Both
No
No
No
Yes
Both
JULY
DATE
13 July
21July
20/21 July
21 July
27 July
27/28 July
VENUE
Dageraad
SDRC
NRA
MRC
SDRC
Ostrich ranch N7
DISCIPLINE
Show jumping
Dressage
Show jumping
Express eventing
Show jumping
Eventing
GRADED
Both
Yes
Both
No
no
Yes
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Ursina sent us a wonderful cyber-critique circulating on the web…
(Original version)
A Letter from Your Horse
When you are tense, let me teach you to relax.
When you are short-tempered, let me teach you to be patient.
When you are short-sighted, let me teach you to see.
When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be patient.
When you are angry, let me teach you to be serene.
When you feel superior, let me teach you to be respectful.
When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to think of greater things.
When you are lonely, let me be your companion.
When you need to learn, let me teach you.
After all, I am your horse.
And now, the REAL DEAL...
When you are tense, let me teach you that there are lions in them woods and we need to leave NOW!
When you are short-tempered, let me teach you to slog around the pasture for an hour before you can catch me.
When you are short-sighted, let me teach you to figure out where, exactly, in the 40 acres I am hiding.
When you are quick to react, let me teach you that herbivores kick much faster and harder than omnivores.
When you are angry, let me teach you how well I can stand on my hind feet because I don't feel like cantering on my
right lead today.
When you are worried, let me entertain you with my mystery lameness.
When you feel superior, let me teach you that, mostly, you are the maid service.
When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to PAY ATTENTION. Remember how I told you about those lions in them
woods?
When you are lonely, let me be your companion. Let's do lunch. Also, breakfast, snack and dinner.
When you are feeling financially secure, let me teach you the meaning of "Veterinary Services".
When you want to learn, hang around, bud. I'll learn ya.
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ADVERTS
Maties equestrian does it all! We accommodate your nearest,
dearest and – frankly – weirdest! Cowgirls and cowboys, forest
picnics, vine-yard al fresco, pony parties and more, come celebrate
your birthday with us....
For very special, organised kids (and grown-up) parties please
contact
Cheree Canny 0823757070 or [email protected]
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Well, our stables are full but put your name on our
waiting list for livery space at Maties!
Phone stable manager Julie Lustgarten at 083 3910566
We’re on the Web! Visit us at:
http://blogs.sun.ac.za/matiesequestrian/activities/
From the Editor
Please send me your news! We would be delighted to receive
articles, adverts and ideas! If I have to nag anyone for the next
edition, it will simply be devoted to Team Bean. That’ll learn ya.
Send them to me at [email protected]
Be safe on your horse – watch out for low-flying pterodactyls,
Sandra Swart
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