The Horse Society

The Gauteng Horse Society (GHS) is the governing body of competitive Equestrian Sport in its region for the disciplines of Dressage, Driving, Equitation, Eventing, Showing, Showjumping and Vaulting.

Previously known as the Transvaal Horse Society, GHS was founded in 1946. Approximately 25 years ago GHS moved its offices from Milner Park to Kyalami Equestrian Park, situated at 1 Dahlia Road, Kyalami, Midrand, in the heart of the Equestrian community.

GHS falls under the South African National Equestrian Federation (SANEF), which formulates the rules and codes of practice for competitors and officials. SANEF, in turn, falls under the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), which governs the sport internationally.

GHS is run by an elected Executive Committee. Each discipline is run in turn by an elected Discipline Committee. Committee members and officials are all volunteers who work freely for the benefit of the sport. The GHS administration (comprising the GHS office and Kyalami Equestrian Park) is under the management of the GHS General Manager.

GHS is a non-profit making voluntary association which exists for the benefit of its members and seeks to serve the equestrian community. Nevertheless, GHS is a substantial undertaking, which requires effort and commitment for all concerned to ensure its continued success and growth.

Competitors are divided into three categories Pony Riders, Juniors and Adults. At present there are approximately 2,900 members and approximately 2,600 horses registered for competition.

Equestrian sport is one of the few where men and women compete on equal footing without any discrimination.

GHS and its affiliated bodies run competitions to cater for all levels from the less experienced competitors to international competitors. Shows are held throughout the year in its various GHS regions, which are run by trained judges and officials who give up their time on a voluntary basis.

The GHS vision is:

- To improve and maintain standards in all disciplines, while encouraging riders at all levels to enjoy fair competition in safe and attractive surroundings, both at Kyalami Equestrian Park and the venues of the GHS Affiliated Bodies.

- To raise Kyalami Equestrian Park to an international standard.

- To promote and develop equestrian sport in all communities, providing assistance through the Equestrian Training Scheme to disadvantaged equestrians.

- To promote and hold top class competitions.

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