I’m 26years old and have been riding since I was 5.

I’m originally  from Joburg and now running my own equestrian business in KZN – J Bouwer Equestrian.

I ride, teach and sell horses and it’s all thanks to the amazing grounding and guidance I had from Langley Equestrian and Grant Langley.

I currently compete in the 135/140,s

I’m a huge fan of dressage and in 2019 won SA Youth Champs, also competing in open dressage.

2021 Second in the 135 Burlington cup
2021 Finished 3rd in the CAT A FEI World Jumping Challenge
2021 First in the Highway shows WCQ Top 120
2024 5th in the Maxwell 135 indoor GP
2024 Chosen to represent KZN in the open team for SA champs
2025 Chosen to represent KZN in the open team for SA champs coming out victorious 
2025 winning the Adult 2025 1m championships
2025 2nd in the 1.10 WCQ championship class 

My Goals :

• To grow my business and Brand.

• Hopefully jump my  first 150 World Cup qualifier next year and win some big titles

My name is Kayleigh Oakes (24)

For as long as I can remember, I have been horse crazy.

As a child, I begged my parents endlessly to let me start riding. After years of resistance, they finally gave in when I was twelve.

At fifteen, I began training with Ian Van Schalkwyk, and that’s when my riding and competitive career truly took off!

I am incredibly grateful for my current string of horses: Winter Axe, Saratoga Star Wars, and Pewter Sky.

My greatest achievement to date was jumping my first open class (1.30m).

My ambition has always been to compete at World Cup level one day. I am constantly striving to better myself as a rider while continuing to enjoy my horses and the sport I love.

I am also a passionate racing enthusiast with a deep love for Thoroughbreds and remain actively involved in the racing industry.

I’m excited to be part of the Odds n Jods Team and to continue pursuing my equestrian dreams.

My name is Amber Botes, and I’m 15 years old, I've been riding since I was 3.

I've always wanted to ride horses, and fortunately, my parents are very supportive.  I rode at a riding school till I was about 10 years old, then I moved to First for Horses and in the beginning of 2025 I moved to Lloyd's yard in PE and have been having a blast! Everyone is so supportive, and I just have the best barn backing me 500%.

I’m from Port Elizabeth, and I bring up and sell horses and ponies. I'm also a competitive Open Junior Rider.

I currently compete in the Open JNR classes, as well as jumping in the JNR 1.10m and 1.20m classes.  

I'm so grateful for my awesome string of horses. It consists of Locarno Destiny, Beach Haven C-biscuit, Eagles Legacy, Beach Haven Rainbow Dream, and Eagles Cognac. Some of my homebred warmbloods are currently being brought up.

I also have a young horses, Beach Haven Cinderella's Wish, that Lloyd is bringing up for me as well as a young pony, Beach Haven Jozi Express, that I am bringing up myself to sell on.

Some of my achievements:
2025 and 2022 Open PR Outdoor Grand Prix 
2025 - Reserve Open PR President's Cup individual 
2025 - 3rd Open PR Overall President's Cup 
2023 - 2025 Reserve Champion Open PR SA Championship 
2024 Reserve Champion 1.20m JNR SA Championship 
2025 3rd 1.20m JNR SA Championship 
2025 3rd Open JNR President's Cup
2024 Youth Extravaganza Open PR Champion
2024 EC 1.20m JNR Title
2024 Open PR Rising Stars Title 
2022 - 2025 EC Open PR Title
2024 President's Cup Open PR Title
2023 - 2024 EC Open PR Equitation Title
2024 EC Intermediate JNR Equitation Title
2024 Third Easter Festival Open PR Equitation
2024 Reserve Champion Intermediate JNR Equitation  SA Championships
2023 1m PR Easter Festival Champion
2023 SASJ 1m PR Title
2023 SASJ Open PR Title

Current goals:
My goals are to produce my horses into the Open grades, enjoy the journey, and compete in some of the big Open Junior and Under 25 classes along the way.