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ShweShwe - A National Treasure
The well known fabric ShweShwe has a far reaching history. Here we explore how this simple indigo dyed fabric became a part of South...
Andrew Knapp
Nov 23, 20204 min read
An Introduction to Ficksburg – Cherry Capital of the Free State.
Ficksburg sits at below the Impareni Mountain (1750m) on the Highlands Route of the Eastern Free State, and borders the Caledon River....
Andrew Knapp
Nov 23, 20208 min read
Day Drives around the Eastern Free State.
The Eastern Free State is one of South Africa’s most beautiful regions with an average altitude of 1950m above sea level. The area...
Andrew Knapp
Nov 23, 20209 min read
Horse Breeds indigenous to South Africa - a noble heritage.
When the subject of horse breeds is raised the conversation normally turns toward the well known names such as the Arabian, Appaloosa or...
Andrew Knapp
Nov 23, 20204 min read
Exploring Lesotho on Horseback - prepare for magnificence!
There is no better way to see the Kingdom of Lesotho than on horseback. The mountainous topography of the country dictates the horse as...
Andrew Knapp
Nov 23, 20204 min read
Lesotho's National Transport - a brief history of the Basotho Pony.
The Basotho Pony has fascinating origins that can be traced back to the days of Jan Van Riebeek (1652) when ‘Cape Horses’ were first sent...
Andrew Knapp
Nov 23, 20202 min read
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