Thomas Van Rijkvorsel
October 17, 2023

Thomas Van Rijkvorsel

I am Living in Johannesburg and I am 18 years old.

My horse riding career started 7 years ago , when I sat on a horse for the first time and since that day it’s been a way of life…a passion for me!

I am trained by the very talented and highly regarded Dominey Alexander, whom I train with 6 days a week.

Since moving to Johannesburg 2 years ago I’ve accomplished so much! Representing South Africa at 2022 Youth Equestrian Games and bringing home individual gold and team bronze feels almost surreal.

My horses that I compete,  are Tack & Togs Gledsmiur’s Red Ivory, Capital My Lady and Gulliver in the open levels and 3 very good young horses Capital Hagen, Capital Raelynn and Tack & Togs Font Arum & one dressage horse Callaho Fidellio which I ride in Medium.

Our plans for this year:

Tack & Togs Gledsmiur’s Red Ivory I would like to ride in the Big Derby again with this really brave mare,
Capital My Lady, we are part of the Regenisis Vet Outliers and hoping to get a podium finish, as well as a few Grand Prix on the cards for us!

Gulliver will comeback this year … bigger and better after an injury and a very lengthy rehab.

Hagen & Raelynn will come out a bit more this year  producing these two has been so much fun and such a rewarding process!

It’s such a privilege to be associated with Midfeeds  & Tack & Togs as Brand Ambassador, a company that shares in my passion and love for what we do and aspire to become!

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