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Executive Summary

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In the rolling hills outside Plettenberg Bay, a quiet revolution is underway — one where horses are not just animals, but catalysts for healing, dignity, and opportunity. At its heart is a committed group of trainers, mentors, and visionaries who believe in the transformative power of equestrian sport to uplift vulnerable youth and restore cultural heritage.

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This project proposes the creation of an Equestrian Training Centre focused on equipping at-risk children and young adults with formal equine education, sports development, and career-ready skills. More than a riding school, the Centre will be a sanctuary for learning, growth, and restoration — where young people will not only gain access to over 40 career paths in the equine industry, but also reconnect with their value, self-worth, and sense of direction.

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Our vision is bold: to open the gates of an elite sport to those who have historically been excluded, and to reclaim the lost legacy of the Griqua Horse — a powerful cultural symbol that carries with it a forgotten story of strength and resilience. By placing the Griqua Horse at the Centre of our training, we honour both the animal and the people, and create a living bridge between past and future.

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This is not a temporary intervention. It is a sustainable, skills-based model that creates real and lasting change. With the right support, the centre will produce confident, employable, and inspired young people — while preserving a vital piece of South Africa’s living heritage.

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What begins with a child and a horse becomes a ripple across a generation. We ask the National Lotteries Commission to walk this path with us — to saddle up beside a new movement for social change — one hoofbeat, one lesson, and one transformed life at a time.

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