Help Us Saddle Up Her Future!

Warm Greetings,

My name is Geoffrey, and I’m a proud father trying to support my 18-year-old daughter, Michaela’s passion for horses and her dream of a future in the equine industry.

Michaela has loved horses since she was 4 years old. Despite financial struggles, she began riding at 14 thanks to the kindness of a local stable owner from Queensway stables, who sponsored her a lesson a week. For the past 3 to 4 years, she’s dedicated herself to learning, riding, and helping care for horses—even volunteering on Saturdays at the Coastal Horse Care Unit, where she helps feed, and look after rescued horses.

When sponsorship ended recently at the local stables, due to financial strain, her regular lessons stopped—and so did her first big step into the world she dreams of working in, however, her volunteering work has continued.

✨ A New Door Opened

Just when we thought things had come to a halt, another miraculous door opened. 

The Cotton Lands riding school, in the country, led by Margie Diesel, a Dressage/Jumping professional trainer with many years experience, offered to support Michaela with lessons twice a week, and also getting involved with some basic yard routines.

🎓 What we are in Need of - 

First and foremost:-

This campaign is initially aimed towards her -

Level 1-3 horsemanship EQUASA course fees, accommodation, training, travel costs, etc

Secondly:-

It has been advised that Michaela takes the opportunity to be a working student at a facility such as the Wellington, Florida, Barn Winter Festival which runs from Jan to March every year 13 weeks), for two or so weeks

Being one of the largest, longest, and most popular competitions in the equestrian industry in the World, thereby obtaining the best quality experience from top professional trainers, and giving her a strong foundation to work from.

Finally:-

Michaela's ultimate aim is to work for a stable/stud, training horses and possibly being involved with breeding, etc.

She is also prepared to work for a stud/stable in Loire of a small wage and her level 1-3 studies as payment.

We are looking to raise:-

R60 000.00 

$4,000 USD or 

£3,000 GBP,

however, every small gift counts. 

Every $25.00 or $50.00 contribution, or equivalent in your currency, will make a meaningful difference, and every the smallest SA rand contribution will count.

💬 Why It Matters -

Michaela, has ADHD and learning difficulties, and has found focus, peace, and purpose through working with horses. Riding has changed her life—and this opportunity can put her on a career course where her heart and talent can truly shine.

If you’d like proof of how the funds are used, I’m happy to share details anytime -

Flights, accommodation, food, updated picks and videos, etc.

Thank you for reading and believing in a young woman’s dream.

Every kind gift moves her one step closer.

With deep gratitude,

Geoffrey Botha

Psalm 37:4 – “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”