Lyandi van der merwer
About Lyandi
2023 Achievements
High school rider of the year and Equitation high school rider level 7 of the year.
Achievements for 2024:
Won her first dressage class at nationals with Emperor.
Recieved a Bronze with Callaho Brando in the 120 cm jumps at Nationals
Jumped her first clear in the 130 cm classes with Mainplayer
Takagari jumped Super rounds in the 110 cm classes.
Goals are for 2025:
Work with Takagari and get him to jump 120cm.
Compete with Callaho Brando in the 120cm more often.
To work with Mainplayer and make him more comfortable and confident in the 130cm jumps.
Motivational Phrase
“Never let success go to your head and never failure go to your heart.”
Favorite Maximilian Clothing
Long Sleeve Base Layer.
Brand ambassador for Maya Couture for the last two years.
I’m passionate about horses and looking good and being comfortable while doing what I love is important to me .
I started riding horses at a very young age and riding competitive from age of 9. I have been fortunate with amazing horses that I produced myself. Last year I won Overall Rider of the Year for Limpopo as I compete in Jumping, Dressage, Equitation and 3 Phase Eventing. I have started breeding my own warmbloods, my first mare called “All in a Dream”. I love riding for Limpopo and hopefully one day for South Africa. From this year I will compete as an adult and look forward to sharing the arena with South Africa’s elite horse riders. Maya Couture is a very special brand and I always feel good and comfortable riding in their clothes.
Lyandi's horses:
Mainplayer
Takagari
Callaho Brando
Emperor