ZABUBEGA MANNA, Grey Gelding, *2000 (Sidi Majiid / Zabubega Majim)
Breeder and owner: Gawie and Carina Viljoen, Zabubega Arabians
Strain: Seglawi Al Abd (Wadduda, 1899)
Namibia is proud to announce the winner of their 2013 WAHO Trophy winner, the home-bred gelding, Zabubega Manna. Zabubega Stud was founded in 1976, which makes it one of the oldest Arabian studs in Namibia. From the start, the aim of the breeding programme was to produce tough and sound horses for farm work and long days carrying a rider, also when hunting. In 2007 the Viljoen family took up Endurance riding as their sport of choice, even though their location is quite remote being 400km from the nearest club ride, so they are not able to attend a lot of rides as a result. Even so, from the start Zabubega Manna formed a great partnership with Gawie Viljoen riding as a heavyweight, with many excellent results, thoroughly enjoying being part of such a lovely sport with friendly fellow competitors. Zabubega Manna’s rider, Gawie Viljoen, has several times been selected as Team Captain in various competitions. Their WAHO Trophy win is very well deserved.
Results for Zabubega Manna to date include:
- 2009: – Namibia Heavy Weight Team Tri-Nations Beaufort-Wes: Fourth Place
- 2010: – Namibia Heavy Weight Team Tri-Nations Walvis Bay: Second Place; and winner of the Rubicon Horsemanship Trophy
- 2011: – Namibia Heavy Weight Team Tri-Nations Walvis Bay: Winner and also First place Pure Bred Arabian Horse – Category: Senior Heavy Weight; Family Choice NERA Namibia Senior Heavy Weight winner; Heavy Weight Floating Trophy Champion: Rider to complete the ride in the shortest time; Winner of the Rubicon Horsemanship Trophy
- 2012: – Namibia Heavy Weight Team Tri-Nations Walvis Bay: Third Place; and First place Pure Bred Arabian Horse, Category: Senior Heavy Weight; and Winner of the Rubicon Horsemanship Trophy, shared with Springbok Rider and friend, Johan Raubenheimer
- 2013: – Namibia Heavy Weight Team Tri-Nations Fauresmith: Eight Place Namibia Heavy Weight Team Tri-Nations Walvis Bay: Third Place and First Pure Bred Arabian Horse, Category Senior Heavy Weight
Zabubega Manna & Gawie Viljoen with Trophy
Gawie Viljoen riding Zabubega Manna in the dunes at Walvis Bay
