Our DEE
Ambassadors
Chantal Chelin
Chantal Chelin embodies the essence of equestrian dedication and passion. Introduced to horses at age 9 by her grandfather, Mr. Reginald Knight, a respected figure in Cape Town's racing scene, Chantal's love for these majestic creatures blossomed. Now based in Johannesburg South, she not only competes in the 1m35 classes with Rosefield Capital Cambodia but also produces young horses and owns Rosefield Horse Sales. Her ultimate goal is to excel as a competitive 1m50 rider.
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Chantal's journey is marked by notable achievements, including representing the KZN Junior Show Jumping and Showing team in 2004 and winning the Junior Victor Ludorum at Pietermaritzburg's Royal Show Grounds in 2005. Her dedication to improvement took her to Ireland, where she trained with Richard and Andrew Bourns of Bourns Sport Horses.
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Among her promising proteges are the up-and-coming youngsters Rosefield Cornata PDL, Rosefield Atlantica, and Rosefield Concord. At the core of Chantal's ethos is a belief in the transformative power of hard work and dedication, best encapsulated by her favourite quote: "You can have all the talent in the world, but hard work and dedication are unbeatable." With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Chantal Chelin continues to inspire as she nurtures young talent and pursues her passion for show jumping.
Jessica Hindley
Jessica Hindley, a 17-year-old competitive junior rider from South Africa, has been making waves in the equestrian world since the age of 13. Competing at the height of 1.20m with her horses Hausberger McArthur Park (now retired) and SM Callista Luna Z (Lou), she also excels at the 90cm level with her promising youngster, Weltmeyer Sebastian (Seb). Adding to her repertoire, Jessica has recently ventured into the graded dressage circuit with her mount Grande Roux Great Times (Greaties).
Under the guidance of trainers Anya Muller, Janet Dewar-Pitts, and Ronnie Healy, Jessica's journey took her to Germany and the Netherlands, where she had the privilege of training and competing with esteemed professionals like Kai Terhoeven-Urselmans and Michel Van Eck. Among her notable achievements are jumping in Germany against her idols, delivering a clear round in the 1.20m at the SA Youth Championships 2023, and clinching the Equitation Novice Champion title at the Toyota Easter Festival in 2023.
Jessica's dedication to her horses is evident, particularly in her hands-on approach to their development. She takes pride in producing her current horses herself, with special mention to Weltmeyer Sebastian, whom she has nurtured from a young age. With aspirations to compete internationally in Europe, Jessica acknowledges the invaluable support of her coaches, grooms, physios, saddle fitters, farriers, and her parents.
Above all, Jessica's passion for her craft shines through. She cherishes every moment spent with her beloved horses, embracing the journey with enthusiasm and gratitude, and remains steadfast in her belief that her dreams of international competition will one day become a reality.
Erin Furman
Erin (Erela) Furman, 18, competitive show jumper from Johannesburg, began riding at age 6. She competes proudly with her 9-year-old Boerperd, Chaje Fletcher. Erela has been with her coach, Vincent Moemise, for the last 2 years and she rides out of Tamboti Riders Stables in Midrand. The bond between horse, rider and coach has never been stronger.
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Originally Erela was leasing Fletcher and when his owners decided to sell him, Erela was devastated to possibly lose her best friend. Not having come from a horse-riding background, and possibly having no idea what they were getting into, Erela’s parents ensured this beautiful partnership would not be broken and Chaje Fletcher joined the family of humans, dogs, cockatiel and now horse(s).
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From earlier estimates of Fletcher not being a “true” competitive horse, a combination of hard work, love and lots of fun, the dynamic duo went on to several notable achievementsincluding winning the Hollard Pre-Easter 90cm class in 2024. Now comfortable at 1,10m and sometimes 1,20m at the yard, Erela and Fletcher are moving up to the 1m graded class in competitions.
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Currently studying Horsemanship at Beaulieu Equestrian Academy, Erela aspires to make the equestrian world her home. Passionate about all animals and passionate and competitive with horses, Erela is living her dream. As a brand ambassador for Dani Equestrian Essentials, Erin is sitting pretty in this new role.
Nicole Laranjeira
Nicole Laranjeira is a 21-year-old South African show jumper as well as a CCN1* eventer. She lives in Johannesburg South and was raised on a plot in Kibler Park. Here, she discovered her love for horses and began her journey at the age of three. By the time she was six, Pegasus Riding Club had become her second home, marking the true beginning of her riding career.
Now, Nicole dedicates herself to training young horses fresh off the race track, giving them a second chance to discover new talents. Her first horse,
J Edgar (affectionately known as her boy in red), is eight years old and serves as her CCN1* eventing horse. Chartered (her boy in blue), who is seven, currently competes in the 1.10m show jumping classes.
Nicole is also working and competing with Arrow Sky, who is five, African Twilight, who is four, and Sasha, who is three. She cherishes each of her horses and eagerly anticipates seeing how far they can go in their respective careers.
In addition to her equestrian pursuits, Nicole is an air hostess for Fly CemAir and is currently studying towards a BA in Child Psychology. She aspires to one day participate in the Olympics with one of her own horses. Nicole believes that it takes more than a “name brand” horse to be a champion; these thoroughbreds have shown her that anything is possible with hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of prayer.
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Nicole is immensely proud to be a part of the DEE team.
Megan De Lange
Megan De Lange's equestrian journey began at the age of 9, and from the very first ride, she was hooked. Like many young riders, she started by leasing school ponies before fulfilling every little girl’s dream—getting her first horse straight off the track. That horse marked the beginning of a challenging yet rewarding path, shaping Megan into the determined and skilled rider she is today.
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Her dedication and hard work have been the backbone of her success, as she’s always taken on the responsibility of producing her horses from the ground up. This hands-on approach has not only honed her abilities but has also deepened her connection to each horse, making every achievement even more meaningful.
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Currently, Megan competes with her Thoroughbred, Billkool, who she has developed to the 1.30m level and is soon ready to go even higher in the new year. Together, they’ve faced their share of challenges, but Megan’s perseverance and problem-solving have always carried them through, proving that the journey is as important as the results.
Megan’s accolades speak to her talent and passion. She is the proud 2024 Open Equitation Champion and claimed second overall in the Thoroughbred Series—an incredible testament to her dedication and skill.
We are thrilled to have Megan representing our brand for the 2025 show season and can’t wait to see what she and Billkool achieve next!
Megan Bailey
We’re thrilled to introduce you to Megan Bailey, a talented and dedicated showjumper from Pretoria! Megan is currently competing in the 90cm classes with her incredible schoolmaster, Adelt Conlynne ("Conny"), who she has had the privilege of partnering with for the past year.
Megan trains at Pinedean Stables, under the expert guidance of her instructor, Adrian Brink. Her journey in the saddle began as a young rider, but after a 7-year break, Megan returned to the equestrian world 3 years ago with a renewed passion.
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Conny has played a pivotal role in helping Megan regain her confidence, and their partnership continues to flourish. Megan plans to compete with Conny for several more years and is excited about the future with her young horse, Zorino Ladon, as he develops and prepares to step into the spotlight.
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Outside of the arena, Megan is equally driven. She is currently completing her articles at PwC, working towards her dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA)(SA).
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We are proud to have Megan as part of the DEE team and can’t wait to support her on her journey, both in and out of the ring!