HSB National Officials & Coaches Certification System

The Horse Society of Botswana (HSB) is committed to growing equestrian sport and making it accessible across the country. To achieve this, the HSB National Officials and Coaches Certification System has been approved by the Executive Committee. This framework supports the development of skilled Officials and Coaches who will guide the sport into the future.

  • Certification and Recognition

    All HSB-certified Officials and Coaches will be listed on the HSB website.

    Successful candidates will be issued with official HSB certificates.

    Certification with another recognised National Federation, international body, or similar organisation may be considered for reciprocity.

    FEI-certified Officials automatically qualify as National Officials within their area of expertise.

    For more information on FEI certification programmes, please visit the FEI Officials Portal.

  • Training and Assessment

    All training and assessments must be approved by the HSB Executive Committee. These may take various formats, including:

    • In-person courses

    • Online learning

    • Written and oral examinations

    • Practical assessments

    As training opportunities may change, candidates are encouraged to contact HSB for the latest details.

  • Shadowing Requirements

    Shadowing is an important part of the certification process.

    A learner Official or Coach must work under the guidance of a qualified HSB Official or Coach, or one recognised by another National Federation or the FEI, as approved by the HSB Executive Committee.

  • Start Your Journey

    Interested in becoming an HSB Official or Coach?

    • Apply for certification

    • Begin your training and shadowing

    • Contribute to the growth of equestrian sport in Botswana

    For applications and further information, please contact:

    📧 hsb@hsb.co.bw

Showjumping

Dressage

Showing

Western Mounted Games

Eventing

Endurance

Coach

HSB Officials and Coaches as of September 2025

Name Official Discipline
SMITH, NATANJASenior JudgeWMG
LUUS, DIRKIESenior JudgeWMG
POTGIETER, MANIEJunior JudgeWMG
BOOKBINDER, SUEJunior JudgeWMG
BROWN, ALETTAJunior JudgeWMG
JONES, LYNNJunior JudgeWMG
VISAGIE, TEHILLAHJunior JudgeWMG
MEIJ, ELIZABETHJunior JudgeWMG
MEIJ, JACOBUSJunior JudgeWMG
BRIDGER, CLAIREJunior JudgeWMG
SMITH, HADASSAHJunior JudgeWMG
VAN DER MERWE, HENDRIKJunior JudgeWMG
MOSTERT, HENNINGJunior JudgeWMG
PIETERSE, JACQUESJunior JudgeWMG
SMITH, LANCEJunior JudgeWMG
VILJOEN, PHOEBÉ MARIJunior JudgeWMG
VAN DEN HEEVER, RIANAJunior JudgeWMG
VAN DER WALT, TJAARTJunior JudgeWMG
FABER, WEANEJunior JudgeWMG
LUUS, DIRKIEJudgeShowing
THOMAS, SIANJudgeShowing
BOOKBINDER, SUSANJunior JudgeShowing
ONEILL, BRIDGETJudgeShow Jumping
PEINKE, EILEENJudgeShow Jumping
FITT, TERESAJudgeShow Jumping
DAVIES, SANDYJudgeShow Jumping
BOOKBINDER, SUSANCourse DesignerShow Jumping
PEINKE, EILEENCourse DesignerShow Jumping
ONEILL, BRIDGETCourse DesignerShow Jumping
FREEMAN, DEBRAJunior Course DesignerShow Jumping
LEKGOWE, PELONOMIJunior Course DesignerShow Jumping
LAU, CLARISSEJunior Course DesignerShow Jumping
FITT, TERESAStewardShow Jumping
BOOKBINDER, SUSANStewardShow Jumping
DAVIES, SANDYStewardShow Jumping
SMITH, NATANJAStewardShow Jumping
DU PLESSIS, SHARONJudgeEndurance
SCHEFFER, LUDIJudgeEndurance
DU PLESSIS, SHARONTechnical DelegateEndurance
SCHEFFER, LUDITechnical DelegateEndurance
DU PLESSIS, SHARONStewardEndurance
SCHEFFER, LUDIStewardEndurance
MAREE, HENRYStewardEndurance
ONEILL, BRIDGETJudgeDressage
PEINKE, EILEENJudgeDressage
LUUS, DIRKIEJudgeDressage
BOOKBINDER, SUSANJunior JudgeDressage
PEINKE, EILEENJudgeEventing
PEINKE, EILEENTechnical DelegateEventing
PEINKE, EILEENStewardEventing
BOOKBINDER, SUSANCoachGeneral
FREEMAN, DEBRACoachGeneral
IRISH, BELINDACoachGeneral
ONEILL, BRIDGETCoachGeneral
ONEILL, SIOBHANCoachGeneral
PEINKE, EILEENCoachGeneral
TILNEY, ANGELACoachGeneral
THOMAS, SIANCoachGeneral
LUUS, DIRKIECoachGeneral
BERGH, KYACoachGeneral