The Equestrian sporting disciplines has traditionally been perceived as elitist and attracting only white riders. SANEF has taken up the challenge to introduce more PDIs to the industry, encouraging participation in all discipline and at an ever more competitive level.

SANEF is the custodian of the development programme, and assist all regions and members with information and implementation of their own regional and local programmes. At the core of the SANEF development programme is a our Flagship Programme, whereby, in addition to the bursary for lessons, show entries and trucking funded by NLDTF, sponsorships have been obtained to pick up the balance of the costs to these riders such as stabling and equipment for the horse. In addition we have a further 5 riders receiving assistance for lesson, show entries and trucking only.