Tent pegging: The South African black teen pioneer preserving cavalry sport

Written by on May 17, 2025

Riding on a galloping horse with a lance in her right hand, Khosi Dlomo's face is a picture of concentration as she sizes up her target.

The South African teenager has little margin for error in her chosen sport of tent pegging.

The equestrian discipline has military origins, with competitors riding down a track before attempting to remove a small wooden peg from the ground with either a lance or sword.

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