A while back a client of ours bought a Zebra mare from us…..but to our amazement she turned out to be a Stallion.

After months of searching for a tame mare, we finally found two Zebra mares. Arrangements were made with our client to bring one Zebra mare and a Sable heifer that he also ordered to him.

So, on the morning of 14 August 2024, the MWSA team came together at our Thabazimbi Boma to load these two massive Zebra mares.
Susan and Lindy then drove to Vaalwater to load the Sable heifer

Upon arrival in Vaalwater, we proceeded to dart and load the Sable heifer, Lola from a small camp. Thank you to Dr Johan Barkhuizen for a quick and effortless process. The Sable Bull who walked with her was not happy with us handling his Girlfriend and mock-charged us a few times.

After loading Lola, we greeted the Veterinarian and client to hit the road again…..but the next moment we had to scatter before another Sable heifer who came charging around the corner.
It took us a few moments to recover. Phew!!!

All jokes aside, even animals used to people and vehicles are still unpredictable and dangerous.

Susan and Lindy then hit the long road to the Vhembe District.
Upon arrival, we met Dr Gerhard Klopper who quickly darted Stompie the male Zebra. We then offloaded the Sable Heifer Lola and one of the Zebra Mares.
From there we traveled a few kilometers to a Chiefs’ farm to offload the gorgeous Zebra mare we named Leila and Stompie.
We were met by the Chiefs’ younger brother and a whole entourage of students.

The two Zebra offloaded and a quick photo session, the Chiefs’ brother then escorted us back to the main road.
We were warmly greeted and wished safe travels again and turned back to Thabazimbi.

On the N1 Highway, we were stopped by a Traffic police officer. He was very friendly and asked us what we were transporting.
Susan told him it was Lions, the poor man got such a fright he stepped back from our vehicle, gave Susan her driver’s license back, and waved us on. (We did tell him that we were only joking).

16 hours and 973 kilometers later we arrived safely back home in Thabazimbi.

Thank you to each and every person involved that made this day run like a well-oiled machine.