The love of the horse in Kweneng West

One can safely say that the horse is the preferred mode of transport in Kweneng West as most people in the area, which is arguably one of the poorest in the country, cannot afford cars. It is commonplace to see young men galloping around on horseback with gay abandon as they try to impress their poorer mates who cannot afford a horse. Men drive cattle to their kraals on horsebacks, which most certainly makes the job easier and quicker.

During Mmegi's recent visit to the Kweneng West village of Takatokwane, the team chanced upon two young girls on horseback with somebody who looked like their mother or older sister leading the horse on foot. It was obvious that the young riders were enjoying the ride as they kept on smiling at nothing in particular. There is no doubt that the people of this windswept area are in love with their horses as the animals make their lives easier.