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S P O R T I N G C L A S S I C S 1 8 7 T he countryside of Namibia leaves a lasting impression. It's a place where the sunrises are rivaled only by the sunsets. Then there are the grasslands and the abundant game. Its ineffable beauty quickly gets into your soul. e s t i n a t i o n s D Kirstie Pike K irstie Pike (left), of Prois Hunting & Field Apparel for Women, hosted Ruth Cusack for a hunt in the wilds of Namibia, where Ruth killed this Hartmann's mountain zebra. The game is plentiful around Amolinda, but Hartmann's mountain zebras are the main attraction. I recently experienced Namibia for the first time with my dear friend Ruth Cusack. She and I traveled there to hunt gemsbok and Hartmann's mountain zebra with Mogwadiri Safaris, which is a sponsor for the Prois Awards hosted by Prois Hunting & Field Apparel for Women. Each year Prois honors one woman who not only is dedicated to hunting, but also exhibits a passion for conservation and community education. Ruth was the 2012 Prois Award recipient, and in addition to the safari, the prize package included an incredible bounty of gear from the sponsors. After our long flight to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, KIRSTIE PIKE