Klein Karoo Horse Adventures

Activity Description

Hierdie roete is ons mees populêre rit. Dit is nooit presies dieselfde paadjie nie en die gids en jou perd sal jou die mooiste plekke op die plaas wys.

Our most popular short route on jeep tracks, farm roads and game tracks through the veld.

A beautiful ride in unspoilt Klein Karoo nature. It’s a great outing for families and ideal for guests who has less experience or has time constraints. Riders of all levels of skill (total beginners to experienced riders) welcome.

Arrangements

Duration1 hour 30 minutes

WhenAll year round subject to availability. Closed on Christmas Day.

WhereDoornkraal farm on the Stompdrift Dam Road, De Rust near Oudtshoorn in the Garden Route. Doorkraal is about 5 km from De Rust via a tarred road in excellent condition.

WeatherHumans are waterproof, just like horses. We will continue with your ride in wet weather conditions, although we rarely have to reschedule due to rain. The Klein Karoo is known for its very dry climate, however, we do not operate in extreme wet weather conditions and rides will be rescheduled if we decide that its impossible to attempt the ride. In the case of high temperatures, we take along water in the saddle bags and if you keep moving, it is bearable mostly because we have a low humidity.

What to WearComfortable clothing: Long pants, ski pants or riding breeches and closed shoes. Sneakers are not ideal, but acceptable. Avoid clothing which can be damaged by shrubs and branches (e.g. down jackets, microfibre). We provide riding hats. If there are rain predicted, bring a light rain jacket. We can tidy it away in a saddle bag if you are unsure of the weather on the ride.

Things to BringRemember to bring your sunscreen and sunglasses. In summer, we recommend long sleeved, light shirts with a collar for protection against the sun. Feel free to bring your own water bottle to take along on the ride, otherwise we provide bottled tap water or you can buy drinks at our Farm Shop.

Guests or SpectatorsNon riders are welcome to spend time on the farm while friends or family are out on a ride. Take a walk or relax under the vine veranda. The farm shop has a small selection of refreshments available. Alternatively you can take the short drive to De Rust to browse shops or visit one of the numerous café’s. Meiringpoort Waterfall is also a short drive away.

Requirements

Minimum Age5 years

Minimum Height0.0 m

Maximum Height0.0 m

Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement

QualificationsNone Required.

Maximum Weight110.0 kg

CertificationNone Required

Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

Riding caps: It is strongly recommended that riders wear one for the duration of the outride or activity. It is compulsory for riders younger than 18 years to wear a riding hat.
Water: We provide normal drinking quality water for the activity, but you are welcome to bring your own or buy bottled water at our tuck shop.
The Guide: You will be in the good hands of a guide who knows the route, the area and the horses.
Saddle bags: Each ride will at least have one horse fitted with a set of saddle bags for drinking water or small items.

Exclusions

Food and drinks (other than the tap water in our water bottles).
Insurance.

Notes

Maximum number of riders per group: 12
Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes before your starting time so that you have enough time to fit a riding cap, sign the waiver/indemnity (if you haven’t checked in on line beforehand) and have a safety briefing before meeting your guide and horse. Please be on time to avoid disappointment, as the ride has to end at the arranged time.

Please check in online before your ride so that we have important details to be able to choose the best horse for each rider.

Additional important note: We book the ride exclusively for you, but if we have enquiries for riders of the same skill level, we reserve the right to accommodate those riders on the same ride.

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