Klein Karoo Horse Adventures

Activity Description

This is a guided 4 hour outride in a nature reserve famous for its red cliffs called Enon, starting and ending at Doornkraal Padstal. It includes a light lunch, served at the end of the ride.
Please note that this ride is not suitable for beginner riders, but for Accomplished to Expert/Advanced riders who can comfortably trot and canter.

Arrangements

Duration5 hours

WhenAll year round.

WhereDoornkraal Padstal on the N12 between De Rust and Oudtshoorn

WeatherThis service is weather depending. Humans 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. Bring a change of clothing if we expect wet weather.

Guests or SpectatorsNon riders are welcome to join us for lunch. Doornkraal Padstal is open to the public and stocks local products, including the wines/gin/brandy/whiskey of the Klein Karoo wine region. Suggestions for excursions for non riders include a drive to Prins Albert via the small town De Rust and the Meiringspoort waterfall. A visit to De Rustica olive estate is also in close proximity.

Requirements

Minimum Age10 years

Minimum Height0.0 m

Maximum Height0.0 m

Fitness LevelAverage

QualificationsN/A

Maximum Weight90.0 kg

CertificationNone Required

Experience LevelAccomplished

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 Doornkraal Padstal where the ride start and finish.
Lunch: A light farmstall lunch will be served with a soft drink after the end of the ride.
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.
Extra drinks of what is included in picnic.

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, it is crucial that we leave on 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.