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Howard Krut
PO Box 1220
7210 Stanford, Overstrand
South Africa
Tel: 082 667 9232
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Friends:
Stanford Valley
Farm 215
Bodhi Khaya
Springfontein
cape town tourism

Horse Trails :


Stanford Valley Farm

1 hour trail- along the Klein river is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the fynbos and wildlife in a gentle nature.

Springfontein Farm

On offer are 1, 2 and 3.5 hour Outrides.

Overnight

2-10 day trails through the Overberg.

African Horse Co - Horses

African Horse Co trails through varying terrain. Distances of up to 45km a day will include beach, dune and rugged mountain. Through fields of fynbos, up rocky slopes or galloping on the beach, our horses need to be sure footed, fleet and enduring.

The horses used, and most suited, are South African cross breeds:

  • Boerperd
  • Arab Crosses
  • Saddler Crosses
  • and Friesan Crosses.

The horses range as a natural herd over 100 hectares of Mosaic Farm. Neither paddocked nor stabled, they are alert and in tune with their environment, thereby ideally suited for the type of trail that we undertake. Ranging from 15.5 to 16.5 hands, they will carry a weight up to 95kg over testing terrain. There are 16 working horses with varying temperament and speed. Horses are available for Beginners up to Advanced and Extreme riders.

Temperament varies from bombproof to lively allowing for proper matching of rider skill to horse.
This makes for a rewarding experience without pushing boundaries.

We are equipped with English Style tack. Saddles used are: General purpose English, Australian Stock, Universal military and Trail Riders. No Western available. Horses are ridden with snaffle bits. Hard Hats are provided for.

Hourly Trails
Suggested attire:
  • Long Pants and a closed
    shoe preferably with heel.
  • Rain or Sun protection
Overnight Trails
Saddlebags water containers, cooking equipment all provided for.

Personal Clothing and equipment to bring:

  • Torch
  • Two sets of suitable clothing, one for day one for night
  • Remember weather fluctuates along the coast, always have some warmth.
  • Rain and sun protection- Do not forget a cap or hat
  • Sleeping Bag, Warm Jacket
  • Chaps or half chaps (half chaps can be rented on request).
  • Jodphurs (if desired)
  • Gloves (if desired)
  • Good Boot or shoe
  • Swimsuit for summer trails