5 Days South African Countryside Horse Riding Holiday in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Facilities

Day 1

Arrival at Stormy Hill in the afternoon to let you settle into the self-catering cottage. An introduction to the horses at afternoon feed time.

Day 2

The program starts around 08:30. It includes finding out about the horses different personalities while they are in their stables; brushing the horses and general handling. This helps you to get to know your horse. After grooming and tacking up the horses, you'll ride in the training ring to get used to the horses, then you set off for your trail ride.

This is tailored for the individual needs and goes at the pace that Stormy Hill Horse Trails think it fits for the riders. It normally encompasses going up and down hills and crossing a stream or two. This usually takes approximately three hours. You may be asked to dismount and lead your horses depending on the ground conditions in different sections. (Some areas tend to get a bit slippery at times).

When you get back, you'll take the bridle and saddle off and finally you give the horses some apples or carrots and let them out into the fields to graze.

This program will take up most of the morning. Approximately four and a half hours. This is a relaxed ride in the open countryside. There is some beautiful scenery and the dogs usually follow along.

You are then free to enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Maybe see some of the Midlands Meander, have a braai (barbeque) or just take a stroll on the property.

Days 3 and 4

You will be going out for a trail ride of approximately 3 hours. Stormy Hill Horse Trails usually take a different route in the forest each day to show you more of the surrounding countryside.

When you get back, you'll take the bridle and saddle off and finally, you give the horses some apples or carrots and let them out into the fields to graze. This program will take up most of the morning. Approximately four and a half hours.

Day 5

You'll go out for a trail ride. This is a shorter ride of about two hours. You will then be able to check out of the cottage at your leisure.

This trail riding holiday will take place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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You will be staying at Stormy Hill Horse Trails' self-catering cottage which means you will prepare your food yourself.

After your horse riding in the morning, you will have time to explore the surrounding area in the afternoon. Your own transport will be required. There is the Midlands Meander with its craft shops. Take a canopy tour on a zipline in the Karkloof. Eat at quaint cafes and restaurants. Visit the Howick waterfall and see the zebras at the Umgeni Nature Reserve.

• Horse riding each morning
• 4 nights' accommodation (self-catering)
• Firewood for your fireplace and barbeque
• Welcome pack of tea, sugar, and milk
• Photos taken along the ride each day usually posted on the Stormy Hill Trails' social media page
• Use of riding helmets

• All meals and drinks
• Transport to and from Stormy Hill Horse Trails
• Excursions around the surrounding area

• A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.