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15 Day Working Riding Holiday: Horse Riding Experience in Kei Mouth, Wild Coast, South Africa
Nguni House, Kei Mouth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
South Africa Horse Riding Holiday
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Does being part of the day-to-day care of horses, riding along expansive beaches, blowing all your cares away, and reconnecting with yourself as a rider appeal to you? Do you want an informal extended holiday relaxing and enjoying horses and riding, nature and rural seaside village life? Do you want to enjoy many of the benefits of being involved with horses on a daily basis? • Then our 2 weeks working riding holiday is for you. Reconnect with yourself and escape from your everyday life for a while. Ride, eat, sleep, repeat and live like a local.
Key information:
- Rider weight limit: 198 pounds / 90 kilograms
- Horse breed: A mixture of Arab, Boerperd, Thoroughbred, and Percheron crosses
Highlights
- Daily horse riding
- Understand and practice the principles of holistic horse care of horses
- Schooling the trail horses, informal riding lessons, out rides, and trails daily
- Ride at Kei Mouth and Morgan Bay beaches and full-day rides into the Transkei
- Lots of free time for the beach to explore the wonderful countryside
- Socialize and generally have a good time during your free time
- Meals are self-catering
- 14 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
14 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 4 participants
Airport transfer available:
East London Airport (US$ 83 per person)
East London Airport (US$ 83 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
Working Riding Holiday riders stay at Nguni House which is next door to our guest house, and across the road from our home. It has 4 double rooms so that each of our riders has their own bedroom. (One room is a king bed or twin beds so that friends can share). The house has two bathrooms, with showers and a second separate toilet. It has lovely newly renovated open plan living and dining room with French doors into the garden. There is a covered braai patio in the garden. The kitchen is old-fashioned farm style with everything you need to self cater and space to store snacks and drinks etc.
Digital nomads who work and study remotely are welcome; we are well connected and have uncapped WiFi!
Program
You can be involved in the day to day care of the horses as well as riding, it is up to you to take what you need and want from being with Wild Coast Horse Riding Adventures.
The interconnection between horses and people is an integral part of their beliefs, the environment, and the way that they work with the horses and the visiting riders. Therefore, horsemanship is geared towards gentle interaction and communication with equine friends. The horses work hard, and they expect the best from them.
It is their responsibility to ensure that they live in the most comfortable and natural way possible to enable them to do their job to the very best of their abilities. As the guest, you become part of the equine philosophy. A horse-riding experience in South Africa where horses are a way of life. As a horse lover, it will exceed all your expectations.
Bring along your spirit of adventure and a love of the great outdoors and escape to the horse-filled life in South Africa. The horses are much loved; they are a mixture of Arab, Boerperd, Thoroughbred, and Percheron crosses that are perfect for trail riding. You will be delighted by how gentle, well-trained, and friendly they are!
The trail team is kept endurance fit to be able to complete the adventure trails along the coast, while the younger horses are brought on carefully with groundwork and schooling. While you are with Wild Coast Horse Riding Adventures, you become part of the family and are made to feel welcome in the relaxed and comfortable home away from home.
You get to participate in and be part of the following experiences
Understanding and practicing the principles of holistic horse care of horses that live out all year round in the African bush.
- Daily care of the horses
- Cleaning tack and equipment
- Introduction to barefoot trimming, riding, and management
- The horses all live out, so there are no stables to muck out
- An introduction to groundwork
- Exercising and schooling horses in basic flat work, dressage, and jumping
- Fitness training, exercise, and care of the horses
- Assisting on outrides and trails in Kei Mouth and Morgan Bay
- You spend time caring, working, schooling, and exercising horses at the beach paddocks in Kei Mouth.
Daily routine
The horses live out 24/7 in paddocks situated at the Kei Mouth Country Club about 2.5 kilometers from where they live. You'll go to the yard every day at 8 a.m., and bring the horses in for feeding, grooming, and checking. The rest of the morning is spent riding and schooling the horses or taking out any beach rides that are booked.
After lunch rides depend on how hot it is and in winter, you need to be back before the sunsets. The horses are fed again in the afternoon and turned out for the night.
2-week stay
2 weeks is the minimum length of stay on the Equestrian Connection riding holiday as it is then long enough for you to get to know Wild Coast Horse Riding Adventures and the horses and do lots of riding. You can choose to include a mini beach trail during the 2 weeks.
Besides helping out at the morning stable, you will get to do all the lovely outrides around Kei Mouth and Morgan Bay as well as the day rides over the river to the waterfalls and another time to Trennerys for a pub lunch. There is time for beach and nature walks, and there will be at least one trip up the Kei River on the barge, The Fish Eagle.
For the brave, you can also join Clint on a deep-sea fishing/photo trip. One thing they know for sure is that when it's time to leave, you will wish that you had stayed longer.
Please note all riding and itineraries are subject to change due to variations in local conditions, hotel accommodation availability, rider’s abilities, the weather, and the influences of the sea tides and during the rainy season the conditions of the rivers at the time of riding.
Fitness
This is a horse riding holiday and guests should be comfortable in walk, trot, and canter. Wild Coast Horse Riding Adventures has a lovely selection of horses that suit a wide range of riding abilities from novice level up. Riding a horse does require a degree of natural fitness and balance. Beginner riders can be accommodated and will be given basic riding lessons to get them comfortable and proficient in the saddle.
Horses
The horses are much loved; they are a mixture of Arab, Boerperd, Thoroughbred and Percheron crosses that are perfect for trail riding. You will be delighted by how gentle, well trained and friendly they are! The trail team is kept endurance fit to be able to complete our adventure trails along the coast, while our younger horses are brought on carefully with ground work and schooling.
You are welcome to participate in and be part of the daily routine of caring for our horses and stable yard and understanding and practicing the principles of holistic horse care of horses that live out all year round in the African bush.
The horses live out 24/7 in paddocks situated at the Kei Mouth Country Club about 2.5km from the house where we live. We go to the yard every day and bring the horses in for feeding, grooming and a preventative health check. The mornings are spent riding and schooling the horses or going out on a beach or bush ride. Afternoon rides depend on how hot it is and in winter, we need to be back before the sunsets. The horses are fed again in the afternoon and turned out for the night.
Skill levels
Your riding program will be tailored to suit your riding ability and experience as this holiday can accommodate all riding levels.
You can be involved with the horses as much or as little as you like, you take what you need and want from being with us. If you just want to ride once or twice a day, that's okay; if you want to hang out and help out with the horses that’s great too!
Location
At Wild Coast Horse Riding Adventures, they offer a unique opportunity for horse lovers to truly immerse themselves and experience the joy of being with and riding horses day after day along the stunning Wild Coast of South Africa. Join them for an extended holiday to rejuvenate your inner love of horses, reconnect with who you are and restore your soul.
Come and stay for a while between your travels and soak up the glorious splendor of the Wild Coast, its incredible nature, and empty beaches. Get sandy feet, enjoy relaxed walks, do a river cruise or paddling adventure, or experience a beach ride with Wild Coast Horse Trails. Kei Mouth is perfectly located for a stopover on your South African road trip.
Midway between Ado Elephant Park, Port Elizabeth, and the mighty Drakensberg en route to Kruger Park. The relaxed hospitality welcomes you. The house is situated in a tranquil street, just off the main road, central to most amenities, and within walking distance to the supermarket, pubs, restaurants, the beach, the Kei River, and the ferry crossing. The horses are situated in the yard about 2.5 kilometers from the house.
Food
This is a self-catering holiday, meals are not included. There is a local supermarket nearby, and several local coffee shops and restaurants that the riders can enjoy.
- Kitchen: They supply, preserves, some basic condiments, tea, coffee, and sugar.
- Lunch (not included in the rate) is self-catering at the house, pack a lunchbox or eat at a local pub and restaurant or purchase at the shop which is open from 7 to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 2pm on Sundays.
- Weekends: The perfect time to go out in the evenings for a meal & drinks and to socialize with locals.
- Drinks, cool drinks, alcoholic beverages are not included, and you are welcome to bring your own wine and refreshments to dinner.
- Water: Local municipality water is drinkable most of the time. They have rainwater tanks that they prefer to use as drinking water. Bottled water is available at the shop. Please bring a water bottle to use whilst out and when riding.
The following meals are included:
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
Things to do (optional)
These activities are not included and are paid separately. For more information, please send an inquiry.
- Mini Beach trails along the Wild Coast
- Wild Coast Horse Trail
- The ferry crossing over the Kei River
- Paddling trips hosted by local guides
- Abseiling at Morgan Bay hosted by local guides
- Township Tour hosted by local guides
- Inkwenkwezi - Big 5 Jeep Safari
What's included
- Daily horse riding including schooling the trail horses, informal riding lessons, outrides, and trails
- Riding at the beach in Kei Mouth and Morgan Bay
- Full-day rides into the Transkei
- Free Wi-Fi,
- 14 nights accommodation
- Laundry
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Additional activities
- Meals
- Ferry crossing fee
- Social evenings out in the village
- Other drinks, refreshments, and other snacks
- Gratuities for the housemaids who clean the house, make your beds and do your laundry
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ELS
East London Airport
64 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 83 per person
Arrival by car
Wild Coast Horse Riding Adventures highly recommends that guests on long-stay holidays hire a small car. This means that you have the freedom to move around and explore the beautiful area and local villages of Morgan Bay and Kei Mouth.
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange for your flight to arrive at East London Airport (ELS). All transfers are paid in cash in South African Rand direct to the driver. They only book the trip for you as this service is not supplied by Wild Coast Horse Riding Adventures. They will book the transfer on your behalf or you can book directly. Please note that prices quoted are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed.
Airport: East London Airport
Airport transfer available:
East London Airport (US$ 83 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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