INTRODUCTION
Healing yourself is essential.
Not only for yourself, but for the world at large.
Allowing horses to help you heal, is the ultimate healing from the inside.
This KAROO RANCHING event is aimed at individuals looking to spend time with horses, both on and off horseback.
During these events, we encourage guests to become comfortable with the silence and to listen to the guidance whispered by the mountains & their equine healers.
The aim is to relax, refocus & heal.
All activities are optional.
WHAT IS EQUINE THERAPY?
Equine Assisted Therapy uses the gentle presence of the horse to bring
about a sense of emotional and physical well-being in participants.
Participants use the activities with the horses to engage in introspection, self-observation, and feedback on how their actions, approaches and attitudes are received by the horses and quite often, by the people around them.
Participants do not have to divulge any personal information about themselves to anyone during this type of therapy, as the healing starts with self-realisation.
Healing takes place both on & off horseback.
Horse riding is optional during this therapy.
HORSES
Our team of ranch horses are all carefully selected on temperament & play an integral part in the healing sessions of the event.
Each one has their own unique personality & ability to teach and heal.
The horses enjoy their life on the ranch, whether it be working with guests or roaming free in the mountains.
We pride ourselves in a well adjusted herd.
We strive to make every guest’s ride as memorable as possible, by pairing riders with horses that will compliment them in both experience and personality.
SUITABLE FOR
Individuals wanting to:
Spend unpressured time with horses
Heal from unhappy/traumatic experiences
Heal from past hurts or relationships
Release trauma & pain
Understand themselves better
Ground & rebalance themselves
Learn to build better relationships
Relax & Unwind
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
This event is suitable for beginner riders, as well as more experienced riders.
The pace is never more than walking and all activities are optional.
The focus is on gently healing with horses.
For safety purposes, guests are required to have minimum one year riding experience and be able to catch, groom, saddle, walk & stop their horse.
PACE
Our events are not geared to those who want to race around everywhere.
Our mountainous terrain simply does not allow for it.
The pace dictated by Mother Nature often encourages guests to ride in silence, ponder upon the mountains & take time to reconnect with their soul.
We strive to make every guest’s ride as memorable as possible, however, the safety & well- being of our guests & horses will always take precedence over the enjoyment of one or two guests.
DRESS CODE
For practical stock handling
& photographic purposes, a
strict dress code is adhered to.
There is a small shop on the ranch
that stocks various items.
It is, however, advised that you
bring your gear that is well worn in.
PERMITTED
Jeans
Leather Shoes/Boots
Denim or Navy Shirts
Wide-brimmed Hats
Neutral Scarves
Neutral Jackets/Coats
(KAROO RANCHING
Oilskin coats are available
for use while at the ranch)
Leather Accessories
NOT PERMITTED
Check / Plaid Shirts
Caps/Beanies
Sneakers/Takkies
Loud Brands
Bright Colours
Plastic Accessories
Plastic Water Bottles
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
During our events a professional photographer is tasked with photographing the event.
This imagery is then given to guests as a gift, as a fond reminder of their time spent at KAROO RANCHING.
Guests are invited to embrace the experience, the dress code suggested and be fully present without needing to snap away on their cell phones.
For this reason, we kindly request that no cell phones are used outside of the ranch accommodation.
Wi-Fi access is only available in the ranch accommodation too.
WHAT TO BRING
Riding Helmet
Rancher hat
Sunscreen
6 – 8 x Re-hydration sachets
2 -3 x pairs of comfortable jeans
2 -3 x denim or navy collared shirts
1 x neutral coloured coat
1 x pair of leather boots
Comfortable Clothes
Slippers
Book
EQUINE THERAPY 2026
26 – 29 March 2026 – FULLY BOOKED
13 – 16 August 2026 – FULLY BOOKED
24 – 27 September 2026 – FULLY BOOKED
** If you would like us to add you to the WAITING LIST, in case of a cancellation, kindly email us at info@karooranching.co.za to do so.
EQUINE THERAPY 2027
If you missed your yearly dose of Karoo magic, below are the 2027 dates.
8 – 11 April 2027
12 – 15 August 2027
23 – 26 September 2027
** If you would like us to add you to the WAITING LIST, in case of a cancellation, kindly email us at info@karooranching.co.za to do so.
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