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.
TERRAIN
The views at the top of the mountains are breathtaking; however, it takes a significant amount of effort from both horse & rider to get there.
The routes that are off- the- beaten track are mostly rocky & mountainous, making the pace slower, but certainly more beautiful & worthwhile.
You will be required to assist your horse by dismounting in difficult places & walking part of the way with him, thus a reasonable fitness level is expected from riders.
HORSES
Our team of ranch horses are all carefully selected on temperament & ability to manage the mountainous terrain.
All of our horses are unshod, as they have all grown up in the area & their feet are well adjusted to the tough terrain.
The horses enjoy their life on the ranch & enjoy having a sense of purpose, whether it be taking guests around or rounding up cattle.
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.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
This event is best suited to moderately experienced riders, who are able to comfortably catch, groom, saddle & ride their own horse.
This event is sadly not suited to complete novice riders.
The KAROO RANCHING team retains the right to ask any guest to refrain from further riding should their riding abilities be a danger to themselves or other guests.
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.
There are places, however, along the routes where guests are able to open their horses up to a gallop or a canter. The horses enjoy this part of the ride too.
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 Shirts (Women)
Navy Shirts (Men)
Wide Brimmed Hats
Neutral Scarves
Neutral Jackets/Coats
Leather Accessories
NOT PERMITTED
No 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
RANCH RIDES 2026
The following KAROO RANCHING Ranch Rides will take place in 2026:
16 – 19 April 2026 – FULLY BOOKED
30 April – 3 May 2026 – FULLY BOOKED
21 – 24 May 2026 – FULLY BOOKED
10 – 13 Sept 2026 – FULLY BOOKED
** If you would like us to add you to the WAITING LIST, in case of a cancellation,
please email us at info@karooranching.co.za to do so.
RANCH RIDES 2027
The following KAROO RANCHING Ranch Rides will take place in 2027:
22 – 25 April 2027
6 – 9 May 2027
20 – 23 May 2027 – FULLY BOOKED
9 – 12 September 2027
** If you would like us to add you to the WAITING LIST, in case of a cancellation,
please email us at info@karooranching.co.za to do so.
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