{"id":23802,"date":"2026-03-16T14:36:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karooranching.co.za\/?page_id=23802"},"modified":"2026-04-20T07:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:34:06","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/karooranching.co.za\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT US"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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KAROO RANCHING Experiences<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Every year, Julie and her husband Sean, host a limited number of KAROO RANCHING Events on the original KAROO RANCHING Ranch, Elandskloof.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Elandskloof  Ranch has been in the family since 1898.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here, guests have the opportunity to ride and experience real ranch life under the big sky country of the Great Karoo Wilderness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Guests are invited to join the KAROO RANCHING crew during the ranching season to round up the herds of black angus cattle on the ranch and help with the various treatments that need to be administered.<\/span><\/p>

A truly a hands on experience on a working cattle ranch.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Karoo offers some of the best riding with spectacular views and majestic sunsets.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>

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The KAROO RANCHING Equine Therapy events offer powerful healing opportunities with an experienced team of healing horses.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The retail side of the business specialises in championing South African natural fibres, including wool, mohair, cotton, linen and leather.<\/span><\/p>

The offering of products are timeless, classic and hardworking.<\/span><\/p>

Feel free to visit the\u00a0KAROO RANCHING Flagship Store<\/strong>\u00a0in Graaff-Reinet, EC.<\/span><\/p>

Or shop online at\u00a0<\/span>www.karooranching.co.za<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It is an old custom for farmers in the area to have a townhouse, that they can use when coming into town.<\/span><\/p>

The KAROO RANCHING Townhouse is a beautifully curated home that feels like a true extension of the brand.<\/span><\/p>

Guests are welcome to book a stay in this quaint and historical home in Graaff-Reinet.<\/span><\/p>

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Kindest regards from the Karoo,<\/span><\/p>

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Julie Hobson<\/span><\/p>

Founder & Owner \u2013 KAROO RANCHING (Pty) Ltd<\/span><\/p>

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Email:\u00a0julie@karooranching.co.za<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Cell: +27 76 9844 695<\/span><\/p>

Website:\u00a0www.karooranching.co.za<\/a><\/span><\/p>

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