{"id":24233,"date":"2026-07-25T22:24:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T22:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karooranching.co.za\/?page_id=24233"},"modified":"2026-11-07T14:47:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T14:47:40","slug":"equine-therapy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/karooranching.co.za\/index.php\/events\/equine-therapy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"CATTLE DRIVES"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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INTRODUCTION<\/h1>

The KAROO RANCHING cattle drives take place in the mountains of the Elandskloof ranch in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.<\/p>

Elandskloof is a working cattle farm, that has been in the family since 1898 and is a place where guests are warmly welcomed in, to experience the beautiful authenticity of cattle ranching in the Karoo.<\/p>

KAROO RANCHING hosts four of these cattle drives every year, enabling guests to become part of a working ranching team for a few days.<\/p>

Here, they will get to herd cattle in big sky country while spending time with local stockmen & women.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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ABOUT CATTLE DRIVES<\/h1>

Every herd is part of a sustainable management system on the ranch.<\/p>

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At various times in the year, the herds are collected up in the mountains & brought to the cattle pens, where various treatments are administered to ensure their well-being.<\/p>

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Ranchers are part of a team & are given instructions to follow that will help bring the herds in.\u00a0 Above-average fitness levels are required of ranchers, as the terrain is mountainous & rocky, often calling for ranchers to dismount & pursue a lost calf or cow on foot.<\/p>

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All ranchers get to play an active part in the cattle pens.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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HORSES<\/h1>

Our team of ranch horses are all carefully selected on temperament & ability to manage the mountainous terrain.<\/p>

All of our horses are unshod, as they have all grown up in the area & their feet are well adjusted to the tough terrain.\u00a0<\/p>

The horses enjoy their life on the ranch & enjoy having a sense of purpose, whether it be taking guests around or rounding up cattle.\u00a0<\/p>

We pride ourselves on a well-adjusted herd.<\/p>

We strive to make every guest\u2019s ride as memorable as possible by pairing riders with horses that will complement them in both experience and personality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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TACKING UP<\/h1>

All ranchers will be allocated a horse.<\/p>

They will be shown how to catch their horse in the paddocks, groom them & saddle them with one of the western saddles & bridles.<\/p>

After work every day, ranchers will be required to unsaddle & groom their horses, save their tack in the designated area & lead their horses back to their paddocks.<\/p>

They will also be required to help with the feeding of the horses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED\u00a0<\/h1>

Although guests are not required to have any cattle ranching experience, this event is best suited to horse riders who are experienced on horseback.<\/p>

The mountainous terrain is not easy going for either horse or rider, thus, an above-average fitness level is required of both.<\/p>

Ranchers are expected to be able to saddle their own horses & be able to mount & dismount numerous times with ease.<\/p>

Inexperienced riders will find the experience taxing, given the dynamic of herding cattle, added to navigating\u00a0tough terrain on horseback.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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PACE<\/h1>

As the old ranch saying goes, \u2018The fastest way to move cattle is slowly.<\/p>

We pride ourselves in handling our cattle in a low-stress manner.<\/p>

This means not putting them under unnecessary pressure by going too fast, screaming or shouting, but patiently allowing them to move at their own pace in the tough terrain.<\/p>

The pace dictated by Mother Nature often encourages guests to ride in silence, ponder upon the mountains & take time to reconnect with their soul and the animals around them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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DRESS CODE<\/h1>

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For practical stock handling<\/p>

& photographic purposes, a<\/p>

strict dress code is adhered to.<\/p>

There is a small shop on the ranch<\/p>

that stocks various items.<\/p>

It is, however, advised that you<\/p>

bring your gear that is well worn in.<\/p>

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PERMITTED<\/b><\/p>

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Jeans<\/p>

Leather Shoes\/Boots<\/p>

Denim Shirts (Women)<\/p>

Navy Shirts (Men)<\/p>

Wide-brimmed Hats<\/p>

Neutral Scarves<\/p>

Neutral Jackets\/Coats (KAROO RANCHING<\/p>

Oilskin coats are available for use while at the ranch)<\/p>

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NOT PERMITTED<\/b><\/p>

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Check \/ Plaid Shirts<\/p>

Caps\/Beanies<\/p>

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Loud Brands<\/p>

Bright Colours<\/p>

Plastic Accessories<\/p>

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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY<\/h1>

During our events a professional photographer is tasked with photographing the event.<\/p>

This imagery is then given to guests as a gift, as a fond reminder of their time spent at KAROO RANCHING.<\/p>

Guests are invited to embrace the experience, the dress code suggested and be fully present without needing to snap away on their cell phones.<\/p>

For this reason, we kindly request that no cell phones are used outside of the ranch accommodation.<\/p>

Wi-Fi access is only available in the ranch accommodation too.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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WHAT TO BRING<\/h1>

Rancher hat<\/p>

Sunscreen<\/p>

6 \u2013 8 x Re-hydration sachets<\/p>

2 -3 x pairs of comfortable jeans\u00a0<\/p>

2 -3 x denim or navy collared shirts<\/p>

1 x neutral coloured coat<\/p>

1 x pair of leather boots<\/p>

1 x pair of working gloves<\/p>

Comfortable Clothes<\/p>

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CATTLE DRIVES 2026<\/h1>

The following KAROO RANCHING Cattle Drives will take place in 2026:<\/p>

11 – 14 June 2026 –<\/b>\u00a0FULLY BOOKED<\/b><\/span><\/p>

9 – 12 July 2026 –<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>FULLY<\/b>\u00a0BOOKE<\/b>D<\/b><\/span><\/p>

23 – 26 July 2026 –<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>FULLY<\/b>\u00a0BOOKED<\/b><\/span><\/p>

27 – 30 August 2026 –<\/b>\u00a0FULLY BOOKED<\/b><\/span><\/p>

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** If you would like us to add you to the WAITING LIST, in case of a cancellation,<\/b><\/p>

please email us at\u00a0<\/b>info@karooranching.co.za<\/a><\/b>\u00a0to do so.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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CATTLE DRIVES 2027<\/h1>

The following KAROO RANCHING Cattle Drives will take place in 2027:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>


10 – 13 June 2027<\/span>
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15 – 18 July 2027<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

29 July – 1 August 2027<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

26 – 29 August 2027<\/span>
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** If you would like us to add you to the WAITING LIST, in case of a cancellation,<\/b><\/p>

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