{"id":24323,"date":"2026-08-19T21:23:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T21:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karooranching.co.za\/?page_id=24323"},"modified":"2026-11-07T15:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T15:49:19","slug":"equine-therapy-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/karooranching.co.za\/index.php\/events\/equine-therapy-3\/","title":{"rendered":"EQUINE THERAPY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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INTRODUCTION<\/h1>

Healing yourself is essential.<\/p>

Not only for yourself, but for the world at large.<\/p>

Allowing horses to help you heal, is the ultimate healing from the inside.<\/p>

This KAROO RANCHING event is aimed at individuals looking to spend time with horses, both on and off horseback.<\/p>

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.<\/p>

The aim is to relax, refocus & heal.<\/p>

All activities are optional.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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WHAT IS EQUINE THERAPY?<\/span><\/h1>

Equine Assisted Therapy uses the gentle presence of the horse to bring\u00a0<\/p>

about a sense of emotional and physical well-being in participants.<\/p>

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.<\/p>

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.<\/p>

Healing takes place both on & off horseback.<\/p>

Horse riding is optional during this therapy.<\/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 & play an integral part in the healing sessions of the event.<\/p>

Each one has their own unique personality & ability to teach and heal.<\/p>

The horses enjoy their life on the ranch, whether it be working with guests or roaming free in the mountains.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

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

We strive to make every guest\u2019s ride as memorable as possible, by pairing riders with horses that will compliment 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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SUITABLE FOR<\/h1>

Individuals wanting to:<\/strong><\/p>

Spend unpressured time with horses<\/p>

Heal from unhappy\/traumatic experiences<\/p>

Heal from past hurts or relationships<\/p>

Release trauma & pain<\/p>

Understand themselves better<\/p>

Ground & rebalance themselves<\/p>

Learn to build better relationships<\/p>

Relax & Unwind<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED\u00a0<\/h1>

This event is suitable for beginner riders, as well as more experienced riders.<\/p>

The pace is never more than walking and all activities are optional.<\/p>

The focus is on gently healing with horses.<\/p>

For safety purposes, guests are required to have minimum one year riding experience and be able to catch, groom, saddle, walk & stop their horse.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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PACE<\/h1>

Our events are not geared to those who want to race around everywhere.<\/p>

Our mountainous terrain simply does not allow for it.<\/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.<\/p>

We strive to make every guest\u2019s 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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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DRESS CODE<\/h1>\n

For practical stock handling<\/p>\n

& photographic purposes, a<\/p>\n

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

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

that stocks various items.<\/p>\n

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

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

PERMITTED<\/b><\/p>\n

Jeans<\/p>\n

Leather Shoes\/Boots<\/p>\n

Denim or Navy Shirts<\/p>\n

Wide-brimmed Hats<\/p>\n

Neutral Scarves<\/p>\n

Neutral Jackets\/Coats <\/p>

(KAROO RANCHING<\/p>\n

Oilskin coats are available <\/p>

for use while at the ranch)<\/p>\n

Leather Accessories<\/p>\n

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

Check \/ Plaid Shirts<\/p>\n

Caps\/Beanies<\/p>\n

Sneakers\/Takkies<\/p>\n

Loud Brands<\/p>\n

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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>

Riding Helmet<\/p>

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>

Comfortable Clothes<\/p>

Slippers<\/p>

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EQUINE THERAPY 2026<\/h1>

26 – 29 March 2026 – FULLY BOOKED<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

13 – 16 August 2026 – FULLY BOOKED<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

24 – 27 September 2026 – FULLY BOOKED<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

** If you would like us to add you to the WAITING LIST, in case of a cancellation, kindly\u00a0email us at info@karooranching.co.za<\/a> to do so.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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EQUINE THERAPY 2027<\/h1>

If you missed your yearly dose of Karoo magic, below are the 2027 dates.<\/p>

8 – 11 April 2027<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

12 – 15 August 2027<\/span>
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23 – 26 September 2027<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

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