Our trails start from Maple Ranch and meander through the shady MTO forests and plantations on game trails and jeep tracks, allowing a few trots, canters and even gallops if participants are up to it.
Trail duration is approximately between 1 hour to 2 hours.
Trails offer views of Plettenberg Bay, Robberg, and sometimes even breaching whales. Sightings of bushbuck or duiker are common and spotting the famous Knysna loerie or turaco is not rare.
Our valuable Blue Haze American Quarter Horse Stud mares are used for these rides and therefore sometimes accompanied by their foals, a unique experience for many guests. We do have a few ponies for accomplished small riders to join in too.
Our use of Quarter horses for commercial trails is quite unique in South Africa, although they are probably the best breed of horse to do this work, seeing that they were bred for and used by cowboys on cattle ranches.
RIDER LIMITS
Our maximum rider weight limit is 100kg, and we don't take beginner riders on our trails. Riders must show that they know how to mount, turn and stop a horse without jerking or pulling on the reins unnecessarily. Local riding instructors do offer their services on their horses for those who wish to learn.
Bookings can be made 10 hours in advance.
Come and experience the great outdoors on horseback.
