Horse Trails and Riding Lessons in and around Cape Town
With beautiful beaches, mountains and winelands to explore; Cape Town offers scenic Horse Trails and Horse Riding Lessons for those seeking an adventurous sightseeing experience…
Horse Trails and Horse Riding Lessons in and around Cape Town have certainly become popular among the local and international markets wishing to experience the outdoors on horseback.
Experience the famous horse-riding trips at Noordhoek galloping along the beach, horse trails on Table Mountain, Horse – riding classes in the Constantia Valley and even sunset and moonlight horse rides, wine tasting rides and picnics on horseback in and around the Mother City. For those who are not yet comfortable or confident riding a horse, there are also several schools offering Horse Riding Lessons in and around Cape Town.
Alassio Stables, situated in the Constantia Valley only 15 minutes from Cape Town’s CBD, and remains a favourite among families as they offer trails for both beginners and advanced riders with special rides for children on ponies. Enjoy trails among the vineyards with views of the ocean and beyond. Lead reign pony rides are available for the children or make use of the Children’s Holiday Camp which involves a full day at the stables and on the farm.
Cape Town Horse Trail Safaris is the way to go when looking to explore Cape Town and her interior. Offering rides on all levels whether it be a first-timer or an experienced rider, this company’s horses are well trained and street wise in the big city.
Cape Town Horse Trail Safaris offer rides on the beach, in the bush and also trails in registered reserves. Whether it be for an hour or for a full day of adventurous sightseeing, they’re all about planning a trail to fit your needs. Also take part in special horse trails and rides that include touring Cape Town’s CBD on horseback and viewing all the historical landmarks of the inner city. Be romantic and hire a carriage from which to enjoy the city and even special tours at the Castle of Good Hope.
Only 20 minutes from Cape Town, Mountain View Horse Trails in Philadelphia offer full day trails of about 30km riding in total, ensuring 4-5 hours in the saddle and including an hour and a ½ lunch break at the arty restaurant Pepper Tree. If full day seems to long, they also offer half day rides at about 15km total which also includes a lovely picnic and wine-tasting at a farm dam.
Mooiplaas Wine Estate treats riders with Horse Trails through hills and forests and winelands with constant views of Table Mountain and the surrounding towns. Horse Trails on offer are 2-4 hours in the Bottelary hills, sunrise rides including a light breakfast, sunset rides with spectacular views, romantic moonlight rides with 2 hours of riding in full moon and even three-day trips exploring the wine farms in the area.
Horse Riding lessons with qualified instructors can be arranged at Camelot Horse Riding School in Durbanville or Klapmuts and also at The White House Stables situated in Morning Star which is about 15 minutes from Table View and Melkbosstrand. So whether your desire is to ride or learn, there is no shortage to Horse Trails and Horse Riding Lessons in and around Cape Town.
Ed Beukes