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2 Hour Beach Horse Trail (Intermediate Riders)

Jeffreys Bay

Activity Description

Experienced guides escort riders twice daily along the 13km circular route that takes about two hours to complete. The trail leads through beautiful fynbos coastal vegetation, towards the Gamtoos river with breathtaking views from the dunes and finally returning along a 6 km stretch of deserted beach where riders can have an exhilarating gallop on the sand.

The guides escort every group and assist riders in selecting horses just right for their respective capabilities. This outride is ideal for intermediate and advanced riders, though in quiet times, we also accommodate first timers and beginners. Experienced riders can choose not to go with a guide and have the freedom to explore the valley at their own pace.

RIDING EXPERIENCE
If You have different experience riders in the group – please make separate bookings for Beginner, Intermediate & Experienced Riders. Riders of different experience will have the same departure time but will have horses that suit their skill and group will be split into rider capabilities during the trail.

BEGINNER CLASS:
Ridden a horse only on trail rides. Do not know what a posting trot is about. This is you if, when the horse goes into a trot (second gear), you start hitting the saddle hard, have no way to control it and are hanging onto the saddle for dear life.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS:
Have been taught how to trot and canter and understand how to control a horse. Can ride without holding onto the saddle and are not pulling on your horse’s mouth.
ADVANCED CLASS:
Can jump fences, can handle a bucking rearing beast and turn it back into a trail pony.

Arrangements

Duration2 hours
WhenAll year round. Closed on Christmas and New Years Day.
WherePapiesfontein Horse Trails: Coming from Jeffreys Bay. Take the main road (Da Gama Rd). Drive north until you get to an intersection. Turn right. Drive 5 kilometers and you will find a clearly marked gate into Papiesfontein Horse Trails on the right. Coming from Cape Town direction. Take the "Jeffreys Bay" turn-off from the N2 and turn right. At the Fountains Circle turn left onto the R102. Follow the road for 10 km and you will find a clearly marked gate into Papiesfontein Horse Trails on the right. Coming from Port Elizabeth direction. Take the "Jeffreys Bay East" turn-off from the N2 and turn left. Turn right onto the R102 at the T-junction. 5 kilometres further on you will find a clearly marked gate into Papiesfontein Horse Trails on the left.
WeatherThis service can take place in most weather conditions. If it rains on the day, please contact us to move the service to a new slot.
What to WearWear closed shoes and long pants
Things to BringCamera, Water bottle, Sunblock & Spirit
Guests or SpectatorsGuests are welcome to wait at the starting point.

Requirements

Minimum Age10 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelAverage
Maximum Weight110.0 kg
CertificationNot Applicable
Experience LevelAccomplished

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

Saddles : McClellan Saddles
Safety: Helmets & Chaps Provided

ExclusionsItems of a personal nature

Notes

RIDING EXPERIENCE
If You have different experience riders in the group – please make separate bookings for Beginner, Intermediate & Experienced Riders. Riders of different experience will have the same departure time but will have horses that suit their skill and group will be split into rider capabilities during the trail

Weight 115kg Max
Baby sitting option for children under 8 – for the same price, children will have a 2 hour horse experience at Base Camp.

Customer Reviews

Amazing Experience -- Highly Recommended! This was an absolutely fantastic experience! The horses are treated with great care, and the guides are very attentive to all experience levels. The ride takes you through beautiful nature, and we even had the beach all to ourselves---truly magical! There are multiple guides ensuring that everyone feels safe and comfortable. If you feel confident, galloping along the beach is the absolute highlight---it's an unforgettable feeling of freedom! Thank you for the trust and for such a wonderful ride! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable adventure. ??? - Leah


Had such a lovely ride, the horses and guides were amazing. Hopefully get to do it again when we come to the area. Thanks so much. - Ceri


It was wonderful! Just my young niece and I - she was visiting from the UK, and she was SO happy the whole ride, because she's used to a very different and controlled experience. But she got to see a bushbuck on the path, and go up very steep sand dunes, and such a lovely guide who made awesome videos for us. I've been telling everyone that this is the first organized trail ride I've ever been on where we were not severly restricted - just one guide with us, and the freedom to fly. Once he realised we could both actually ride well (from discreet observation) he trusted us and was very happy to let us choose the pace. We had the beach to ourselves, and my horse made a dash for the waves, which was fun. A seahorse! ;) This doesn't mean he wasn't watching and keeping us safe - he knew what he was doing and the three of us had a lot of fun. - Lisa


Amazing ride through the fynbos up and over the enormous sand dunes before finally descending to the magnificent long empty beach! Great horses and service - would highly recommend. Thanks Cassandra and team - Cassi


It was an amazing experience. - Stephanie




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