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2 Hour Beach Horse Trail (Advanced 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
QualificationsNot Applicable
Maximum Weight110.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
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

"So elke nou en dan kry jy 'n perd wat kan vlieg" - Bianca Brits Waar die golwe jou perd se hoewe soen, Waar die wind jou hare deurmekaar waai, Waar jy loshande oor die wit strand gallop, Waar die son die landskap in 'n sprokieswereld verander, Daan staan tyd stil, Daar is jy vry, Daar sal jou glimlag vir altyd by jou bly. - Bianca


It was the most amazing ride I ever did! The Galopp on the beach was just pure magic, you hardly find places where you can galop as long and as fast as you want to and nothing will ever get in your way! The guide took amazing videos and pictures of me even during the fastest sections. It was great - Sara


I loved every moment, it was very nice and everybody was friendly and helpfull - Nelmari


Loved every minute of the ride the horses are so well trained and the view was amazing. - Amy


How do I describe this amazing place? I think last Saturday was my 5th return. I brought my younger brother with that last rode a horse in 2009. I selected advanced as he was also keen for a challenge. The guide Resie was an absolute Godsend and spent so much time teaching my brother the ins and outs while my husband and I gallopped up and down on the hard sand on our super fast horses- Cheeky and Frank, I think. My brother managed to do a few canters and he is so excited to return, which I never expected. Thank you so so much Papiesfontein. We love you guys and will forever return when we are in the area. (We are from Cape Town). Keep doing your amazing work and caring after these beautiful gentle giants. I look forward to my next visit. For now I have videos to reminisce about. - Leonora




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