Horse riding holidays and safaris in South Africa
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ADVENTURES
Breaking in clinics running September 5th – 23rd. Great opportunity to learn round pen reasoning, join up, long reining, and backing. Come for 1 – 3 weeks to work with Shane and learn these wonderfully gentle techniques, no additional cost for clinic sessions.
Good news! We now have a stunning new rondavel, perfect for families.
Updated 11/08/2011
Great new ride...
Wildlife & Winelands
Get the best of South Africa: amazing wildlife and beautiful wine Estates, all on horseback.
Winter / early spring beauty here in the bush
The chill has left us and the glorious warm golden days are here. Each season in the Waterberg has it's own charm and this is one of my personal favorites....Tanya
Images of the herd taken this week.
Updated 11/08/11
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The Waterberg has always been a fairly isolated community battling the elements to make a living from the bush. That kind of hardship brings people together in a mutual support system that builds strong loyalty.
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COMMUNITY VALUESThe Waterberg has always been a fairly isolated community battling the elements to make a living from the bush. That kind of hardship brings people together in a mutual support system that builds strong loyalty. The Waterberg in the 21st century is no different. Whether on an ecological or social basis the area is still difficult to exist in and is made up of characters who are prepared to face those difficulties proactively. As individuals or corporately the Waterberg community relies on active involvement and participation. The Afrikaans people have a saying " a boere maak a plan", " a farmer makes a plan", it suggests a strong self reliance but not just in an independent sense more in an inter-dependent sense. |
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Horizon has embraced this ethos, as a business we see ourselves as part of the broader picture of the Waterberg. In the bread and butter of our daily living we try to convey what is beautiful to us about our land, not just the wildlife or the mountains but the whole view, of people and community striving to build a better future in what could still be described as the frontier. Our challenges are many; our wilderness environment is under pressure from residential development, poaching and economics; socially we have growing urban sprawl around our town areas bringing with it health issues such as high HIV infection rates and unemployment. Yet these challenges can be met and dealt with if we face them together with determination and optimism. The partners of Horizon have always been committed as individuals to progress in the Waterberg taking active roles wherever possible. Our business ethos has become a continuation of that focus. |
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Horizon Horseback engages in and supports the following community initiatives and projects:
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