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.
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What makes a holiday with HORIZON HORSEBACK special is the team of dedicated staff; all chosen for their love of horses, the bush, Africa and having fun combining all these elements
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THE PARTNERSEstablished in 1993 by Rupert and Tanya Baber and Shane and Laura Dowinton, Horizon Horseback has built an enviable reputation for horsemanship, adventure, good food and a refreshingly relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Shane and Laura Dowinton, both originally from the UK, met whilst working in Australia and are now confirmed lovers of Africa. Rupert Baber grew up on Triple ‘B’ ranch where Horizon is based, and met his future wife, Tanya, who is also originally from the UK, while studying at Cambridge University in England. All the partners share a passion and love of horses that is shown with every one of the much-loved herd. |
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Carmen CowleyRiding guide for Horizon Horseback Safaris. Carmen has been part of the Horizon team for 8 years and she runs the Horizon safaris. She loves the horses and likes them to be well behaved at all times. She has worked with horses all her life and is very knowlegeable in the bush. “Please thank Carmen for her exceptional dressage lessons - I have never sweated so much in my life.” |
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On the yards...We have a strong team of excellent guys who take care of the horses daily. All our staff are trained in house according to Shane's philosophies and 25 years of experience with horses. |
At the lodge...Horizon has a dedicated team of house staff who ensure your comfort throughout your stay. Rhynos, our new chef has settled into the team and is producing gastronomic delights. One journalist recently commented "it was the best meal I've had in 10 years" |