Horse Riding Stanford

Welcome to horseback riding trails in South Africa’s Cape Floral Kingdom along the Whale Coast.
African Horse Company is based on Stanford Hills estate, around the idyllic hamlet, Stanford.
Outrides on offer are 1 and 2-hour mountain trails catering for beginners to advanced horse riders. Canter through the vineyards, climb the foothills and meander through the forest.
Stanford Hills offers an array of nature attractions. Book a lunch or a wine tasting at “The Tasting Room”
The horses used are local South African Crossbreeds (Arab and Boerperd blood). Surefooted, enduring and fully adapted to the environment with regard to grazing, weather, and terrain, they are the true horses of South Africa and the key to a special opportunity to ride through the wonderful, untouched nature of the region.
“In the company of horses, in balance with nature”. African Horse Company is an ideal partner for exploring a truly beautiful part of South Africa.

2 Hour Mountain Horse Ride

Location - Stanford Hills estate

When - All year round

Weather - Weather dependent Service

Wear - Usual riding outfit and equipment. It is important to ride in the equipment and clothing you are used to..
Short Boot with a rubber sole is preferable to smooth leather sole of equestrian riding boot.

Bring - Own refreshments
Sunblock
Hat
Sun cream
Camera

No spectators allowed. Only paying guest allowed on Trail

Ride along perfect white beaches of the Walker Bay Conservancy and whale sanctuary which is arguably the best land-based area in the world to watch whales (whale watching capital of the world from June to December – whales and their calves often come within meters of the coastline). Admire these magnificent creatures and their "aquabatic" displays, splashing, crashing and blowing, breaching, lobtailing, spy-hopping and sailing close to shore.

Enjoy the sandy beaches and experience the thrill of beach canters. Just before De Kelders the coastline gets rougher with rocky beaches and limestone cliffs which flatten out onto sandy stretches of die Plaat. The coastal landscape will give way to mountain fynbos when we hit the slopes of the coastal hills to return to Grootbos.

Directions
From Hermanus,

Take R43 to Stanford. Meet at the Ou Meul Bakery where guide will meet and bring you to Ride starting poin


From Gansbaai:

Take R43 towards Hermanus. After +/- 6km, there is a right turn to Grootbos. Take right and follow road 600m to top of hill and Grootbos Entrance on your left.
Drive past main entrance and onto dirt road. 600m from start of dirt, there is an African Horse Company signed turnoff into the paddock field

PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO TOILET FACILITIES AT THIS SITE

When - All year round

Weather - Weather dependent Service

Wear - Usual riding outfit and equipment. It is important to ride in the equipment and clothing you are used to..

Bring - Sun cream
Camera

No spectators allowed. Only paying guest allowed on Trail