Kaapsehoop Horse Trails

31/07/2024

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails is all about horses, nature and people. We treasure friendships and are reaching out to support Leon Smith who has always been part of the Kaapsehoop Horse Trails family.

If you can support this campaign, you stand a chance to be a lucky winner of time up on the mountain with us and the horses while helping a friend in need.

You can also visit https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/chaveo

12/06/2024

Celebrate Youth day like we did In the old days, before the existence of Trucks and Cars – Horseback riding in the beautiful mountains of Kaapsehoop

30/05/2024

16/05/2024

More beautiful captured moments from the Open Window photography students. Which one is your favourite?

15/05/2024

Winter holidays are around the corner. Book your accommodation at Kaapsehoop Horse Trails. Cozy fireplace, horse riding and spending time together with friends or family - perfect recipe for a great holiday. Book now!
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0761080081

30/04/2024

In spite of their size, a sense of safety, connectedness and peacefulness is experienced in the presence of horses. Whether a competent experienced rider or a first timer, when interacting with horses we experience a sense of wellness.

Here are more photos from our Open Window student group visit

10/04/2024

The Kaapsehoop Wild Horse Fund team has started an intensieve campaign of making road users more aware of the wild horses on our Kaapsehoop road, and to urge travellers to reduce speed over the Kaapsehoop mountain. The gruesome accident Sunday evening at Kaapsehoop Gasteplaas resulted in another unnecessary death of a mare and her full term unborn foal. Our horse population is declining at an alarming rate, we must do everything in our power to reduce man made injuries to the horses!!Radio Laeveld assisted with coverage this morning, the Lowvelder will also raise awareness with an article later this week. From 200 horses in 2016 to 50 horses in 2024, the future of our wild horses look bleak. We have about 30 signboards warning travellers of wild animals, seems it is not enough. There are currently no signboards at the Kaapsehoop Gasteplaas stretch, where the accident occured this Sunday. We appeal for sponsorships to erect two signboards at that stretch of the road. There is a Khoopwhatsup group for Kaapsehoop Wild Horse volunteers, if anyone wants to join this group please do so, these are the people who are actively involved in fundraising and horse care, people who go and help the horse in need when there is an incident. I have appealed to the public to report any horse injuries or accidents to any person, pub, restaurant, hotel etc in Kaapsehoop. If it gets reported to you please publish it on the Hoop for Kaapsehoop group, or direct to Andrea at Bohemian, 0767647625, who will notify the relevant parties. Please send photos and location to assist in speedy recovery of the injured horse. We thank you all for caring for the last few wild horses! 🐴 Regards, Andrea cell 0662303383.

https://www.radiolaeveld.co.za/sonop-gaan-bos-met-wilde-perde/

13/03/2024

Accommodation and Horse Riding available for Easter Weekend
Book now!

06/12/2023

For the love of horses and those special little things in life that can add such joy to our day
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23/11/2023

Artist Christian Marclay said that art is all in the details. The details found when spending time at Kaapsehoop Horse Trails, reflects the art and passion not only for horses, but also for people, nature and the precious moments of life.
Come spend time on the mountain, whether riding, staying or just hanging around and let the passion and details fill you with that sense of well being

21/09/2023

Make Kaapsehoop Horse Trails part of your Bucket List
Book Now!

12/09/2023

06/09/2023

Come and experience the mystical forest on horseback
Book your horse ride now!
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0761080081

30/08/2023

Whether you're a group of friends, a family, or just a couple looking for a romantic getaway, Kaapsehoop Horse Trails is a great place for you.
And now, for the month of September (excl 22-25 Sept) book two nights and stay the third night for free! This is the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind in the peace and quiet of the countryside.

23/08/2023

September specials coming soon
www.horsebacktrails.co.za
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0761080081

31/07/2023

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails features amongst 10 favourite farmsteads in this Getaway Magazine article
Just note that sadly Mike Kay has passed away and the Gypsy Caravan Cafe is no longer in operation, however, there are lovely eateries in the village.

https://www.getaway.co.za/travel/travel-ideas/our-favourite-farm-stays-around-south-africa/?fbclid=IwAR2rvOKEaxiudx252ipPYhEsSvKsZuDpKiFGKYAWXR15sM4BZdHd-Bp7znY_aem_AU0Pyses84U3zBPeMh_Vyb-ERlnyqP5vHdI6sP5fMC3jmjOSyopuFRve7T5tRIJPOjQ

Here are 12 must-visit farm stays around south Africa that’ll get you away from the crowds and close to simple pleasures.

28/06/2023

19/06/2023

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18/06/2023

“Dad: A son’s first hero, a daughter’s first love.”
Happy Father’s Day!

15/06/2023

With School Holiday Approaching, why not Book Accommodation and Horse Riding at Kaapsehoop Horse Trails. Come see the Aloe's in full bloom, enjoy the fresh Mountain air or just get out of the rat race to relax. Book now. [email protected] 0761080081 www.horsebacktrails.co.za

31/05/2023

“Don’t give your son money. As far as you can afford it, give him horses.”
— Winston Churchill

26/05/2023

The devastating news of the tragic loss of this remarkable man, Patrick Brown, leaves our hearts heavy. Jane Kathrine Evans, words seem inadequate to express the depth of our condolences, but know that you have our support and we all celebrate the legacy he has left behind.

25/05/2023

▪️ 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 ▪️

3. Christo Germishuys, Kaapsehoop Horse Trails

We reached out to Christo from Kaapsehoop Horse Trails and asked him a few questions. Christo shared insights into his passion for horses, the inspiration behind starting his business, and his unique approach as a "Horse Whisperer."

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆: How did your history with horses begin?
𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼: Previous life time, and from a very young age I had a yearning to be with horses.

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆: What inspired you to start Kaapsehoop Horse Trails?
𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼: I've always been very fond of the area – I arrived here with 10 horses, I liked the location and saw potential!

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆: Why do they call you a "Horse Whisperer"?
𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼: Definitely not to the fact that I whisper to horses – its not a matter of whispering, its more of a body and mind communication on both parts.

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆: How did you find yourself in Kaapsehoop?
𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼: From a young age I was attracted to the mountains.

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆: Could you share a memorable experience or success story where your horse whispering skills made a significant impact?
𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼: On every one of the horses that I trained, they all taught me something different. All breeds have similarities, but every horse is an individual, therefore every horse has a different character – very much like humans. The different people of all walks of life I’ve met – I’ve learnt something from all of them.

With more than 30 years of trail riding experience, Christo works on a natural horsemanship basis. This is a psychology-based training technique often referred to as gentle horsemanship. It is a sympathetic method working with the horse’s nature, using an understanding of how horses think, prioritising the animals’ instincts and focusing on understanding rather than controlling them. It encourages a horse to think for itself and figure out what the appropriate and desired response would be to a given stimulus, thus teaching a horse to understand what you want them to do. This approach also results in a healthy relationship between horse and handler.

https://www.horsebacktrails.co.za/

24/05/2023

Christo Germishuys follows the natural horsemanship philosophy and the well-schooled horses of Kaapsehoop Horse Trails with their excellent temperaments, is a testimony of the result of this approach. Book your ride now.
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0761080081

18/05/2023

Come join the delight of spending time on horseback, don't delay, book your ride now
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26/04/2023

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails
Book your horse ride for the long weekend to avoid disappointment!!

18/04/2023

To spend time on the mountain amongst trees and horses, you get the opportunity to Unplug and Reconnect
Dont delay and Book now!
Availability for the long weekend end of April
Kaapsehoop Horse Trails
www.horsebacktrails.co.za
[email protected]
0761080081

07/04/2023

We still have a few slots available for the Easter Weekend
Book now 0761080081

01/03/2023

They are a part of our history, a part of lives
Come ride with us and celebrate with us the presence of the horse in our world

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