Africa Hoofprint Foundation NPC

05/12/2024

Extremely proud of these two Africa Hoofprint Foundation NPC Team Members, Deohlan Oliphant - Equestrian Athlete and Daniel Majavie who entered their first graded Dressage Show on 22 & 23 November 2024 Robberg Equestrian Club Bubbly Series hosted Equestrian Park. Couldn't be prouder of how they concurred 1st time competitive jitters. Both of them did their best in their tests on both days, their horses were relaxed and turned out beautifully. Excellent first show!

25/11/2024

Saddle Fit for Horse and Rider

16/11/2024

I have never met a horse that I was scared of.

Why?
I understand horse behavior, and know that even the most aggressively violent horse is acting to defend itself.
If you don't give them a reason to defend themselves they are no longer aggressive.
I get called to help with so many 'dominant' horses.. But when I arrive they are anxious horses that people have tried to dominate into submission.
The irony is that one of the things I hear about myself the most, is that I am scared to ride, scared to canter, or scared to 'ride out the bucks"..
Don't you just love hearing the gossip about you.. It is highly entertaining.. But these people are actually spot on..
I am scared to ride an anxious horse, it rude a horse at a canter that isn't relaxed at a walk or trot, and I am definitely scared to ride a horse scared or in pain enough to buck..
About as scared as I would be to get on a plane with someone who doesn't know how to fly as pilot.. Because if a horse is still scared, they don't know we won't harm them, they don't know they can carry us safely...
Before I climb on, I need a horse to feel safe with me, and know all the communication I will ever need for riding, before I canter I need a horse to know they are safe at a walk, safe at a trot, and have carried my saddle at a relaxed canter..
Pilots go through intensive training these days with flight simulators.. I consider my groundwork flight simulation.. Or rather anti-flight simulation.. I don't want to go flying..

06/11/2024

Thank you Robberg Equestrian Club and Equestrian Park for supporting Africa Hoofprint Foundation NPC and Deohlan Oliphant - Equestrian Athlete

Congratulations on launching this incredible REP Magazine 🎉

01/11/2024

What a privilege for us to receive Plett's U3A Plett in support of the horses living their best lives in the sanctuary at Cairnbrogie

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is an international movement which aims to promote lifelong learning for mainly retired members of the community. Our Guests made loving connections with the Griqua Heritage Herd horses, in our care, and blessed Africa Hoofprint Foundation NPC with a donation which will go towards the day to day management of these special beings who are cared for by our Team and Volunteer's, on the highest standards and their equine management routine, which includes registration, SAEF Passports, up to date vaccines required by Animal Welfare Law, regular Deworming, feed and supplements, Equine Dentist and Hoof Trims, and also Veterinary care, for those who came in with long standing issues.

A huge Thank You to everyone who joined us on this special occasion and for playing a vital role for the continued preservation of this herd.

We appreciate the support of all Bitou Residents, who play a vital role in the continued growth of this Community Project.

28/10/2024

Belonje's first year with us, and their team work is growing from strength to strength.

Our Africa Hoofprint Foundation NPC top Rider, Deohlan Oliphant - Equestrian Athlete with his second horse, Belonje at the Robberg Equestrian Park Spring show in September.

Thank you Erin Ponde for the great photos of our stars ⭐️

28/10/2024

Our Africa Hoofprint Foundation NPC top Rider, Deohlan Oliphant - Equestrian Athlete with his horse, The Cat at the Robberg Equestrian Park Spring show in September.

Thank you Erin Ponde for the great photos of our stars🤩

28/10/2024

Would like to take this opportunity to thank Cart Horse Protection Association for assistance in the gelding of rescue horses. Rescue mares come in when they are in foal and due to the inbreeding of these foals and also how irresponsible it would be to keep or adopt out an intact stallion, we have no choice but to geld. When you drive in Kranshoek, where most of these poor horses come from, you will always find intact colts covering their mom's, sisters and own babies, and they start breeding at 18 months old, which all discerning horse people know is just wrong before maturity and also cruel to the young fillies. Africa Hoofprint Foundation NPC will always do our best by ensuring the 5 freedoms and safety of the horses in our care, so that they don't have to continue suffering like their parents did (and some still do).

26/10/2024

Another super Sea Express article raising awareness for the special rescued horses in our care, and living their best lives Cairnbrogie

Your Sea Express Newspaper - Out now

21/10/2024

Would like to thank Tagan from Professional Sheath Cleaning Services SA for coming all this way to help our special horses living their best lives at Cairnbrogie Stables and also for teaching our aspiring Young Riders and cleaning some of the Africa Hoofprint Foundation NPC project horses. You were so efficient and professional, and our horses absolutely loved you and we were done with 7 horses in no time whatsoever, and they are feeling amazing.

29/09/2024

The precious Griqua Heritage Herd horses are native to Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape on Cairnbrogie

In order to preserve these unique and resilient horses is both a privilege and a pleasure. Please contact us should you wish to meet them up close and personal, learn about their heritage or get involved.

The horses thank you for supporting, sharing, visiting and learning about them.

Thank you AHF Volunteer Kiana Ferraira, student Equine-Librium College, Plettenberg Bay for the beautiful photo's of the herd spending family time together.

16/09/2024

Thank you Sea Express for always supporting Africa Hoofprint Foundation NPC

16/09/2024

06/09/2024

Thank you Living In Plett Magazine for supporting AHF - this issue is incredible as always.

06/09/2024

Thank you SeaExpress for recognising our AHF Team's hard work regularly

05/09/2024

🌿 Join Us for the Cairnbrogie Farm Trail Walk/Run! 🌿
Dogs Welcome

🌿 Join Us for the Cairnbrogie Farm Trail Walk/Run! 🌿

Mark your calendars for an exciting day in nature! On 14 September 2024, lace up your shoes and head over to Cairnbrogie Farm for a Trail Walk/Run in partnership with Equine-librium, all in support of the Africa Hoofprint Foundation NPC. 🐾

Event Schedule:

8:00 AM: 2.5km Walk/Run
8:30 AM: 5km Walk/Run
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun walk, this is the perfect way to start your weekend. Enjoy the fresh air, stunning trails, and the opportunity to support a great cause!

📍 Location: Cairnbrogie Farm
⏰ Date: 14 September 2024
🎟️ Time: 8:00 AM (2.5km) | 8:30 AM (5km)

Let’s hit the trails together and make a difference! See you there! 🌟

28/08/2024

Pedi- & Manicure Day 💅
Saturday, 24 August 2024 Cairnbrogie.
Africa Hoofprint Foundation NPC would like to take this opportunity to thank our Donor Marietta Van Rooyen , Farrier Matthew, our incredible Equine-Librium College, Plettenberg Bay Volunteer's and our Equestrian Team for taking time out of their busy lives, to help us with routine management of these incredible horses. It takes a village, but only the best will so for these incredible being's who we love and treasure.
The projects are reliant on donations pls consider us - SARS 18A TAX exemption certificate available for business / individuals