Ubuntu Horse Trails

17/03/2025

Wanting to join us for our final Social ride on the 13th of April?

Please join the whatsapp group, but clicking this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LlIAsxztDn3BpyxgFxR6D9

Need more information?

UBUNTU HORSE TRAILS SOCIAL RIDE

Date: 13/04/2024

Arrival time: 9 for 9:30

Start Time 10 AM Bums in seats

Duration: Approx 2 Hours

Location: Vredenheim Estate

Directions to horses: Enter Vredenheim off Baden powell drive via main gate. At T junction turn right. Then first left.

Where to park: We will make a paddock available for box parking. It will be tight, so please be considerate of space.

Cost: R200 All proceeds to Cape Hunt Club

Closing date: Wednesday 09/04/2025, OR when we reach capacity

Horses for hire: Cost R1000 per horse, excluding Ride fee.

Payments to: Louise Collier
Capitec
1461337400

POP TO: Whatsapp on 0799624627

Group size: Ride will be capped at 30 horses. First paid up will be given priority.

Link To join whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LlIAsxztDn3BpyxgFxR6D9



LUNCH: Bring a picnic and join us for the afternoon. We will have fires going. NO OWN ALCOHOL PLEASE

FAQS
How do I book? Send Louise a whatsapp and POP. 079 962 4627

What information should I put in whatsapp: Rider name, rider age, rider ability, horse name. POP Reference. Special requests.

Is the Ground stoney? No, not really

How fast will it be: Not hunting pace, but faster than a walk

Will there be paddocks afterwards? Yes

Can I bring kids? Yes, As long as you look after them.

Can we visit the cat park? Yes, usual entrance fees apply

Can we buy wine from farm? Yes please, I will have wine here to buy. Anyone bringing their own alcohol will be asked to leave.

Can we bring our own drinks? No, the farm has a liquor license and no own alcolhol is allowed.

Can spectators follow in vehicles? Not for the ride unfortunately.

They can enjoy the farm and join us for lunch after the ride.

What will the 'challenges' be? You need to ,Copycat, photographs, but we will explain more on the day.

11/03/2025

SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday 13th April 2025

Ubuntu Horse trails is metamorphosizing & to mark the end of this season in our lives, we are having one last Social ride.

Join us for a farewell ride at Vredenheim Wine Estate. Bring your own horse and join us for a fun ride to celebrate the end of an era.
There will be some fun 'challenges' along the way, where you have to pose for pictures in certain spots, and certain poses. With prizes for the closest copycat!

Ride will start at 10 am, followed lunch, more details to follow.

R200 entry, with all proceeds going to the Cape Hunt Club.

I will have a few horses available to lease on the day, please contact me directly.

03/03/2025

We had some very cool company on the beach today!
Never have I ever seen a colony of African penguins through the ears of a horse!
What a cool day!

17/02/2025

A little gift to the Adventure hungry friends out there.

This is a documentary made by Dan James from Double Dan Horsemanship about the Gaucho Derby 2024.

Just watching this is mind blowing, can't even imagine those landscapes!

Thanks Warwick Schiller for sharing!

You're welcome

The Incredible ride of a lifetime, though the Argentina wilderness of Patagonia where 41 riders from around the world took the challenge to race.

02/02/2025

We dont do this often enough!!
Beach ride with two of our youngsters yesterday!
Both of them did really well, both bitless & very very soft. Could not be prouder of Spring Rain ( grey ) and African Sky ( Buckskin )

02/02/2025

And so we say goodbye to another one of wonderful volunteers! I love sharing our passion with like minded legends from around the world. Every single person who comes across our path brings so many gifts. Amanda, you have been such a huge gift, we loved having you!

05/09/2024

We have 2 new additions to the Ubuntu family! They’re 9 week old Miniture schmauzers. Pepper and Oriah. You’ll meet them when you come riding with us!

05/09/2024

Spring is finally in the air!! Gosh, it has been a wet wet winter! With the sun popping out, spring flowers all around & a few extra winter pounds to get rid of, it’s time to get fit again!! Bring it on! So greatful to be living this life!!

16/08/2024

What so Olympic Athletes do when the Olympics are finished? Well, they come horse riding in South Africa ofcourse! What an honour and a pleasure to have .0619r and join us for a beautiful stroll through the vineyards! and thanks for signing my b**b Sima!

09/07/2024

Feeding ponies in torrential rain with Rudi, never a dull moment…

In a game of ‘Mud paddock survivor’ who would you pick to be on your team?

African Sky is very pretty for sure, but i’m not sure she’d survive in the wild! We are testing some new slow feeder hay bins & man, I have to tell you, Darwin would have voted her off his team on a food challenge!

Gallileo on the other hand, on an esacape challenge, i’d want him on my team! Small inconvenience of a fence, gate, electric fence? not a problem!

Fererro is the only one of them all to stand under his shelter, so I’m guessing the common sense challenge would win him immunity!

Orion & Azzy have to be close contenders for Ultimate title, but don’t discount the streetwise Tequila! She’s the swiss army knife of the herd!!

Who would you back for Mud Paddock Survivor 2024??

11/06/2024

Our UK followers,
If you can attend this, you really should 😍

01/05/2024

On this Workers day, i want to shout out to the workers who make our little corner of the world a better place! Roedie Grobbelaar, Norman, Anesu, Storm, Orion, Tequil, Azzy,Lillly, Tank, Dreamer, Sky & Lancelot. You guys are the best!

29/04/2024

Just dropping some pictures here that made me smile! Quite literally inlove with my life & I have so much gratitude to the horses who make it what it is.

20/03/2024

Looking forward to this clinic over the weekend!

Come and join us if you want to learn more about empathetic horsemanship!

Heartfelt Horsemanship

Just some things to discuss regarding this weekends clinics in Cape Town , and clinics in general.
One of the growing trends I have seen is a reluctance for participants to be watched working in front of others.
There is a very real, very genuine fear of judgment.
I get it. Social media has opened the floodgates of criticism, and it has definitely carried into the real world.
Firstly, let me assure you that I will never force anyone to work and learn in front of people. I know the best learning happens through doing, not watching, but if you have this concern I am happy to be the one to work with your horse, while you observe.
I have videos available on my patreon page, for this very reason, as well as to remind other participants of what we cover in clinics.
Spectating has become very popular, and I ask that if someone elwe is working with their horse we are kind and respectful of their efforts, and I will ask every participant if they are comfortable with photos or video being taken. If they are not, please respect this wish.
I am more than happy to have photos and videos taken while I am working, so you can still film reminders for yourself.
Also, there have been a number of spectator queries that haven't secured their booking for this weekend. Please remember booking is essential and limited.
I will be closing booking by tomorrow evening and on the day bookings will not be available.
This is to ensure we don't end up woth unmanageable numbers, but Sundays clinic also has a catering option, so it is critical we have clear numbers..
There are both spectator and participant spots available for both days.
Drop me a Whatsapp on 0724703358 to book.

28/02/2024

We’re doing a fun social ride on Sunday 3rd of March, followed by lunch at the Vredenheim winery.
If you’d like to join, either on your own horse, or one of mine, Please get in touch on Whatsapp
+2799624627

Ten am, 2 1/2 hour ride.

21/02/2024

I’m love this tribute to trail horses!
A good trail horse doesn’t just happen… It take years of patience, hours in the saddle and an open heart.
I want our horses to be able to do everything, that’s why we hunt, practice dressage, play mounted games, but then they have to be able to come back to trails for beginners. It is a big ask…
We really think the horses love the variation❤️

15/02/2024

Its been a busy season here in the heart of the Winelands! Not getting to posting so much these days, but here is a little taster of a ride we did a few days ago!

04/01/2024

All the trail ponies have had a mini break & spa day today & tomorrow, with the very special JJ Terblanche coming to give them each a treatment.
JJ is a Body Worker ( among many other things ) & works with a tuning fork to release the facia, help the lymphatic system & generally help the horses release tension, stiffnes.
Seeing the difference in the horses is mind blowing! See in the one picture how all the horses gather around him while he’s working? ! This man’s energy is so grounding! I could listen to him for days! Luckily i get to do it again tomorrow!