Ubuntu Horse Trails

Ubuntu Horse Trails We offer spectacular horse riding experiences through the vineyards of Stellenbosch, with winetasting and picnic options. Book now to come and join us! Why?

My name is Louise Collier and I started Horse riding at Pink Geranium in 2015 when my Husband, 2 beautiful boys, and I decided to emigrate from the UK back to sunny South Africa. Find out when you come join me for a horse ride :) the experience will answer all your questions. Honestly, the Cape is one of the most beautiful places in the world and holds a place dear to my and my family’s hearts. I

have had a love for horses all my life and have used this love to create a horse riding business so I can share these lovely animals with Cape Town locals and all our International tourists. My sole mission is to make the world a better place for horses. We offer fabulous horse rides across various vineyards in the Cape Winelands, where riders get to ride the way they want and we don’t mix groups to maintain a manageable personal experience for each rider. From a gentle stroll to a fast-paced gallop along sandy tracks with optional dips in the local waterways when wanted. We have short horse rides from 1 to 2 hours for the complete novice this includes induction and basic horse riding training. We offer half day, full day, and beach rides for more experienced riders, and is truly the complete horse riding experience. My personal favorite is the beach ride as there is something magical about riding on horseback through the surf and on a sandy, secluded, and unspoiled beach being one with nature. All the horse rides have lunch and wine tasting options available. We also offer horsemanship workshops where participants learn the finer nuances of communication with horses through body language.

A little gift to the Adventure hungry friends out there. This is a documentary made by Dan James from Double Dan Horsem...
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.

We dont do this often enough!! Beach ride with two of our youngsters yesterday! Both of them did really well, both bitle...
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 )

And so we say goodbye to another one of wonderful volunteers! I love sharing our passion with like minded legends from a...
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!

We have 2 new additions to the Ubuntu family! They’re 9 week old Miniture schmauzers. Pepper and Oriah. You’ll meet the...
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!

Spring is finally in the air!! Gosh, it has been a wet wet winter! With the sun popping out, spring flowers all around &...
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!!

What so Olympic Athletes do when the Olympics are finished? Well, they come horse riding in South Africa ofcourse! What...
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!

Feeding ponies in torrential rain with Rudi, never a dull moment… In a game of ‘Mud paddock survivor’ who would you pick...
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??

Our UK followers, If you can attend this, you really should 😍
11/06/2024

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

On this Workers day, i want to shout out to the workers who make our little corner of the world a better place! Roedie G...
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!

Just dropping some pictures here that made me smile! Quite literally inlove with my life & I have so much gratitude to ...
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.

Looking forward to this clinic over the weekend! Come and join us if you want to learn more about empathetic horsemanshi...
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.

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,...
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❤️

Its been a busy season here in the heart of the Winelands! Not getting to posting so much these days, but here is a lit...
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!

All the trail ponies have had a mini break & spa day today & tomorrow, with the very special JJ Terblanche coming to giv...
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!

Rolling into the new year!! Lilly enjoying an old fashioned roll in the hay after a hose down today!
29/12/2023

Rolling into the new year!!

Lilly enjoying an old fashioned roll in the hay after a hose down today!

29/12/2023

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Baden Powell Drive
Stellenbosch
7600

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 13:00

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As an equestrian community we are all reeling. Hopefully we are asking ourselves questions about how we can do better. I’d start with normalising relationship based training. But guess what? Building a bond strong enough that your horse wants to spend time with you takes time, and time is money right? Literally, they never stop eating !So in a way we are all guilty of pushing pushing pushing for instant gratification, quicker results, not just in the horse world, but the way we have set up our socities. Can we teach kids to read stress and calming signals in horses before we let them ride? Can we get them to lead the horse with energy rather than a leadrope? Can we share space with horses with zero expectations? I hope this us the change that’s coming, and I fully intend on being a part of that change! And for the non-horsey peeps out there: it is absolutely possible that our horses choose to be with us. We don’t all beat them to control them. But lets come to the conversation with non-judgement and compassion. When we know better we so better. Lots of much needed love to all of the horsey world ❤️‍🩹

Hunting season’s coming up and we need to get fit! ( Horses & riders 😁😁) it’s tough, but we can do hard things!

Our gorgeous lead guide horse coming for some cuddles with one of our freelance guides Nikki Barnes

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