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An owner-run
family horse trail company in South Africa, established in 1998 has
a well-deserved reputation and high return of word of mouth of clientele.
Each year our client base gets larger, especially with holidaymakers
and locals in the East London, Morgan Bay and Kei Mouth area. Mkulu
Kei is offering beach riding out rides, great horse riding outings,
personalized horse trails, and trekking vacations along the pristine
Wild Coast, and an opportunity to ride and work with horses. No matter
what your riding ability, a warm welcome and unforgettable equestrian
experience awaits guests to Mkulu Kei Horse Trails. For your equestrian
expedition contact us directly or through one of our agents for; your
equestrian escape, overnight equine excursion or dream horse riding
activity holiday.
This safari horse trail in South Africa offers a total
riding holiday experience.
Come Ride with Us...
Horseback riding holidays with Mkulu Kei Horse Trails, a horse
riding stable where we breed our own horses for your instructional
guided adventure horse riding getaway. Specialist in equestrian
escapes, providing various trail options, finest hospitality
and fun horses in our flexible riding holiday on the South African
Wild Coast.
"A real ride to many places at any paces"
Whether you dream of riding along unspoiled open beaches, savannah
grasslands, pristine indigenous forests the Wild Coast, Eastern
Cape, South Africa. There's a Mkulu Kei Horse Trail that suits
your available time, riding level and budget...
Are you looking for a few hours in the saddle? A few days to explore
the Wild Coast, on an over night trail? Or looking to spend time on
a working / riding gap holiday?
With the internet, contact and preplanning is easy. You could choose
to go through one of our agents or book directly with us. To make
contact with us email us or complete the booking form, tell us a bit
about your riding ability and your preferred trail dates and we can
advise you on what options are available. Ask about our specials,
now and then we run trails at a reduced rate, or we have a trail already
booked that you can join, thereby reducing not only your daily rate
but that of the other riders within that trail.
For day rides, you need to book at least two days prior to the day
you want to ride, don’t wait to the last minute as we book up
fast and sometimes have clients on standby.
See You in the saddle
soon!
Day rides for your shorter pony or
horse rides, overnight trails for your longer horse riding trips,
pony camps for children, your volunteer working holiday gap
destination, first time riders or advanced. Read on; we have
the product for you.
# New Trail. On the over night horse trails page see “My
first equine trail” A riding experience aimed
at the never ridden or beginner rider. This is your chance
in a practical way to learn to ride without going for formal
lessons. A great way to introduce riding holidays to non-riding
partners.
See the Help page for a map of the Mkulu Kei Horse Trail website
to help you find the information you are looking for with a direct
link to that information.
How to contact us
Tel/Fax: (+27) 43 841 1525
Cell: (+27) 83 632 7298
During the day please contact me on the cell, I am probably
horsing around.
Please be aware cellphone signal can be irregular, at the
stable I have little to no signal, so leave a message; I will
return your call as soon as I am able. There are times I cannot
answer the phone, as I need to concentrate on a rider, ride
or have not heard you in the wind. Texting with riding gloves
on does not work but .I will return your message, I go through
my mailbox at lunchtime and then again in the evening. After
7PM (South African time – GMT +2) the landline is probably
a better option, Please be aware I am seldom in the office
during the day to answer the landline phone.
Mkulu Kei Horse Trails.
Farm M1,
Morgan Bay,
Eastern Cape,
South Africa.
Postal Address:
P O Box 25,
Haga Haga,
5272,
Eastern Cape,
South Africa.
You could be here on your coastal safari horse riding vacation,
Mkulu Kei Horse Trails The best of equestrian holidays.
To make a booking
Please read our "Assessing Your Riding Ability"
Assessing your horse riding ability
Use the following criteria to judge your riding abilities. It is
important that you are honest with yourself, as this affects your
own safety and that of the other riders within the group.
Can't ride: Has never been on a horse or pony, or has
been on a horse a few times and has some kind of idea of
how to stay on
Novice: Ridden a few times recently, but still not rising
at the trot with ease
Intermediate: Rides regularly, can post, rise at the trot,
canter, gallop, and can handle a horse in most situations.
These riders are divided into prefer a 'calm' or a 'hot'
horse
Experienced: Has been riding for many years, has had formal
equine training and has his or her own horse, and can handle
any horse, in any situation. These riders are divided into
prefer a 'calm' or a 'hot' horse
A horse or pony will be allocated to you based on your description
of your riding ability! It is important not only for your own safety
and those riding in your group but for maximum enjoyment on your riding
adventure that you are honest.
The most nervous rider sets the pace for safety reasons and
as they become more confident we increase the pace. Having the
ability to stay on the horse by hanging onto his mouth and bouncing
on his kidneys is not an experienced rider.
To find the correct horse for your riding ability and to
give you the best riding holiday experience, we spend time
describing each horse's personality before allocating your
horse.
If you are nervous or have had a bad experience or fall please
tell us. We can and would like to help you get the maximum
pleasure out of your horseback ride.
On one occasion we helped a terrified lady to
ride. A couple booked a day ride, as I introduced the horses
she was quietly standing in the back of the group but when the
time came to mount she froze. Then the truth came out. On instruction
from her doctor, she had been told she needed to address her
fears. This was not just fear but a phobia. Had we known in
the beginning it would have been easier with a one on one approach
we would have sent the balance of the riders off on their ride
and slowly introduced her to horses. It took an hour of intensive
encouragement just to get her to sit on the horse. She started
off on lead rein just walking but by the end she learnt to trot
by herself. A very emotional and life changing experience for
her, she cried with joy at her achievements and the experience
was extremely rewarding for us. She spent a further +- two hours
walking and touching the horses in the field, she left us saying
once she got home from her travels she was going to continue
riding.
Come Ride with Us...
Ever thought you would like to canter
your horse along a beach, or play in the waves?
You
could be here on your coastal safari horse riding vacation,
Mkulu Kei Horse Trails The best of equestrian holidays.
Come Ride with Us…
The sound of the horse's hoofs on the sand or splash of the
water will live with you forever.
Awesome hacking conditions, the best riding countryside.
Click here to see maps of the area, and
how to get to Mkulu Kei Horse Trails
For your Wild Coast equine beach riding vacation and South African
horse trekking working gap holiday adventure
Come Ride with Us…
An incredible combination of cross-country horse riding and the
exploration of our beautiful coastline, the best horse riding countryside.
We at Mkulu Kei Horse Trails, the two and the four legged would like
to say a big Thank you to all our guests for sending us their overnight
horse trekking photos, these are your vacation memories.
Thank You. Cheryl
P O Box 25, Haga Haga 5272,
Eastern Cape, South Africa.
During the day please contact me on the cell, I am
probably horsing around.
Signal can be irregular, please leave a message or phone
me on the landline in the evenings.
