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Mkulu Kei horse trails offers a number of
all-inclusive packages that can be tailor made to suit your available
time and horse riding capability. An owner run horse trail experience
on the Wild Coast. Whether you are novice, intermediate or an
experienced equestrian, we have the right horse for you. We keep a
variety of horses and ponies, Friesian, Boerperds, Nooitgedachts, part
breeds and All are healthy and in good condition. Whether
you are planning on travelling with a group or as a single rider, we do
not have pre-determined equestrian trail dates but try to accommodate
you with your own travel plan, or alternatively by joining A must read when booking your multi day over night safari holiday. This safari horse trail in South Africa offers a total riding holiday experience. A memorable horse back eco adventure along the, Eastern Cape, Wild Coast, South Africa. For your African safari horse trekking adventure or equestrian working gap volunteer destination. "A real ride to many places at any paces" Mkulu Kei Horse Trails won the award of excellence given by the official Eastern Cape Tourism Board. The Best in the hiking category 2009. The Transkei Wild Coast, a beautiful unpopulated coastal area, experienced on horseback, is a must do South African experience. There are so many equestrian safaris riding holidays and riding working vacations, why choose us? Read on and find out. Planning a South African safari horse-riding holiday? Mkulu Kei Horse Trails offers hours of riding along open savannah grasslands, pristine coastal forests or unspoiled Wild Coast beaches. Whatever type of equine eco-adventure you are looking for there's an Mkulu Kei package that suits you.
Size of Trails* We do not have pre-determined equestrian trail dates and try to accommodate you with your own trail dates. However by joining another similar riding ability group we pass on the reduced daily rate to all in the trail!
* A single horse rider can be accommodated Riding ability* Novice riders, Intermediate, Adventure Enthusiasts to Advanced horse riders can be accommodated * We cater for beginners and novice horse riders on the shorter trails and recommend you be intermediate or experienced for the longer trail vacations * For your safety you are required to be competent at all paces on your horse and be able to swim to cross the Kobonquuba River or Nxaxo Estuary. We can adapt a longer trail holiday not to include any big river crossings and we reserve the right to judge the competency of a rider and change the itinerary if necessary * Please see our #New Trail. An opportunity to learn to ride a horse, an equestrian experience aimed at the never ridden or beginner rider. * A horse will be allocated to you based from your description of your riding ability! This is important not only for your own safety and those riding in your group but for maximum enjoyment * The most nervous rider in each group sets the pace for safety reason and as they become more confident we increase the pace * For the safety and pleasure of yourself and others, please be totally honest with us regarding your riding ability and experience * We reserve the right to judge the attitude of and to dismount any rider, who in the guide's opinion is unwilling to control their horse, or who in any way poses a threat to the safety of themselves, other riders or horses. Holding your mount back and galloping into the back of a ride will not be tolerated * In the Transkei, if the Wild Coast beach conditions are right I am more than happy for you to open up your pace or even race. (If the sand is too soft you can blow a horses tendon) * Our weight limit restriction is 95 kg (210 lbs) Please don't put us in the difficult position of having to turn you away - empathize with the horses. Assess your riding ability. It is extremely important that you are honest about your REAL riding ability. The most novice rider sets the pace for safety reasons both for the rider and the horse. It is our experience that clients that have not had formal training are inclined to play up their riding ability while those that really can ride often say they have only had a few rides. We need to allocate you the correct horse or pony for you to enjoy your ride. If you are nervous or had a bad experience please say so. 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 the other riders within the group. * Can't ride: Has never been on a horse, or as been on a horse a few times and has some kind of idea as to how to stay on * Novice: Ridden a few times recently, but still not rising at the trot * Intermediate: Horseback rides regularly, can 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, and has had formal 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 Breeds of horses* We keep a variety of horses and ponies. Friesian, Boerperd, Nooitgedacht, part bred and Arab to compliment your preferences and riding ability * The size of our horses vary from 12 to 17 hands and they are fit and in good condition * They all have even temperaments and are forward moving * We ride in our in-house manufactured saddles designed for comfort for both rider and horse, and snaffle bits, and our tack are kept in excellent condition * All our horses are voice controlled, giving us an element of control of the horses, giving beginners a chance to find their seat before having to worry about controlling their horses too * We have a selection of quality ponies and horses for your riding ability, from never ridden through to advanced rider Duration of riding per day on an over night trail.* Equine trail vacations are individually tailored to meet your riding ability and enthusiasm with a minimum of 3 hours riding a day, and for those who want to ride more, up to 6 hours * On trail the horses require some time to graze and rest, so we can't ride maximum hours every day Meals on trailPlease let me know of any special dietary requirements when you book.
* Lunches are either at the hotel or packed and are eaten along the trail Suggested riding kit list* Jodhpurs, chaps or long trousers - jeans or pants with thick seams should be avoided for your comfort. Tip: Wearing panty hose under your pants can be hot but will prevent rubs * Jodhpur boots or outdoors boots with a definite heel. (Full-length boots and cowboy boots are not recommended. (Please note that there is a compulsory river crossing for the longer trails so we suggest that you do not bring your show gear) * T-Shirts * A long sleeved shirt is recommended against the sun * Half or full chaps recommended * No spurs allowed * Riding hats are compulsory for children, recommended for adults, but not enforced. Mkulu Kei has a number of riding hats available * Warm clothing such as a jersey or warm jacket * Rain Jacket * Sun hat or cap (Please bring one that stays on in the wind and at the canter/gallop, the guides cannot be expected to keep jumping off to recover them) * Sun block * Swimming costume and shorts. Towels are available at the hotels * Camera and film or extra memory cards, and cables to down load pictures. * The hotels do not enforce a dress code but bring something comfortable to change into at night * There is a laundry service at the hotels for a small fee * Everything you require for your horse trail is carried by your horse, in a saddlebag, which we supply. Please pack as if you had to carry it yourself on a soft Wild Coast beach Please; no hairdryers, loads of makeup and remember toiletries are heavy, decant into small bottles. A back up vehicle can be arranged at an extra charge. (A round trip by vehicle is +- 200km) And will require a driver to stay at each hotel stop. Please ask for a quote.
Bookings* When booking a trail, a 50% deposit is required within 7 days of making the booking. The balance is payable 30 days before the trail commences * Your faxed/e-mailed deposit slip confirms your trail and indicates to us that you have read and acknowledged the information on this page * NB. Please I live in a rural area, without convenient banking facilitates and reliable phone lines for Internet banking, it is important you check that I am aware of all deposits
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