Horizon Horseback

Skybreaker leading the herd through the water on the way to the yard for their morning feed.

In South Africa, our horses live out and roam freely on the reserve or in extensive grazing paddocks. They come in twice a day to be fed and checked, and normally bring themselves in.

Heree, they were crossing the spillway of the dam in front of the Horizon lodge en route to the stables. We have over 120 horses in the herd, which is made up of a number of different breeds and cross breeds. Over half the herd are a relatively unknown breed outside of South Africa - the Boerperd. These horses’ original blood stocks were Arab, Andalusian and Hackney. They are very hardy and brave and make the perfect safari horse.

Do come and meet and ride some of our horses when you can.

If you’d like details about our safaris in South Africa or Botswana, please send us a direct message or you can email [email protected].

Film: Dr Tanya Baber @beadlesa

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