Cairnbrogie's Horse Trails near Plettenberg Bay

Guided Horseback Trail Rides

A truly unique experience. Enjoy a leisurely and informative trail ride along one of the Garden Routes most spectacular coastlines or take a gentle meander through the farm on one of our Kranshoek Heritage Horses.

Our horses have a proud Griqua heritage and are the original descendants brought down from the Cape 400 years ago, when the Griqua Prophet (Die Kneg) led his followers to Kranshoek to settle. Africa Hoofprint Foundation NPC ensures that the Kranshoek Heritage Herd and their owners have the necessary horse care and riding gear in order for the horses to be well taken care of and now offer a unique experience to horse lovers to experience the Kranshoek area on horseback. Revenue generated by the Kranshoek Horses assist with meeting their basic needs and requirements, and also to develop their young owners horsemanship and riding skills on the farm.

The horses are sure footed, confident and familiar with this terrain and environment.

Low Season
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

High Season
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays.

Livery

Live-Out Livery” and DIY Livery options only

Our aim is to cover the basic needs of your horse, with the option of adding additional services or you are welcome to supply them yourself. Services include meals, temperatures, checks, grooming, blanketing and more. Various paddock options are available.

Our live-out option is also beneficial for Rehabilitation or Retired horses. Cairnbrogie is conveniently situated close to Equine-Librium for attending lessons or shows. Equine-Librium is also the only organisation in South Africa offering a Degree in Equine, Canine and Feline Physiotherapy. They offer the very best treatment and rehabilitation with their skilled team of professionals and advanced technology.
Livery Clients may also make use of the trail routes, swimming in designated dam, tack room and feed room.

For more information or to enquire regarding availability please contact:
Lee – 081 748 4904

Bring your own horse

Experience the beauty of Cairnbrogie from your own horse one

Cairnbrogie Farm is situated in one of the most tranquil and beautiful areas on the Garden Route. We offer trail routes to horse owners, on their own horses, in a beautifully scenic, yet safe and controlled environment for horse lovers and their noble steads. From spectacular sea views to plantation trail routes, Cairnbrogie can cater for the “Happy Hacker” all the way through to the advanced rider.

It’s super simple. Bring your horse and park just outside the Cairnbrogie Café on the lawn on the right hand side. Pop in to the café and pay R150 and be sure to sign the Indemnity Form before heading off to enjoy your ride. We also offer Annual Cairnbrogie Activity Passes at the café for riders who may want to visit Cairnbrogie more frequently.

About the African Hoofprint Foundation

Making a difference to the lives of our horses

Following the Garden Route Fire Crises in 2017, where Kranshoek, a Griqua Settlement in Plettenberg Bay, Horse Owners asked for assistance to evacuate their horses, a team of volunteers helped to move these horses to safety. Once the 10 horses started rehabilitation, we noticed that their Owners lacked the knowledge and resources to care for their horses.The Kranshoek Horses were also facing various challenges ranging from free-roaming issues on neighboring farms, to being used in illegal activities and Bush Racing, and other much more devastating issues such as Foals being injured or hurt by aggressive dogs and a being a danger on the Airport Road, where they roamed freely.

With the help of Lee Naude-Plociennik, the Founder of Africa Hoofprint Foundation and the support of those Owners, who wanted to improve the quality of live for their animals, Andrew Hill, Owner of Cairnbrogie Farm offered our Project residency on Cairnbrogie Farm. We can now ensure the future of this true Griqua Heritage Horse, and their Young Owners who personally care for, train and ride their horses, with the long-term vision to participate in Equestrian Sport, previously perceived as elitist. The Kranshoek Riders keep breaking new ground and making history for their proud horse heritage. When you ride on a Kranshoek Horse at Cairnbrogie, you are contributing to ensuring their future. Please feel free to visit and meet these unique Horses, only at Cairnbrogie Farm!

For more information please visit: www.africahoofprintfoundation.org.za or Like our Facebook Page