'Work on a Horse Farm' Package
Live the rhythm of farm life. Ride, learn, and work with horses on the Wild Coast.
An immersive, hands-on experience where you don’t just ride—you become part of the farm.
28 days from ZAR 42350 for one person
'Work on a Horse Farm' Package
Live the rhythm of farm life. Ride, learn, and work with horses on the Wild Coast.
An immersive, hands-on experience where you don’t just ride—you become part of the farm.
28 days from ZAR 42350 for one person
A real working horse farm experience for people who want to live, work, and learn alongside horses every day—not just ride, but become part of farm life.
Flexible dates available.
· Daily horse care, feeding, grooming, and training
· 1–5 hours riding per day (based on ability)
· Hands-on horsemanship: groundwork, schooling, young horses
· Farm work: gardens, fencing, tree planting
· Learn practical skills: hoof care basics, horse health
· Optional riding: trail, jumping, dressage basics, archery
· Outdoor lifestyle: beach, surf, hiking, canoeing
· Community and volunteering opportunities
Best for:
· Horse enthusiasts wanting real experience
· Students/gap year travellers
· Aspiring equestrians
· People wanting a meaningful rural lifestyle
Your days are structured around horse care, riding, and practical farm work, balanced with time to explore the coastline and enjoy outdoor activities.
You will build real skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of horses.
· Feed and groom horses
· Riding and training sessions
· Conditioning rides or schooling
Afternoon
· Farm work (garden, maintenance, planting)
· Free time or optional activities
· Evening horse care and feeding
· Trail riding (beach, bush, farmland)
· Basic dressage and schooling
· Jumping foundations
· Horse archery (intro level)
· Young horse development
· Groundwork and natural horsemanship
· Vegetable gardening and sustainability projects
· Fence and farm maintenance
· Tree planting and environmental work
· Volunteering at local nursery school
· Community soup kitchen visits
· Surfing and beach time
· Canoeing and paddleboarding
· Hiking coastal trails
· Leatherwork and woodwork
· Yoga and movement sessions
· Tennis and fitness
Stay on the farm in a peaceful, nature-based setting overlooking the ocean.
· Self-catering cottage
· Simple, comfortable living
· Kitchen facilities and Wi-Fi
· Close to horses and daily activities
· You want more than a holiday—you want experience
· You’re happy to be active and involved daily
· You enjoy nature, animals, and simple living
· You want to learn real skills, not just ride
· Minimum stay: 2 weeks
· Recommended stay: 3–12 weeks
· Max rider weight: 90 kg
· Small group environment
· Flexible start dates
· Airport transfers available
Ready to Experience Life on a Horse Farm?
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Join us for a hands-on adventure where you’ll ride, learn, and live alongside horses in one of South Africa’s most beautiful coastal regions.