Noordhoek Beach Horse Riding will be featured on Top Billing this evening (Thursday 25 March 2010). Show starts at 19:30 on SABC3.
If you have ever dreamt of riding a horse along a pristine white beach, with tranquil blue waters and the footprints in the sand belonging to your horse, then there is an easy solution to make your aspirations come true. One of the most popular activities on the Cape Point Route is horse riding on Noordhoek Beach. Arguably one of the best beach horse rides on the planet – a 2 hour sojourn along the wide white swathe of Kommetjie and Noordhoek beach is easily accessible for complete novices or accomplished riders.
There are 3 commercial horse-riding establishments in the area and it is advisable to book a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Cape Point Route will happily assist with your reservations.
Sleepy Hollow Horse-riding is located in Noordhoek and they offer 3 beach trail rides per day- at 09:00; 13:00 and 16:30. Times vary according to season so best to check with us in advance. The trail is limited to 6 people with an experienced trail guide. Bring long pants or jeans, closed shoes and don’t forget the sunscreen!
On arrival you will be kitted out with a compulsory helmet and introduced to your trusty stead, chosen for your level of experience. The horses at Sleepy Hollow are fit, friendly and obviously lovingly cared for. The guides are very professional and as safety is a priority, the ride begins with a brief riding orientation as the stirrups are adjusted.
The journey starts with a gentle stroll through the leafy residential lanes of Noordhoek, before turning down towards the beach. Arriving on the beach is a jaw-dropping experience- the contrast of white sand, blue water and open space quite literally takes your breath away. The rhythmic motion of the horse and the gentle lapping sound of the waves, is instant therapy to unwind from the hassles of everyday life. A unique feature of this ride is going past the wreck of the Kakapo – a ship that was stranded on the beach in 1900.
On the sandy stretch of coastline the horses are allowed to trot into the open expanse of kilometers of beach. The scene is framed by the distinctive Sentinel guarding Hout Bay and the dramatic cliffs of Chapman’s Peak Drive. The thrill of cantering along a beach so soft and white it’s like snow, with the wind in your hair is unsurpassed. To top it all off there is an incredible array of indigenous bird life including black oystercatchers who scurry along the beach with their bright red beaks. If you are lucky you could catch a glimpse of the Verreaux Eagles that live in the area.
This glorious ride along Noordhoek beach in a nautralist’s paradise is a fabulous way to hit the beach! Make sure you watch Top Billing this evening to see footage of the activity and the beautiful scenes of Noordhoek. To book a horse ride on Noordhoek Beach please call 021 782 9356 or click here to book.
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