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1 Hour Bush trails

2 Hour Bush trails

½ Hour Pony farm trails

2 Hour Sundowner Trail

Cattle drive on horse back

2 Hour Cross-country jumping

Ultimate Elephant encounter

Horse Whispers GeneralHorse Whispers General InformationInformation

Located on a 2 000 hectare Bushveld property facing the magnificent Lowveld Mountain Range, Horse Whispers offers a variety of horse trails to suit all riding abilities even if you are a non-rider. From exhilarating cross-country jumping, to meandering rambles alongside the mountain river, from cattle drives on horse back, to romantic picnic rides. Our ultimate activity is the Elephant Encounter Trail, an amazing opportunity to ride out into the Bush on horseback to meet six African Elephant. We also offer 20 – 30 minute pony rides for children from 2 years

old, which are lead by our friendly competent grooms on the reserve.

Horse TrailsHorse Trails set off from the homestead, where experienced

guides extend a warm welcome and assist you to saddle up in preparation for your

TrailsTrails pass through open fields into woodland forests, river valleys and rolling hills with breathtaking views and our

experienced guides will adjust the trail according to your riding skill. The diversity of indigenous

trees includes Wild Teaks, Mabola Plums, Boekenhout, and

Matumi trees, which attract a wonderful array of birds and

.

We We host one to three day pony camps,

where heaps of fun and learning go hand in hand. Beginner to intermediate horse

riding lessons is also offered for children and

OurOur well-schooled, responsive horses include a variety of Thoroughbreds, Basotho pony crosses and Boerperd crosses ranging in size from 14 – 16 hands. They are stabled at night and roams freely as a

Horse WhispersHorse Whispers takes great delight and pride in choosing a superb setting for a surprise marriage proposal and romantic picnic to celebrate your engagement. If you

consider proposing by horseback or round off a perfect wedding with horses, call us first and let our experienced

staff match the perfect day with your dream. The stunning scenery provides the perfect backdrop for wedding photos

with a difference.

Join Horse whispers on a horseback riding teambuildingteambuilding experience you will never forget! The program will include

horse grooming, saddling, lessons, riding hard for half a day and driving cattle

CATTLE DRIVESCATTLE DRIVES

ELEPHANT ENCOUNTERELEPHANT ENCOUNTER

A cattle roundA cattle round up on the Sandford Reserve, where a small number of cattle are

located and gathered and moved to the nearest water source. The cattle are moved at a walk, any faster than a walk and you run the fat off them, most unwelcomed by any farmer.

There is some faster work occasionally to

CROSS COUNTRYCROSS COUNTRY JUMPINGJUMPING

Join us for an unforgettable horse riding experience

through the Hazyview bushveld with an en-route stop to meet 6

majestic African Elephants. Min 2

Challenging two hour Horse trail for the intermediate and experienced riders.

A fast ride into the mountainous subtropical bush, cantering through natural spring water and

ANIMAL HEALTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAMANIMAL HEALTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Horse trails

Professional Horse riding lessons

Interpret Horse behavior

Horse handling instruction

Horse First Aid & Welfare

Elephant Research & Interactions

Cattle Working Ranch

Animal Health community program

African Wildlife interaction & interpretation

Rhino-counter poaching

If you have a passion for working with animals,

either in the field of Animal Science or in a more general animal care-oriented role, then our volunteer program is an ideal way for you

to gain some knowledge and experience or put your skills into practice.

You can volunteer whether you are on a gap year from your education, on a career break,

HORSE TRAILS AT HORSEHORSE TRAILS AT HORSE WHISPERSWHISPERSEnjoy a tranquil ramble on well

schooled horses. A lovely horse riding experience for novice and advanced horse riders. Join us in

exploring paths and following trails through the Lowveld countryside. A breathtaking ride alongside the river

Clothing and what to bring…Clothing and what to bring…Riding Jodhpurs are the best option; however, denim jeans or long trousers are also suitable.

Safe footwear is important; closed flat-soled shoes are best. Sandals and shoes with buckles are not recommended as they do not protect rider’s feet and may catch in the stirrups.

Light comfortable clothing for day tours, especially during the summer

A jersey or jacket for the early morning and late afternoon winter programs.

For the early morning and late afternoon programs in the summertime, it is wise to apply mosquito repellent

Sun Screen

Training and bonding with horses can be

one of the greatest

pleasures of life!

Come learn more about a

Horse Handling Horse Handling instructioninstruction

Horse Horse

HORSE HORSE WHISPERINGWHISPERING

Build a trust Build a trust

To be loved by a horse, or by any animal, should fill us with awe – for we do not deserve it! Marion C

Garretty,b 1917HORSE RIDING LESSONSHORSE RIDING LESSONS

with Kraai du with Kraai du PreezPreezSANEF top qualified instructor.

FEI Coach Level I and II. Chief instructor at SANEF Equestrian Centre for 13 yrs. Instructing experience of more than 30 years. Competed successfully for more than 25 years on national and international level.

Provincial Provincial colours 22 colours 22 times in:times in:

Show jumping

Dressage Showing Eventing

AFRICAN ELEPHANT RESEARCH AND AFRICAN ELEPHANT RESEARCH AND INTERACTIONINTERACTION

The program consists of a wealth of African

elephant wisdom!Meet six trained African

Elephants, their exciting capture of

training, their affectionate family life, their sociability, their intelligence, and, yes,

even their sense of humor!

AFRICAN WILDLIFE INTERACTION & AFRICAN WILDLIFE INTERACTION & INTERPRETATIONINTERPRETATIONJoinJoin us on a walking trail and sleep out in the Kruger National Park and learn about Animal behaviour Animal tracks and tracking Bird identification and

behaviour Orientation and navigation Astronomy Medicinal uses of

indigenous plants Rhino counter poaching

CATTLE WORKING RANCHCATTLE WORKING RANCH

Learn how to careLearn how to care for cattlefor cattle

Vaccination Branding De-horning Nutrition First Aid

ANIMAL HEALTH COMMUNITY ANIMAL HEALTH COMMUNITY PROGRAMPROGRAM HelpHelp the

Tonteldoos community to give the best care for

The donkeys of The donkeys of Tonteldoos, Tonteldoos,

Donkeys play an important role in the little town, close to Dullstroom called Tonteldoos. Donkey carts are often overloaded and signs of chafing on donkeys often visible due to old harnesses to pull the cart. Dr Malan (Vet) and Jaco de Klerk (Farrier) started a project to help the

MOZAMBIQUE HORSE MOZAMBIQUE HORSE SAFARISAFARI

Round offRound off your stay in Africa with a Horse safari in Mozambique!

Relax on the pristine unspoiled beaches of this laid back country. Enjoy long stretches of white beach sand and

magnificent views overlooking the islands of the Bazaruto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONMinimum ageMinimum ageMinimum 17 years with parental consent, maximum Minimum 17 years with parental consent, maximum decided on potential participant’s health and fitness.decided on potential participant’s health and fitness.

AccommodationAccommodationDuring the volunteer project at the reserve you will be During the volunteer project at the reserve you will be housed in a volunteer lodge with shared, single sex, on housed in a volunteer lodge with shared, single sex, on suite bedrooms. The lodge is fully furnished and has a suite bedrooms. The lodge is fully furnished and has a kitchen, lounge area, entertainment area with a pool. We kitchen, lounge area, entertainment area with a pool. We will sleep in a tent in Kruger National park for the walking will sleep in a tent in Kruger National park for the walking trail, and also when staying in Mozambique.trail, and also when staying in Mozambique.

MealsMealsFull kitchen is available for self catering. We will provide Full kitchen is available for self catering. We will provide you with the food. A chef is available on request at extra you with the food. A chef is available on request at extra cost. Vegetarians can be catered for on request. Drinks cost. Vegetarians can be catered for on request. Drinks are excluded. (Our goal is to create a self-sufficient are excluded. (Our goal is to create a self-sufficient independent character).independent character).

Advice & SafetyAdvice & SafetyThroughout our programs you will have the support and Throughout our programs you will have the support and guidance of the program coordinator and team. You will guidance of the program coordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay. questions or advice you may need during your stay.

What to bringWhat to bringBear in mind the climate of Hazyview, Mpumalanga. Bring Bear in mind the climate of Hazyview, Mpumalanga. Bring clothes for horse riding, cattle ranch work, walking trails, clothes for horse riding, cattle ranch work, walking trails, relaxation and swimming. Riding shoes, walking shoes, relaxation and swimming. Riding shoes, walking shoes, sandals, hat, sun block, mosquito repellent, camera, torch sandals, hat, sun block, mosquito repellent, camera, torch and malaria prophylaxis.and malaria prophylaxis.

HealthHealthNo vaccinations are required for South Africa. You do No vaccinations are required for South Africa. You do not have to bring any personal medications; there are not have to bring any personal medications; there are pharmacies and general practitioners. Please consult pharmacies and general practitioners. Please consult your doctor. your doctor.

ActivitiesActivities

Chimpanzee Eden

Caving – Sudwala

Cultural village Cheetah project Panorama tours Game drives Helicopter

flights Endangered

species Hot air

ballooning Kloofing Microlight

flights Mountain biking

1 Week Program include1 Week Program include Transfers to and from airport Transfers to projects All meals Accommodation Elephant encounter: daily 30 min

Interaction and Studying Horse rides, behavior, handling, training &

first aid daily. Cattle community project once a week Horse riding lesson with Kraai du Preez

More than 1 Week Program More than 1 Week Program includeinclude Transfers to and from airport Transfers to projects All meals Accommodation Elephant encounter: daily 30 min

Interaction and Studying Horse rides, behavior, handling, training &

first aid most of the time. Cattle community project once a week Horse riding lesson with Kraai du Preez

once a week Wild life interaction and sleep out in the

Kruger national Park Cattle working ranch every second week Donkey community project every second

The Mozambique Horse Safari will be The Mozambique Horse Safari will be done in the last week of March, June, done in the last week of March, June, September & DecemberSeptember & DecemberRates do not include:Rates do not include: All flightsAll flights Personal travel insurancePersonal travel insurance All items of a personal natureAll items of a personal nature VisasVisas Transportation that is not related to the projectTransportation that is not related to the project Optional excursionsOptional excursions After hours activities.After hours activities.

HOW TO GET HERE!HOW TO GET HERE!

Contact Details:Contact Details:

Postal addressPostal address PO BOX 2149 Hazyview, PO BOX 2149 Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Mpumalanga, South AfricaAfrica

Contact NumberContact Number +27(0)84 418 0079+27(0)84 418 0079EmailEmail info@horsewhispers.co.zainfo@horsewhispers.co.zaWebsiteWebsite www.horsewhispers.co.zawww.horsewhispers.co.zaProgram FacilitatorProgram Facilitator Marina du PreezMarina du Preez