Welcome to the official Oudebosch Blog - Horse Tales
Sharing our daily activities on the farm with our guests is one of our favourite things to do. In Horse Tales you will be able to keep up with all the new happenings and special moments on the farm as they happen. We hope you enjoy reading about our adventures as much as we do writing about them. Remember to check back regularly for new and exciting happenings.
To all our valued guests... we wish you a wonderful 2022 - Posted 8 January 2022
To all our valued guests... we wish you a wonderful 2022...we're looking forward to see you soon at Ousebosch!
Our lovely horses having been training so well during the festive season and as usual have outdone themselves entertaining riders in nature.
Here we are doing an outride with Tyla running with. The perfect way to start the new year in the Southern Cape. Follow us on FB an Instagram for latest specials on our packages.
Below you can view some images and videos of our guest experiences during their horse-riding holiday at Oudebosch.
Sleeping Beauty Horse Riding Holiday - Posted 4 Nov 2021
Oudebosch Mountain Lodge, situated in the shadow of the Sleeping Beauty Mountain Peak offers the nature and horse lover an unforgetable outdoor experience.
We offer a 6 Day all inclusive package. Including 23 Hours in the saddle..all meals, including picnics in the veld.
After a day in the saddle, enjoy cooling off in our sparkling rock swimming pool with breathtaking views of the Langeberg Mountains
Our horses are sure footed, well mannered and gentle of nature.
Below you can view some images and videos of our guest experiences during their horse-riding holiday at Oudebosch.
Day 1
Day One of our 6 Day horse riding package. Surrounded by Cape Fynbos with the Langeberg Mountains in the backdrop..on our way to the Rooiwaterspruit waterfalls... lovely ride with sure footed well trained horses.
Our horses had out done themselves! Not for the faint hearted.. but these horses know exactly what they are doing.. a truly awesome experience on Day 1! Beautiful scenery, crystal clear waterfalls and fresh mountain air! We cannot wait to see what Day 2 has to offer...
Day 2
Lovely forest ride..
Crossing small rivers and streams on the backs of awesome horses!
Picnic lunch at the dam. We are being spoiled rotten!
Our horses enjoy their lunch break as well
What a glorious Summer morning. Up close and personal with Zebra, Springbuck, Bontebuck, Eland and Rooihartbeest in the backdrop... Once again amazing horses... the canter is a dream, even the inexperienced rider can get these horses instantly in a comfortable canter.
On the plateau towards the Korentepoort Dam...we're in awe of nature!
On the plateau towards the Korentepoort Dam...we're in awe of nature!
Free rein!
Day 3
Lovely ride through fynbos.. with the Langeberg mountains in the backdrop.
Crossing rivers and doing a bit 'bundu bashing'
Crossing more rivers and doing a bit 'bundu bashing'
Day 4, 5 & 6
Day 4, 5 and 6 of our 6 day trip
Once again.. not for the faint hearted! Our calm and experienced horses truly showed endurance and guts these past few days. We are so proud of every horse and rider! We visited the waterfalls at Rooiwaterspruit once again, this time exploring a little bit more on foot.. the only noise...crystal clear running water...
During these 6 days we spent plus minus 20 hours in the saddle.. covering about 75km over the 6 days. Well done to our guests and horses. Thank you Eben for an awesome adventure every day and thank you Eunice for being an excellent hostess.
Horseriding adventure at Oudebosch Mountain Lodge - Posted 23 Nov 2021
Another great horseriding adventure at Oudebosch Mountain Lodge this past weekend. Great times with Karen, Amy, Lizette, Romelda and Johanie.