Experience the Medicine of Horses

Mindful Riding lessons

We offer Mindful Riding lessons for beginners wanting to start their riding journey with horses, and for those who have already started their riding journey but would like to continue learning to ride in a more holistic and mindful manner. Lessons are available for adults, teenagers and children from age 7 upwards.

What is Mindful Riding?

Mindful Riding is an approach to horse riding that goes beyond conventional riding lessons. It begins with a heart-centred connection; building bond, relationship, and trust with the horse. It’s a horse-centred approach that includes learning about the horse, how to understand the horse’s communications, and how to care for the horse. And there is a focus throughout on being present and developing a deep awareness of self, the horse, and the environment around you – while you engage in learning to ride.

Mindful Riding encourages riders to be fully present in the moment; physically, mentally, and emotionally – and this leads to a safer experience for both rider and horse.

Lessons include

walking out in-hand
working with the horses on the ground (groundwork)
working with the horses at liberty (liberty work)
playing bonding games
getting to know different horses
bareback exercises and riding
outrides
– and so much more.

Healthy, Happy Horses

Our horses are barefoot and ride bitless, and live as naturally as possible outdoors 24/7, in a herd. We base our work with the horses on a sensitive and deep understanding of the horse both as an animal and a sentient being, and we include Animal Communication in our handling, training, and riding.

Lesson details

Lessons vary in length according to age and capacity

Duration and prices

45 minute lesson R350
1 hour lesson R400
1.5 hour lesson R450

Prebook your lessons

Lesson slots need to be prebooked and paid for a month at a time in order to secure your regular place.
We have limited lessons available for quality learning purposes and so that our horses remain fresh and interested in teaching their riders and enjoy the interaction.

Opening hours

Winter
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-3pm
Summer
Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 8am-4pm

Book your lesson

Medicine Horse contact details

Opening hours

We are open 7 days a week by appointment only.
Our opening hours are from 8am to 6pm.
Please whatsapp or email us to book.

Location

We are located in Klapmuts, Western Cape, RSA.
The address is provided on booking.