Saddle Creek Ranch offers horseback riding with a difference, riding western style on well trained, obedient and calm trail horses, with various rides into the bushveld and mountain foothills.

All the horseback rides are accompanied by the owners and trained staff. Two guides go out with all of the horse rides and if required the more experienced riders will go with on with one guide for trotting and cantering, whilst the other guide stays with the slower group who want a more relaxed trail ride.The groups meet up during the ride.

For the beginner the emphasis is on a safe, relaxed and enjoyable equestrian experience on horses that will not “run away” with you.

The experienced rider can choose a more “spirited horse” for a lively, exhilarating ride.

We are aware of clients past bad experiences with horses that are difficult to control and for that reason we are careful to “match”rider and horse, taking into account their past horseback riding experience.

Before leaving all the inexperienced horseback riders will have the basic horse commands explained to them and a trail guide/staff member will be close to them throughout the ride

Horseback Ride Times:

Weekdays 11.00am and 2.00pm

Booking essential

Costs
• 1 hour Farm and Bush trail - R300pp - includes photos on CD

• 1,5 hours trail ride  - includes photos on CD and refreshments.

• Champagne Picnic Ride 2,5 hours - R650pp - includes photos on CD, an A5 framed photo of each couple, picnic food and champagne.

• De-Luxe Champagne Picnic Ride 2,5 hours R850pp. Includes Champagne on arrival, flowers and photos on CD. Also includes Saddle Creek caps and a 15-20min edited video DVD of the adventure.

• The above costs are for a group (2 or more riders). Single rider supplement R100

Cash payment or Credit Cards accepted.

Horseback Riding for Kids
Young children from 3 to 4 years  can join a ride, and if necessary the horse will be led by a staff member to ensure their safety (R100. supplement) This is normally only available on the 1 hour trail ride.

 Children’s escorted pony ride of approx 20 minutes through the farm…….. R100.00

From Sandton, Randburg and Pretoria. Approx 45/60 mins.

Turn onto the  N14 Pretoria-Krugersdorp highway and go towards Krugersdorp.

Pass Lanseria off ramp.Pass Randburg off ramp and travel  8 km. to next intersection with robots (Pinehaven Sasol garage)  Turn right.

Go 8 km to T-Junction (Oaktree Zenex garage)  Turn right.

***Go 20 km to Hekpoort T- junction. Turn right towards Hartbeespoort.

Go 2 km and turn left onto sand road, Sign to Hartebeesfontein.

Go 2.5 km to our gate on left .SADDLE CREEK RANCH ( Yellow Windsock on pole)

FROM ROODEPOORT. Approx. 45 mins.

Hendrik  Potgeiter  past  Clearwater Mall go 12 km. to next intersection with N14 Pinehaven Sasol.

Go straight over and go for another 8 km to T-Junction Oaktree Zenex.Turn right and follow above directions.***

FROM MAGALIESBURG. Approx. 20 mins.

Leave town on the R24 towards Rustenburg, go 3 km. and turn right at Lovers Rock to Hekpoort.

Go 8 km to T junction (R563) turn left, go 3 km. to T junction (R560) turn right towards Hartbeespoort.

Go 2  km. turn left on to sand road to Hartebeesfontein. Go 2,5 km. to our gate on left.

FROM HARTBEESPOORT.Approx.20/25 mins. DAM WALL SIDE  Mt.Amanzi  etc.

From 4 way stop next to Chamelion Village(Engen garage and Wimpy) follow  R560 to Magaliesburg.You will pass the dam on your left.Proceed for about 6 kms. Pass through Skeerpoort, go 15 kms and take sand road right to Hartebeesfontein,you will see one of our signs”HORSE TRAIL RIDES.Go 2,5 kms to our farm on the left   FROM PECANWOOD SIDE OF THE DAM Pass Pecanwood  (the dam will be on your right) go 6km. to T Junction turn left onto R560 and proceed through Skeerpoort and follow the above.