Karweyderskraal Farm · Hermanus
Heaven & Earth Horse Trails
Tucked away between the picturesque mountains of the Hemel and Aarde Valley – horse trail rides with scenic mountain views or wine tasting on spectacular wine estates.
Our story
A slow gaited walk or an adventurous outride
Tucked away between the picturesque mountains of the Hemel and Aarde Valley near Hermanus is Heaven and Earth Horse Trail Rides and Self-catering Cottages on Karweyderskraal Farm. Whether you would like to enjoy a slow gaited walk or an adventurous outride on horseback, we offer a variety of trails with scenic mountain views or wine tasting on spectacular wine estates.
In November 2012 Danie van Zyl and his brother-in-law Karl Gotze founded Heaven and Earth Trails, which has since become one of the most reliable and best-run horse trail operators in the Western Cape. But don’t take our word for it – read full reviews from our happy clients on TripAdvisor, Facebook, SA Venues or Google reviews.
Living as a herd
Horses that get to be horses
We take great pride in allowing our horses to run together as a herd in large paddocks, barefoot trimming them and allowing them to behave as horses in their natural environment. Our horses are trained to be easily handled by novices and experienced riders alike.
Health & safety
Your safety comes first
Our clients’ safety is of the utmost importance to us, so we have adopted a health and safety methodology to reduce the risks associated with horse riding. Some of the measures include:
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Meticulous training
Continuous handling, specifically desensitising our horses to hazards like farm machinery, vehicles, chainsaws, gunshots, plastic bags and water.
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Incident reports
Completed after every trail. Serious issues are recorded and followed up with training or remedial action.
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Experienced guides
All guides hold valid first aid certificates, and a first aid kit goes along on every trail.
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Onsite weather station
We’ll cancel rides if the weather is inclement or windy.
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A comfortable pace
We always move at a pace that suits the least experienced rider.
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Induction first
Every trail starts with a 15–30 minute induction and training session in the lunge ring.
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Helmets provided
Helmets are supplied, and tack is inspected weekly for worn or damaged equipment.
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Code of conduct
A code we endorse very strictly: respect for horses and clients alike.
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Heaven on earth, on horseback
Open Monday to Saturday. Send us an enquiry and we’ll get back to you to confirm your ride.