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So... it was my wife's Birthday a week or so ago and I was trying to find something special to give her... which - believe me - is not easy given the fact that she is terribly spoiled and pretty much has everything that any woman desires (me???) LOL She's very fond of horses and a couple of years ago she went cattle driving on horseback in Canada - something she hasn't stopped talking about and bugging me to go back ever since... Well, I had no intention of taking her to Canada as it is freezing there at the moment AND I'm way too busy fixing up the ranch for the upcoming season... So I decided to take her "zebra driving"... Whilst not as strenuous as cattle driving, "zebra driving" can be quite challenging...  Nice thing is that you never know what to expect in the African bushveld... you might even end up driving giraffe?   Or Rhino???  We had an awesome time and this got me thinking about hunting from horseback - like the pioneers did... I know some operators offer these kind of hunting safaris but is there anyone out there who'd be interested in something like this? Regards, Chris Troskie Tel. +27 82 859-0771 email. chris@ct-safaris.com Sabrisa Ranch Ellisras RSA www.ct-safaris.com https://youtu.be/4usXceRdkH4 | ||
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No finer way to move around the bush (or the outback) than on horseback! It would be adventure par excellence if you could hunt with horses in Africa! Every country seems to have its own horse culture - saddles are different, riding styles etc etc. I have been on horseback in different parts of the World, but never in Southern Africa. It would be interesting to experience the rich horse traditions of a country like South Africa. There is a lot of history associated with SA and horses - e.g. the Boer commandos. - mike ********************* The rifle is a noble weapon... It entices its bearer into primeval forests, into mountains and deserts untenanted by man. - Horace Kephart | |||
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I think it would be a great experience, I'd be interested. | |||
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I think that would be quite enjoyable to go about a safari on horseback. I used to foxhunt for many years via horseback behind hounds, fantastic experience. The horses know the game too. ~Ann   | |||
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i would be very interested in horseback safaries. please pm me with details, when you have them best regards peter | |||
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Thanks everyone who replied! I'm glad to hear there are others who are interested in hunting Africa on horseback... I'll be posting details and replying to all the PM's soon. Good Hunting! Chris Regards, Chris Troskie Tel. +27 82 859-0771 email. chris@ct-safaris.com Sabrisa Ranch Ellisras RSA www.ct-safaris.com https://youtu.be/4usXceRdkH4 | |||
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Great pict's Chris. While I am not looking to hunt on horseback, being able to ride close to the game would be a lot of fun on that family-safari. Email sent... Bill | |||
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My whole family would be interested! I have a son that has been bugging me about it for a while. | |||
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It would be a real adventure Chris. Outstanding idea. Cheers, David Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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Now that would be very interesting. How do I get my saddle and all of my tack over?  | |||
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Wow, didn't expect such a response! Thanks everyone for posting and sending me me emails / PM's. I'm currently working on some pricing issues and as soon as all of that has been resolved I will respond in detail. Just to clarify - we won't shoot from horseback but horses would be used for scouting and tracking. The final stalk will still be on foot. I should also mention that - although we will cater for hunters with a variety of riding skills (the horses are superbly trained and there are several available) I would suggest that whoever considers this must be reasonably riding fit. Sitting on horseback for 6 hours a day is not exactly the same as sitting on a hunting car... But that it is a rewarding experience is no question. Especially for me - at least my wife has dropped her ideas of another cattle drive in Canada... Regards, Chris Troskie Tel. +27 82 859-0771 email. chris@ct-safaris.com Sabrisa Ranch Ellisras RSA www.ct-safaris.com https://youtu.be/4usXceRdkH4 | |||
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That sounds like a sensible precaution! 
IMHO, it would be ideal if you had the option of switching back to the car, should the situation demand it. E.g. as much as I savour riding, I don't get to ride in my daily life. Once on horseback, I thoroughly enjoy the adventure, but it also beats me up pretty well. I could well imagine I'd be ready for a break from the horses after 3 or 4 days. - mike ********************* The rifle is a noble weapon... It entices its bearer into primeval forests, into mountains and deserts untenanted by man. - Horace Kephart | |||
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You do have rifle scabbards don't you?  | |||
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