We support the 3 F’s of equine welfare - freedom, friends and forage! Our horses run wild as a herd in the Simalaha Conservancy and come in for grooming, feeding and rides.

We have Quarter Horses, Quarter Horse cross Boerperds, Basotho Horses and Thoroughbred-Crosses in our herd. The Boerperd is a true South African horse breed; its history and development closely linked with that of its homeland, known for their hardiness and good temperament.

All our horses are forward going, steady and have gentle natures.

Living remotely has required a firm ability in animal husbandry and horse care. Most of our horses arrive ‘green’ and are gentled by Doug personally. Once Doug is confident that they are schooled well enough, they are ridden on the plains by our horse wranglers Mukela and Thomas - where they are slowly introduced to the bush and wildlife. Our home stables are at Chundukwa River Lodge, where our herd return after each season in the Simalaha. Here they meet with the farrier, dentist and receive ongoing fitness and schooling by Doug and the team.