Tipsyrider who has been on 2 In The Saddle rides. Riding, wine and culture - the perfect combination for an amazing holiday! | Well behaved horse, perfect for my level.

Nom79 who has been on 2 In The Saddle rides. Cape Winelands | Great fun horses, stunning scenery and a great team to look after us - will definitely be going back!

Wanda (this is their first In The Saddle holiday) Cape Winelands Riding | Excellent

Linda P who has been on 18 In The Saddle rides. South Africa - Cape Winelands Riding | Nice horses, clearly well loved and cared for. We had Texas, Tallahassee and Chenook - all great. Riding is mostly through vineyards, fields and fruit orchards, perfect tracks for cantering. Nice comfortable trail saddles. Only down side was the walk by the side of a busy road for a few hundred yards. The road needs to be crossed to get to the vineyards, crossing is not a problem but it would be good if you could come out on one side and cross immediately without having to walk beside it. Our guide, Ellen was knowledgeable and good company - also knows her wines!

Jane who has been on 12 In The Saddle rides. Wild Coast and Cape wine region South Africa | Excellent

Elizabeth (this is their first In The Saddle holiday) The absolute definition of R&R (rest and recuperation) | Absolutely fantastic. All off-road with a great mix of walk, trot, canter and even gallop (depending on your horse :-)). The pace was perfectly set by my guide Ellen, and tailored to maximise the rider's experience without compromising the horses' welfare and fitness. There's clearly a great deal of care that goes into keeping the horses happy and healthy, which isn't always the case on riding holidays. That was really wonderful to see.

I was matched with three fantastic horses - two on my first two days who basically chauffeured me, allowing me to really drink in the stunning scenery. On my third and final day, I was lucky enough to find my South African soulmate - a gorgeous little fellow with a zest for life and turn of pace that belied his small stature and had me grinning from ear to ear. I knew very quickly I'd be back again, but he really sealed the deal.