Moolmanshoek - South Africa

Annalea who has been on 6 In The Saddle rides. I ended up riding 7 different horses; both because it was an opportunity, as I am curious by nature, and I think there is a possible lesson in trying several different horses, but also because I was looking for a horse that I really clicked with and would really like to ride again and again. I succeeded towards the end!
But generally speaking, the horses we rode at Moolmanshoek are some of the best I have ridden on a riding holiday; responsive, sensitive, well-behaved and comfortable.
Delicious terrain with room for both cantering over flat expanses, as well as exciting technical riding with climbing up in the mountains.
I would have liked more of a middle approach between the 2 guides. (Although I know that is not a reality, since Wiesmann is who he is)
Some of the horses were ridden too hard from what I could judge.
Comfortable saddles. Easy to sit in. Quite sharp bits on many of the horses. Some of the bits were too small.
Would have been nice with bigger saddlebags.

Do you have any comments about the accommodation and food?

Everything was very luxurious according to what I am used to, so I am easy to impress.
The food was exquisite. Only once was there a dish that was far too salty.
I loved our cozy room; ours had a wood stove which was especially cozy and comfortable on the cold days. Nice to have a swimming pool in a secluded area.

How could we improve the quality of pre-holiday information that we send?

Melina is a star. I have absolutely no notes. 🙂

Do you have any other feedback for us?

Fantastic riding holiday. Would definitely go again!
It was especially magical to be there in the spring (September); it's my favourite time of year and the birdlife is active and lots of new little animals. Just a wonderful time of year that was easy to enjoy at Moolmanshoek.