MEET THE HORSES
Get to know the four-legged stars of African Saddle & Vine. Each of our horses has their own personality, story, and gentle spirit — carefully chosen for their temperament and love of the trails. Whether you’re a first-time rider or a seasoned horse lover, you’re sure to find a favorite among our herd.
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Black Magic
A firm favourite of clients
Black magic is a 14.3hh very dark bay solid colour appy. He is an absolute sweetheart. Loves soothing strokes on his face. Would stand for hours that way. A firm favourite of clients. His best friends are Goliath and Jenga.
The Suit
007 personified in horse form
Suit or should we call him his proper name ‘THE’ Suit!!!!! 007 personified in horse form. Good looking, sleek and the ladies love him. He’s 15.3hh bay TB gelding. He’s also done a bit of everything- jumping, dressage etc. He’s a lovable character.
Royal Grove
Well known and successful sire
Royal Grove – 16.3/17hh bay TB gelding. He was sold as a youngster for over R1M. From a very well known and successful sire. His racing career stopped early as he’s a chilled out character for such a disciple. A real gentleman with a bit of spunkiness. He’s done some training show jumping shows in his life which he loves.
Montana
A motherly type for children & teens
Montana – just short of 14.2hh chestnut roan mare. Forward going, keen to do her job. Lots of fun for the going rider, but also a motherly type for children/teens taking it easy. She has won many, many awards in her life. Top horse at nationals many times over. Has done graded show jumping and showing but also recently successfully tried dressage and eventing. Great all rounder. Also loves to be cuddled and fussed over, just don’t bath/wash my face!!!
Rocky
Both good looking and a great child’s pony
Rocky is 11.2hh piebald Hackney cross gelding. He grabs your heart of how cute he is. Has done showing shows and jumping shows and is ALWAYS in the prizes. Both good looking and a great child’s pony. He does therapy work and children with special needs are well looked after with him.
Lily
A real sweetheart and loving mare
Lily is a 15.2hh liver chestnut TB mare. A real sweetheart and loving mare. She’s done graded showjumping and showing very successfully throughout her life. A sensitive and sharp ride who was undefeated on speed rounds. She also did very well in her racing career. Very soft in the mouth and seeks a bond with her rider
Jessie
A motherly tenderness to her
Jessie is a 15.1hh saddler cross boerperd palomino mare. A been-there-done-it type of person will enjoy riding her. She’s got an uphill movement and loves her outrides. Mothered a number of foals in her life, so also has a tenderness to her.
Jenga
His nick name is, surfer boy
Jenga – 16.3hh liver chestnut gelding. Percheron x TB. His Nickname is surfer boy as he’s so chilled, in 2023, he was the top Western province horse at regionals and nationals in Joburg. Last year he did more eventing shows and won!!
Goliath
Goliath loves cuddles
Goliath – 15.1hh chestnut gelding. Percheron x boerperd. He loves his outrides, MAYBE?!?! More than his food. Goliath has done lots of show jumping shows and won or in the top 3 on each outing. He’s been hunting too and beach rides. He also loves cuddles.
Ebby
The Alpha mare of the farm
Ebby – 16.2hh, dark bay mare. Percheron x TB. The Alpha mare of the farm. Solid, confidence giving horse.
Cassie
Cassie has both the looks and the presence
Cassie is a 16hh Brandenburg bay warmblood. Mare Cassie has both the looks and the presence in the arena to grab showing judges attention. Each time she has been to a show she came home with the 1st rosette. Those who have ridden her, find themselves drawn to her. She gives a confident, forward ride.
Raven
Takes good care of the kids
Ravin is a 13.2hh boerperd cross black gelding. He has successfully done showing, dressage, jumping, equitation as he’s striking when gets ‘done up’. However, what’s great about Ravin is the children/teens love him and know he will look after them.