EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES AT VAL DE VIE ESTATE

EQUESTRIAN

Val de Vie Estate is utopia a for equestrian lovers and home to two pristine facilities, catering for all disciplines.  Next to our Hurlingham standard Pavilion Polo Field is the Val de Vie Stables while the Pearl Valley Equestrian Centre is located in close proximity to the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Our warm and welcoming equestrian management team, renowned for their commitment, expertise and horsemanship, takes great care of these beloved animals.

VAL DE VIE STABLES

One of the estate’s iconic landmarks is the Val de Vie Stables, overlooking the Pavilion Polo field and large grassy paddocks. Spacious barn stables are a safe haven for your horse, while kilometres of riding trails provide a state-of-the art riding experience. Our team of skilled grooms and management ensure a carefree life for these extraordinary animals and spend their days grooming, feeding and training our gentle giants.

Facilities include

• Stables
• Wash bays
• Tack room
• Feed room
• Hay-barn
• Sand Fibre arena
• Extra large Lunging and schooling ring
• 2 Standard Lunge rings
• Sand track around the facility
• 2 Hurlingham Standard polo fields
• Stick and ball grass field
• Outrides with sand tracks within and outside of the estate

VAL DE VIE EQUESTRIAN CLUB

Both adults and children are welcome to book a riding lesson individually or within a small group. We cater for beginners up to experienced riders and provide a safe environment to enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Val de Vie Estate, on the back of a horse. Outrides are available for individuals or small groups, exploring the riding trails in and around the estate, traversing past vineyards, wide open spaces, and the Berg River. Booking is essential for all rides. Children aged 7 years and older are allowed on the outrides, and our weight limit per person is 85kg.

Contact Elaine Palvie for more information: yard.manager@valdevie.co.za