VAL DE VIE EQUESTRIAN CLUB
Experience the joy of riding and creating lasting memories in our safe and welcoming environment. From children to adults, riders of all ages can find their place here.
Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you gain confidence and skill in the saddle. With personalised lessons tailored to your needs, you’ll quickly develop a strong bond with our horses. If you prefer a more leisurely experience, we offer scenic outrides through the surroundings of the Estate.
At the Val de Vie Equestrian Club, we have a range of offers to suite everyone’s horse riding needs. Whether you are looking for a casual ride or aiming to become a fierce competitor, our riding instructors are ready to assist you. Contact us today to book your lessons.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS WHO WILL GUIDE YOU ON YOUR EQUESTRIAN JOURNEY
Zita Bothma
My love for horses started at the age of 7, when I was invited to a pony party and rode a pony for the first time. That love still hasn’t faded after 13 years. I am very passionate about horses and try to learn as much as possible about them. There is something new to learn every single day and that is what makes them such incredible animals.
I am a competitive rider, competing regularly and have had the most amazing experiences. I love teaching beginner riders and showing them how to love the sport as well as the animal. I also enjoy teaching students who want to compete as I am hoping to expose them to those amazing experiences – nothing beats the incredible feeling of getting better and achieving your goals!
Jean-Maré Swart
At the age of 11, I discovered horse riding, and for the past 7 years, I have been sharing my knowledge through teaching. While I enjoy teaching riders of all skill levels, beginners hold a special place in my heart, as it allows me to impart my knowledge and help them develop a solid foundation. My ultimate goal is to equip my riders with the necessary skills and knowledge to care for their own horses one day.
Riding lessons go beyond mastering riding techniques; understanding a horse’s language and learning how to take care of them is just as important. I also enjoy working with nervous riders of all ages, as helping them overcome their fears is a rewarding experience. Horses are remarkable animals that can teach us countles life lessons if we are open to learn from them.
KC Joynt
My love for horses began when I was 8 years old. From the very first time I sat on a horse; I knew that that was what I was going to spend the rest of my life doing. I have been coaching for 30 years now.
I am a SANEF-qualified Instructor, coaching all disciplines and all ages, from Beginner to Advanced riders.
I school and compete horses in all disciplines, as well as do fitness training for horses. I have competed throughout my career.
EQUESTRIAN SKILLS
Schooling/backing/producing young green to top of their game horses.
Green/young horses for resale
Difficult/spoiled horses
Eventing
Show jumping.
Dressage
Showing
Equitation
STABLING & LIVERY
Val de Vie Estate is an equestrian utopia, offering two exceptional facilities to cater to every discipline. Located next to our prestigious Hurlingham standard Pavilion Polo Field, Val de Vie Stables provides a haven for our beloved horses. Our dedicated equestrian management team ensures their well-being and care.
Facilities at Val de Vie Stables include:
- Stables
- Wash bays
- Tack room
- Feed room
- Hay-barn
- Sand Fibre arena
- Extra large Lunging and schooling ring
- Two Standard Lunge rings
- Sand track surrounding the facility
- Two Hurlingham Standard polo field
- Stick and ball grass field
- Scenic outrides with sand tracks within and beyond the Estate
PEARL VALLEY EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
Situated near the Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, the Pearl Valley Equestrian Centre offers fantastic amenities to meet all your equestrian needs:
- Stables
- Wash bays
- Tack rooms
- Feed rooms
- Sand Arena
- Lunge ring
- Two grass jumping and schooling arenas
- Scenic outrides with sand tracks within and outside of the Estate
For more information and to explore the equestrian wonders of Val de Vie Estate, contact Elaine Palvie at yard.manager@valdevie.co.za. Get ready to embark on an equestrian adventure like no other.
MEET OUR HORSES
