One-Month Ranch Experience

For Experienced Riders

HORSEMANSHIP • LEARN TO ROPE • WORK CATTLE • LIVE THE RANCH LIFE

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The One-Month Ranch Experience at Shiloh Ranch SA for experienced riders

Beyond the Arena. Into the Ranch.

Ever wondered what it takes to live and work on a real ranch? Set between Molteno and Dordrecht in the Stormberg Mountains of the Eastern Cape, Shiloh Ranch SA offers experienced riders a one-month opportunity to step beyond the arena and discover authentic Western ranch life.

Build on your existing riding skills, learn practical roping techniques, work with cattle and experience the daily rhythm of a working ranch. This is a hands-on ranch experience for riders who are ready to get involved, learn and embrace the Western way of life.

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What You’ll Experience

Horses at Shiloh Ranch SA

HORSEMANSHIP

Develop your understanding of horses and build practical Western horsemanship skills.

Rider with a saddled horse at Shiloh Ranch SA

LEARN TO ROPE

Explore and practise the fundamentals of ranch roping.

Riders moving cattle across the grasslands at Shiloh Ranch SA

WORK CATTLE

Experience working with livestock and moving cattle on horseback, subject to daily ranch activities.

Riders on horseback on the hillside at Shiloh Ranch SA

LIVE THE RANCH LIFE

Take part in practical ranch routines and experience the hard work, open spaces and rewards of ranch life.

Programme Details

R22,000per participant
1 Monthduration
Max 10riders per intake
Includedshared accommodation

Who Is This For?

Designed for experienced riders from English, Western or other equestrian backgrounds who want to broaden their skills. Previous Western riding experience is not essential, but established riding experience is required.

Minimum age: 16. Riders aged 16–17 require parental or legal guardian consent. All enquiries and applications are subject to review and acceptance.

What’s Included

  • Shared accommodation
  • Three meals daily
  • Practical horsemanship and ranch activities
  • Roping and cattle-working experience
  • A Certificate of Participation

Location: Between Molteno and Dordrecht, Stormberg Mountains, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Intakes: Flexible. Please enquire about available dates. Payment and deposit arrangements will be confirmed during the application process.

One Month. Real Ranch Life. An Experience to Remember.

Places are limited to 10 participants per intake. Enquire today to discuss your riding background and available dates.

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Faith. Family. Hard Work. That’s the Way We Live.

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One-Month Ranch Experience — Enquiry

This is an enquiry, not a booking or acceptance. We will contact you to discuss your riding background and available dates.

Selecting your experience level does not guarantee eligibility. All enquiries are subject to review and acceptance.