| Horse riding has become exceptionally popular at | | | | Manager. Cindy completed her Equine Science degree |
| Tswalu and the stables were very busy this festive | | | | in South Africa and has worked with Arabian and |
| season, with a wonderful giraffe sighting on the | | | | Thoroughbred horses. She also worked at Saldannah |
| Christmas morning ride, followed by buffalo sightings a | | | | Military Equestrian Centre where she was a Stable |
| few days later. | | | | Manager and ran the eco-rides on the beach. She is |
| Guests loved the thrill of being out on horseback, part | | | | looking forward to learning about the Kalahari and |
| of their natural surroundings. | | | | becoming a field guide. |
| The Tswalu stables now have15 horses varying of | | | | This week we also welcome 2 new arrivals to the |
| size, colour and breed. The breeds include Shire, Arab | | | | Tswalu stables. Levi and Lex are beautiful Shire |
| X, Appaloosa X, Saddler X, Boerperd, Friesian X, | | | | carthorses, originally from England. In the past, this |
| Quarter horse X and Pinto. We also have some | | | | soaring breed was used to do farm work and pull |
| retired racehorses from the Oppenheimer stud farm. | | | | carriages. Levi is 3 years old and already standing at |
| Their sizes vary from 146cm (14.3H) to 172cm (17.1H). | | | | 172cm (17.1H). Lex is 2 years old and is standing at |
| Most of the horses are suitable for any type of rider | | | | 164cm (16.2H). They will continue to grow until about |
| but we do have a few that need more experienced | | | | the age of five and will mature around 180cm (18H). |
| riders. In December we welcomed Cindy to Tswalu, | | | | Both horses are undergoing training and will be used |
| who will be assisting Almeri as Assistant Stable | | | | for guests as soon as training is complete. |