Show Jumping & Stable Life
Experience
Join the family at one of South Africa’s premier academies
Show Jumping & Stable Life Experience
It doesn’t get much better than this!
Immerse yourself in the world of elite show jumping by improving your skills at a world-class show jumping yard in Kyalami, South Africa.
Open to riders of all levels, this programme is for anyone looking to visit Africa, improve your riding skills, experience the inner workings of a professional stable yard, and make life-long friends.
CC Equestrian is founded by international showjumper Charley-Ann Barford (now Crockart), who is currently campaigning on the European circuit. You will be hosted by her mother Penny and Charley’s husband Roy, as well as the friendly staff and young residents of the academy.
Overview of the Show Jumping & Stable Life Project
You will stay onsite (the house is a hundred metres from the stables) and follow a programme tailored to your preferences. Various activities take place throughout the day and night, and you are welcome to join in wherever you like, as well as relax whenever you feel.
You will be allocated a horse for the duration of your stay and depending on your ability and availability of other horses, you may get to ride more.
Coaching is provided by Jason Philips who has competed internationally and jumped at 1.55m level, as well as Penny Crockart who has been training top riders for more than 50 years.
You will also get to ride alongside current international athletes such as Amy Hay, who was a bronze medallist at the 2022 Youth Equestrian Games in Germany, and is currently campaigning at 1.55m level in South Africa. Your riding schedule and progress will be overseen by Charley-Ann Barford, who has an FEI Level Three qualification, as well as an abundance of international coaching experience.
If you’re interested in veterinary and horse care, you will have the opportunity to shadow world-renowned vets and nutritionists like Dr Duncan Prinsloo and Rissa Parker.
The Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital is five kilometres away, and opportunities can be arranged here as well.
Project Highlights
• Ride every day and build confidence in the saddle
• Enjoy a minimum of three structured riding lessons each week
• Take part in local training shows just a short walk from the yard
• Gain hands-on experience through veterinary shadowing opportunities
• Experience an unforgettable Big Five day safari in the African bush
About the Location
Johannesburg often referred to as Jo’burg is a vibrant and exciting city located Northeast of South Africa. It’s the biggest city in South Africa and has an amazing cultural and historical background.
Kyalami is located just outside of Johannesburg and is known as the horse city within South Africa. It is the perfect location for an equestrian project, as it will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself with like-minded individual’s and learn from the very best within South Africa.
Accommodation
Our accommodation is within a very short distance to our stables. The bedrooms are spacious and only ever occupied by a maximum of two volunteers.
Wherever possible, participants are allocated their own room, with access to a shared bathroom. Daily cleaning and laundry services are included, as well as 3 meals a day.
Pricing & Start Dates
Starts at GBP £4846
Starts Every Monday
4 weeks – 12 weeks
Focus: Horses
Information
Pricing & Duration
Project Starting Times
We can’t wait to meet you! All volunteers are required to arrive on a Monday to begin their projects.
Please verify specific dates with your sales agent.
Additionally, ensure you check with your sales agent regarding the recommended airport for your transfers.
Project Includes
The project includes accommodation and full meals provided 7 days a week.
Airport transfers are available from a specific airport (please confirm with your sales agent).
All project-related transport, equipment, WIFI, and resources are included, along with support from our experienced 24-hour team.
Project Excludes
The project package does not cover the following items: flights to the designated location, expenses related to obtaining a visa, insurance costs, optional additional excursions, and any personal expenses you may incur during your participation.
And There’s More…
Located in Kyalami, a horse-centric neighbourhood in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Open to Intermediate to Advanced riders with a passion for horses.
Gain hands on experience working with professionals in all areas of show-jumping industry at a Top-Level show-jumping yard.
Assist internationally acclaimed showjumper & FEI qualified coach, Charley Crockart with the daily running of the stables, and receive lessons to improve your own show jumping skills.
Shadow the very best equestrian, wildlife and sport veterinarian experts in the country and gain hands on veterinary experience.