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    A lot of cowboy-type mentalities live in this country – so there is no shortage of ponies to ride. Trails vary in length from an hour to seven days. The choice is yours. This icon lets you know that horseriding is available nearby.

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Fat Pony Backpackers
Email :fatpony@iafrica.com
Tel. Reception :021 988 4664
Cell :084 825 3847
Fax :021 987 3428
Physical address........
Bokmakerie Street
Joostenbergvlakte

A riding centre on the edge of the winelands.


Situated on the edge of the Cape Winelands, this busy riding centre offers cycling, horse riding and the opportunity to spend a working holiday on the farm. There’s free tea, coffee and mielie pap* for breakfast and traditional South African fare on offer. Spend your time out upstairs glued to the big screen TV, in the farm-style kitchen or, best of all, nose to nose with a horse.
Getting there
From Cape Town on N1: Exit 34, left. At 4-way stop left into Anderson. 700m. Over 4-way stop, first plot on right.
Rates and extras
Dorms R95; Doubles R250; Camping R50. Internet access.
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