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Riding School @ KEC in Kimberley
For the Absolute Beginner
Lead-Rein and Up-Downs: Ideal for Tiny Tots and newcomers taking their very first steps.
For the Competitive Rider
Beginner to higher level Dressage & Showjumping.
Individual and Group Lessons
Horse riding is more than just a sport – it’s an adventure.
Pony Hire Options
For riders who do not have their own horse.
Pony Club @ KEC in Kimberley
An international youth organization dedicated to teaching riding, horse care, and animal welfare. Aimed at members up to the age of 25, it develops essential life skills—like responsibility, teamwork, and sportsmanship—through mounted sports, rallies, and structured proficiency.
Activities and Benefits;
Rallies and Camps
The backbone of the organization. Rallies are group riding and educational sessions, while camps offer immersive, multi-day experiences for members and their horses.
Proficiency Tests and Badges
Members progress through a structured testing system (ranging from basic “E” to advanced “A” levels) that ensures a solid foundation in horsemanship. Achievement badges are also earned for learning specific care and safety skills.
Equestrian Disciplines
Members train and compete in a wide range of mounted sports, including Dressage, Show Jumping, and Mounted Games.
Structured Education
Teaches comprehensive horse welfare, safety, and stable management.
Personal Development
Fosters leadership, confidence, and discipline in a supportive community.
Accessibility
Encourages participation regardless of whether a member owns their own horse.
Recognized worldwide through the Pony Club International Alliance, allowing graduates with higher-level proficiency certificates to receive exemptions or advanced standing for further equestrian studies and professional coaching qualifications (like the BHS or EQASA) in many countries. Graduates looking to leverage their qualifications for further equestrian studies or coaching certifications can benefit from international recognition.
Guided Outrides @ KEC in Kimberley
Private and Group Outrides
For beginners on 80 hectare field with no game, and for more experience riders, on a neighbouring game farm.
Livery Services @ KEC in Kimberley
Full Livery includes all daily care, feeding, mucking out, turn out, and rug changes
We provide a full livery service in the Kimberley area, with stabling capacity for 60 horses, plus an additional 35 Show stables. All stables are of sturdy brick construction with wooden doors, bedded generously with shavings. Horses are cared for by our team of well-trained, dedicated grooms.
During the day horses stand out in spacious individual or group paddocks where they can stretch their legs and enjoy plenty of fresh air. The extensive paddock time (up to 10 hours in summer and 8 in winter) helps to foster a relaxed, happy attitude among the horses. Horses are groomed every weekday and temperatures are taken every morning as an early warning of ill health.
We understand that all horses have different requirements. Horses are thus cared for in accordance with each horse’s individual needs. We feed a combination of Lucerne and Teff according to each owner’s specification. Roughage is divided into three feeds a day. Because of the high feed value of the Lucerne, the horses generally require less concentrates. Owners may provide their own concentrates, which is fed mornings and evenings by the grooms.
Our Riding Club Process
Our Working Process
Family And Beginner Friendly
- Lead Rein & Pony Rides: Gentle introductions for the littlest equestrians.
- Social Outrides in our scenic, open veld.
- Game viewing outrides on a neighbouring farm with 12 species of animals.
- Stable Tours & Meet the Horses: Get up close and personal with our herd.
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Riding Lessons
- Dressage Lessons from Recreational to Medium.
- Show Jumping Lessons up to 1.1m.
- Hunter Jumper and Cross Country Lessons.
- Individual and Group Lessons.
Interactive and Educational
- Equine Care Workshops: Learn the ins and outs of grooming, feeding, and saddlery.
- Vaulting & Groundwork: Build your balance and confidence without riding.
- Pony Camps & Clinics: Intensive learning experiences for all skill levels.
Step 1
Make an appointment
Meeting with us
Choose your membership
Enjoy your riding
🌟 How We Can Help You
Horse riding at KEC offers a unique blend of physical activity, emotional connection, and outdoor enjoyment. Our club ensures every rider finds their perfect fit.
Health Benefits of Horse Riding:
- Healthy circulation & flexibility
- Boosting mood & reducing stress
- Therapeutic Benefits
- Sense of Freedom and Adventure
- Stress Relief
- Improving strength & posture
- Better balance & coordination
- Enhancing psychological health
Let’s meet our professional horse rider trainers
Pam Munro
Stable Manager & Riding Instructor
Ahmed Barmania
Facilitator of the Pony Club Program
With an intense passion for horses and a wealth of hands-on experience in horse handling, training, riding, and care, Ahmed brings a calm, intuitive and practical approach to equestrian instruction.
Having developed a deep understanding of horse behaviour and communication over many years, Ahmed is known for building trust and confidence between horse and rider, creating a positive and enjoyable learning environment for riders of all ages.
Originally coming from a strong sporting background that includes martial arts, sports shooting and mountain biking — disciplines in which he has achieved a high level of proficiency and served as an instructor — he brings a unique combination of patience, focus, safety awareness and effective coaching methods into the equestrian world.
Now dedicated to sharing his passion for horses, Ahmed offers Tiny Tots riding lessons designed to build confidence, balance, coordination and a love for horses from an early age. He also leads scenic horseback out rides, helping riders enjoy memorable experiences while learning horsemanship in a safe and engaging setting.
As facilitator of the Pony Club programme, his goal is to help young riders and equestrians develop not only riding skills, but also knowledge, respect and genuine connection with horses through practical learning and enjoyable experiences.
Ricky Talbot
Weekend Lessons Programme Instructor
Ricky was born and educated in Kimberley, at Kimberley Boys High. He started riding at the age of 11 and was competing in shows by the time he was 12 years old.
His late father, Dick Talbot, was the manager at Dronfield at the time the Kimberley Equestrian Centre was established. Dick was instrumental in founding KEC in 1960, and Ricky was part of the club’s first cohort of riders. As a Junior, Ricky represented the FS and NC Provinces at the South African Championships 4 times.
He was also awarded Provincial colours in Show jumping and Showing as an adult rider, competing at Johannesburg and Cape Town
Ricky has been a cornerstone of the KEC team for over 65 years, and, in addition to riding competitively himself, he has been coaching riders and horses since the 1970s, and is accredited as an SEAQA Foundation Instructor.
Ricky is also a certified Level 3 Provincial Course Builder. Besides building challenging and inviting courses for KEC shows, Ricky also builds weekly tracks and exercises for the benefit of KEC’s riders. Also an Open Equitation Judge who judges 4 Open SA Championships. Was a National Show Jumping Selector for 4 years for Adult, junior show jumping teams.
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