Tembele Equestrian Centre, horse riding near Polokwane

Horses are part of daily life on Tembele Country Estate. From guided trails in the Polokwane Game Reserve to show jumping and Western mounted games, there is a way in for every rider.

Disciplines

Show jumping, Western mounted games

Trails

Polokwane Game Reserve

Children

Pony camps in the school holidays

SAWMGA members

10% off at The Barn on Tembele

Horse trails in the Polokwane Game Reserve

Our guided horse trails head out through the open grassland and bushveld of the Polokwane Game Reserve. Pair a trail with an East African style bush meal for a longer outing.

Show jumping and Western mounted games at Tembele

The centre's horses and riders take part in show jumping, including the school show-jumping circuit, and in Western mounted games with SAWMGA, the South African Western Mounted Games Association.

Events at the centre have included show-jumping and Western games competitions for riders of all levels, and hobby horse shows for the youngest riders.

Meet some of the Tembele horses

Some of our horses are offered to riders on a monthly basis. Ask us about the options.

Missy

Ms Nightingale is one of our athletes. She has jumped up to 80 cm on the school show-jumping circuit and placed in the top 10 at SAWMGA 2025 with a level 1 child rider.

Jet

One of Tembele's old darlings, Jet has been through all the paces and suits riders starting out in competitive riding.

Libby

A calm, loving Arab with a heart of gold, Libby is a real confidence builder.

Kallie

One of the newest horses at Tembele, Kallie shows promise in show jumping and Western mounted games, and needs a bold rider with a kind hand.

Capricorn Western Club and SAWMGA members

The Capricorn Western Club, a Western riding club, is based at our stable yard and holds its annual AGM and club get-together there with a bring and braai.

SAWMGA members get 10% off their stay at The Barn on Tembele, our self-catering accommodation on the estate.