Riverdance Farm · Hout Bay · Cape Town
Equineimity
Guided sessions with horses at Riverdance Farm in Hout Bay, combining rest, gentle practice and time spent in the presence of horses.
No riding. No horse experience required. Nothing to prove, everything to feel.
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Equineimity is that word with the horses put back into it.
Who comes
You don't need a reason.
The experience
On arrival at Riverdance Farm you are invited to settle in with tea or water. Germaine will explain the process and present you with an indemnity to sign.
When you are ready Germaine accompanies you to the shaded area where the horses are and where the experience takes place. Shoes are removed and put in a safe convenient place. Blankets and cushions are provided for your comfort. Gentle music is an option while you settle into the environment.
The practice is a guided intuitive relaxation process.
The horses are free to behave as horses. They are not instructed or trained to perform and they choose how they engage. There is no riding, no horsemanship lesson and no expectation that you interact with the horses.
They move freely around you, and you are invited simply to rest and notice what happens.
Reflecting on the experience: a conversation, or simple breathing.
There is no prescribed outcome. Some people feel rested, some feel lighter, some simply enjoy the quiet. You leave when you are ready.
Parking is available inside the property for one-to-one sessions.
For group events the walking distance is 50 metres from the entrance gate. The driveway is short, but steep on foot.
Special arrangements can be made for anyone with accessibility needs. Please say so when you book.
Wear whatever you are comfortable in. Protective shoes or boots suitable for walking on a farm are advisable.
Bring a hat and sunscreen.
There are dogs on the farm. They are kept inside the house while a session is in progress, and if needed can be kept away from clients at all times.
Other events
Keep an eye on our Instagram to see our evolving experiences on the farm, from Dance with Horses to Sound Healing.
The space is available for private hire.
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About
He was born on the wagons. Taking the horses down to the river was his job, and one morning a leopard came out of the reeds. They reared, they bolted, and one of them came down on his head. He lived. He kept the shape of it.
Germaine is an intuitive mother and grandmother who lives with her horses on her property in Hout Bay. She is passionate about sharing the profound connection between humans and horses.
The herd
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Questions
No. There is no riding, no horsemanship lesson, and no horse experience is required.
Sixty minutes, from arrival to departure.
Yes. They are kept inside the house while a session is in progress, and if needed they can be kept away from clients at all times.
Yes, and often. Say what would help before you come and Germaine will work around it. Parking can be arranged inside the property.
One might nip. It is how horses talk to one another rather than anything personal, and Germaine is beside you the entire time.
You may. They may also decline and give you nothing at all for an hour. The horses choose how they engage, and there is no expectation that you interact with them.
Bring a hat and sunscreen. Wear whatever you are comfortable in, with protective shoes or boots suitable for walking on a farm.
No. Afterwards there is a conversation or simple breathing, whichever you prefer. There is no prescribed outcome.
No. Germaine is not a therapist and does not present herself as one. What happens here is an hour with horses.
Anyone frightened of horses, or who would simply rather not be near one.
What people say
The farm
1 Riverside Terrace
Hout Bay
Our humble suburban farm is home to the horses.
It's a natural environment, intentionally a peaceful place.
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To arrange a one-to-one session, message Germaine. There is no booking system and no form. She answers herself.