Horseback Safaris at Reni Pani Jungle Lodge

Riding Rules and Information

Rider Ability and Options:

• Exclusive rides on request
• Beginners are welcome for a relaxed ride close to the stables
• Only riders of the same skill level will be mixed unless family group or friends
• Weight limit of a maximum of 95 kg is permitted
• 4 riders plus a lead guide and backup guide is the maximum we can accommodate
• Kids or adults can also do half an hour or one-hour joy rides on a lead upon request

• Combination of wooded terrain, indigenous villages and farmland
• Ideal for strolls through the wilderness or some gentle trots and fast-paced canters
• 50 square kilometres of terrain to explore. This area is a wildlife corridor having a rich habitat
• Gond and Bheel people live in the area and guests can witness their livelihood on horseback

• Well-chosen, fitted and maintained tack is used for our rides
• Adjustable high-quality riding helmets and chaps are provided
• Our guest tack is professionally fitted English saddles
• We provide whips for those who need them

• We respect our horses and this reflects in our way of keeping, training and riding them
• Our horses are English style arena schooled
• Whenever situations allow, we walk our horses on fairly long reins
• Trot should be done in rising and canters and gallops should be done in a fairly light seat
• For the safety of everyone overtaking and racing is not encouraged

• Diverse and unique in appearance and characteristics our herd consists of 6 safari horses that are well accustomed to the ecosystem we are riding in
• Our stables accommodate Thoroughbreds and Marwari breeds
• All horses’ vaccinations and other medicals are up to date
• Their feeding plan is carefully adjusted with a change in workload and age
• Our horses are regularly shooed and trimmed by a farrier

Safety and Security Guidelines while Riding:
 

• Familiarize yourself with your guides' names and their roles (lead guide/backup guide) and your horse’s name
• Do not overtake the lead guide, there may be animals in the grass, holes, rocks, thorny sticks, etc. If a rider is unable to control their horse and stay behind during canters, we either need to put the horse on a lead rein or swap out with an easier horse and won't do any more canters
• Point out holes, thorny branches or other obstacles to be avoided by riders behind you
• Let us know if you have any discomfort or if you are getting a rub from your saddle, something can probably be easily adjusted to make you more comfortable. Do not remove your feet from the stirrups, if the horse suddenly spooks you could fall. If your knees and ankles get sore please advise the guides and we can assist you
• Be aware that all horses have the potential to kick and bite so watch your space
• Do not dismount for any reason at any time without advising the guide. If you drop something let us know and we will get it back to you
• Do not let go of your reins as they may fall forwards over the horse’s head and you will not have any control or the horse might step into the reins and cause an accident. Be alert and in control of your horse at all times
• Horses can bolt if a rider removes an item of clothing such as a jacket or pullover. Please do not remove any item of clothing without asking first. We will either hold the horse or advise the rider to dismount if the horse is nervous about clothes
• No mount up with floaty scarves, open jackets or clothing, that may come loose during the ride and cause the horses to spook and/or bolt
• No handbags/backpacks/binoculars or big lensed cameras on the horse
• Trees: Many of our trees have thorns and spines, please do not try and feel branches or leaves or push them out of your way as you go past. Dodge all branches and in case of overhanging branches lean forward onto your horse's neck. Do not lean backwards as you can easily lose balance and your face would be exposed to the thorns/spines
• We highly recommend the use of hard hats as falling off a horse could potentially cause a head injury. For riders below the age of 18, hard hats are mandatory
• Please wait with dismounting until a crew member assists you
• Feel free to ask any questions anytime and enjoy the ride