Cape Hunt Club

31/05/2026

29/05/2026

Jump Building Volunteers needed!

We are in the need of volunteers for jump building this Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 09:00, in order to prepare for the Opening Hunt.

Jump Building is a great way to help the club!
Benefits of joining the jump building team:

✅️experience the great outdoors
✅️great way to excercise
✅️hit your daily step target easily
✅️easily avoid your choirs at home
✅️learn some new skills
✅️ check the footing yourself (this is always one of my reasons)
✅️ learn the names of fellow hunters -admit it - we know the horses' names before the riders😉

Please contact Leann direclty if you want to be part of a fabulous team! ☎️ +27 74 558 5904

29/05/2026

🐾 Opening Hunt Reminder – Sunday, 31 May 2026*🐾

Just a few things to tick off before we meet at Farm Rondeberg:

✅ Pay your Cap Fees before 17:00 today (Friday, 29 May 2026)
✅ Complete your Indemnity Form
✅ RSVP if you will be riding by 17:00 today
✅ Check those stirrup leathers
✅ Fill your flask 😉🍷

We can't wait to welcome everyone to the start of the 2026 Cape Hunt season. See you at the Stirrup Cup on Sunday morning! 🐎🐾

Nothing ruins a hunt quite like broken stirrup leathers... except forgetting your flask. 😉🍷

27/05/2026

‼ WANTED ‼ WHIPPER-IN FOR A FRENCH HUNT - The Rallye SaintOngeais - La Rochelle, France
The Rallye SaintOngeais are seeking a young Whipper-in for next season to care for Hounds & Horses & to hunt twice a week with the Masters. Lodging is provided, next to the Kennels. Horses will also be provided plus a salary. A driving licence is necessary (a truck driving licence would be a plus). Previous experience caring for hounds & horses is essential. The Rallye SaintOngeais is located in a 40,000-acre forest on the Atlantic coast in the La Rochelle area in France. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about hounds & hunting & who wants to discover the way of hunting in France in a superb forest. If this sounds of interest please get in touch.
Advert ID: 10640. CLICK 👇
https://theequestriannoticeboard.co.uk/employment-job-vacancies/ad/wanted-whipper-in-for-a-french-hunt,10640.html

26/05/2026

⏰ REMINDER ⏰
Bookings for the Opening Hunt meal close TODAY— 26 May 2026 at 17:00! 🐎🍽️

Join the Cape Hunt Club as we officially open the 2026 hunting season in true Cape Hunt style, followed by a spectacular 3-course breakfast at Farm Rondeberg. 🐾

📅 Sunday, 31 May 2026
📍 Farm Rondeberg, Philadelphia
⏰ Stirrup Cup & Welcome: 09:45
🐎 Hunt Departs: 10:00 sharp

🍽️ Breakfast: R270 per person
(Please bring your own drinks, glasses & ice)
🌿 Vegetarian option available on request

📩 To book, email [email protected] with:
• Your name + guest names
• Number of guests
• Table group
• Proof of Payment (POP)
• Payment Ref: OH_Initial+Surname

⚠️ Meal bookings CLOSE TODAY, Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 17:00!

💰 Cap Fees:
• Adult Member: R300
• Adult Non-Member: R400
• U18 Member: R200
• U18 Non-Member: R250

Late bookings: +R50 per rider or meal

✅ Annual levy paid? No hunt or late booking fee applies.

🏦 Payment Details:
Cape Hunt Club | FNB Malmesbury
Branch: 200507
Acc: 62691250452
SWIFT: FIRNZAJJ
Ref: OH_Surname+Initials

📄 Riders must confirm attendance and complete indemnities by Friday, 29 May 2026 at 17:00.

Indemnity Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXwQCh1b3sLUo3Cc9dU9wB83WP53zFvtmSL5_eA2ap9fFnSg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106677291612739453272

🍴 MENU 🍴

Starter:
Individual Charcuterie Boat

Main Course:
Chicken Marbella served with rice & parmesan green beans

Dessert:
Traditional Malva Pudding with warm custard

🐎 Hunt Information:
• Traditional hunting attire required
• Dress Code: https://capehunt.co.za/dress-code/
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Fields available
• Some legs may be skipped for unfit horses
• Spectators welcome (4x4 vehicles required)
• Shared paddocks available
• NO DOGS allowed
• Horses for hire – Michelle: +27 83 226 8735

📣 Don’t miss the start of another unforgettable Cape Hunt season!