The Bab's Ranch and surrounding area

The Bab’s Ranch is situated in Sao Pedro Bay on Sao Vicente Island, in Cape Verde. At a distance of 200m is the shore, where one can take very nice walks along the beach.

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The Bab’s Ranch has 14 stables and a ring measuring 20x60m. A horse walker ensures the daily fitness. Every day, all of the horses can enjoy the open air and the mountains in an area of more than 100 hectares. The volcanic soil is ideal for growing and hardening legs and feet. The volcanic sand has a healing effect on injuries and bruises.

The climate (always between 23 and 30 degrees) and the terrain are similar to those of NEVADA and ARIZONA in the United States, home to some excellent and very strong QUARTERS.

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The horses are taken care of by 3 caretakers.
Their daily task consists of :

  • Cleaning out of the stables on a daily basis (strewing of sea sand)
  • Washing and bathing twice a week
  • Maintenance of saddles and riding gear
  • Training programme (horse walker and dressage in the ring)
  • The stallion is trained for the tournaments. The main tournament in Cape Verde is on 1st May, on Fogo Island. To be able to take part, the horses need to be carried by boat.
  • Training of carriage horses

Private lessons in both dressage, jumping or horse driving are available by appointment with SVEN BOEYKENS.

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