About
Stone Pine Stables offers a Competition Program for riders who want to compete, from first show to seasoned competitor. The program uses customized plans for each horse and rider, attends A-rated shows regularly, and recommends at least one show per month. It also offers a Riding Academy for beginners or riders without their own horse, with lessons that focus on safety, fun, and horsemanship.
Programs
- Competition Program — Designed for those wishing to compete, from first show to seasoned competitor; customized programs for each horse and rider; attends A-rated shows regularly; minimum of one show per month recommended.
- Riding Academy — For beginners or riders without their own horse; lessons focus on safety, fun, and horsemanship.
About the provider
Karen van der Burgh is listed as the Head Trainer and Owner. She is described as a multiple times South African National Champion and SA World Cup Jumping Series winner. The page also states that she won the South African World Cup Series in 2001 and qualified to ride in the FEI World Cup Finals in Liepzig, Germany.
- Horse Sales — Wonderful horses for sale; also offers affordable all-inclusive sales packages.
In the Competition Program, if you want to get a feel for competition but are not yet ready to acquire your own show horse, Stone Pine Stables says it always has high quality, kind-hearted horses for lease. The Riding Academy says it is the perfect place to start if you've never ridden or if you've ridden but don't have your own horse.
What families say
“Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't” — Rikki Rogers
“The way to get started is to Quit Talking and begin Doing” — Walt Disney
“The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and freedom” — Sharon Ralls Lemon
Last updated September 17, 2026.
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