Flametree Stables

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Flametree Stables is owned and run with huge enthusiasm by Miranda Bowser. An accomplished horsewoman, Miranda moved to Uganda from England over 20 years ago and has been keeping horses and teaching people to ride ever since.
Nestling in stunning countryside near Gayaza, Flametree Stables is within easy reach from Kampala approximately 30 minutes from the Lugogo bypass. The stables sit in 20 acres of woodland home to a variety of flora and fauna including the Flame tree which gives the business its name.
Miranda and her fantastically friendly team of staff offer a wealth of experience catering for both children and adults of all abilities, whether you’re a first time rider or have experience in the saddle.
There are several full-time instructors including Miranda herself and the yard is home to around thirty horses and ponies of differing sizes and abilities to suit your individual needs. The horses are well schooled and the yard operates to high standards in its care for both horses and clients.
The facilities at Flametree stables are first-class. There’s a large arena with a sand surface which means lessons can take place in all weathers, two further grass teaching areas as well as a x-country course which winds its way through the woodland.
There’s a myriad of activities to enjoy from individual or group lessons to instruction in the various equestrian disciplines such as dressage and show-jumping. However, if you’d rather take it easy with a leisurely hack around the local countryside, that can be arranged too.
The stables run popular competitions and gymkhanas for children and host regular pony camps at weekends and during school holidays. In addition there are opportunities to compete at events in Kenya with Flametree’s clients making regular trips to places such as Nairobi and Nanyuki.
Safety is a priority. All tack and crash hats are imported from abroad and meet the approved standards for safety in the UK. Our staff are trained in first aid and we are affiliated with the’ The Surgery’ in Kampala. But all riding is at your own risk.
Flametree prides itself on our professional approach to riding in a unique and beautiful environment. Our best advert is the atmosphere created by our friendly staff and our fun and well planned lessons and activities. Quite simply Flametree riders come back time and time again

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  27 June 2018

  WINNIE THE POOH aka Mr. Love, thoroughly enjoyed having a complete fuss made of him on Monday when a school came out to meet him and some of our other ponies. There were some very cute moments.

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  24 June 2018

  Foal one is Indian Ash, chestnut, and Foal two is Mango a paint. Was a lovely photo opportuinty today to see our breeding working. Happy ponies in their happy home.Genetics amaze me!

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  20 June 2018

  PONY CAMP DAY - there will be some tired children, ponies and teachers in Kampala and Jinja tonight. Was great to see children learning how to look after their ponies as well enjoying their riding. Well done to all. There will be more Pony Camp Days throughout the summer.

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  17 June 2018

  ‘The Uganda Equestrian Association’ last weekend had 3 riders and 6 horses compete from Flametree Stables, at the amazing ‘Soysambu Event’ in Kenya.

  The event was held on the side of Lake Elementita. To ride in a conservancy with such a stunning back drop leaves me speechless. The atmosphere was wonderful, the standard of riding was so so high, but most importantly the way each and every competitor supported each other showed sportsmanship at its finest!

  Thank you to everyon...e who organised the event (such hard work).

  Well done to Sirius, Bombay, Jamiesons, Balmain, Bwana and Bo! Such amazing horses.

  Thank you to Di Smfor some of these pictures.

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  13 June 2018

  Dear all,

  We are heading to that time of year again when sadly some families will be leaving Uganda for new adventures, we wish you well and hope that you can keep enjoying horses and ponies in the new countries you move to.

  For those who are staying please can you kindly let us know your holiday dates and when you wish your riding to resume, day, time etc. Obviously, we have new families arriving and they are looking for teaching slots for the forthcoming school year. Of cou...rse we will give priority to our existing customers.

  For those not travelling for the whole summer kindly let us know when you will be around as we will be holding some Pony Camp days at the stables, starting with next Wednesday the 20th June, where we will do a ‘stable day’, this will include stable management, grooming, hacking, a lesson, bareback riding, games etc. Let me know if you are still around and would like to join in?

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  29 May 2018

  What a fabulous Sunday - Cross Country, Show jumping with a ‘C Grade jump off’, Team Gymkhana Games & Bucket Elimination and of course Rosettes! Thank you all who rode, helped and thank you to the amazing Flametree Team and our horses and ponies. Here are some of the pictures, apologies if I missed the gymkhana games pictures.

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  27 May 2018

  Thank you Acacia International School for coming out and spending the day at Flametree. It was lovely to have you.

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  02 May 2018

  Flametree Stables welcomes the new addition to our family ‘Mango’. A little painted filly with the most unusual facial markings.

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  29 April 2018

  MC Beautiful, aka Akello Pacific came to Flametree yesterday to have her Birthday Party. They rode, they ate and enjoyed their picnic in the lovely woodland setting that is home to Flametree. Not quite sure how it didn’t end up as a swimming pool party with the amount of rain we have been having! Thank you so much for coming

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  30 March 2018

  Another first for Flametree is our beautiful carriage, pulled by one of our lovely horses, Africa Magic, and driven here by the very well turned out Stephen. What a way to propose, be transported to your wedding, or just be driven through the countryside. It’s a new and very exciting way to travel.

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  26 March 2018

  Flametree is closed on Mondays and all the horses have a long day off in their different fields. Over the last year we have been working hard on grass re planting projects, field rotation, weeding etc. These pictures show just how well the Team have been doing and look how green we are now the rains have arrived. Happy Mondays! Happy Horses!

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  09 March 2018

  Queen Elsa of Arendelle (aka Sarah) from ‘Frozen’ decided she would like ponies in her garden for her Birthday Party!

  Especially her favourite pony Black Jack! It was a lovely afternoon. Thank you Elsa!

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  02 March 2018

  Flametree love the fact that we are becoming a ‘School Trip Destination’. Thank you GEMS for once again bringing your lovely students to come out and spend the morning with us. Yesterday was Year 3’s outdoor education day out. We all had an amazing morning. learning about horses and riding.

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  03 November 2017

  For Sale - Snap, Crackle & Pop! - Last year Flametree started developing 3 ponies we bought from Mbarara – Snap, Crackle & Pop. We are so pleased with how they have turned out. All from a Jimmy Brook’s bred stallion ‘Master William’ who was sired by ‘Wamba’ and 2 of Jimmy’s mares. If anyone is looking for first competition ponies, they would all be ideal. Snap, age 6 and 14hh. Crackle, age 5 and 14hh. Pop age 4 and 13.2hh. For Sale to the right homes. Jackson and James well done for all your hard work, they are a credit to you.

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  29 October 2017

  Welcome. Everyone loves a foal, so welcome to our new baby. Keeping to our theme of East African trees we welcome Bombax. Queen Bodecia is the damn and Nile Horseback’s Safaris magnificent stallion ‘Nile Gold’ is the sire. Bombax is just over a week old.

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  18 October 2017

  A classic Bank Holiday morning at ‘Flametree Stables’ great riding, happy horses, staff and even the dogs played nicely! We are very proud of the atmosphere that is enjoyed by all. It takes a Team!

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  03 August 2017

  It was lovely to have Patience and her fabulous friends join us at Flametree to celebrate her birthday. Such a fun group, experiencing their first horseback experience, they had great time and so did we. Thank you for coming.

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  05 July 2017

  Everyone loves a great picture of themselves riding, jumping, enjoying their sport! Thank you Katie Bowser for taking the pictures. Amazing riding.

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  04 July 2017

  After an shocking 4 weeks for the Flametree Family, we continue to do what we love best and thats ride!