The South African Equestrian Federation (SAEF) is the national governing body for all equestrian sports in South Africa. These sports include the FEI-recognized disciplines of Dressage, Eventing, Showjumping, Vaulting, Endurance, Reining, Para-equestrian, and Driving, with the non-FEI disciplines of Western Mounted Games, Mounted Archery, Showing, Saddle Seat, Equitation, Tentpegging, English Mounted Games, Polo and Polocrosse.

SAEF governs the official relations with the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), with its affiliation established since 1947. It also oversees the interactions between the South African government with equestrian athletes and professionals. SAEF is registered with SASCOC as the officially recognised Equestrian Federation. The South African Equestrian Federation is the main body for the administration of Equestrian Sport in South Africa. The commitment to success is encouraged at every level of the sport and over the 17 disciplines affiliated with the SAEF.