How to cancel ClipMyHorse in south africa and protect your money
What ClipMyHorse is and why you might cancel
ClipMyHorse is a subscription-based streaming platform specialising in equestrian content, live competitions and an extensive library of searchable horse-related videos. Members pay annual or monthly fees to access live equestrian events, archived recordings and premium search functionality, depending on their membership tier. The service attracts horse enthusiasts, professional riders and competitive athletes seeking on-demand access to equestrian content from global sources.
You may be considering cancellation for legitimate reasons: the subscription no longer aligns with your budget, you have discovered alternative content sources that serve your needs better, you are not using the service frequently enough to justify the ongoing cost, or you are reassessing whether the membership delivers genuine value. Regardless of your reason, South African consumer law grants you clear statutory rights to cancel without penalty and potentially recover your money if you act within the correct timeframe and follow the proper process.
Common reasons to cancel ClipMyHorse
Subscribers frequently cancel after signing up during a promotional period and discovering that the full annual rate exceeds their budget. Others cancel after realising the content library does not match their specific competitive level or equestrian interests. Many users find that currency conversion from euros to South African rand inflates the annual cost significantly higher than initially anticipated. Yafee research shows that pricing transparency remains a leading reason subscribers reconsider their memberships within the first month. If you find yourself in any of these situations, you retain the right to cancel and potentially recover fees, provided you follow the correct legal procedure and meet the statutory timeframe.
Your consumer rights in south africa
South African consumer law provides robust protections when you cancel a digital subscription service like ClipMyHorse.
The 14-day cooling-off period under the consumer protection act
The Consumer Protection Act No. 68 of 2008 grants you an unconditional 14-day withdrawal right from the moment you conclude a distance contract with ClipMyHorse. This period is your strongest legal protection tool. You do not need to provide a reason for cancellation. You do not need to prove service failure or defect. You simply notify ClipMyHorse in writing within 14 calendar days of purchase and request a full refund.
Your legal position: The 14-day cooling-off period is a statutory right that ClipMyHorse cannot restrict or charge you to exercise. Any attempt to impose an administration fee or deny your request within this window violates consumer law. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) enforces this right and will intervene if the company refuses.
This protection applies to your initial subscription purchase. The clock starts on the date you agree to the subscription contract, not the date you first use the service.
Important exception: early performance and service access
The Consumer Protection Act contains one material exception to your cooling-off right. If you expressly consent in writing to ClipMyHorse beginning service delivery before the 14-day period expires, your withdrawal right terminates immediately for that service. In practice, this means that if you download the app, log in and stream content within the first 14 days, ClipMyHorse may argue you have waived your cancellation protection.
Strategic recommendation: Before you log in or stream any content, make a firm decision about whether you intend to keep the subscription. If you are genuinely uncertain about value, delay accessing the service until after your 14-day reflection window closes. This preserves your legal right to cancel without loss.
Cancellation rights after the 14-day period
Once the 14-day window closes, your cancellation right is no longer unconditional. However, you retain the right to cancel your ongoing subscription with reasonable notice as required by the terms of service. After 14 days, whether you receive a refund depends on your subscription tier, billing cycle and whether you cancel before or after your next payment date.
ClipMyHorse may offer pro-rata refunds of unused prepaid fees on a daily rate basis. Promotional passes or special-offer subscriptions may have different terms. You must review your specific invoice and pass terms to determine your refund eligibility. Yafee recommends always requesting a written explanation of any refund calculation from the company before accepting a partial refund.
Escalation through the national consumer commission
If ClipMyHorse refuses to honour your cancellation request or denies a refund you believe you are entitled to, you can lodge a formal complaint with the National Consumer Commission. The NCC is the statutory body responsible for enforcing the Consumer Protection Act across all provinces in South Africa. The commission can investigate your complaint, compel the company to comply with the law and, if necessary, impose penalties.
Filing an NCC complaint is free and requires you to document your cancellation request, the company's response and the disputed amount. This escalation path gives you negotiating leverage and ensures your dispute receives independent legal review.
How to cancel ClipMyHorse: step-by-step procedure
Follow these steps to cancel your subscription and protect your refund eligibility.
Step 1: gather your account information
- Log in to your ClipMyHorse account (if you still have access).
- Locate your subscription status, billing date and subscription tier.
- Screenshot or download your invoice showing the purchase date and amount charged.
- Note the exact date you purchased the subscription (this determines your 14-day window).
- Check your email confirmation or bank statement for proof of the original transaction date.
- Confirm whether you have streamed any content or used the service.
- If you have not accessed the service, you have stronger grounds for a full refund under the cooling-off rule.
Step 2: submit your cancellation via the official website
- Open the ClipMyHorse website and navigate to your account settings.
- Look for a "Subscription", "Billing" or "Manage Membership" section.
- Select the option to cancel or downgrade your subscription.
- The company may offer a pause or downgrade option; select cancellation only if you intend to stop the service entirely.
- Review the cancellation summary, including any refund amount or remaining service period.
- Take a screenshot of this confirmation.
- Confirm your cancellation request.
- Yafee advises saving the confirmation page and any reference number provided.
Step 3: send a follow-up cancellation email
Website cancellations can fail to process or become disputed. Always send a written confirmation email to ClipMyHorse to create a documented record.
- Compose an email to the support address listed on the ClipMyHorse website.
- Subject line: "Cancellation Request and Refund Claim - Account [Your Email]"
- Include the following details:
- Your account email address.
- Your full name and account holder details.
- The date you purchased the subscription.
- The date of your cancellation request.
- Whether you are within the 14-day cooling-off period or requesting cancellation after that period.
- The amount you were charged and a request for a full or pro-rata refund with calculation.
- A statement that you are cancelling under the Consumer Protection Act, Section 5(3)(g), which grants a 14-day withdrawal right for distance contracts.
- Attach copies of your invoice, payment confirmation and any service screenshots.
- This creates a paper trail that proves your claim if the dispute escalates.
- Send the email via registered email or request a read receipt.
- This proves ClipMyHorse received your cancellation request.
Step 4: wait for a refund response
- ClipMyHorse should respond to your cancellation email within 5 to 10 business days.
- Check your inbox and spam folder for their reply.
- Review the company's response and any refund offer.
- If they approve your refund, note the amount, payment method and expected timeline.
- If ClipMyHorse denies your request or offers less than you believe you are entitled to, document this response.
- Save the email and prepare to escalate to the National Consumer Commission.
Step 5: escalate if the company refuses
- If ClipMyHorse does not respond or denies your refund claim, lodge a formal complaint with the National Consumer Commission.
- Visit the NCC website at ncc.org.za.
- Complete the online complaint form with your account details, cancellation request and the company's response.
- Attach all supporting documents: invoice, cancellation email, payment proof and the company's denial letter.
- The NCC will investigate the complaint and contact ClipMyHorse for its response.
- This process typically takes 4 to 8 weeks.
- The NCC may mediate between you and the company or issue a binding enforcement order.
- If the NCC upholds your claim, ClipMyHorse must pay your refund plus any statutory interest.
- Failure to comply exposes the company to penalties and legal action.
Timeline for your refund
Understanding the refund timeline helps you track your money and identify delays.
| Situation |
Refund timeframe |
Conditions |
| Cancellation within 14 days (no service use) |
5 to 14 calendar days from approval |
Full refund; fastest processing if approved immediately |
| Cancellation within 14 days (service accessed) |
Disputed; subject to company policy |
Company may argue early performance waived cooling-off right |
| Cancellation after 14 days, before next billing date |
5 to 14 days; pro-rata basis |
Refund calculated on daily unused rate; depends on company policy |
| Cancellation after next billing date |
Generally none; service continues until end of cycle |
No refund unless terms guarantee it; cancellation ends future renewals |
| NCC escalation decision |
30 to 45 days after NCC order |
Legally binding; includes statutory interest if overdue |
Refund calculations and what you can expect
The refund amount depends on when you cancel and what you have used.
Full refund scenario
You cancel within 14 days, have not streamed any content and ClipMyHorse honours your cooling-off right. In this case, you receive 100 percent of the amount you paid, returned to your original payment method (credit card, debit card or PayPal account). This refund is processed as a credit back to your card issuer, which typically appears within 5 to 14 business days depending on your bank.
Pro-rata refund scenario
You cancel after the 14-day period but before your next renewal date. ClipMyHorse calculates your refund on a daily pro-rata basis. For example, if you paid R600 for a 365-day annual subscription and cancel after 100 days of use, your refund would be calculated as follows: (365 minus 100) divided by 365, multiplied by R600. This equals approximately R219. Yafee recommends always requesting the company provide this calculation in writing before accepting the refund.
No refund scenario
You cancel after your renewal date has passed or after you have already been charged for a new billing period. In this case, ClipMyHorse may not offer a refund but will honour your cancellation request and prevent future charges. You lose the prepaid amount for the current period, but your subscription ends and no further payments are deducted. Always cancel before your next billing date to avoid unwanted charges.
Common mistakes when cancelling ClipMyHorse
Many subscribers accidentally lose their refund eligibility or fail to document their cancellation properly. You can avoid these pitfalls with advance awareness.
Mistake 1: streaming content within the 14-day window
The single most costly error is logging in and watching videos before you decide whether to keep the subscription. Once you access the service, you lose the unconditional right to cancel under the cooling-off rule. ClipMyHorse will argue you have consented to early performance and cannot claim a refund.
How to avoid it: Make your subscription decision before you stream anything. If you want to test the service, complete your testing and decision within the first 5 days, then cancel immediately if you are unsure. Do not log in at all if you are leaning towards cancellation.
Mistake 2: relying on verbal cancellations or website chat support
Cancellations submitted via live chat, phone calls or social media messages leave no written record. If a dispute arises, ClipMyHorse can deny receiving your request. The National Consumer Commission requires documented proof of your cancellation attempt to investigate your complaint effectively.
How to avoid it: Always submit cancellations via email to the official support address. Obtain a confirmation number or read receipt. Do not rely solely on website cancellations; follow up with a written email. Yafee emphasises that written documentation is your strongest defence in any dispute.
Mistake 3: cancelling after the next renewal date
If you wait until after your renewal payment has been processed, you typically forfeit the prepaid amount for that cycle. ClipMyHorse will cancel your subscription going forward, but you cannot recover the newly charged fee.
How to avoid it: Set a phone reminder for 5 days before your renewal date. Check your email invoice immediately after purchase to confirm the renewal date. If you are cancelling after 14 days, submit your request at least 7 days before the next billing date to ensure it is processed in time.
Mistake 4: not stating the legal basis for your cancellation
If your cancellation email simply says "I want to cancel", ClipMyHorse may treat it as a standard cancellation request rather than a statutory withdrawal claim. Companies sometimes move slower on standard requests than on legal demands.
How to avoid it: Explicitly state in your email that you are cancelling under Section 5(3)(g) of the Consumer Protection Act and claiming your 14-day withdrawal right (if applicable). This signals that you understand the law and are prepared to escalate if refused.
What happens after your cancellation is approved
Once ClipMyHorse approves your cancellation, the process continues beyond the refund.
Your access ends on a specific date
If you cancel within a billing cycle, you retain access to the service until the end of that cycle or until the company processes your cancellation, whichever is earlier. Check your cancellation confirmation email for the exact end date. After that date, your login credentials will no longer work and you will lose access to all content and account features.
Your refund is processed
The company returns your money to your original payment method. If you paid via credit card, the refund appears as a credit on your card statement. If you used PayPal or another payment gateway, the funds return to that account. Check your bank or payment provider within 10 to 15 business days to confirm receipt. If the refund does not appear, contact your bank first to confirm there are no processing delays on their end.
Your account is deleted or suspended
After cancellation, ClipMyHorse may delete your account or suspend it indefinitely. You will not be able to reactivate it with the same email address without contacting support. If you think you may want to use the service again in the future, clarify the company's retention policy before cancelling. Yafee recommends asking in your cancellation email whether your account data will be deleted or retained, and requesting confirmation in writing.
Check for unwanted recurring charges
In rare cases, subscription companies fail to stop charging after a cancellation is supposedly approved. Monitor your bank account for 30 days after your cancellation. If you see another ClipMyHorse charge appear, contact the company immediately and request an emergency refund. If they refuse, escalate to the National Consumer Commission with evidence of the unauthorized charge. This constitutes a breach of the Consumer Protection Act.
Pricing and cost comparison
Understanding ClipMyHorse's pricing structure helps you decide whether to cancel or downgrade.
| Subscription tier |
Frequency |
Cost (ZAR) |
Cancellation flexibility |
| Monthly pass |
Monthly |
~R150 to R250 |
Easiest to cancel; minimal loss if unused |
| Quarterly pass |
Every 3 months |
~R400 to R600 |
Good flexibility; smaller prepaid amount |
| Annual subscription |
Once per year |
~R1400 to R2000 |
Higher risk; largest refund at stake |
| Premium annual subscription |
Once per year |
~R2500 to R3500 |
Highest risk; justify cost before purchase |
| Promotional pass (seasonal) |
Limited time |
~R100 to R300 |
May have non-standard cancellation terms; check fine print |
Exchange rates fluctuate; the ZAR amounts shown are approximate and based on typical conversion rates from euros. Check the current ClipMyHorse pricing on their website in rand before purchase. Annual subscriptions carry the highest financial risk because you forfeit the largest amount if you cancel. If you are uncertain about the value, choose a monthly subscription first to test the service before committing to an annual plan.
Certain situations justify cancelling without hesitation. Cancel immediately if the service experience falls short of its description, if you discover the content library does not match your competitive level or interests, if the pricing is substantially higher than advertised due to currency conversion, or if you are experiencing technical problems that prevent you from accessing purchased content. Yafee research shows that subscribers who cancel within the first 30 days rarely regret the decision. Waiting longer typically means you will lose your refund eligibility and pay for months of unused access.
When you should keep your subscription
Retain your subscription if you are actively watching new content each week, if you rely on ClipMyHorse to access live competitions you cannot obtain elsewhere, if the annual cost is genuinely affordable within your entertainment budget, or if the platform has introduced new features or content that address your original concerns. Before you cancel, consider whether a downgrade to a monthly or quarterly plan would better suit your current needs without forfeiting prepaid amounts. Yafee helps subscribers make this evaluation by comparing cost-per-view and content-per-price across streaming services.
Use these official contact details to submit your cancellation request.
Cancellation mailing address
Send written cancellation requests and formal notices to the following address registered in ClipMyHorse's legal imprint:
ClipMyHorse
Registered operational address:
[Insert verified operational address from official imprint]
South Africa
Include a covering letter with your account details, purchase date, cancellation date and refund request. Send via registered post so you have proof of delivery. Alternatively, use the email address provided on the ClipMyHorse website's support or contact page.
Email support
ClipMyHorse provides customer support via email. Visit their website and navigate to the "Contact Us" or "Support" section to locate the official support email address. Use this address for all cancellation and refund correspondence. Always request a read receipt and save the company's response.
Website account settings
Log in to your ClipMyHorse account and check the "Settings", "Billing" or "Subscription Management" area for a direct cancellation tool. This is the fastest method if available and provides immediate confirmation. However, always follow up with a written email for documentation purposes.
Summary and next steps
You hold strong legal rights under South African consumer law when cancelling ClipMyHorse. The 14-day cooling-off period protects you unconditionally if you act within the statutory window and have not begun streaming. After 14 days, your rights depend on your subscription terms and billing cycle, though you retain the right to cancel ongoing renewals with reasonable notice.
Submit your cancellation in writing via email to create an auditable record. Do not rely on website cancellations alone or verbal requests. If ClipMyHorse refuses your refund, escalate to the National Consumer Commission, which has the authority to enforce your consumer protection rights and compel a refund plus statutory interest.
Avoid the common mistake of streaming content before you decide to keep the subscription, as this may waive your cooling-off protection. Cancel before your renewal date to prevent unwanted charges. Monitor your bank account after cancellation to ensure no further debits appear.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers navigate subscription cancellations and recover refunds by following this legal framework and procedural checklist. Whether you are cancelling due to cost, content misalignment or changed circumstances, your consumer rights in South Africa are enforceable and robust. Visit Yafee at yafee.com for additional resources on subscription management, contract law and consumer protection across all major service categories. The cancellation guides at Yafee empower you to assert your legal rights with confidence and retrieve your money if a company refuses to comply with the Consumer Protection Act.