Thoroughbred South Africa News

03/03/2025

Lovely filly heading to South Africa!

13/03/2024

30/11/2023

16/11/2023

31/07/2023

22/07/2023

Our Ridgemont Wellington equine facility is situated within an hour’s drive of the Cape’s leading racehorse training yards, and lies on the wheat, canola, vineyard and fynbos belt which accompany the majestic Berg River on its journey from its birthplace in the Franschoek Mountains.
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The 60 hectare property, 40 hectares of which are under fully automated irrigated pasture, caters for a wide spectrum of equine service needs, including pre-training and spelling facilities.
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Our international standard facility includes large spacious stabling and fully irrigated safe pole paddocks of varying sizes, to suit every need.
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An indoor lunging ring and horse walker, together with sand rings, spa, and the expertise of Malan Du Toit are complemented by an 800m railed sand training track with an uphill gradient.
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Our range of services includes the resting, spelling and pre-training of racehorses and young horses, as well as providing a recuperative and therapeutic environment for horses recovering from injury.
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A controlled storage facility, which houses our own bales and feed, is located on the farm. With close access for related professionals, regular transport from local training stables on a weekly basis means that turnaround times are not subject to any unnecessary delays.
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15/07/2023

12/07/2023

18/06/2023

Congratulations to Emile & his new wife who were married today! Everyone at Widden wishes Mr & Mrs Fredericks all the best for their future and look forward to Emile’s family joining him at Widden soon!