Epona Equestrian Centre

20/06/2023

Epona Equestrian Center
Livery Available

We have 3 main training arenas( two all weather Klopf Fibre arenas and a grass arena) as well as a general purpose sand arena and a fibre lunging arena with a permanent base. There is also a 1km well maintained trotting track inside the perimeter fence, as well as some cross country jumps scattered all over the property.

The stables are large and airy, and housed inside two interleading large barns.
Horses spend the better part of the day(8am till 2.45 pm) in individual electrified paddocks, and receive three hard feeds and three portions of long feed daily, as well as daily grooming.
We have a groom who lives on the property and does a late evening and an early morning check.
All riders are competitive and many top instructors in a variety of disciplines are available at this yard or your instructors may come and teach you. We also host training type events and clinics.

Epona is situated in Morning Star just off the N7 in the direction of Malmesbury, approximately 20 mins from the N1.
If this sounds like the kind of yard that would suit you, please do not hesitate to contact us.

12/06/2023

Epona looking beautiful after the rain today. 📸 Alexia Du Preez.

07/03/2022

WHY IS PASSIVE STRETCHING IMPORTANT IN THE EQUINE ⁉️

“Suppling exercises increase the range of joint motion by reducing tension and resistance in the muscles or connective tissues (tendons, ligaments and joint capsules), and they should be a part of the daily routine throughout the horse’s athletic career.” -Hilary Clayton

🐎Additional benefits include increased speed and acceleration, because when the horse is able to achieve a larger joint range of motion they are able to apply greater forces to the ground over a longer period of time.⏱

🥇In showjumping:
Greater forelimb flexibility enhances the horses ability to achieve full flexion of the forelimbs and rotation of the scapula on the thoracic-sling to ensure full tuck of the forelimbs over the jump.

🏆In dressage:
Increased muscle length allows for greater range of motion of the joints during performance which enhances the aesthetic quality of the horses performance.

💚So how long should you be stretching your horses limbs?
-20 seconds

💚What kind of stretches should you do?
-Forelimb protraction (as shown in the picture) and retraction
-Hindlimb protraction and retraction

If you need help with how to specifically perform these stretches you can contact the CAP TEAM for a consult including a demonstration of stretching techniques that you can use for your horse. 🐴

📞 View our bio for our contact details.



A BIG thank you to for allowing us to use their facilities and beautiful horses for these images. 😊💚

27/11/2021

More gorgeous photos of our champions! Well done Lucinda Woodruff and Rivendell Baldor winners of the Western Province Show Jumping Championship

27/11/2021

We are so proud of Lucinda Woodruff and Rivendell Baldor for winning the Western Province Show Jumping Championship

27/11/2021

Our beautiful peaceful pond had a special visitor this morning

27/11/2021

Congratulations Shannon Crous and Invisible Juice on being chosen as the Open Working Hunter in the Junior Western Province Showing Team for Youth Festival

10/10/2021

Well done Lucinda Woodruff and Rivendell Baldor for winning your 1,30m class at SDRC on Saturday 👏🏻

05/10/2021

Seen in action at the recent South African Showing Chsmpionships at Mistico Equestrian Centre.

21/09/2021

Well done Shannon and Ice! What a good weekend at Tandeka show. Super scores on both days Cand the Junior Victor Ludorum 🎉

21/09/2021

Spring has sprung at Epona! Ella enjoying the beautiful sunny weather

25/08/2021

Our very own Lucinda Woodruff

“Training has always been my biggest ambition in life. From a young girl all I wanted was to become a racehorse trainer"

16/07/2021

23/06/2021

The stable block is looking fantastic; freshly painted with a new colour scheme and shiny new stable numbers.

23/06/2021

Our very own Lucinda Woodruff on the radio

17/06/2021

Eponites are very busy this week at the Interdistrict championships at Europa. Well done to Shannon Crous and Ice winning both her Prelim dressage classes and the Junior Novice Working Hunter championship and Sheradee Van Niekerk and Compton House Floresanna winning her Novice class.

01/06/2021

Lucinda Woodruff and Rivendell Baldor seen in action at Sunera. They were placed in the 1.20m two phase and 1.30m A2 classes

02/05/2021

Well done to Sheradee Van Niekerk and Compton House Florisanna. Competing at their first show in the Novice classes at Europa, Flori had a fabulous first time show experience, achieving 72.2% in the first test and 61.4%in the second.

25/04/2021

Well done to Shannon Crous and Invisible Juice for winning both their Prelim Dressage classes at Tandeka today! See show jumpers can do dressage too 😁

23/04/2021

Well done to Lucinda Woodruff and Glorious Rivendell Baldor. 3rd place in the 1.30m Two Phase at SDRC last weekend Good to see you two back jumping 1.30m. Stunning photos by Melissa Maeder.

23/04/2021

The end of a long week , relaxing in front of the clubhouse.

23/04/2021

Congratulations to all the showing queens at SDRC’ Easter showing on the 11 April. Everyone worked hard and made progress. Big congratulations to Sebastian and Tina Farr who came 3rd in the Adult Novice Hack and 2nd in the Adult Novice Show Riding and earned a spot in the Championship.

01/04/2021

STABLING AVAILABLE

Epona Equestrian Centre

A number of horses have retired so a few stables have become available.

Epona Equestrian Centre is situated in Morning Star just off the N7 in the direction of Malmesbury, approximately 20 mins from the N1.

We have 3 main training arenas: 1) A recently resurfaced all weather Klopf Fibre dressage arena, 2) a large Knopf Fibre jumping arena and 3) a grass arena; as well as a general purpose sand arena and a lunging arena with a permanent base. There is also a 1km well maintained trotting track inside the perimeter fence, as well as some cross country jumps scattered all over the property.

The stables are large and airy, and housed inside two interleading large barns.
Horses spend the better part of the day(8am till 2.45 pm) in individual electrified paddocks, and receive three hard feeds and three portions of long feed daily, as well as daily grooming.

All riders are competitive and many top instructors in a variety of disciplines are available at this yard. Your own instructor is also welcome. We also host training type events and clinics.

Epona offers a very supportive and social environment.

If this sounds like the kind of yard that would suit you, please do not hesitate to call 082 822-3902 or 0836510658