Groot Roosboom Livery

Groot Roosboom Livery Semi-DIY livery yard just 8km outside Durbanville, in the heart of the picturesque wine valley.

Here, horses enjoy the freedom to roam in herds across spacious paddocks during the day. With a dedicated yard manager and experienced grooms living on-site

Groot Roosboom riders at the Elim endurance ride this past weekend 🐎🌟 Carlen Wahl and Potfontein Stoet Sharapova cruised...
17/02/2025

Groot Roosboom riders at the Elim endurance ride this past weekend 🐎

🌟 Carlen Wahl and Potfontein Stoet Sharapova cruised through another 80km with ease. This pony is an absolute rockstar 💪🔥

🌟 Nicola Hall and her handsome old man, Shiraz, completed a smooth 40km. He’s getting back in the game and clearly loving every moment 👏❤️

A big shoutout to our honorary yard members, Linley Holmes and Cristina Licen, who also had great finishes with their horses 🎉

Super proud of you all🥂🏇

Western Cape Endurance Ride Association
📸 Libe Heyns

Wrapped up the year with some WMG fun today! 🐎What an amazing group of people – so much talent and sportsmanship all aro...
24/11/2024

Wrapped up the year with some WMG fun today! 🐎

What an amazing group of people – so much talent and sportsmanship all around.

Huge thanks to Equi-Feeds Equestrian for generously sponsoring some prizes – your support is greatly appreciated! 🙏

Carlen Wahl Cara Boyd Nadine Saaiman Schanka Pimblett Karli Moolman Thea Viljoen Marita Burger Marilize Potgieter Nadine von Schirp Linley Holmes Danelle van Renen hall Philimon Nyirenda

Pre-Goudini walkies 🐎🐾
10/10/2024

Pre-Goudini walkies 🐎🐾

14/09/2024
What a lovely ride at Maastricht Wines today 🐎Thanks DRASA (Distance Riding Association of South Africa) for hosting a r...
14/09/2024

What a lovely ride at Maastricht Wines today 🐎

Thanks DRASA (Distance Riding Association of South Africa) for hosting a ride here. All the riders enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

Ingrid Owen Sportography your pics are spectacular as always. You & Candace are a great team 🙏🥂

08/09/2024

Camp 1
Sep 25th 9:00 - 13:00
This camp is aimed for kids aged 12 and up that are able to walk, trot and canter comfortably and have got the basics down, no extensive experience required!
R350 per person

Camp 2
Sep 26th & 27th 9:00 - 13:00
This camp is open to all ages although more aimed for kids between the ages of 7 and 14, no experience required! Never touched a horse before? No problem! We will be happy to have you and introduce you to the wonderful world of horses.
R350 per day per person or R600 for both days.

Feel free to contact Karli on 072 399 5442 with any questions!

02/09/2024

Entries are open for the 14 Sept DRASA (Distance Riding Association of South Africa) ride here in our valley 🐎

Yay spring! Thanks for the rain, but can we switch to sunshine mode now? 🌼🐎
01/09/2024

Yay spring! Thanks for the rain, but can we switch to sunshine mode now? 🌼🐎

We're very excited about the DRASA (Distance Riding Association of South Africa) ride that will be held at our yard on 1...
26/08/2024

We're very excited about the DRASA (Distance Riding Association of South Africa) ride that will be held at our yard on 14 September 🐎

Here's all the info. Book your spot asap 🐴

11/08/2024

Why would you own and manage a livery yard business? 🐴

I've been reflecting a lot lately on why I continue to run a livery yard business. Despite the long hours, hard work, and all the challenges that come with it - like dealing with labour issues, horse injuries, and maintenance - it can sometimes feel overwhelming and even take away from the joy of it all. But it's important to remember the deeper reasons behind why I started this journey.

The primary reason I run a livery yard is my deep love for horses. With my own horses and the space available, I wanted to create an environment where other horses can experience the benefits of herd life in a natural setting.

Running a livery yard isn’t about sponsoring the upkeep of my own horses. It’s driven by a deep passion for horses and a commitment to providing them with a natural, happy environment.

It’s certainly not about the money—anyone who runs a yard knows it’s not a profitable venture. The costs of maintenance and reliable grooms are significant and ongoing. The responsibility is immense, and it often means lying awake at night worrying about the horses during a storm or managing complaints that come with the job.

But despite the challenges and the lack of financial gain, the true reward is seeing the horses play, flourish, and be content. That joy is what motivates me every day.

Thank you for supporting my passion and allowing me to share it with others! 🐴🫶

Couldn’t say it better myself 🙏
09/08/2024

Couldn’t say it better myself 🙏

As a barn owner, the hardest line you'll ever draw is the boundary of who you allow in and who you allow to stay.

A friendly reminder to my fellow trainers (and any horse person in general)-

-Nobody is worth your peace of mind..if they cost you your peace, kick them out!

- No one can buy your trust, when you see their true actions...believe them.

- If they can't respect you or the facility, they need to leave.

- No amount of money is worth harboring negative energy in your work and play atmosphere.

I am done trying to hatch bad eggs. I am no longer willing to try to fix, help, slave or suffer for those not willing to give the same effort or at the least carry themselves with class and integrity.

Say it with me friends:

Your barn, your rules. And your happy place. If they don't like it, they can leave.

Customer service should not feel like slavery. You shouldn't feel uncomfortable when people pull into your barn driveway. Stick to your guts. And your boundaries. 💕

- Ian Baese O’Connor

📸 Kaly Madison Photography

17/06/2024

A fun and eventful outride this morning. Rewarded with beautiful views and great company along the way. Whoohooo 🐎

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Durbanville
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Why would you own and manage a livery yard business? 🐴 I've been reflecting a lot lately on why I continue to run a livery yard business. Despite the long hours, hard work, and all the challenges that come with it - like dealing with labour issues, horse injuries, and maintenance - it can sometimes feel overwhelming and even take away from the joy of it all. But it's important to remember the deeper reasons behind why I started this journey. The primary reason I run a livery yard is my deep love for horses. With my own horses and the space available, I wanted to create an environment where other horses can experience the benefits of herd life in a natural setting. Running a livery yard isn’t about sponsoring the upkeep of my own horses. It’s driven by a deep passion for horses and a commitment to providing them with a natural, happy environment. It’s certainly not about the money—anyone who runs a yard knows it’s not a profitable venture. The costs of maintenance and reliable grooms are significant and ongoing. The responsibility is immense, and it often means lying awake at night worrying about the horses during a storm or managing complaints that come with the job. But despite the challenges and the lack of financial gain, the true reward is seeing the horses play, flourish, and be content. That joy is what motivates me every day. Thank you for supporting my passion and allowing me to share it with others! 🐴🫶

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A fun and eventful outride this morning. Rewarded with beautiful views and great company along the way. Whoohooo 🐎

Kijana & #Apex Bakhir at Sanesa Cape Metro and West Coast Q1 & Q2 recently. They’re our yard’s pride & joy. Just love watching them fly over those jumps 🐎 Ronel Sprangers Retief

Kijana & Bakhir doing us proud at the Sanesa Cape Metro and West Coast trials recently. They got a 1st place for the equitation & working hunter classes. Well done you two, we love to watch you glide over those jumps 🐎👏🥇🏆 📹 Ronel Sprangers Retief

Our 1st dam swim of the year. Fun was had by all, not necessarily in the water, but it was fun nonetheless. Hope your 2023 goes swimmingly 😜🐎🥂

Kijana & Bakhir is very happy about the new season bales coming in 😃 Love our yard & its peeps 🥰🐎

So sweet how he always comes to greet me mid play #LeyhlaAzhar 😍🐎

Happy boys 🐎

Sunshine after the rain 🌞

We’re ready for the week ahead. Onwards & upwards 🏇🏻🥂

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Space to roam

We believe horses should have freedom to run and to socialise. That’s why we introduce new horses into a herd as soon as possible and monitor them closely to make sure all horses in a turnout group are compatible . We don’t do small paddocks, we’re not a competitive yard, therefore our clients are happy to let their horses run wild with their friends. Happy horse, happy life right...

Our outride riding trails must be one of the most scenic in the Cape. A quick ride across the neighbouring farm takes you to the most breathtaking view of Table Mountain.

Another plus is that the Highland Riding Academy is also situated here at Groot Roosboom, so that helps if you need to touch up on your riding skills.

Please send us a message if you want to come and have a look and chat about what we have to offer.