Bridgewaters Horse Park

Bridgewaters Horse Park Proudly training and breeding Champion Saddlebreds in the Harold Poil Stables tradition for 40 years All services are provided in house.

Nestled in the beautiful Magaliesburg valley this facility has been operating as an American Saddlebred Horse breeding, training, boarding and export facility over 40 years and is home to Harold Poil Stables and the Nite Legacy of Breeding Excellence. The facility was established by legendary horseman Harold Poil, protégé of the legendary Garland Bradshaw, and six time South African Trainer of the

Year. The facility remains in the family and is now in the hands of Harold's only daughter Garland Poil. The facility accommodates 35 show horses and 15 junior horses for training on a full time basis and operates year round with an indoor arena. This facility was home to the late, great Enja Hell of a Nite, the South African General and Junior Sire of the Year several times over, whose offspring have dominated the show ring. Now standing at stud and proudly following in his fathers hoofprints is Bridgewaters Stake Nite who in his turn has won the South African General Sire Ranking several times. The broodmare ban hosts an impressive range of bloodlines and includes several Broodmare Hall of Fame mares. A full range of breeding services are offered in house. Offspring are raised on site in carefully selected social groupings with a guardian donkey to teach them the ropes. A teaser pony is used in the breeding program and has a 97% to 99% conception rate annually. Garland like Harold before her is a member of the Board of the National Horse Trust and the SA Saddlehorse Breed Society and the Norther Saddle Horse Sub Union. In addition Garland is a Level 3 CEEPSA Registered Saddle Seat Coach. The facility also offers on site accommodation and equine themed photoshoots.

🌾✨ Foal Friday – Post Black Friday Recovery Mode ✨🌾Bridgewaters Horse Park & The Nite LegacyAfter all the excitement, ga...
28/11/2025

🌾✨ Foal Friday – Post Black Friday Recovery Mode ✨🌾
Bridgewaters Horse Park & The Nite Legacy

After all the excitement, galloping around, and the chaos that even horses can feel in a Black Friday rush… this little one has the right idea. 💛

Curled up in the soft grass under mom’s gentle watch, dreaming of warm milk and sunshine instead of shopping carts and sale signs – because here at Bridgewaters, peace, purpose, and a good nap always win.

This sweetheart is a perfect reminder that:
🐴 Rest is part of the journey.
🌿 Quiet moments are where the magic lives.
❤️ And sometimes, the cutest thing you can do… is just take a nap.

From our foals to your family – we hope this Foal Friday brings you a smile, a pause, and maybe even a nap of your own after the Black Friday buzz.

🖤 The Nite Legacy – Lead with Love, Train with Purpose
💙 Bridgewaters Horse Park

🧡🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Bridgewaters Horse Park & The Nite Legacy 🍂🧡Today, we pause — just for a moment — to breathe ...
27/11/2025

🧡🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Bridgewaters Horse Park & The Nite Legacy 🍂🧡

Today, we pause — just for a moment — to breathe in the blessings that surround us.

In the rush of training, early mornings at the stables, late nights in the foaling barn, and weekends on the road, it’s easy to forget to stop and simply be grateful. But today we remember…

We are blessed with:
🐴 Horses whose bloodlines carry history, heart, and hope for the future.
👑 Broodmares and sires whose legacy lives on in every foal at our side.
🏡 Facilities and land that give our dreams room to grow.
🤝 Dedicated staff and service providers who work quietly, tirelessly, and with unwavering care.
💙 Family and friends — the ones born and the ones chosen through this journey — who make all of this meaningful.

From every hoofbeat to every shared laugh in the barn aisle, we are reminded how lucky we truly are.

Wishing all our friends, riders, clients, breeders, supporters, and extended horse family a Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and the quiet magic of being surrounded by the ones who feel like home.

🖤 The Nite Legacy – Lead with Love, Train with Purpose
💙 Bridgewaters Horse Park

✨ Wednesday Wisdom ✨“The greatness of a horse is not measured by the color of the ribbon or dollars won but by willingne...
26/11/2025

✨ Wednesday Wisdom ✨

“The greatness of a horse is not measured by the color of the ribbon or dollars won but by willingness, attitude, heart and spirit toward the development of something more meaningful than worldly results: A connection.” — Craig Johnson

At Bridgewaters Horse Park and The Nite Legacy, we live by this truth every day.
Greatness isn’t found in the spotlight or in the trophies on the shelf — it’s found in the quiet moments: the try, the trust, the softening, the heartbeat you feel beneath your hand.

Real horsemanship is built on connection… the kind that can’t be bought, rushed, or faked.
It’s earned through patience, presence, kindness, and the willingness to show up for your horse with heart and purpose.

May we always choose connection over competition, partnership over pressure, and love over ego. That is where true greatness lives. 🤍🐴











This is why everyone should see a horse weekly 🤓
21/11/2025

This is why everyone should see a horse weekly 🤓

💃✨ Foal Friday – Strike a Pose ✨💃Bridgewaters Horse Park & The Nite LegacySome foals are born to trot…And others? They’r...
21/11/2025

💃✨ Foal Friday – Strike a Pose ✨💃
Bridgewaters Horse Park & The Nite Legacy

Some foals are born to trot…
And others? They’re born to model.

This little filly out of Bewitched and Bewildered by Bridgewaters Stake Nite has already mastered the art of the spotlight. Long legs placed just so, head high, eyes on the camera — she knows exactly how to strike a pose and steal our hearts.

With bloodlines filled with elegance, charisma, and just the right amount of drama, it’s no surprise she’s already strutting her stuff like the future arena queen she is.

From the forest floor runway to the show ring lights — this girl was born to shine. ✨

🖤 The Nite Legacy – Lead with Love, Train with Purpose
💙 Bridgewaters Horse Park

✨ Wednesday Wisdom ✨“The horse is a mirror to your soul. And sometimes you might not like what you see in the mirror.” —...
19/11/2025

✨ Wednesday Wisdom ✨

“The horse is a mirror to your soul. And sometimes you might not like what you see in the mirror.” — Buck Brannaman

At Bridgewaters Horse Park and The Nite Legacy, we’re reminded daily that horses reflect far more than just our skill…
They reflect our energy, honesty, patience, intention, and heart.

Working with these incredible animals invites us to slow down, listen, and grow.
They show us where we are grounded… and where we need to soften.
They teach us to lead with love, train with purpose, and honour the partnership that makes true horsemanship so extraordinary.

Today, may we all look into that mirror with gratitude and courage — and strive to become the kind of humans our horses already believe we are. 🤍🐴











18/11/2025

🌾 Grateful Hearts & Homegrown Blessings 🌧️💙
At Bridgewaters Horse Park and The Nite Legacy, we are reminded every day of what a gift it is to call this beautiful land our home. There is a special kind of peace that settles in your soul when the seed is finally in the ground—right on time for the summer rains. 🌦️🌱

Watching the fields come alive with new growth, knowing that soon our horses will graze on fresh, home-grown grass, connects us back to the rhythm of nature… and to the legacy we are building with every season.

Here’s to the land that holds us, the rain that blesses us, and the horses that inspire us. 💙🐎
Grateful today and every day.


🐴 Foal Friday – The Nite Legacy 🌿There’s nothing quite like the quiet bond between a foal and the human who loves them. ...
14/11/2025

🐴 Foal Friday – The Nite Legacy 🌿

There’s nothing quite like the quiet bond between a foal and the human who loves them. 💛
It’s in these still moments — the soft breath, the shared calm — that trust begins to bloom.
Before the training, before the shows, before the ribbons…
there’s love, patience, and a promise to grow together. 🌾

Here’s to the ones who take the time to simply be still — the real magic of horsemanship starts there. ✨

🌿 Wednesday Wisdom 🌿"A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart, and wins with his character." — Federico...
12/11/2025

🌿 Wednesday Wisdom 🌿

"A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart, and wins with his character." — Federico Tesio

The same holds true for the rider. 🫱🐎
Together, horse and rider create a partnership where heart, grit, and character become one. Victory isn’t just measured in ribbons, but in the trust, love, and dedication they share every stride of the way.

At The Nite Legacy, we honor that bond — the courage of the horse, the determination of the rider, and the magic they create together.

✨ Lead with love. Train with purpose. ✨

✨ Veterans Day Appreciation ✨Today, we pause in gratitude and honor.To the brave men and women who have stood in service...
11/11/2025

✨ Veterans Day Appreciation ✨

Today, we pause in gratitude and honor.
To the brave men and women who have stood in service — with courage, strength, and unwavering dedication — we thank you.

Horses have walked beside warriors for centuries, carrying them through battles, journeys, and healing. At The Nite Legacy and Bridgewaters Horse Park, we remember and appreciate the bond between horse and soldier, built on trust, loyalty, and resilience.

To all veterans — past and present — your sacrifice and service will never be forgotten. 🫡🐴❤️

🌿 Foal Friday 🌿There’s nothing sweeter than a little one finding the perfect cozy nest in nature. 💛 This tiny treasure r...
07/11/2025

🌿 Foal Friday 🌿

There’s nothing sweeter than a little one finding the perfect cozy nest in nature. 💛 This tiny treasure reminds us that new beginnings are soft, curious, and full of wonder.

Here’s to the magic of foalhood — where every rustle of leaves is an adventure and every day a new story waiting to unfold. 🐎✨

🎉 Happy Heavenly Birthday to Our Founder, Harold Poil 🎉Today we celebrate the birthday of a man whose heart, vision and ...
07/11/2025

🎉 Happy Heavenly Birthday to Our Founder, Harold Poil 🎉

Today we celebrate the birthday of a man whose heart, vision and hands built the very foundations of Bridgewaters Horse Park and The Nite Legacy.
Harold Poil — a legendary horseman, a true gentleman of the saddle, and the soul of our legacy.

Though he is no longer with us in person, his spirit lives in every hoofbeat, every sunrise over the paddocks, every young horse learning to trust, and every rider carrying his values forward — kindness, courage, and unwavering dedication.

We miss his steady guidance, his quiet wisdom, and the way he saw greatness in both horses and people long before they saw it in themselves.
But what an unbelievable legacy he left behind — one built not only of bloodlines and champions, but of heart, family, and purpose.

💙 Happy Birthday, Harold.
Your legacy rides on in every stride we take.
We hope you’re up there, reins in hand, enjoying the best ride of all.

With love and gratitude,
Bridgewaters Horse Park & The Nite Legacy

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Bridgewaters Farm
Hekpoort
1790

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 07:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 07:00 - 17:30
Thursday 07:00 - 17:30
Friday 07:00 - 17:30
Saturday 07:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+27728733220

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