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Our Yard

Churchill Downs Livery Yard has stabling for 45 horses, all in large brick stables, with plenty of shavings and well-trained, caring grooms. We understand that all horses have different requirements and needs and are catered for individually, some of our horses with up to 5 meals a day. The horses are provided with grass ad-lib in their stables, as well as grass in the paddocks in winter when grazing is scarce. Located in a quiet area within Muldersdrift and offering 21 acres, which includes tranquil paddocks, a large treed jumping arena, a 20m x 60m dressage arena as well as a lunging arena. There is also a track around part of the property, which is great for uphill, downhill work and fitness training. Out-ride facilities are also available. The horses can go out in individual paddocks with trees or shade cloth, or into group paddocks, the largest of the paddocks have a dam and plenty of trees.

Our Team

Churchill Downs Livery Yard was established in the late 1970's and Kim Hopton started working as an Instructor/Assistant for the owner/manager in 1982.   Kim then purchased the property in 1999 and has owned/managed the yard, since. 

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Kim Hopton

Owner and manager

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Vincent Zulu

Head Groom

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Shaun Hopton

Maintenance Manager

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Grooms

Our wonderful team of grooms

Our Professional Service Providers

Own instructors are welcome with no levies charged.  Our clients are welcome to employ the services of their own professionals, we do however have a preferred list available. Please discuss this with Kim Hopton.

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Antionette Grunewald

Dressage Judge,  instructor and rider

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Wihan Ras
Company: Name: Soul Equine SA Wihan works with horses from all walks of life – from the retiree to the happy hacker to those competing and excelling in different disciplines such as show jumping, dressage, eventing, endurance and western riding. Wihan is based in the Gauteng area but does travel to surrounding areas and all other provinces. For more Information please visit my website om: www.soulequine.co.za see my facebook page or reach me at info@soulequine.co.za or telephonically on 084 527 0633 Name of Services: Barefoot Podiatry ( Barefoot Farrier) Equine Bodyworker Equine Saddle Fitter
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Rob Holder
Equine Veterinary Physiotherapist (SAVC Reg AP20/18443) Specializing in movement and performance in sport horses. Certified Veterinary Thermographer. Supportive treatments: Ultra Sound, Laser, Faradic, Equisage, Kinesiology Taping.