Soetendal Estate

Soetendal Estate Thoroughbred estate offering specialised pre-training,
spelling & rehabilitation, sales prep & boarding of broodmares in Wellington, Western Cape.

Situated 15km northwest of Wellington, off the R44, Soetendal Estate is a beautiful property set facing the dramatic mountains of the Limietberg, offering stunning scenic views on all sides. The farm is easily accessible by tarred roads. Founded in 1852, the farm is a National Heritage Site. At Soetendal, we provide the thoroughbred owner, trainer and breeder a range of superior services, including:
- backing and pre-training
- yearling sales preparation
- spelling
- rehabilitation and post-operative care
- permanent boarding of broodmares
- foaling down and weaning
- transportation of mares to all sires in the Western Cape
- retirement. Our facilities include:
- fifty stables in four separate barns
- a dedicated foaling unit with overhead glassed-in viewing area
- well-secured irrigated grass paddocks
- high rings suitable for colts or rehabilitating horses
- lunge rings
- 800m sand track
- starting stalls
- exercising areas: hills, firm and soft going
- winter oat pastures. We are situated 15 minutes away from Wellington Animal Hospital and 45 minutes from Drakenstein Veterinary Clinic. Members of our staff are motivated and keen to maintain the high standards that Soetendal has become known for.

Congratulations to the connections of Soetendal graduate PREACHER MAN!Chasing her home in 2nd and 3rd were two more of o...
25/03/2026

Congratulations to the connections of Soetendal graduate PREACHER MAN!
Chasing her home in 2nd and 3rd were two more of our graduates, Snowbird and Peach Cobbler, hopefully soon to crack their maiden wins too.

24/03/2026

SOETENDAL OFFER TEMPTING TRIO AT NATIONAL SALE

Graduates of Soetendal Estate continue to impress on racetracks across South Africa.

The latest star to have emerged from Soetendal’s backing and pre-training program is this season’s high-class three-year-old Grand Empire. The latter recently made headlines when winning the G1 HKJC World Pool SA Classic, and Grand Empire has won or finished second in each of his first six starts.

Julia Pilbeam will be offering three well related yearlings at the upcoming National Yearling Sale. Soetendal’s National trio is made up of colts by Rafeef and Vercingetorix as well as a filly from the first crop of champion Jet Dark. Julia had the following comments to make about her National trio:

Read more:
https://bsa.co.za/soetendal-offer-tempting-trio-at-national-sale/

Congratulations to the connections of SLENDER SILHOUETTE, winning her maiden at Turffontein for trainer Sean Tarry Racin...
15/03/2026

Congratulations to the connections of SLENDER SILHOUETTE, winning her maiden at Turffontein for trainer Sean Tarry Racing , owners Messrs T Gujadhur, R Sewgoolam and the Wernars family, and breeders Maine Chance Farms.

🇿🇦 14 March – Race 4 🏇🏼

⭐️ SLENDER SILHOUETTE (Vercingetorix - Sommerlied)
Owner: Messrs T Gujadhur, R M Sewgoolam & Wernars Family
Breeder: Maine Chance Farms (Pty) Ltd
Trainer: Sean Tarry
Jockey: Keagan de Melo

Congratulations to the connections of Soetendal graduate MY DEAR FRIEND, winning her maiden in fine style for breeder an...
15/03/2026

Congratulations to the connections of Soetendal graduate MY DEAR FRIEND, winning her maiden in fine style for breeder and owner VS Varsfontein and trainer CK Horse Racing .

🇿🇦 14 March – Race 3 🏇🏼

⭐️ MY DEAR FRIEND (Master Of My Fate - Covenant)
Owner: Varsfontein Stud (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr J S Kalmanson)
Breeder: Varsfontein Stud
Trainer: Candice / Tammy Dawson
Jockey: Gavin Lerena

Congratulations to the connections of Soetendal graduate SWORD SPEED (William Longsword), making it two wins from four s...
15/03/2026

Congratulations to the connections of Soetendal graduate SWORD SPEED (William Longsword), making it two wins from four starts - he's worth following!
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Owner: Rob Champion
Breeders Klawervlei Stud just sold his yearling Vercingetorix half brother for R1.4 million at the Race Coast Sales Premier Yearling Sale!

10/03/2026
10/03/2026
08/03/2026
08/03/2026
Congratulations to the connections of Soetendal graduate GRAND EMPIRE!
07/03/2026

Congratulations to the connections of Soetendal graduate GRAND EMPIRE!

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Soetendal Road
Wellington
7654

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0823179474

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