Premium Livery Services
Professional horse care and world-class facilities in one of the most beautiful suburbs of Cape Town. Your horse deserves the very best.
Our Services
- • Daily feeding and watering
- • Stable mucking and bedding
- • Turnout management
- • Daily welfare checks
- • Night-time monitoring
- • Peace of mind 24/7
- • Daily professional grooming
- • Hand-walking on request
- • Service with a smile
World-Class Facilities
Professional Training Facilities
65m x 25m Dressage Arena
Professional sand and rubber surface with mirrors and markers
Lunge Ring
20m diameter with sand surface
Wooden Caveletti Poles
Ideal for improving strength, balance, and rhythm
Direct Access to Table Mountain National Park
Mountainside Equestrian Trails
Exclusive-use gated access to nature reserve and trails
Scenic Forest Rides
Kilometers of beautiful forest paths and mountain views
Varied Terrain
From gentle forest walks to challenging mountain trails
Natural Environment
Experience the indigenous fynbos and wildlife
Spacious Grass Paddocks
Large Turnout Areas
Generous paddock sizes for comfortable grazing
Natural Shade Trees
Mature trees providing shelter from sun and weather
Wooden Post & Rail Fencing
Safe, traditional fencing for horse welfare
Quality Grazing
Well-maintained grass for good nutrition
Large, Comfy Stalls
Spacious Design
Generous stall sizes for maximum comfort
Excellent Ventilation
Optimal airflow for horse health and comfort
Imported Rubber Mats
Premium flooring for joint support and hygiene
Shavings Replaced Daily
Clean and hygienic bedding every day
400m Exercise Track
5m Wide Track
Generous width for safe exercising and training
Perfect for Fitness
Ideal for building stamina and conditioning
Great For Variety
Even for horses, a change of pace and space can be as good as a holiday
Horsebox Parking
Dedicated Parking Area
Specific area set aside for horseboxes and trailers
Easy Access
Convenient loading and unloading
Level Ground
Stable, level surface for safe parking
Wide Turning Circles
Plenty of space for easy entry and exit
Comprehensive Security
2m High Perimeter Fence
Secure boundary around the entire property
30+ CCTV Cameras
Comprehensive coverage of the propety, including each horse stall
Extensive Alarm System
Advanced security system across the property
Controlled Access
Secure entry points with access control
Hot and Cold Water Covered Washbay
Temperature Controlled Water
Both hot and cold water available for optimal comfort
Perfect After Rides
Ideal for washing horses after strenuous exercise
Covered Area
Protected washing area for all weather conditions
Matting Underfoot
Robust matting to ensure no slipping or sliding
Welcoming Tea and Tack Room
Individual Storage
Dedicated storage for your tack and equipment
Comfortably Furnished
Ample space and warm atmosphere
Art Collection
Serious paintings and whimsical pictures enhance the ambiance
Tea & Coffee Facilities
Refreshment station for your convenience
Off-Grid and Self-Sufficient
Borehole Irrigation and Tank
Independent water supply and storage ensuring consistent year-round irrigation for paddocks and arenas
Solar Power with Battery Storage
Renewable energy system with backup batteries for sustainable operations
Backup Generator
Emergency power supply for complete protection against extended load-shedding
Septic Tank System
Independent waste management system for complete self-sufficiency
Philosophy
At Bentgrass Stables, the health, welfare, and safety of every horse in our care always comes first. This fundamental principle guides every decision we make, from the design of our facilities to the daily routines we follow.
We believe that horses thrive when they feel secure, comfortable, and loved. Our approach to horse care is holistic, considering not just their physical needs but their emotional and psychological wellbeing. Every horse is treated as an individual, with their unique personality, preferences, and requirements carefully observed and respected.
Safety is paramount in everything we do. From our meticulously maintained facilities to our experienced staff training, we ensure that both horses and humans can interact in the safest possible environment. Our comprehensive security systems, regular health monitoring, and emergency protocols provide peace of mind for horse owners and create a sanctuary where horses can flourish.
We are committed to continuous improvement and staying current with the latest developments in equestrian care. Our philosophy extends beyond basic care to creating an environment where the human-horse bond can deepen and where both horse and rider can achieve their full potential together.
History
In 2017, Karin McNally moved her then 7 year old warmblood gelding Bentley to Sahibi, a long-established livery property in Tokai alongside the Table Mountain National Park.
Karin had never considered running her own yard, but when Sahibi was rezoned and sub-divided into a number of smaller properties for residential development, Karin knew that she had to save the equestrian facilities, and so acquired the key livery portions of the property in 2018/9.
Sahibi had been badly neglected, and with the help of architects Phillip Briel and Christine Fish, builder Mike Gleeson and stable manager Sylvia Knight (recruited from Constantia Uitsig, together with her various cats and stable dog Coco), Karin set about renovating and expanding the facilities.
The existing stables were given higher ceilings and imported rubber matting for comfort and hygiene. The dangerous and ineffective metal "afdak" over the stable doors was replaced by a higher and wider roof to provide shelter from rain and sun. Brass nameplates were provided for all of the horses and a rest room, vegetable garden, kitchen and shower facilities added for grooms, who were also all provided with suitable workwear for the first time.
The parking area was repaved and expanded and a covered hot and cold water washbay was added. Old cowsheds were sensitively converted into an office, tack room and tea room for clients, decorated with a range of horse-related art, including some minor South African "old masters". A feed storage barn was built to ensure adequate year-round stock of lucerne, teff and shavings.
The resident manager's cottage was renovated, and facilities were added to enable the property to go off-grid if necessary, including a generator, borehole and septic tank. A comprehensive security system was installed, including alarm beams and 30+ CCTV cameras. Solar power and batteries were subsequently also added.
The paddocks layout was revised and a 400m canter track was added. Finally, the existing dressage arena was stripped back and upgraded to FEI-grade, with imported surface and properly engineered drainage so that it now stays dry all through the wet Cape winter.
All that remained was to choose a name, but in truth that was always a foregone conclusion, inspired by the horse that brought Karin to this point. The name "Bentley" originates from Old English as the combination of the words "bent" and "ley", meaning "from the bent-grass field". And so Bentgrass Stables was born.
For a fuller sense of the transformation, see the "before and after" pictures below.
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