The training centre at Philippi is ideal for horses. There are numerous different tracks, thus avoiding boredom. We have a heavy sand track, a light sand track for fast work, a circular sand track and also a short grass track. In addition to these, there are many different paths for the horses to walk on that wind through the bushes.
The heavy track is exceptionally well drained. This gives us the advantage of being able to work our horses even after very heavy rains, when the tracks at other centres are unusable!
The grass track is useful for schooling horses in the pens. They learn to jump out smartly and gallop on the surface on which they race. Should the horses require a more strenuous grass gallop, there is a float to Durbanville Race Course every 2nd week for this purpose.
Some of the many different trotting & walking tracks.
