Walk on Noordhoek Beach between 7.30am-9.00am, and you will see many high spirited race horses exercising on the beach.

'Origami' gallops ahead to be first across the line

The Dunes Racing Stables trains every one it its 40 or so race horses each morning, in preparation for their next race at Cape Town's Kenilworth or Durbanville race courses.

Mondays are always the liveliest, as the race horses only get a stroll on Sundays, and are very frisky the next day. These glossy, prancing thoroughbreds are a wondrous sight in the early morning mist.

Mike Stewart - race horse trainer

Mike Stewart

Mike Stewart is the race horse trainer and has had numerous successes over the past 17 years.

The benefits of training in sand and the healing properties of sea water have given The Dunes a reputation for being a therapeutic training centre.

Many champions have come out of this yard, and it is a thrill to watch them gallop against each other during their beach training sessions.

Champion stallion 'Zelator' wins another race

Owning a race horse (or even part of one), may be much cheaper than you imagine.

A race horse can give you a great deal of pleasure as you enter the parade ring wearing your Owner's badge, and perhaps even lead your horse into the winners box!

CONTACT DETAILS

For more information, phone or fax Mike Stewart on Tel: +27 (0)21 789 1723, Cellphone: +27 (0)82 784 8699. Fax: +27 (0)21 789 2948.