The horse is prepared for the day of battle,

but the victory belongs to the Lord.

Proverbs 21:31

Morning Star Stables, a division of Hydeaway Farm, is a small yard situated in the beautiful countryside south of Heidelberg, Gauteng. This working family farm has served as our home since 2000, and the stableyard has existed since 2015.

We provide quality livery, lessons for all levels and ages from five and older, outrides for all levels of rider, and training of horses and ponies. Our Nooitgedachter breeding program produces a small number of high quality foals per year. We also often have horses and ponies available for sale.

Our equine-assisted psychotherapy program is in the works, with a goal to open for sessions in late 2025.

Morning Star Stables is more than just a business – it’s a calling. Everything we do here comes from our relationship with God, His love for us and our love for Him. So we strive to fill our work with Him and from Him all our strong points are born: love, dedication, diligence, honesty, joy. We are passionate about horses and people, and about providing them with the best possible care and instruction. Whether you’re a happy hacker that just wants to enjoy the beauty of creation and that amazing horse-human relationship, or a competitive rider seeking excellence in horsemanship and a good all-round equestrian education, we will help you to the best of our ability.

The Scripture that led us to open Morning Star Stables sums it up nicely. We will do everything in our power to prepare our horses and riders for their battles, be it in the show ring or on our own personal battlefields. And as for what is not in our power, we trust that the victory belongs to the Lord.