Located in the lovely, pristine area of Alverstone in Kwa-Zulu Natal, The Thoroughbred Shed is owned by The Adam Kethro Property Trust and managed by the experienced and passionate Laurence O'Donoghue.
We find joy and purpose in our daily pursuit to mould young thoroughbreds into successful track athletes. We do this using our world-class facilities, experienced staff and a custom designed pre-training regime.
In addition, we also offer basic schooling and re-homing programs for retired race horses.
We take pride in providing the best possible care for each individual horse, whether that be pre or post their racing career. Our grooms and riders are highly trained and deeply committed to ensuring that all horses are treated with the utmost kindness.
Our passion for the race horse industry and admiration for the animals, make each day as exciting as the next.
Our pre-training program has been custom designed using our years of experience working with young thoroughbreds.
Our sales preparation service includes a host of grooming and conditioning routines that will get your horse in the best possible shape for sale.
Our top facilities and highly trained staff make The Thoroughbred Shed the ideal place for giving your horses the spelling that they deserve.
We offer rehabilitation services for injured and recovering race horses. We work closely with an experienced team of veterinarians from the Baker and McVeigh Equine Hospital.
We offer short-term and long-term care for your loved one.
We provide quality care for broodmares in foal until they are near full term.
We offer ‘Livery’ for all breeds and disciplines.