Jackie, co-founder of YardHub, on the yard

About

A family-built idea

YardHub was created from a love of horses, problem-solving and making everyday life a little simpler - so there is more time for the things that matter.

Where it started

Jackie grew up in East London, South Africa, and was drawn to horses from an early age. After studying at Stellenbosch University, she fell in love with the Winelands and made the Western Cape home. More than 25 years later, she is still happiest outdoors, surrounded by family, horses and the rhythm of yard life.

As a horse owner, Jackie saw how easily information could become scattered across WhatsApp messages, notebooks, invoices and memory. Treatment notes were difficult to find, reminders depended on someone remembering, and there was rarely one clear place to see the full picture of a horse's care.

Passionate about simplifying complex problems, Jackie set out to create a practical solution that would make horse yard management easier, more organised and less reliant on memory.

That's how YardHub was born.


From idea to platform

To bring her idea to life, Jackie partnered with her brother Justin, who was able to transform the concept into a practical, easy-to-use platform that simplifies horse and yard management.

With an IT support and development background, Justin has a passion for designing business systems that streamline operations and reduce administrative overhead.

Now also based in the Western Cape, Justin brings the technical expertise behind YardHub, while Jackie brings the real-world understanding of horses, yards and the people who manage them.

Built together

Together, they've built YardHub to make horse and yard management simpler and more organised for owners, managers, equine practitioners and trainers.

Come and see what we've built

Twenty minutes, your yard, your questions. We think you'll like it here.