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SARGA.CO – The wooden gate of the stable slid slowly to the side. Despite being supported by two small wheels underneath, the white-framed door looked quite heavy. From the far left, two men appeared, greeting the SARGA.CO team as they arrived.

“Hello, welcome to King Halim Stable,” said a man wearing a gray polo shirt, a matching cap, and black jeans.

The man was instantly recognizable in the horse racing world — Jemmy Runtu, the jockey who had recently guided King Argentine to a Triple Crown victory just months earlier.

Every stall was designed with maximum comfort in mind — a true home for its equine residents. One such stall belonged to Prince Loupan.

A standout feature was the practical feeding system. The groom prepares the horse feed in a large aluminum pot attached to a wooden frame outside the stall wall. By sliding a latch on the left, the feeding tray could be rotated inward, making it easy for both horse and groom.

In the corner of each stall, a blue automatic water dispenser was installed. The horse could simply press a metal tongue-shaped lever in the middle to release water into the bowl.

To protect the horses from Pacitan’s tropical heat, ceiling fans were mounted above each stall.

For special horses like King Argentine, the Triple Crown winner, even more luxurious amenities were provided — including two air conditioners in the stall to maintain an ideal temperature.

Beyond the stalls, King Halim Stable also features a paddock area at the back — an open space where the horses can relax and move freely.

As a stable that regularly competes in major championships, they also have a starting gate for practice and a horse unloading platform, built at the same height as a truck’s rear door for easier transport.

Across the road from the main stable lies a spacious training track, where the horses are exercised daily. Occasionally, the horses are even trained on the nearby beach, just 100 meters from the racetrack — an ideal setting to build strength and endurance.