Breeding
New Zealand breeders will have one final chance to send their mare to Group One winner Wyndspelle in New Zealand this season before he makes the move across the Tasman. The son of Iffraaj has called Grangewilliam Stud, near Wanganui, home for the last couple of seasons but will transfer
Breeding
Peter Setchell, founder and former proprietor of Millfield Stud, passed away peacefully at his home in Cambridge this week after battling cancer. Setchell, his late brother Graeme and sister Jan Mullane, came to New Zealand from New Guinea in 1940 when Peter was just two-years-old. Their father, an English copra
Breeding
This year Haunui Farm are rewarding breeders who choose to support their stallions. Those who book their mares to Belardo or Ribchester will have the opportunity to win an agistment package. Every mare booked is an entry in the draw and those already booked are automatically entered. To be eligible
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The annual Waikato stallion tour, organised by the Waikato branch of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association and sponsored by gavelhouse.com, will take place on Saturday August 20 and Sunday August 21, with all welcome. Saturday August 20th 10.00am Stud: Mapperley Stud Address: 107 Matai Road, Matamata Stallions:
Breeding
After more than half a century of milking cows, Edwin Sheather decided he needed to pick-up a hobby to keep him occupied outside of tending to his beef cattle on his 58-acre property. The Taranaki farmer happened across one that could prove to be nearly as lucrative as slicing up
Breeding
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association is inviting industry members to join Federated Farmers for an exclusive presentation on the proposed human drinking water regulations. Federated Farmers Regional Policy Group Manager Dr Paul Le Miere will present the facts linked to legislation for those providing consumable water to others. Proposed
Breeding
The annual Waikato stallion tour, organised by the Waikato branch of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association and sponsored by gavelhouse.com, will take place on Saturday August 20 and Sunday August 21, with all welcome. Saturday August 20th 10.00am Stud: Mapperley Stud Address: 107 Matai Road, Matamata Stallions:
Breeding
Pencarrow Stud’s stakes placed Declaration of War mare Naval Fleet is one of 61 quality Lots currently being auctioned on gavelhouse.com. As part of the Stud’s policy to keep numbers at a manageable level, their latest offering includes three maiden mares that have been rugged and under
Breeding
Mark Chitty credits his parents and his biggest veterinarian mentor as key figures in his efforts to improve the lot of New Zealand racing through voluntary work. The head of Haunui Farm was recognised at the weekend for his years of work in the thoroughbred industry by being bestowed the
Breeding
Riverrock Farm has set their sights on life after racing and have decided to contribute financially towards the retraining and rehoming of thoroughbreds this season. The Matamata farm has been a regular vendor at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale and they have committed to donating a portion
Breeding
Almanzor (Wootton Bassett) had New Zealand first season sire honours in safe keeping some months ago before he was officially bestowed the prestigious title at the season’s close. He claimed the crown with unsurpassed progeny earnings for a freshman stallion and to cap a sparkling start to his career
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Rich Hill Stud stallion Vadamos saw off a quality line-up to be crowned New Zealand’s Champion Second Season Sire. The Monsun entire was part of a strong intake of stallions to the New Zealand market in 2017 and Rich Hill Stud Managing Director John Thompson has been pleased with