News Archives
February 2009
First Rocky Mountain Hoses in Australia!The first Rocky Mountain Horses in Australia were imported from the US last year by Canalyn Rocky Mountain Horses, owned by Daryl Elphick, DVM, of Parkes, New South Wales. Two mares, Illusire Glowing Star (Lucy) and Rosebud, were imported, followed not long after by a young stallion, MMR's Gunsmoke. Lucy, in foal when imported, bore the first Rocky Mountain Horse foal in Australia, Fury's Southern Star in October 2008. Daryl is anticipating the arrival of two more Rocky mares from the US soon. Lucy and Rosebud are in foal to Gunsmoke, so more Rocky babies will be one their way next spring.
December 2008
It's spring again and you know what that means! Foals, foals, foals! Check our Links page for a breeder near you! 2009 Vindholar Southern Icelandics Gait Clinics:- Discover the Icelandic Horse - Fun in Four gaits
When: 9-11 January 2009
Where: Oamaru
Cost: $280 including theory, a horse to ride and meals - Perfect Toelt - Getting the most out of this Amazing Gait
When: 16-18 January 2009
Where: Oamaru
Cost: $280 including theory, a horse to ride and meals
April 2008
BABY NEWS: Hypnotize, a Peruvian Paso-Arab/pinto cross by purebred PP stallion FF Regalo de Oro NS out of 7/8 Arab Filly was born 16 March 2008. Congratulations to owner/breeder Heather Batkin at Smooth Running Peruvian Paso Stud!
December 2007
Bonita, a second cross Peruvian Paso filly (by purebred PP stallion Soberbio NS out of half-PP mare SP Florencer Tarde) was born 27 December 2007. Congratulations to owner/breeder Frances Collins!
Reminder -- Gait clinics at Vindholar Southern Icelandics this summer: 25 - 27 January 2008 and 8 - 10 February 2008. For more information, visit the Vindholar Southern Icelandics web site or contact Richard and Christel Vinbrux at vinbrux@xtra.co.nz.
October 2007
First in New Zealand!Congratulations to Winnfarms Spanish Stud on the birth of the first purebred Paso Fino born in New Zealand, a beautiful pinto filly, Winnfarms Campana Real, out of Azafran de Omega (imp USA) by Santana del Cardo.
Photo of Winnfarms Campana Real at 5 days old.
September 2007
Gait clinics at Vindholar Southern Icelandics this summer:- 25 - 27 January 2008 - More Than Just Three Gaits: Introduction to Icelandic Horses
- 8 - 10 February 2008 - The Fourth Gait: Riding without Ups and Downs
July 2007
Just arrived in New Zealand from California, Suavecita de RT (Pabellon Joven x Dominic by Sol de Mojave), a beautiful bay purebred Peruvian Paso mare, is now making her home with Heather Batkin at Smooth Running Peruvian Paso Stud. Suavecita joins Heather's purebred Peruvian Pasos FF Regalo de Oro, FF Ayacuchana, and Alondra, standardbred mare Kristy, and partbred Paso Estrella Lisa.
December 2006
Vindholar Southern Icelandics are hosting gait clinics in Oamaru in Summer 2007:- Tolt Clinic, 26 - 28 Jan. 2007
- Sorting Gaits Clinic, 16 - 18 Feb, 2007
The North Island All Breeds In Hand Horse Show 6-7 January 2007 at Hamilton's Claudelands Showgrounds will will include classes for gaited horses on Saturday afternoon. See the web site for additional information.
The National Spanish Horse Association 2007 Annual Championship Show, 28 January at Hamilton's Claudelands Showgrounds will include classes for Pasos. For more information, see the Association's web site at www.spanishhorses.co.nz.
2006 Baby News
First purebred Peruvian Paso foal in New Zealand! A bay filly arrived in late November, bred by Heather Batkin out of her purebred Pervian Paso mare FF Ayacuchana by Sharon DuNasemant's Peruvian Paso stallion Tesaro Halado.Nine purebred Icelandic foals, 5 fillies and 4 colts, arrived at Vindholar Southern Icelandics.
March 2006
Learn about Icelandic Horses and their gaits at the first Icelandic Horse Seminar! It's being held at Vindholar Southern Icelandics in Oamaru on 8 and 9 April 2006. For more information, visit their web site or contact Richard and Christel Vinbrux. vinbrux@xtra.co.nzhttp://icelandichorses.co.nz
tel/fax 03 4346 332
The National Spanish Horse Association is holding their annual championship show at Woodhill Sands, near Auckland, on 26th March 2006. The show will include classes for Peruvian Pasos and Paso Finos. If you've never seen gaited Spanish breeds, here's your opportunity! See the NSHA web site (http://www.spanishhorses.co.nz/) for more information or contact Adriane Bryce on 09-423-7355.
November 2005
Firsts in New Zealand:
- First Paso Fino, Azafran de Omega a beautiful purebred palomino mare imported from the U.S. by Winnfarms Spanish Stud.
- First purebred Peruvian Paso on the South Island, Soberbio NS, imported from Australia and now living in north Canterbury.
- First Tennesse Walking Horses, 2 stallions and 5 mares, from Australia and the U.S. now in Taupo.
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