Aparima Sporthorses

Aparima Sporthorses Aparima Black has the most suberb temperament as well as stunning good looks, great paces & conformation.

A small unique horse stud based in Northern Southland breeding & producing top quality Hunters & allrounder type Sporthorses by our big kind handsome stationbred Stallion - Aparima Black. He is a one of a kind lad, a genuine Stationbred who certainly leaves his mark on his progeny. Equally as important are our broodmares which are proven classy ladies with great natures too, most of which we have

had since young. We pride ourselves on producing top quality hunters & all rounder type horses that can turn their hoof to anything. We breed, break & produce most of our horses ourselves with many years of experience. Every young horse here is raised on the hill - in a herd - as a horse - learning life lessons. Once started under saddle they all become a musterers hack for a season on our hill country sheep & beef property, then they begin their training or are sold as clean slates. They are well grown, easy going, respectful, reliable horses we call our mates!

12/03/2026

Day 11. Monkey see , monkey doo!! And im on Aparima Legacy with saddle for first time and first steps! Yay!

I dont usually face the horses each lesson with much of a plan, rather let them guide me. If the going is good I can push forward and get through things quicker.

Some take longer than others, they are all different and i do things different for all. Tailored training.

Once they trust me anything is possible really... today legacy had many first and was not worried at all because she trusts me. She becomes nosey and curious and engaged, rather than fearful or worried and together we can get through things that might be scary or challenging.

Brain is turned on and bond is forming. What a joy she is to work with!

1st time for
Saddle bags front and back
Monkey introduced and on flapping around at trot and canter
Ball kicked around and bounced on butt and tied to tail (which is good practise for when dogs at heels mustering bumping into legs)
Me up and down and onto back via stirrup, (even if I had to put stirrup down real long so I could reach, she measures in at 17.2hh already!)
Me on in saddle (2nd time with someone on back fullstop)
Moving with me on
Some mouthing beginning with bit.

10/03/2026

Talk about cruisey!! APARIMA Legacy & Governor dont care about whatever we throw at them! Literally! Progressing nicely, with saddle bridle, extras, feet, obstacles etc too.

APARIMA Ruby headed off today to begin her trip to her new home on the west coast. Good luck Lillian Newton with her, sh...
09/03/2026

APARIMA Ruby headed off today to begin her trip to her new home on the west coast. Good luck Lillian Newton with her, shes a gorgeous sweet gentle girl whos going to turn many heads no doubt!!!

06/03/2026

(Aparima Legacy and Aparima Governor)

06/03/2026

Young guns day 4 with Aparima Governor

06/03/2026

Mucking around with The young guns!!! Day 3 with Aparima Legacy and Aparima Governor

Well ... whats been happening over here with the aparima babies ... been sooooo long but we are still ticking away breed...
04/03/2026

Well ... whats been happening over here with the aparima babies ... been sooooo long but we are still ticking away breeding a few awesome horses!

We had 3 wonderful foals this year, all of which are just about ready to wean! 2 fillies and 1 c**t. Ill get up to date pics another day!!

Our shepherd here at North range is currently helping me and learning the art of starting a horse!
We have started Aparima Legacy (the last of our foals out of Lucy our number one matriarch gizzy mare) and she is a whopper!! 4yo and already probably close to 18hh, but luckily shes a big gentle giant. (Bright bay)

We also have Aparima Governor out of a kinnordy/gymnastik star mare. He is also 4yo and a super learner and very lovely boy taking it all in his stride! (Dark bay)

We are also working on Aparima Ruby the big black 3yo mare, she is sold and heading off shortly to her new home, so mainly just float training for her! Also a big kind sweet gal. (Black with bling)

And Aparima Law-Lace, 4yo, who was started some time ago but then things got busy so she is just getting finished off and ridden before heading off mustering with shepherds. (Smaller bright bay)

All super trainable calm young horses loving their learning and a pleasure to work with! We are at about day 8 and the 2 breakers are saddled, bridled, backed, covered, getting good with feet, roped, building trust over obstacles and soaking it all in so fast. Nothings a bother!

It is great to be back starting my own horses again, I forgot how special they are!

Watch this space for updates on progress and maybe even a sale horse amongst them!!! (Probably Governor unless i fall in love!!)

02/02/2026

SALE RING.... get in quick! Doesnt happen very often but here we go....

Couple of beaut young horses ready to go and be started to begin their ridden life in a new home. Hill raised and beautifully grown out 3yos. Unbroken.

1 mare, heavier saddle hunter type, black with all the bling, super quiet.

1 gelding, wb x, very athletic, dark bay. All the right bloodlines to showjump or dressage.

Basic handling, unbroken. Super horses with great natures and willing temperaments. Must go soon! Flick me a private message.

No time wasters please.
Both $7500ono

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