Rivendell Warmblood Stud

25/01/2025

Some weeks are better than others and some are worse for different reasons. The last two have been filled with loss. Loss of one of the most special dogs I have ever had the privilege of knowing and loss for different reasons with humans. When sadness and joy are in conflict with eachother… tomorrow is another day

16/01/2025

Good morning everybody 🔆

15/01/2025

Three year old geldings having fun in the cooler weather today. Rivendell CK One, by Rivendell Cherokee MS x Chacco -Blue x Balou du Rouet owned by Tammy Burton-Moore and Rivendell Fragonard by Florimon x De Niro x Weltmeyer who is for sale.

14/01/2025

So happy and excited to have this super filly here with me. Rivendell Belafonte is by Rivendell Beregond x Highflyer x Rivendell Wangu! Thank you to owner and breeder Debra-Lyn Nagel for entrusting her to me. Looking forward to adding her to my string of magnificent mares!

10/01/2025

Love it!

Bert Rutten talks about good training:
“The hard thing for a young horse, and the most important thing, is balance and rhythm, that they learn to stay with you, and you can bring your hand forward and they don’t take off with you. You put your leg on, and they are not scared of your leg, they have respect for your leg, but they shouldn’t be scared. When they have space to go to in the front, and with time, these horses learn more and more to go into the contact, but that takes time, and I don’t think you should force that on a four or five-year-old.”
https://www.horsemagazine.com/thm/2024/09/bert-rutten-beautiful-riding-is-simple/

06/01/2025

2025! We have got this! So many exciting things planned. Not sure which to get to first!

01/01/2025

Horses for sale January 2025

Price categories:
I: < 250000.00
II: < 350000.00
III: < 450000.00
IV: > 500000.00

SHOWJUMPERS

1. Centicore. Bay two year old c**t of the extra tall variety. Amazing youngster with good bone and X factor. By Rivendell Cherokee MS out of Rivendell Cinzano x Centadel. Amazing pedigree as well. I https://rivendellstud.co.za/2023/06/23/rivendell-centicore/
2. Siren. Grey yearling filly, who is a little powerhouse. She is out of premium mare Sonata CCS by Rivendell Theoden who is taking the 1.20’s by storm at the moment. She has a medium risk vetting due to an old injury, but has never been unsound. Price reduced due to this. I https://rivendellstud.co.za/2023/06/23/rivendell-siren/
3. Chicago. Flashy chestnut c**t by Rivendell Cherokee MS out of Rivendell Blu. Full brother to Rivendell CK One. Bred in the purple and quality enough to stay entire. I

DRESSAGE

1. Bulgari, grey three year old filly by Florimon x MT Bacio. Absolutely beautiful in looks and temperament and is tall for her age. Starting the backing process this month. II https://rivendellstud.co.za/2023/02/19/rivendell-bulgari/
2. Fragonard, dark bay three year old gelding by Florimon x De Niro. Exudes quality. Starting the backing process this month. II https://rivendellstud.co.za/2023/05/30/rivendell-fragonard/
3. Firedrake, bay two year old gelding by Florimon x Sandreo x Landwind. Very striking, tall and confident. Full brother to Rivendell Faramir I. https://rivendellstud.co.za/2023/06/23/rivendell-firedrake/
4. Banshee, chestnut two year old filly by Rivendell Beregond x MT Bacio. She is very well put together with a lovely temperament and paces I. https://rivendellstud.co.za/2023/06/20/rivendell-banshee/
5. Fairbanks, dark bay yearling c**t, who exudes confidence and quality. By Florimon x Don Frederico I. https://rivendellstud.co.za/2024/09/27/rivendell-fairbanks/
6. Quebec, chestnut yearling filly by Rivendell Beregond x Quaterback I. https://rivendellstud.co.za/2024/09/27/rivendell-quebec/
7. Fame, chestnut c**t by Finnick x Quaterback. I

Rivendell Quebec is the full sister to Rivendell Qilin, born in 2022. Qilin is such a beautiful, confident and beautiful horse, that I decided to repeat this winning recipe.

31/12/2024

Wishing you all the best new year!

22/12/2024

17/12/2024

Been that kind of year! To roll or not to! Thank goodness for friends who rolled with me

16/12/2024

Sunsets and full moon

15/12/2024

And that is that!
Always a relief when all mares who were scanned in foal produce a healthy foal after their eleven months. This season I only had six of my own due to the move, but foaled down eleven.
Last but certainly not least, a c**t by Rivendell Braveheart x Escudo I was born on 12/12/2024. Rivendell Bajour.
Already six own mares scanned in foal for the next season and many more to come!
Foals born:
1. Rivendell Class Act (Rivendell Quicksilver x Rivendell Sirandipity) SOLD
2. Rivendell Fame (Finnick x Quaterback) FOR SALE
3. Rivendell Chicago (Rivendell Cherokee MS x Chacco Blue)
4. Rivendell Whoopee (Waikiki of Wadacre x ?) FOR SALE
5. Rivendell Beetlejuice (Diamonit x Lingh) NOT FOR SALE
6. Rivendell Bajour (Rivendell Braveheart x Escudo I) NOT FOR SALE

14/12/2024

Foals growing up beautifully

11/12/2024

Magnificence personified! I just can’t get enough of this young stallion Rivendell Dior, whose full sister was born this week. He is by imported frozen semen of the premium stallion Diamonit (Diamond Hit x Santander) out of Dageraad Britta (Lingh x Osmium). Can’t wait to start backing him in 2025. He finds moving so easy and is so supple and athletic.

10/12/2024

So true. Horses are not humans and require different things

🐴❄️DEBUNKING WINTER HORSE-CARE MYTHS 1: "If I’m cold, my horse must be cold."❄️🐴

Not necessarily. The equine digestive system was designed to generate body heat, and horses have a natural thermal blanket in their hair coat. Tim Strathman, DVM, of Equine Medical Associates in Lexington, Kentucky, explains that once days start getting shorter in the fall, a horse’s coat increases in both length and density. It also has the ability to fluff out in cold weather, trapping a layer of air in the coat to provide an extra layer of insulation.

“Horses have a tremendous ability to acclimate to their environment when given the opportunity,” he said. “Unfortunately, many of the things we do with them interfere with that opportunity to acclimate, such as keeping them in barns, clipping, blanketing and various feeding routines.”

If adequate food, water and optional shelter from the wind are provided, Strathman said most horses are often happier and healthier outside—even in harsh winter conditions.

“Here in Kentucky, you see bands of broodmares outside in all weather, and they're generally better for it. You’ll occasionally see a blanket on one, but usually it’s a special-needs case,” he noted. “Even when they have access to large run-in sheds, more often than not they choose to stand outside, even when it’s 20 degrees below zero. That’s what they naturally choose as being best for them.”

Note, however, that older equines, clipped horses or those with compromised immune systems, an inability to grow a winter coat or other health conditions might have different blanketing needs than healthy horses. If you're ever in doubt, double-check with your vet.

📸 Amy K. Dragoo

09/12/2024

Horsing about…

04/12/2024

And then there was the big little guy! Rivendell Whoopee!!! Warmblood pony c**t by Waikiki of Wadacre out of Golde! This little guy is just amazing. A Casanova of note, small, compact and a survivor!