Rivendell Warmblood Stud

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!

02/12/2024

Awesome results! Theoden showing his half sister Zinfandel how things are done!
Well done Nicola and team Sunny Park Stables for the year and a massive thank you to you all for making sure that the Rivendell horses are well looked after and happy. Huge gratitude to all involved and am looking forward to the next one!

01/12/2024

Horses for sale December 2024

Price categories:
I: < 200000
II:

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.

30/11/2024

The beautiful Miss Carrington, owned by Nadine Jackson and Nikki Lowe. Carrie is by Rivendell Braveheart out of Rivendell Carisma who is the full sister of top jumping pony Rivendell Waimea Bay. Certainly a lot of sass in this one!

29/11/2024

The beautiful Rivendell Baghdad. Yearling c**t by Rivendell Braveheart x Larino x Elmshorn. Owned by Ada Fergusson.

28/11/2024

Rivendell Limerick
Yearling c**t by Rivendell Lamborghini x Larino x Iroko x Burggraaf.
This young c**t, owned by Sanne Klaassen, is turning into a very handsome c**t as well as having a great disposition and attitude