Riverrock Farm

03/08/2025

🌿 Room with a view! 🐴
There’s so much for the horses to see, watch, and simply be—and that’s exactly what we’re aiming for. Keeping things as natural and open as possible helps them stay relaxed, settled, and in a great headspace... just like it does for us!

And on that note—who else is loving all the rich winter tones in the landscape right now? 🤎🍂 There’s something so peaceful about this time of year.

29/07/2025

📣 SHARES AVAILABLE NOW – UNODOSTRESCUATRO 🏇
By champion sire Savabeel | Trial winner | Back in work and ready to roll!

Ready to jump into ownership with a talented 3YO that’s already done the hard yards?

Unodostrescuatro is a strong, athletic gelding with 2 trial wins and 3 solid raceday performances from his first preparation. He’s back in work now, building toward his next prep—and you get to be part of the fun end of the journey.

🔥 Why Get Involved?
• He is by Savabeel, sire of over 30 G1 winners (Probabeel, I Wish I Win, Mo’unga)
• Proven raceday form + trial wins = ready-made racehorse
• Educated, sound, and handled professionally by Chad Ormsby at Riverrock Farm
• Aspirations to target races like the Thorndon Mile, Rich Hill Mile, Easter Handicap and other premier NZ mile features as he climbs through the grades
• Deep international black-type pedigree
• 2.5% shares available or larger with only 40% now available.

📩 DM, call Chad on 0273473191 or email us at [email protected] us now to secure your share in Unodostrescuatro before he hits the track again!

27/07/2025

🐮✨ Things are about to get all levels of cute around here… Calving Season #2 for team Riverrock is just around the corner for our Stud Angus Herd! 😍

We’re gearing up for another round of gorgeous, glossy babies and couldn’t resist a little throwback to some of last year’s cuties 🥹👇

If you love top-quality cattle and heart-melting calf pics, stick around — the next few monhs are going to be full of both! 📸💕

24/07/2025

23/07/2025

🌟 We’ve been quietly buzzing about our Tassort x Ice Baby (aka Tahi) 2YO gelding and how he’s coming along for the 2025 Ready to Run Sales… but now we’re officially hyped! 😍🔥

His full sister Spice Baby just made a statement on debut, winning comfortably by 3 lengths against older horses for trainer Joseph Ible Racing She showed class, strength, and serious potential — an exciting result for her connections and a huge confidence boost for our #1!

For our 2025 Ready to Run Syndicate members who joined us on the Tahi train early — this is the kind of news we love to see. Big sister is setting the pace, and little bro is right on track to follow suit. 🚀

Things are heating up as we count down to the RTRs, and we can’t wait to share the journey with you. Let’s go, Tahi! 💪✨

25/06/2025

Our second baby that will be strutting his stuff at New Zealand Bloodstock weanling sales and will go into the ring ahead of his paddock mate is Lot 143, a hot prospect that offers a pedigree proven to produce with the c**t having 3/4 blood to Gr1 winner Licketysplit.

Lot 143 —by Turn Me Loose (IFFRAAJ) and out of Neon Moon (NZ) (by Exosphere). This isn’t just any weanling—it’s a pedigree party you don’t want to miss.

🐎 Sire: Turn Me Loose
-Triple Group 1 winner (NZ 2000 Guineas, Emirates Stakes, Futurity Stakes) with over A$1.59 million in stakes—elite credentials.
-Sire son of Iffraaj (by Zafonic / Gone West / Mr. Prospector), a global powerhouse with big-time stakes winners across both hemispheres.

🌙 Dam: Neon Moon
-A classy performer herself—4 wins and high-level form.
-Half-sister to (She’s) Licketysplit (Turn Me Loose), who claimed the Group 1 Sistema Stakes at Ellerslie and shone in Melbourne with Group 2 and Group 1 placings—so speed, class, and toughness are baked in.
-By Exosphere, a stallion with a lineage rich in speed—bringing powerful reinforcement to this c**t’s genetics.

🎯 Why This C**t Will Turn Heads
-A perfect fusion of distance pedigree (from Iffraaj) and raw speed from his dam line.
- His immediate female family has had success at elite level—Group 1, Group 2, top Australasian stakes.
-Looks sharp, acts sharp—an exciting bet for racetrack potential.

🎁 Be sure to be there ringside to secure Lot 143 at the NZB National Weanling Sale.

25/06/2025

While things are all go on the farm, we also have two of our babies strutting their stuff up at Karaka for New Zealand Bloodstock's weanling sale.

Check out the first of our wee draft.

🔥✨ Lot 144 – Power, Presence & Pinhooking Potential ✨🔥

Say hello to Lot 144, a c**t by the red-hot sire Circus Maximus out of Valencia’s Image—a c**t with presence, substance, and commercial appeal.

💪 Naturally Strong. Instantly Impressive.
-This c**t has effortless physical strength—broad shoulder, deep girth, and balanced structure from every angle.
-He carries maturity and bone that make him a stand out.
- A c**t that moves with intent and scope— a true athlete in the making.

🌟 Sire: Circus Maximus – A Stallion on Fire
-Triple Group 1 winner at a mile (St James’s Palace, Queen Anne, Prix du Moulin), earning him acclaim as a Champion Miler.
-Already replicating his class at stud: from his first Irish crop he produced five winners; debut winners have also appeared in Australia and NZ—including top juvenile stakes success.
-Standing Windsor Park Stud; early results show his progeny are strong, scopey, and desirable—this c**t ticks all the boxes.

🌸 Dam: Valencia’s Image
-From a proven black-type family, providing athleticism and refinement to balance the c**t’s powerful frame—a perfectly complementary mix.

🏇 Why this c**t is one to watch
-He offers a compelling balance of substance and style, backed by Group 1 form and early stud success.
-Highly saleable—Circus Maximus progeny are quickly drawing attention in yearling and breeze-up markets with this c**t providing a genuine trade prospect: bred well, built well, ready to make an impression on the track.

09/06/2025

🐴💰 WEEKEND WORK WANTED? WE'VE GOT YOU! 💰🐮
📍 Location: Riverrock Farm, Maungatautari
🕒 When: Saturdays (6h) & 2 x Sundays (5h)a month
💵 Extra cash + hands-on with horses and cattle
🙌 Vibe: Chill, supportive, and no drama

Looking to earn some extra money on the weekends? Love being outside, working with animals, and getting your hands a bit dirty in the best way? We’re on the hunt for a Weekend Stablehand at Riverrock Farm – and we’d love someone like you!

🐴 What You’ll Be Doing:
Feeding, mucking out, grooming, tacking up, and keeping the stables spotless
Monitoring horse health & keeping detailed care records
Handling horses with confidence
Pitching in as a team player and helping things run smoothly day-to-day
Feeding out and moving cattle.

👌 Why You'll Love It Here:
✨ Supportive, no-drama culture – Just good people doing what they love
✨ Growth encouraged – Ongoing learning & development is a priority.

If you’ve got experience in stable work, a passion for horse welfare, a strong work ethic, and a good sense of humour — we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now by messaging us or emailing your CV to [email protected]
📢 Know someone perfect for this? Tag them below!

09/06/2025

🐎 NOW HIRING: STABLEHAND – Join the Riverrock Family! 🐎
📍 Location: Riverrock Farm, Mangatautari
🕒 Hours: Part or full-time (20-35) hours per week on average but flexible for the right person.

Are you someone who thrives in the rhythm of stable life, loves working with horses, and wants to be part of a fun, supportive, and ambitious team? Riverrock Farm is on the lookout for a junior stablehand to join our crew.

🐴 What You’ll Be Doing:
Feeding, mucking out, grooming, tacking up, and keeping the stables spotless
Monitoring horse health & keeping detailed care records
Handling horses with confidence
Pitching in as a team player and helping things run smoothly day-to-day
Showing up to race days and trials with energy & pride

👌 Why You'll Love It Here:
✨ Supportive, no-drama culture – Just good people doing what they love
✨ Growth encouraged – Ongoing learning & development is a priority
✨ Work-life balance – With a fair roster and time off where it counts
✨ We’ve got your back – You’ll be heard, respected, and backed 100%
✨ Bonus Scheme – After a year, share in the rewards of our success

If you’ve got experience in stable work, a passion for horse welfare, a strong work ethic, and a good sense of humour — we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now by messaging us or emailing your CV to [email protected]
📢 Know someone perfect for this? Tag them below!

03/06/2025

Riverrock Farm & Waikato Stud have entered the 2025 National Weanling Sale chat....💬

REMINDER | 🚨

The on-farm parades are scheduled to take place from tomorrow, Wednesday 4 June through to Friday 6 June.🐴

All prospective buyers are welcome to attend to inspect weanlings ahead of the Sale, while NZB and NZ-based agents are also available to inspect on your behalf should you require a head start on inspections and evaluations. 🧐

See you all there!

For any enquiries contact NZB Sales Representative Andrew Buick +64 27 5550640 or email [email protected].

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02/06/2025

🌟 Confident. Capable. Ready for the world. 🌟

At our Karapiro farm, we don’t just train horses — we thoughtfully educate them. From arena schooling to working across varied landscapes, our horses are exposed to a wide range of environments, helping them grow into calm, confident athletes who can take on anything life throws at them. 🐴💪

We believe the best results come from diverse experiences and mindful training. That’s why we’re proud to offer an education that prepares each horse for success far beyond their time with us. 🐎✨

📸 Swipe through to see some of our equine students in action!

16/02/2025