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Kilgravin Lodge specialises in the care and education of young thoroughbred race horses.

Eion and Megan Kemp have created a business that specialises in the education of young thoroughbred race horses. Eion has developed methods of breaking in, that blend the best practices from the past and today. Eion is innovative and forward thinking and his goal is always for well turned out professional race horses. His sound, practical knowledge is further supported by his Bachelor of Science degree and his diploma in Horse Business Management from Marcus Oldham College in Australia. Eion gained valuable experience working for Paul Jenkins, Watson Bloodstock, Antrim Lodge and Waikato Stud. He has enjoyed some success as an amateur jockey including winning the Duke of Gloucester Cup. Kilgravin Lodge has 75 acres at its disposal with quality purpose built facilities. Consistency and high standards, combined with the hard work of Eion and the dedicated team ensures great service and results. Eion is very hands on and is involved in all aspects of the care and education of these young thoroughbreds. Kilgravin Lodge acknowledges that owners like to know how their horse are going and so endeavours to keep owners up to date with progress reports through phone calls and emails.

25/10/2026

Great catching up with Jessie and Gareth to discuss our upcoming Ready to Run draft.

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20/10/2026

14/09/2026

11/07/2026

Leovanni got the job done at Randwick in the Highway Plate (C3) over 1600m, with Kiwi jockey Alysha Collett aboard for trainer Cameron Crockett as she recorded her second career victory. Originally a $22,000 gavelhouse.com purchase as a yearling, she later sold for $210,000 out of Kilgravin Lodge at the 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale.

https://www.racingnews.co.nz/leovanni-lands-highway-win/

02/05/2026

Zafar (Snitzel) made a winning debut in the Listed Berkley Stud Ch*****ne Stakes for Te Akau Racing and Fortuna Thoroughbred Racing.
The $165,000 purchase from Kilgravin Lodge New Zealand Bloodstock 2025 Ready to Run draft delivered a statement performance under Opie Bosson, and the c**t now shapes as a potential contender for next year’s Gr.1 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton.

https://www.racingnews.co.nz/fortuna-have-another-exciting-youngster-on-their-hands/

22/03/2026

Invincible Ibis takes out the Group 1 BMW Hong Kong Derby.
Purchased by Mark Newnham at the 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run sales for the Kilgravin Lodge draft

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Address

670 Tauranga Road, RD 3
Matamata
3473

Telephone

+64274557776

Website

http://www.horsebreaker.co.nz/

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