Astek Stud

19/10/2025

💠 Astek Weekend Results 💠

This weekend brought another round of exciting results as our stallions’ offspring continue to showcase their talent and partnership with their riders. 👏👏

🔹Poverty Bay A&P Show - 150yrs 🎉
Arrowsmith CFE (Astek Quatermaster / Cabdula du Tillard) & Charli Robinson - 2nd 1.05m Open Horse, 2nd 1.10m Open Horse & 3rd 1.10m Open Horse
Astek Quickstep (By Astek Quatermaster/ Graf Landau) & Isobel Jayne Bevitt - 4th Jr 1m SH HOYQ

🔹Woodhill Group GP Show Jumping
Astek Grandeur (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Charlton Javelin) & D'Acy Searchfield - 1st 80cm & 2nd 90cm

🔹Dressage Northland 2025
Astek Galeno (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Falkensee) & Charlotte van der Zwan - 1st 4C & 1st 4A

🔹Dressage Wellington - Wairarapa Mitsubishi & Kiwi Arena Rake Premier League 2025
Astek Rhapsody (by Ramirez / Gymnastik Star) & Shelley Penny - 1st Para TOC, 1st Para TOC & 6th Med MFS
RM Astek Glamorous ( by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Anamour) & Cindy Wiffin - 2nd 6A, 3rd Adv MFS &
Astek Treasure (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Golden Elder) & Leia Maxwell - 2nd 4A, 2nd 4B & 4th Med MFS

🔹Otago-Southland Dressage Championships
Astek Reformer (by Ramirez) & Kaitlyn Bremner - 1st 2A, 2nd 2B & 4th 2C

🔹AMDG Dunstan Spring Series 2025
Quasar (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Beau Zephyr) & Leonie Kinghan - 3rd 2B & 4th 2A

🔹WRC Have a Go Musical Freestyle Dressage 2025
Astek Gangsta Girl (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Ramirez) & Joy White - 3rd TOC And Med

📸 - Astek Reformer (Ramirez x Katya xx)

If we've missed you, please let us know, thanks Katie & Sophie 😏

08/10/2025

💠 Weekend Results 💠

Some great results for foundation stallion Ramirez progeny, over the weekend

🔹DCD Kiwi Arena Rakes Premier League Show 2025

Astek Rhapsody (by Ramirez / Gymnastik Star) & Shelley Penny
🏆PARA CHAMPION 🏆
1st Para FEI GP Test B - GOC, 1st Para FEI GP MFS - GOC & 2nd Para FEI GP Test A - GOC
RM Astek Glamorous (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Anamour) & Cindy Wiffin - 1st 6B
Super 5 , 2nd Adv MFS & 3rd 6A

🔹Hinterland & Dressage Canterbury Spring 2025 Series Southwell Razzmatazz (by Ramirez / Waikiki Star xx) & Sandy Houston - 1st 6C
Astek Gangsta Girl (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Ramirez) & Joy White - 2nd 5C

📸 - Ramirez

If we've missed you, please let us know, Thanks Katie & Sophie

30/09/2025

💠 Weekend Results 💠

Another great weekend of results, and a special congratulations to & Astek Rhapsody.
They won the Para Champion and also hit a PB for the Para Grade V test 🎉

🔹Dressage Wairarapa Spring Series
Astek Rhapsody (by Ramirez / Gymnastik Star) & Shelley Penny
🏆 PARA CHAMPION 🏆
1st 4B & 1st Para TOC

🔹McCanines Gisborne Pony Club Sports
Astek Quickstep ((by Astek Quartermaster / Graf Landau) & Isobel Jayne Bevitt - 3rd 1.10m HOYQ & 4th 1m HOYQ

🔹Fiber Fresh GP Show Jumping Show 2025
Arrowsmith CFE (by Astek Quartermaster / Cabdula du Tillard) & Charli Robinson - 5th Horse 1.00m

🔹Dressage Waitemata Astek Glitterbug (by Kinnordy Gymbello / Lansing) & D'Acy Searchfield - 1st 1A & 4th 1B

🔹BOI Spring Tournament 2025
Astek Galeno (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Falkensee) & Charlotte van der Zwan - 1st 4A & 1st 4B

🔹NEG Dressage
SE Gorky Park (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Ginnius) & Kareen Klinac - 2nd 2B & 3rd 2A

📸 - Astek Rhapsody & Shelley Penny

If we've missed you, please let us know 😉 thanks Katie & Sophie

24/09/2025

💠💠Weekend Results 💠💠

The spring season is well underway, and it's fantastic to see so many of our stallions' progeny and their riders making an impressive start to the competition season.

🔹Gisborne Dressage Spring Tournament 2025
Astek Quickstep (by Astek Quartermaster / Graf Landau) & Isobel Jayne Bevitt - 1st 2A & 2nd 1D

🔹North Canterbury Dressage Spring '25
Southwell Razzmatazz (by Ramirez / Waikiki Star xx) & Sandy Houston - 1st PSG & 1st 6B

🔹Patchett Ag Air Marlborough Dressage Spring Show 2025
Vinehills Genevieve (by KINNORDY GYM BELLO / ANZIYAN) & Sarah Davidson - 3rd 4A & 3rd 4MFS
SE Gym Bellomi (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Hollin Rock Lutha) & Nikki Griffith - 1st 2A, 1st 2B , 1st 2B & 1st 2C
Astek Grantham (by Kinnordy Gym Bello) & Louise Hipkins - 2nd 3MFS & 3rd 3A

🔹John Jones Steel Eventing Canterbury Two Day Event 2025
SE Gorky Park (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Ginnius) & Kareen Klinac - 1st CCN105-S
Villanova (by Voltaire II / Grosvenor) & Brodie Roberts - 5th CCN95-S

🔹Kaiapoi Pony Club Showjumping Day 2025
SE Gorky Park (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Ginnius) & Kareen Klinac - 1st 1.10m & 1st 1m

🔹Hinterland & Dressage Canterbury Spring 25 Series Day
Southwell Razzmatazz (by Ramirez / Waikiki Star xx) & Sandy Houston - 3rd 6A
Astek Grantham (by Kinnordy Gym Bello) & Louise Hipkins- 2nd 3MFS & 3rd 3A

🔹Fiber Fresh GP Show Jumping Show 2025
Arrowsmith CFE (by Astek Quartermaster / Cabdula du Tillard) & Charli Robinson - 5th 1m

🔹Rotorua Dressage - The Dressage Remedy
Astek Vendetta (by VOLTAIRE II / Cabaret) & Sandra Cozens - 3rd Adv medium/ Advanced / FEI Small Tour (6B / PSG) & 4th 4B

🔹Dressage Wairarapa Spring Series
Astek Rhapsody (by RAMIREZ / Gymnastik Star) & Shelley Penny — 1st Para TOC & 4th 4B

📸 - Astek Quickstep & Isobel Jayne Bevitt

If we've missed you, please let us know 😉 thanks Katie & Sophie

08/09/2025

Our foundation stallions and current stallion SWE Dempsey are proud sires of multiple horses nominated for 2025 Dressage Horse of Distinction 🏆

A true testament to their lasting legacy and exceptional bloodlines

📣 Following on from the New Zealand Warmblood Association AGM over the weekend, we are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Dressage Horse of Distinction! 🐎✨

🏆 The Crystal Trophy and cash prize go to the breeder of the winning horse, recognising their outstanding contribution to the sport and our Stud Book.

📜 In addition, plaques are awarded to the breeders of all nominated horses, spanning every level of Dressage — from the lower grades right through to the very pinnacle.

We are proud to announce this year’s Dressage Horse of Distinction:

RM Freedom (Fugato / San Rubin II / Salute) Breeder: Peter & Debbie Barke and ridden by Debbie Barke.

Please join us in congratulating our winner, as well as all the nominees and their breeders, who showcase the depth of talent and dedication in the New Zealand Warmblood community. 👏👏

Matapiro Baseline (Buckingham / Donnerwind V / Omnicorp xx) Breeder: Alison Arthur

HSP Levi (Vollrath Lessing / Griffyndor / Londonderry) Breeder: Sarah Flitcroft

Back on Track Devonian STS (Donnerubin DC / Ramirez / Sir Bart xx) Breeder: Toni & Colin Luisson

Jax Johnson (Johnson / Anamour / Dynamit) Breeder: Rania Todd & David Woolley

Fonzarelli (Fugato / Anamour / Stibago) Breeder: Joanne Crawford

Southwell Razzmataz (Ramirez / Waikiki Star xx / Smuggler xx) Breeder: Loretta Todd

Donnerlyric (Donnerubin DC / Sirocco Spartacus / San Mateo Second Chance) Breeder: Sheree French

Dolcetto II (Donnerubin DC / Distelfink / Oakville xx) Breeder: Marianne Paton-Sentch

Shenandoah Devine (Donnerubin DC / Prestige VDL / Voltaire II) Breeder Justine Dodds

Showcase BC (Spellbound BC / Wohler II / Coober Prince xx) Breeder: Chris Beach

Astek Rhapsody (Ramirez / Gymnastik Star / Silky Baby xx) Breeder: Sue Fowler

Rubinella (Donnerubin DC / Dream Boy / Falkensee) Breeder: Paris Kingston-White

Cashins World Star (Worldy / Washington DC / Leader of the Band xx) Breeder: Simon & Leanne Cashin

Southcote Dominic (SWE Dempsey / Donnerwind V / Omnicorp xx) Breeder: Dawn Howard

Whistar (Whisper / Royston Rockstar / Ramazotti) Breeder: Dawn Runtle

Secrets Kept REQ (Secret / Aljano / Contender) Breeder: Lucy Russell

Donnerock EH (Donnerubin DC / Royston Rockstar / Anamour) Breeder: Louise Skene

Astek Galeno (Kinnordy Gym Bello / Falkensee / Polarschnee) Breeder: Iris Van Velsen

BR Golden Chico (Golden Strike / Davidoff / Chiltern Sunsilk) Breeder: Amanda Lyons

CDS Donstar (Donnerubin DC / Gymnastik Star / Kaliber) Breeder: Jacinda Younger

Photo of RM Freedom - Credit Rachel Stringfellow

02/09/2025

Not our usual post, but worth sharing!
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25/08/2025

💠💠Weekend Results 💠💠

We’ve taken a little winter break here at Astek Stud, but our wonderful riders, owners, and progeny have been out there proudly flying the flag.
Over the past month they’ve continued to achieve some fantastic results, and we’re excited to share them with you below.

🔹GJ Gardner Homes Grand Prix Show Jumping Show
Astek Radiance (by Ramierz / Flying Pegasus) & Tyla Myburgh - 1st 90cm, 1st 90cm & 3rd 80cm

🔹TAUPO EQUESTRIAN SUPPLIES Taupo Dressage Ribbon Day
RM Astek Glamorous (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Anamour) & Cindy Wiffin - 1st Med+ TOC
Astek Vendetta (by VOLTAIRE II / Cabaret) & Sandra Cozens - 2nd Med+ TOC
Astek Guardsman (NZ Warmblood by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Voltaire II) & Chanel Griffiths

🔹AME WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES - Day 4
Astek Grantham (by Kinnordy Gym Bello) & Louise Hipkins - 1st 3B & 1st 3C
SE Gym Bellomi (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Hollin Rock Lutha) & Nikki Griffith - 1st 2B & 2nd 2C

🔹WPPC Winter Dressage Accumulator Series Day 2
Astek Grandeur (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Charlton Javelin) & D'Acy Searchfield - 3rd 3B & 3rd 3C

🔹North Canterbury Dressage Spring '25 Day 1
Southwell Razzamatazz (by Ramirez / Waikiki Star xx) Sandy Houston - 1st Med+ TOC
Astek Gangsta Girl (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Ramirez) & Joy White - 6th Med+ TOC

🔹Nelson Area Dressage Group Pitt & Moore Lawyers Winter Series
Vinehills Genevieve (by KINNORDY GYM BELLO / ANZIYAN) & Sarah Davidson - 4th 4C & 4th 4B
Astek Gymnastek II (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Voltaire II) & Catherine Mulalley - 3rd 5C

🔹Silver Linings/Dressage Canterbury
Astek Grantham (by Kinnordy Gym Bello) & Louise Hipkins - 1st 3C & 1st 3B
SE Greenwich Time (by Kinnordy Gym Bello) & Sally Goldsmith - 5th 3A & 6th 3B

🔹AME WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES - Day 3
SE Gym Bellomi (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Hollin Rock Lutha) & Nikki Griffith - 1st 2C & 2nd 2A

🔹WPPC Winter Dressage Accumulator Series Day 1
Astek Grandeur (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Charlton Javelin) & D'Acy Searchfield - 1st 3B & 2nd 3A

📸 - Astek Quatermaster enjoying some winter sun
Photo credit - JM Photography

If we've missed you, please let us know 😉 thanks Katie & Sophie

03/06/2025

💠💠Weekend Results 💠💠

🔹NHB Autumn Series 2025
Quart A Fox (Astek Quatermaster) & Leanne Hutt - 1st 4C & 1st 4A

🔹AME MARLBOROUGH DRESSAGE WINTER 2025
SE Gym Bellomi (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Hollin Rock Lutha) & Nikki Griffith - 1st 2B & 1st 2C
RoseVale Quizzical (by Astek Quatermaster) & Laurel Carre - 3rd 1C

🔹Rangiora Pony Club ODE 2025
NCK Orange Justice (by Astek Quartermaster / Captain Rio) & Nicola Kennedy - 6th 80cm NZPCA

🔹Nelson Area Dressage Group Pitt & Moore Lawyers Winter Series Vinehills Genevieve (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Anziyan) & Sarah Davidson - 3rd 4B & 3rd 4A

📸 Astek Quatermaster

If we've missed you, please let us know 😉 thanks Katie & Sophie

02/06/2025

To good not to share!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

21/05/2025

💠💠Weekend Results 💠💠

⭐GLAWC & NZGCA Foal and Youngstock Show 2025
🔹Gemstone KSH (by Kinnordy Gym Bello) & Chloe Triggell
🏆SUPREME CHAMPION YOUNGSTOCK 🏆
1st - Paced & Mannered
1st - Best Filly 2-3yr Hack

🔹Quaterstone KSH (by Astek Quatermaster) & Vicki Sherratt
2nd - Best 2-3yr C**t or Gelding
2nd - Best Saddle Hunter Led
3rd - Best Paced & Manners
4th - Best Show Hack

⭐North Canterbury Dressage Autumn Series
🔸Astek Gamechanger (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Alexanderschante) & Emma Hay- 1st 2A 70.4% & 1st 2B

📸 - Gemstone KSH & Chloe Triggell & Quaterstone KSH

If we've missed you, please let us know 😉 thanks Katie & Sophie

15/05/2025

💙🤍 Weekend Results 🤍💙

Delayed results from the weekend, as our thoughts have been with the Schick family and the memory of their special little cowboy Jimmy 💙

⭐️Dressage NHB Autumn Series 2025
🔸Quart A Fox (by Astek Quatermaster) & Leanne Hutt - 1st 4B & 1st 4C

⭐️PORTAGE CARS Taupo Autumn CCN HT
🔸Vortex (by Voltaire II / Answer Back) & Brittany Tilson - 3rd CCN 2*

⭐️AME Winter Dressage Series
🔸Vinehills Genevieve (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Anziyan) & Sarah Davison - 3rd 4A
SE Gym Bellomi (by Kinnordy Gym Bello / Hollin Rock Lutha) & Nikki Griffith - 2B 1st & 2A 4th

📸 credit - - SWE Dempsey

If we've missed you, please let us know 😉 thanks Katie & Sophie

02/05/2025

A lazy start today for these two growing weanlings

They are very settled and relaxed with our experienced Chief Babysitter Llouie, who makes the weaning process easy and stress free for everyone!