Maungatua Equestrian

14/07/2025

🌟 Golden Strike – NZWA Licensed Stallion 🌟
Standing at Stud | 3⭐️ Performance Upgraded | WFFS Negative

They say the best things come in small packages — and Golden Strike is proof of that. Officially measured at 149cm, this stunning palomino stallion offers the perfect size for a wide variety of mares, producing quality foals for both pony and small horse markets.

With his eye-catching colouring, exceptional movement, and outstanding temperament, Golden Strike stands out — not just in the paddock, but in the arena. His pedigree is packed with proven international German Riding Pony lines in both dressage and jumping, and he consistently passes on:
✨ Excellent conformation
✨ Superb trainability
✨ Athletic, correct movement
✨ Kind, rideable temperament

Golden Strike was awarded his NZWA Breeding License during the 2018 Classification Tour and has since been upgraded to a 3⭐️ stallion in recognition of his outstanding performance in sport. He is also WFFS negative (non-carrier).

📍 Based near Dunedin – quality chilled semen is shipped easily nationwide.
💰 Service Fee: $1250 + GST (includes Live Foal Guarantee) AI ONLY

🕑 October- February collections Monday-Friday guaranteed with 24hrs notice.

📩 Message now or phone Bec on 0273797817 to secure your 2025 booking and join the growing list of breeders producing exceptional foals from this talented sire.

14/07/2025

💫 BROODMARE FOR S A L E – IN FOAL TO GOLDEN STRIKE 💫
📍 Otago | 💰 6 k with LFG

After much thought (and with 3 foals due next season 😅), I’ve decided to offer Summer for sale. She’s a proven broodmare who’s produced award-winning foals, including a gorgeous filly I’m keeping from this exact cross – so this is a rare opportunity!

✨ Summer - Summer Gift – 2007 14.1hh mare
🌿 NZWA Foundation papers
💛 By Kirkwood Blacklight x Apsley Home Comforts
👶 In foal to Golden Strike (due early October)
✅ In foal on her foal heat – no fuss, no drama
🐴 Still sound to ride, but selling as a broodmare
🥕 Easy to handle, lovely natured, great to have around

Summer produces top quality foals every time and is a dream to breed. She does need a bit of extra feed when raising a foal and during weaning, but otherwise she is super low maintenance.

The hard work is done – she’s in foal, happy, and ready for her next chapter. I honestly won’t be disappointed if she stays, but this is a great opportunity for someone wanting an easy, reliable breeder with proven results.

📩 PM me for more info, photos, or to come meet her.
🦄 $6,000 includes a live foal guarantee. Can continue to graze her here until Mid Sept when she goes to a foaling down facility of your choice.

01/07/2025

From this little cutie.. to this. Today my first trot undersaddle without a lead 🥰🥰 Harper you have always been my favourite ❤️

04/06/2025

Jody is on a mission! If you want to know more about Equitation Science and how horses learn, follow The Equine Catalyst ! Jody has some fabulous online courses to sign up to as well so jump on board ❤️

🧠 Terminology Thursday 🧠
94% of riders think negative reinforcement involves punishment.
What do you think?👇

Let’s clear something up… because terminology really does matter—especially when it comes to how horses learn.

I often hear riders using terms like negative reinforcement when they actually mean positive punishment. These two are not the same thing at all. And if we’re going to train ethically and effectively, it’s crucial that we not only use the correct words—but understand what they really mean.

Negative reinforcement isn’t about being mean or punishing the horse. In fact, it’s one of the main ways horses learn: by removing pressure the moment the horse gives the correct response. (Think: leg pressure off when they move forward, or halter pressure released when they take a step.)

Understanding the function of these learning terms is far more important than just knowing the label. But if you're going to use the terminology, let’s make sure it’s accurate.

📩 Want to understand the four quadrants of operant conditioning properly?
Drop a 👇“PDF please”👇 in the comments and I’ll send you a free guide that breaks it all down—no jargon, just clear, horse-friendly science.

Because once you know how learning really works, everything changes.

23/05/2025

A proper write up for Summer as I have decided I probably should sell her as 3 foals next season is a few 🙊🙈🙉 and with her giving me a Golden Strike filly, I don't really need her anymore.

The hard work is done! And it was pretty easy.
Summer is a fabulous broodmare for someone wanting an easy breeder, got in foal first pop on her foal heat this year, no drama to keep, except she does need quite a bit of hard feed when she has a foal at foot and at weaning time. She's a nice mare to have around and produces a fabulous foal every time! So technically I won't be disappointed if she stays 🤣
Summer was born in 2007, is by Kirkwood Blacklight and out of Apsley Home Comforts. Is on Foundation NZWA papers. She still has a few foals left in her yet! Was a competitive dressage pony undersaddle and is still sound to ride but I am selling her as a broodmare rather than a ridden pony.
Currently in foal to Golden Strike. 6k with a LFG
Pm me for more details.

18/05/2025

I have had the pleasure of having the inside scoop on this course and holy moly there is some good content in this, and definitely value for money! If you've ever had a lesson with Jody it is probably stuff you have learnt.. but potentially forgotten.. and if you haven't had a lesson this course will blow your mind. It really is a great course with a lot of info in it. 👇👇 the link is in the comments below 🙌

10/05/2025

Is anyone in the market for a 5yo Golden Stike?!
Contact Nikki Kitcheman for more details!

C.p Strike a Pose (CR270)
is on the market.

By Golden Strike
Out of Rushmoor Amberley (cydie/irish/tb)

5yrs old
Put under saddle in November.

Has Beach ridden in a large group
Pony club rallies
Hacking (Loads, on own and small groups)
10km endurance ride
Show jumping show after 3 weeks of learning to jump. 3 clear rounds. (Rider is green and inexperienced but has had so much fun, feel bad selling her ride!)

Skye shows load of scope to jump much higher.

She is the most willing and kind natured baby. Super talented on the flat.

Unfazed out and about in warm ups.
All the hard work is done!

Cremello! You will love or hate it. But She wins you over with her amazing nature.

Has shoes on, perfect for farrier, wormed, teeth done

She has been taken carefully and produced for the future.

Video coming from Christine cornege coming.
📷 by Christine.

I have an Instagram highlight of her journey!
https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4NDY4NzI2ODI5MDEyMjAx?story_media_id=3492188381092808116_3430035701&igsh=MTRhczRzMzMzb3huNQ==

❤️

See Instagram 'sky' highlights from Nikki Kitcheman ()

09/05/2025

Can you tell them apart?

The 3 Goldens of this season
Some pretty awesome bloodlines in this lot, all very similar in colour, all with different sires

There is a Golden Strike (Winnie- Arbek Struck Gold) a Daily Dancer (Opal- Arbek Dance With Me) and a Golden West (Wynstan-FL Go West)

Whose Who?!

09/05/2025

I can spy at least 5 Golden Strike progeny in the EquiMatch NZ areas top 10!
So fabulous seeing these ponies out there having fun with their riders and doing so well.

Congratulations to all breeders, riders and owners of these fabulous ponies 🥰

08/05/2025

Wynstan 🥰 Freedom Lodge Go West

Golden West x Daisy's Davina

I absolutely love this fella. Beautiful temperament, movement and boy can he jump 🤣🤣 he may have done some impromptu jumping during the photoshoot which thankfully Renee Mikaere managed to catch 📷🤣

Can't wait for the journey with this handsome lad.

06/05/2025

For anyone looking for a older Golden Strike 🥰😍

11/04/2025

Because I have so much spare time on my hands 🫠🙄.. today I rode the broodmare Evie - TF All Hallows Eve- such a fabulous mare 🥰🥰

2 years off, and sporting a mum bod, hopped on for a wee walk trot and canter. Temperament and movement second to none.

Kristen Lyons Andrea Taylor