Mahutonga Stud

05/11/2026

I love it when Glenys Bragg from Equine Performance Bodywork calls me up to say she's over our way and wants to give the big boy a session.

Glenys has been working with Xander (Alexander the Great) since he came over from the states almost 10 years ago, he loves her too!!

We went to school together (last century! Eeekkkk!!!), we lived within walking distance from each other, caught the same school bus, rode on the beach together, hunted with Kaipara Hunt as juniors and spent quite a lot of time getting up to mischief as youngsters at school and beyond.... good times!!

We love having a catch up and can quite easily lose a few hours over cups of tea, gasbagging - as one does.

My cup is always full after a visit from her, Xander is happy, soft and content.

Thanks so much Glenys. Love you. Xx

01/11/2026

Quest - EMH 16hh+
3yr old,
reg IDHA F2 Drum Horse,
reg NZGCA Partbred GC

Mabel - EMH 16.2+ -
Yearling,
reg IDHA F2 Drum Horse
reg NZGCA Partbred GC

Full sisters - stunning movers, beautiful natures, incredible natural balance - very well suited for dressage, working eq etc or general allrounder (can jump like stags but not really designed for it)

31/10/2026

Cutest kid ever!!

Mahutonga Dougal - beautiful F2 Gelding, rising 2. EMH 16.2+
Dougal is a beautiful example of the Drum Horse, kind, gentle inquisitive, and very laid back, he is a substantial chap and will make a lovely riding horse in years to come and is lending himself to be a potential candidate for driving or a working/harness horse.

He is ready now for new pastures and new adventures - he can lead, tie up has his feet done regularly, been drenched and couple of trips in the float - he's not too keen on the hose so he would benefit from some one-on-one work, and getting out and about to some shows or outings.

Photos taken Sept and October 2026 = paddock condition

We are downsizing and cannot keep them all - good homes are the priority I will wait for that, please feel free to call to discuss happy to consider offers and/or negotiate.

No payment plans - without non-refundable deposits, Not waiting for 'holds', mucking about or tire kicking.

28/09/2026

We headed away last week for a long overdue catch up with friends - the Whitianga Ocean Festival didn't quite hit the right note for us this year - I managed my annual oyster (I'm still very on the fence about those things) and we lasted a few hours until the cold wind and showers sent these old buggers home early, someone (Gerry) may have peaked a bit early the night before (absolutely did) - hopefully next year will be better.
As usual when I go away I try and make it as easy as possible for whoever is looking after the animals - so that meant a few paddock changes needed to happen before i left, and the other thousand little jobs that go with getting a break from the farm - its a flippen long list!!! Cheers to Cory for moving breaks etc.
I love the dynamics of a mob, and its so good for the younger horses to learn the social ques that they will need when they get older - most mums learn the art of a good 'stink eye' - you know that glare you send your kids when you are out in public and they may have forgotten the 'Don't be a DIck' family mantra.
Mares have a similar look, ears back, nostrils flared and a small flick of the head can usually make a young horse either move out of the way or pause to think about what they should be doing, if they don't pick up the cue a flicked head or a nip might be next and if they still don't get it Mumma horse will mow that little s**t over. Punishment is swift when delivered (only when necessary), and forgotten just as fast, foals are expected to learn - and learn they do. They get fair warning.
I happened to have my camera out with me when I moved them, so managed to snap off a few shots before i went away with the intention of going though them and posting them up while i was away LOL!! LOL! LOL! LOL! - there was no time for that and we had a great time. Gerry, Mike and Susie kept us fed with fish - no fishing for me this time - it was rough and I didn't want another bout of seasickness🤢.
So 10 days later and here they are - there will be more in the coming weeks as we get closer to going on the market - trying to organise a photographer this week to capture all of the spring blossoms - but most of these guys are looking for forever homes and new pastures.
Home now, getting jobs ticked off and waiting for babies - Dai is carrying Xanders last foal and we are excited to see it on the ground and even more exciting is that grandchild number 5 is expected this coming week too - EEEEKKK!!!! EXCITING! XX See less

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11/09/2026

Is there any one in Australia wanting to try for a Xander baby?? the semen is free to use as you wish - it has been tricky - payment due upon safe birth of live foal - a breeding contract will apply.

23/08/2026

A little update on Finn.... still entire! Off to a fabulous home to become a breeding stallion in the coming years - will be watching this one closely.

Downsizing is continuing at Mahutonga Stud and Dougal, (my little surfer boy - very laid back) Marama (utterly adorable) and Mabel the Marvellous (huge presence) are also looking for forever homes.

Dougal (2) and Mabes (1) are out of Chatto Creek Freya by Alexander the Great
Marama (2) is out of Amour and by Kerian of Castlecomer.

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Video taken Friday (21st Aug) will add more.

16/08/2026

To all those asking for info about Finns (little Yak) parents - here goes.....

Will be reg as Mahutongas Grand Finale (Finn) emh 16.2.
Buckskin and white.
Very lightly handled - has had feet done, drenched etc
Would benefit from some one-on-one and consistency - he had no idea he was a c**t until very recently.

Out of Weiti Calamity Cleo - 16.2 buckskin mare. Solid, level headed, quirky - in the way of knowing what she liked and what she didn't - would take a minute to warm to you but once the walls were down, she would do anything for you. Never nasty but would let you know if she wasn't pleased. Never ridden here so i can't comment, on her under saddle but she could stop me in my tracks when she was having a hoon and doing gymnastics in the paddock

By Alexander the Great - 17.1 Drum Horse (50% Shire and 25% each GC and Clyde) - incredibly light movement for a heavy horse. stamped his foals with the same. did very well at lower level dressage, was jack of all - ride, drive, wagon, work - now retired.

15/08/2026

Wee Finn (aka the little Yak) is booked for weight loss surgery on Tuesday (will be losing two stone😉) - buckskin and white c**t Drum Horse (Alexander the Great) X Station bred (Weti Calamity Cleo) Finn would make a solid stallion prospect for the future.

Emh 16.2 - 17hh.

Jumping lines through dam, dressage, trekking star or hunting partner. Lovely soft nature, very keen to learn and will be a super all rounder in the coming years.

Miss Mabel - is also ready to find her forever home.
Big, bold and beautiful she is a unit! But also very soft and gentle - wants to hang out with you Drum Horse. Loves kids.
Emh 16/16.2(+) hh. Shes a solid girl, with a bit of spice she has huge paces and got dressage star written all over her - but in typical Drum horse style will be a great all rounder - good harness or driving prospect if thats where your interests lay.

Both are lightly handled, and will thrive with a bit of consistency and time.

17/07/2026

17/07/2026

Mabel the Marvelous ... is back!!!

Now weaned and looking for a forever home.... this girl is big, bold and beautiful - she also has and has a bloody big ego (though somewhat knocked down a peg or two since being in with the mob) and some sass.

Shes on the lookout for someone looking for a big moving, big presence, head turning show pony/all rounder. Someone experienced with big horses that will set her properly up for the big future I can see for her.