For over 20 years Axel Renz has been a leader in the Australian Horse Breeding Industry. Through hard work, high standards and goals for perfection, Axel has earned the respect of many breeders, trainers and riders in both the Warmblood and Arabian Horse Industries.

Born in Germany, Axel was raised and worked on the family farm. His interest in animal breeding, nutrition and feed production was evident from a very early age, as he helped his parents with the daily chores and later with management decisions.

He has an abundance of knowledge of European bloodlines, and continues to further this knowledge on a daily basis. With contacts throughout Europe, he has regular correspondence with many of the major studs as well as the smaller breeders.

After relocating from Germany to Australia in 1983, Axel continued his farming life, buying a lucerne farm in Western Australia. Soon after arriving in Australia, he became involved in Arabians. Axel founded the 'El Arab Stud' and went on to breed and show many champions. He relocated the Stud to Queensland in the late 80’s, to allow easier access for breeders. He achieved the highest honour in Australia on numerous occasions, winning the Australian National Champion with his stallions, mares and their progeny. These horses were recognized internationally, with a number of them exported overseas. The success of this stud, through the progeny produced, continues to dominate in the pedigrees of breeding stock and the show horses of many Arabian breeders today, in Australia and overseas.

Axel's focus turned toward Warmbloods in the late 90's, and since then has built up an enviable reputation with breeders, trainers and riders of these magnificent horses. Relocating to Victoria in 2000, along with Belinda Klatte, he established the Belcam International horse stud. Amongst his achievements for Belcam International was the enormous success of the Young Horse Auctions. By mutual agreement in December 2005 Axel and Belinda’s partnership ended, and his involvement with the stud ceased after his offers of a ‘buy out’ were not accepted. By mid 2006, along with new partner Kerrie Mann, a new business plan was created and Bloomfield Farm began its existence. Since then there has been no looking back, as the business and partnership keeps going from strength to strength.  

Axel has brought to Bloomfield Farm, what he brought to Belcam International; horsemanship, reproductive expertise, extensive farm/pasture management skills, innovative ideas and client service/communication skills that are second to none.

Anyone who has purchased a horse, that has been bred and handled as a youngster, by Axel, is practically guaranteed to be a happy, satisfied customer. Those who send mares to Axel for breeding, either to the stallions at stud or frozen semen, are also highly impressed. The service that is now expected when doing business with Axel, has set new standards in the equestrian world.

From the friendly welcome, no matter what time of day, to help and advice at foaling (no matter what time of day or night), 'Axel is a breath of fresh air for the Warmblood Industry' (as quoted by Berni Saunders - Cyberhorse).

Kerrie was born and grew up in the beachside areas of Mentone/Parkdale. With no close history of horse riders in the family, but loads of determination Kerrie started riding at age 7 and soon after convinced her parents to buy a pony, (by working at her father’s shop to pay him off). She spent many years as a member of Mentone Pony Club and enjoyed great success at competitions up to state level. She moved on to thoroughbreds and then warmbloods and continued riding and competing, eventually focusing on dressage. Horses have remained a major part of Kerrie’s life ever since and she still has her second pony club horse (now happily retired). A move to the Warragul district as a young adult saw Kerrie take on the life of a dairy farmer. During this time she acquired some vital farm management skills and farming experience. A return to the suburbs to pursue her interests in the Finance and Insurance Industry saw her enroll in a Diploma in Financial Planning as well as becoming an accredited Mortgage Broker. After 5 years of working in this profession and various bookkeeping roles, her interest in warmblood breeding became too great and so it was a return to the Warragul area to begin a boutique stud. Her creative side has come to light through the marketing side of the Stud business with Kerrie being responsible for the design and production of the Stallion DVDs, brochures, website and ad designs.

The partnership of Axel Renz and Kerrie Mann has resulted in a business that has quickly grown into a highly respected horse stud. Sharing the same levels of enthusiasm has enabled Axel and Kerrie to work hard together as they strive to achieve their shared goals for the future.  

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