The Stud

At Bloomfield Farm, we take pride in everything that we do. From care of horses, breeding mares, training of youngstock, and service to clients, to presentation of horses and farm , and quality of pasture, all areas of the stud business are important.

Our foundation broodmares carry the proven bloodlines of many of the Great Stallions of 'Legend' status, including Donnerhall, Grannus, Cocktail, Argentinus, Calypso I, and Weltmeyer. The aim in our breeding program is to produce horses of exceptional quality, with natural talent to match the best in the world. It is vital that we keep improving the standard of horses produced through each generation, to ensure our Australian bred warmbloods are competitive both here and overseas.

Stallions are selected and imported after many hundreds of hours of research. The end result is the combination of the very best bloodlines from Europe, whilst meeting the strict criteria required in choosing a stallion that will perform with success as a sire and in competition. He needs to be able to meet the demands of the Australian Warmblood market. He must be able to stamp his progeny with his own qualities, that will continue to reproduce through future generations.

Nutritional research is an on-going past-time at Bloomfield Farm. We are consistently studying and analysing information relating to different feed types, vitamins and minerals, and the effects these have on horses of different ages. It is so crucial to have the right balance relative to the horses stage of growth, stage of pregnancy/lactation and stage of training. Regular soil testing helps us keep our pastures and crops healthy therefore ensuring the correct nutrient balance in our 'on farm' feed production.

Correct feeding of all horses is one of our highest priorities. Of course to maintain horses in peak health and condition, a strict veterinary regime has to be adhered to. Regular worming, vaccinations, hoof care and dental care are all part of our horse care program.

The breeding of both stud mares and visiting mares is performed by Axel. For over 7 years Axel has performed the reproductive work, using stud stallions and frozen semen, on 100+ mares per year, with a success rate of over 95%. The stress-free environment experienced by the mares, along with strict hygiene and exact timing of insemination, ensures mares are given the best possible chance of conceiving.