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References.
This page is a list of some of the horses bred by Destiny Sporthorses.
They have gone to wonderful homes and the owners have kindly given us a reference
to show how happy they are. We will update photos as they become available.
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Destiny's Accolade
E.M.H 16hh plus Clyde x Stationbred x TB colt.
Born 3-10-09.
Sire: (16.1hh).
Dam:
(15.3hh TB x Stationbred.).
Ace is our first second-generation bred foal that turned out to be everything
we hoped. Ace will be showing in-hand until old enough to start under saddle.
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"We bought a weanling colt from Leonie and Matt sight unseen - the
picture they put on Trade Me took my eye straight away as he was a very upstanding,
elegant, confident-looking guy which was what I was trying to breed.
I took the gamble on gut instinct and it paid off. When we went down to the foal
show to pick him up I wasn't disappointed as he was all I was wanting. They did
a great job in preparing him for the show and he was a complete gentleman to take
out.
Their hard work and dedication to their breeding programme is a credit to them
both. I would highly recommend their youngstock to any potential buyers as they
can be assured they will be picking up a well handled, beautifully prepared and
confident foal ready to face the future in any discipline chosen for it.
Thanks guys also for your hospitality while we were staying down there - it was
a long way from home!! Good luck for the future. We will be keeping an eye out
for next year's babies.
Geraldine "
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Destiny's Emerald Isle
E.M.H 16hh plus ID x Clyde x WB x TB filly.
Born 26-10-09.
Sire: (16.1hh).
Dam: (15.3hh 1/2
ID x WB/TB.).
Tara is a chip off the block just like her half sister with her movement and nature.
Tara is destined to be a future showjumper when she is older.
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"I purchased my foal DESTINYS EMERALD ISLE -TARA from Destiny Sport Horses approx
2 mths ago now. Since buying her Leonie & Matt have very kindly let me continue
to graze her for a few months at their stud. When originally viewing Tara, I was
impressed at how well handled she was for a 4 month foal - she was very happy
to be tied up, groomed, hooves picked up & led in hand.
I also got to meet DESTINY who for a stallion was just so laid back &
loved the attention; it was really refreshing to see a stallion naturally running
with his mares. I also got to meet Tara's dam HEIKENWAY. Leonie's hospitality
was great as she kindly put lunch on for us before we headed back home .
Since purchasing Tara, Leonie has kept me very up to date with friendly emails
on all Tara's training in preparation for the May Foal Show, which we had agreed
would be a great outside experience for Tara. I have not only recieved
emails but also pictures & video clips of Tara's inhand training & float
training which has been great.
On the 8 th May I travelled to Feilding to watch my new foal at her first show
. Tara arrived at the showgrounds totally calm & relaxed after her hour long
journey on the float. She didn't seem fazed at all by her new surroundings - it
was hard to believe it was her first outing . I was very happy with how Tara looked,
she certainly has received the best of care whilst being in Leonie's & Matt's
care.
Tara handled her day's showing extremely well especially as the classes were held
in an indoor arena which was also a new experience for her. Her handler Matt
did a exceptionall job of handling her in the ring .
Overall the day was a major success , not only did my foal impress me but she
also impressed the judge ,who handed out 3 RED RIBBONS, 1 YELLOW RIBBON
& RESERVE CHAMPION!
A real credit to Leonie & Matt & to DESTINY SPORT HORSES . I would
HIGHLY recommend this stud to any prospective buyer.
Thanks heaps to both you guys.
Leigh"
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Destiny's Côte d'Azure
E.M.H 16hh+ Clyde x Stationbred X gelding.
Born 08-10-09.
Sire: (16.1hh).
Dam: (16.2hh stationbred).
Cody is a lovely natured gelding that was sold to a lovely young lady as a future
showjumper.
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"After seeing Cody's (Destiny's Côte d`Azure) picture on Trade Me we
knew he was the foal for us, and after meeting him at his home with Matt &
Leonie at the Destiny Sport Horse Stud we knew we had made the right decision.
I have never come across a foal who is just so laid back and well mannered. He
has even become the talk of our local pony club since I took him for a walk down
the road to pay them a visit and for him to also see what was going on. He took
it all in his stride and just stood quietly and watched.
I think that the work that Matt & Leonie put into their DSH foals is a credit
to them because they produce such well adjusted and relaxed foals that are a pleasure
to own and to work with.
Cody has settled in quickly and easily with our other two horses and my 14yr old
daughter finds him a dream to handle and is excited about working with him in
the future years.
Thank you Matt & Leonie for making our first foal a joy to own and we will
recommend your foals and horses to everyone who is looking for a dream horse to
own.
Looking forward to keeping in touch and updating you on Cody`s progress in the
months and years ahead.
Elaine and Amy Bliss-Bennet"
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Destiny's Moonshadow
E.M.H 15.3hh+ Clyde x Stationbred X gelding.
Born 27-10-08.
Sire: Toy Boy (15.3hh clydex).
Dam:
(EMH 16.1hh).
Shadow is the first out of our baby Cita and performed well at the CD Foal Show
(photo) before trucking to his new owners in Nelson.
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"I am a first time buyer from "The Horse Trader"! I noticed the
advert from Destiny Sporthorses for "Shadow"
who at the time was a 5 month old.
Normally I would like to sight a horse that I am purchasing, but after calling
Leonie and speaking with her over the phone (me calling from the South Island
and Leonie and "Shadow" being in the North Island!) I felt at ease with
the process of buying and getting my new colt sent down to us in Nelson.
At all times Leonie has kept me up to date with the progress of Shadow with phone
calls, emails and photos.
When Shadow arrived in Nelson I was over the moon with him. His temperament is
perfect and he is such a wee sweetie in the paddock. No fuss and very well mannered.
He has a lovely conformation and head and eye are very kind. A "no fuss"
fella that's for sure.
I definitely recommend that if anyone is interested in the future to buy from
Destiny Sporthorses, you will have a pleasant experience and really good outcome
as I did.
Pip Morrison
Richmond, Nelson"
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Abby
Sire: Cherokee Redson Renegade (14hh Kaimanawa)
Dam: (15.2hh clyde
x Stationbred)
We bought Nakita with foal at foot and gave Abby basic handling before selling
her.
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"Abby is such a delight and has an awesome nature. When we bought her off
Leonie and Matt she had only been handled for a few weeks and she was so quiet
and well mannered, they did a truly wonderful job!! Abby comes everywhere with
us and is such a pleasure to handle!! She hops up onto the truck now like a pro
and travels awesomely!! When we got her home, she just settled in and has been
a dream ever since.
I certainly recommend Destiny Sporthorses to any other buyers. They produce
truly gorgeous foals and the handling they give them is awesome, a real credit
to their stud.
Thanks Leonie and Matt for such a wonderful wee filly.
Regards Stacey & Kim Jones"
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Destiny's Rendezvous
EMH 15.2hh plus 3/4 TB x Clyde gelding.
Born 11-10-08.
Sire: (16.1hh).
Dam: Lady Amour (15.1hh).
Ronnie is a sweet natured black gelding that has the cute factor.
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“We are the new proud owners of Destiny's
Rendezvous. I have been around horses for over 20 years and have never before
met such a lovely friendly bunch of beautiful foals, but most notably the
stallion Sunday's Destiny absolutely
blew me away, he is gorgeous in every way, and I had my first wee ride on a stallion.
With his mares nearby he was a perfect gentleman and I'm sure that if he'd had
a saddle on, I would have wanted a much longer ride! He is a true asset, and all
of the stud's horses are a tribute to the hard working and knowledgable Leonie
and Matt. Our new baby was so well handled that he was calm for the whole long
ride home, and happily settled straight into his new environment. I am excited
about working with him, and can't wait to ride him.
I would not hesitate to recommend Destiny Sport Horse Stud to anyone; honesty,
fair prices, friendly, knowledgable, "real" people, and even a place
to stay. I will be going back for a holiday at the beautiful homestead as soon
as time permits.
Thank you very much - we look forward to seeing you again.
Sincerely,
Dave and Claire, Featherston"
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Destiny's Knight Rider
EMH 16.2hh plus 3/4 TB x Clyde gelding.
Born 05-10-07.
Sire: (16.1hh).
Dam: Flying Seal (16hh TB).
Zinny is a beautiful gelding that will be shown inhand and be trained as a showjumper
in future. If he was a filly, we would have retained him!
Zinny is registered with the NZ Sporthorse Promotion Board.
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“I recommend anyone to purchase a horse from DSH as
Leonie and Matt are very helpful and do the basic education of the youngster and
keep you well informed with emailing and photos.
My weanling Zinny is very laid back, sensible and trainable
and I am looking forward to starting his career. Thanks Leonie and Matt for also
going out of your way and transporting Zinny to Woodville horse floats to get
him to me safely.
Regards Lisa Nichol Havelock North."
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Destiny's Windstorm
EMH 15.2hh plus 3/4 TB x Clyde gelding.
Born 05-10-07.
Sire: (16.1hh).
Dam: Toya (15.2hh TB).
Storm is a lovely natured boy that will be used for riding and dressage when he
is old enough.
Photo is of Storm as a yearling.
Storm is registered with the NZ Sporthorse Promotion Board.
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"I had a pleasure in buying a colt foal Destiny's WindStorm, who has such
a lovely kind nature and everything I was looking for in a horse- exceptional
movement, easy to handle and well mannered. Storm is well trained and respectful
because of the time Leonie and her crew have put into him.
Destiny Sporthorses have given me a dream colt,and I would
thoroughly recommend them to anyone considering purchasing a horse. From start
to finish, they have put the horses' needs first, and have emailed every day to
check on Storm and our progress, as well as being totally friendly and trustworthy.
Jeanie Taylor and Storm, Christchurch"
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Destiny's Kara Mia
EMH 15.2hh plus TB x Stationbred filly.
Born 12-12-06.
Sire: Omkara (15.3hh stationbred).
Dam: Lady Amour (15.1hh).
Mia is a stunning palomino filly that is going to do inhand showing and future
use as a dressage horse.
Top photo of Mia and her owner at the 2007 North Island All
Breeds foal show.
Second photo is of Mia as a two year old.
Mia is registered with the NZ Sporthorse Promotion Board and
NZ Golden Horse Society.
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"I made the decision to purchase Mia (Destiny's Kara Mia) when she was just
3 weeks old. From that time the communication from DSH was terrific, I was kept
up to date with her progress and was emailed regular photos.
Now in her new home Mia has adjusted extremely well. She has a wonderful temperament
being easy to handle, calm and sensible, a delight to own. Leonie and Matt's early
handling is very reflective of her present day behavior, along with their selective
breeding requirements for good temperaments.
Well done. Thank you for your support and encouragement.
Fran Gribble."
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Destiny's Duchess
EMH 15.2-16hh Clydex filly.
Born 25-09-06.
Sire: Caballero (15.3hh 3/4 clydex).
Dam: Awatea Tiara (15.2hh stationbred).
Poppy is a lovely brown filly with a very laid back nature. She is branded with
our stud brand and was sold as a weanling.
Top photo is of Poppy as a rising two year old and lower was
taken early 2009. Poppy is registered with the NZ Sporthorse Promotion Board.
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"We are delighted with our purchase from Destiny Sporthorses. Poppy
(Destiny's Duchess) has settled in well and has an fantastic temperament. She
is easy to handle, loves attention and has started being lead around the farm.
She is a confident foal and happy to walk out in front of her companion. She has
been visited by the farrier and was very well behaved. She is growing fast
and gaining a nice winter coat. She loves her food!!!
Leonie and Matt are very nice people, extremely helpful and certainly know their
horses.
I will keep in touch.
Lucy"
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Destiny's Chantilly Lace
15.2hh Clydex filly.
Born 15-01-05.
Sire: Crighton Lanarkshire (17hh clydesdale).
Dam: Gemma (15.3hh stationbred).
Lace is a solid mare with a lovely temperament. She is branded with our stud brand
and was sold as a yearling.
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"I purchased a filly (Destiny’s Chantilly Lace) from Destiny Sporthorses
in 2005 and am absolutely delighted with her. We had a 3 hour journey home
and her behaviour both on and off the float is a credit to Destiny Sporthorses
and the way in which she was handled as a foal. Nothing bothered her and
she handled the journey like a ‘pro’. Even when we got home to
her new and strange surroundings, she wasn’t fazed at all. I
certainly get the feeling she is going to be a very sensible and lovely natured
mare.
I can certainly recommend Destiny Sporthorses to other buyers. Communication
between parties throughout the purchase phase was excellent and I found Leonie
to be totally honest and more than accommodating of any requirements I had.
I also appreciate the opportunity (Leonie’s suggestion) to keep in touch
with Destiny Sporthorses regarding Lace’s progress. Thank you Leonie and
Matt.
Debbie Webster"
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Destiny's Night Empress
EMH 15.2hh Clydex filly.
Born 10-12-05.
Sire: Caballero (15.3hh 3/4 clydex).
Dam: Flying Seal (16hh TB).
Emma was born on a wet morning. She is branded with our stud
brand and was sold at foot with her dam. Thanks to Emma's owner letting us know
she would be selling Shandy the dam, we were fortunate to be able to return her
to our broodmare family.
Photos of Emma as a rising two year old. Emma is registered
with the NZ Sporthorse Promotion Board. She is half sister to .
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"I have had a couple of very successful dealings with Destiny Sporthorses.
I am delighted with the temperament of my young filly who is proving to be a quick
learner and is sensible and willing.
Leonie always keeps in touch, is always supportive and continues
to show interest in how things are going. I would have no hesitation in recommending
them to anyone interested in doing business with them.
Miranda Williams"
Emma has been sold by Miranda in September 2007 to a home in Auckland.
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