The primary focus of our breeding program is the selection of broodmares. She should never be underestimated! Although we now have access to the best stallions in the world a high quality mare is still required to produce a high quality foal.

We initially started breeding with a beautiful performance bred thoroughbred mare and two Hollingrove mares. Hollingrove Stud has an excellent reputation for breeding quality horses and they have continued to breed with the mothers of the two mares purchased.

Our recent purchase of a Samarant / Florestan / Mon Amour filly from the Oldenburg Foal Auction fills us with great hopes for the future!

Every foal bred at Tarwin Grove is given the best start possible under the watchful eye of a meticulous vet!

They are examined by John Pittard, a leading foal farrier and trimmed accordingly in the first weeks of life. They continue to be trimmed every 6 weeks.

They are handled, led, wormed, vaccinated and microchipped.

On weaning they are rugged, learn to tie up and do some basic ground work.

At all times their growth and body weight is carefully monitored to ensure they receive the correct nutrition.

This takes time and effort and is the reason we will always be a small stud but in the long run well adjusted well mannered young horses are so much more pleasant to be around.

All foals are AWHA registered.

In both areas of the business our main aim is to provide a high standard of care where each horse is given individual attention.

Both the veterinary and breeding operations are run by Catherine Unkenstein. Catherine has been a vet for 13 years. She is an amateur dressage rider and has a particular interest in equine reproduction.

Equine Vet Clinic