Shaping Thoroughbreds for What Comes Next
Prima Park is a premium Ready To Run sales preparation and thoroughbred development operation focused on building the strongest possible foundation for sale and racetrack performance. Based in the heart of Waikato horse country in Matamata, New Zealand, Prima Park provides breaking-in, pre-training and boutique training and sales services within a purpose-built environment.
Services
Ready To Run Sales PreparationPrima Park’s Ready To Run preparation is approached with the end result firmly in mind. Each horse is carefully developed to maximise its opportunity for success in the sales ring, with a tailored program designed to ensure peak physical condition and a seamless progression into training and elite-level racetrack performance.
Breaking-in and Education Prima Park’s breaking-in and pre-training service is delivered by an experienced team within state-of-the-art facilities designed specifically for young thoroughbreds. Horses are introduced to work in a structured, professional environment that supports education, physical development and steady progression.
Pre-Training Prima Park offers a dedicated pre-training service to trainers, owners and bloodstock agents, guiding horses through each stage of their development. From structured conditioning and fitness work to sales campaigns, trials and onward sale throughout Australasia and Asia, each horse is overseen with a clear end objective.
Yearling Sales Preparation Prima Park prepares yearlings with care and attention to detail, presenting each horse in the best possible physical order. A longstanding record of performance and sales success, supported by established buyer relationships, underpins top sales results.
Training Licensed trainer Kelly Van Dyk operates a boutique racing stable where select numbers ensure individual attention and tailored programming. Catering to both racing and trading clients, the service provides a structured and commercially aware pathway. Since taking out her licence, Kelly has enjoyed considerable success with horses prepared within Prima Park’s first-class facilities just minutes from the Matamata track.
