Kia Ora Stallion Parade – Don’t Forget to RSVP

Tara Madgwick - Tuesday August 6

Kia Ora Stallions invites you to attend their annual open day on August 24th, where you will get an up-close and personal look at their stallions Farnan, Captivant and Prague with Caroline Searcy hosting the stallion parade.

Caroline Searcy and Shane Wright hos the annual Kia Ora stallion parade.

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Golden Slipper winner Farnan and blueblood Redoute’s Choice son Prague will both have their first runners this season, while Group I winning juvenile Captivant is heading into his third season with his first yearlings to sell in 2025.

Click here to RSVP.

 

The parade will be held at the Kia Ora Stallions complex, will begin at 12:30 pm sharp and will be followed by lunch and refreshments.

RSVP by August 10th is essential.

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