WE’VE FOUND A WINNER!

Congratulations to Maia Waretini, winner of Stud Groom of the Year 2025.  

Maia has a background in the equine industry that spans almost 20 years. Originally from a showing and show jumping/eventing background in both NZ and the UK, Maia now heads the breaking-in team at Little Avondale Stud and runs a small sport-horse breaking and training business in the Wairarapa. 

Maia is honoured to receive this title and is so appreciative of NRM and KER for this fantastic opportunity. He looks forward to learning more about nutrition and other studs throughout the year.  

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN THE INDUSTRY

Stud Groom of the Year 2025 offered an amazing opportunity for anyone working in an equine stud groom operation, to travel to Australia to visit some highly respected stud farms relevant to their industry and Kentucky Equine Research HQ – with return flights, meals and accommodation provided. 

NRM is known throughout New Zealand as a high-quality nutrition brand, and by establishing Stud Groom of the Year in conjunction with KER, celebrates the high calibre of equine professionals, working towards the improvement and success of the industry.