Cheleken Equestrian is one of New Zealand’s longest established equine businesses . Our focus is to breed train and produce for sale top  quality NZ Sporthorses.

Cheleken is located in Mangatangi, North Waikato and is easily accessed from Auckland City and the Waikato, and only 20 mins South East of Pukekohe.

 “Cheleken Stud” was originally established in 1977 with a long history of breeding ponies , TB’s and NZ sporthorses . After moving to  Mangatangi in 2006 it became Cheleken Equestrian, owned & operated in partnership by sisters Ana and Victoria Rattray.

Cheleken breeds, produces, competes and sells Showjumpers and Sporthorses for the New Zealand and International markets. The main focus of our breeding program is to produce athletic , ride-able top class show jumpers. We aim to produce strong, correct, trainable horses with excellent temperaments and the athleticism to succeed in any discipline.

Our equestrian services offer clients the backing of over 40 years of experience and insight into working with competition horses and youngstock.  Over the last 30 years Cheleken has consistently produced successful performance horses in NZ, as well as exporting numerous New Zealand bred horses across the world .

We take pride in doing the best job possible – whatever your Equestrian needs we will strive to offer you an excellent hands on , horse friendly service .