Our Story
The Mason’s are creating an exclusive equine business, aiming to produce both top of the line sporthorses and harness racers.
Trent Story
Australian born Trent was brought up around standardbreds as his father owned horses, some of which he imported from New Zealand. He moved to New Zealand when he was eighteen and picked up the harness racing bug here, after become good friends with Bob McArdle. He bought a handful of mares and weanlings but exited the sport in order to concentrate more on the bricklaying business he’d started when he was nineteen.
With his bricklaying business growing and successful, Trent branched out and set up Masons NZ Ltd which supplies building related materials. Later, with Masons very well established he rediscovered his interest in harness racing after reading a Stonewall Stud ad in the paper. He and a friend bought into one of Stonewall’s syndicates which included in the package, open class pacer BD Joe. Trent has continued his association with Stonewall and has shares in others with Stonewall.
In 2023 Trent and Kristie ventured to the NZB Standardbred National Weanling Sales where they purchased a Lazarus – Super Change filly and a weanling from Woodlands Stud. Recently they’ve bought an Art Major – My Mackenzie filly at the Melbourne Nutrien Standardbred Yearling Sale. The Masons have also bought in two very well bred American mares; Rodeo Beach which is a full-sister to Huntsville and Virginontherocks a full-sister to top racehorse and leading sire Always B Miki. Mason Bloodstock sees a point of difference in importing mares, to offer an alternative product in NZ.
Mason Bloodstock is based in North Auckland, and are building a high-quality purpose-built horse facility. The plan is to have a handful of mares to breed from and there’s an expectation there’ll be a solid source of young stock to take to the sales. Mason Bloodstock currently has a number of racehorses heading to the track and being trained by Barry Purdon and Scott Phelan, Arna Donnelly, Zachary Butcher and Nathan Purdon.
Exciting times lie ahead, and the team at Masons Bloodstock are up for the challenge.
Our Trainers
Our dedicated team, including seasoned experts with over 15 years of experience, ensure each horse receives personalised care and training.
Barry Purdon Scott Phelan racing stables
Trainer
Located in Clevedon, Auckland, NZ. The home of legendary harness racing trainer Barry Purdon.
Zach butcher
Trainer
Arna Donnelly
Trainer
Arna Donnelly Harness Racing (ADHR) is located in the heart of the Waikato, behind Cambridge Raceway.
Nathan Purdon
Trainer