Kelly Van DykKelly Van Dyk is a third-generation horsewoman who oversees the day-to-day running of Prima Park. Her horsemanship is underpinned by an outstanding competitive background in dressage, having represented New Zealand internationally and twice winning the New Zealand Young Rider Dressage Horse of the Year title. Kelly combines this impressive sporthorse foundation with practical thoroughbred experience gained while working for champion trainer Roger James and further developing her bloodstock knowledge at Waikato Stud. Today, her focus is on producing elite thoroughbreds that present well in the sale ring and adapt quickly to training environments, whether in Australasia or further abroad.
ABOUT
A Proven Name in Australasian Bloodstock
Established in 2010, Prima Park is a family-owned and operated thoroughbred farm based in Matamata, New Zealand, that has grown into one of Australasia’s leading Ready To Run vendors and sales preparation specialists. Renowned for producing sound and well-prepared horses, Prima Park consistently delivers results at the highest level.
The farm’s honour roll of graduates includes Hong Kong Champion Sprinter Beat The Clock, Horse of the Year Debt Collector, and G1 Queensland Derby winner Warmonger, underlining Prima Park’s reputation for preparing horses capable of excelling on the world stage.
Today Prima Park, led by Kelly Van Dyk, is synonymous with professionalism and a proven ability to maximise each horse’s commercial potential.
Rooted in Generations: The Van Dyk Legacy
The Van Dyk family’s association with thoroughbreds spans more than four decades. It began in 1982, when Louise Van Dyk’s father relocated from Wanganui to Putaruru, establishing the family farm that would ultimately evolve into Prima Park.
Continued growth and demand led the family to Mystery Creek, on the outskirts of Cambridge, in 2016, where a purpose-built thoroughbred facility was developed on 32 acres of free-draining sandy loam soil along the Waikato River. Rapid expansion again followed, and in 2021 Prima Park relocated to its current 50-acre Matamata property, providing the ideal environment required to prepare thoroughbreds for the global marketplace.
Meet the Team
Expertise That Translates to the Racetrack
Louise Van DykLouise Van Dyk is an accomplished equestrian, having successfully competed in eventing at a high level and earning a reputation for producing sought-after off-the-track thoroughbreds that went on to secure top-level competitive homes. Her passion for equine welfare is an integral part of the Prima Park operation, with Louise developing individual care and feeding programs for each horse. She ensures every horse is maintained in optimal condition.