Our names are Eric and Debbie Lister and we are extremely lucky to be living the dream.

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We breed both Gypsy Cob Horses, Huacaya and Suri Alpacas and more recently we have started breeding White Galloway Cattle.

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The Gypsy Cobs have the most beautiful nature of all horses. They are a true delight to be around and to handle

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Thief of Hearts Stud is situated just 9km behing the famous Tui Brewery on the road between Woodville and Pahiatua.

Why the Name "Thief of Hearts"? " Once you get your first Gypsy or Alpaca you will find out that they actually steal your heart away and you just want more..."

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Eric has been involved in the Alpaca Industry now for over 20 years and this is still a relatively short time compared with how long Alpacas have now been in New Zealand. He first started looking at Alpacas back in 1996 and had our first animals arrive on our farm in November 1998. 

Like a lot of people we looked and researched for a long time before we decided to buy our very first Alpacas and have continued to build on this knowledge of the animals and the industry. Today, our property is designed specifically for the breeding and raising of Alpacas and  Gypsy Cob Horses.

We also own and operate the largest Pet shop in the Manawatu which keeps us both pretty busy. "Wet Pets" started over 30 years ago. 
 

We are really looking forward to the day that we can turn a dream into a reality in that we will be able to work full time with these amazing animals and not have to travel to the Pet Center every day.

We welcome you to contact us or visit us if you would like to make a Gypsy Cob or Alpaca part of your future.

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White Galloway Cattle

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We have always wanted to breed White Galloway Cattle and now that we have 100 acres, we have started our new venture with some yearling heifers.

These girls are all registered and like the Alpacas, all have names. 

We also have a wee Bull called "Edward" who is certainly making his mark

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