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Past Sales archive as of 4/11/08

***HENIARTH CUPCAKE***

We have made the decision to part with this delightful three year old filly so that she will hopefully have a career under saddle and her good nature will bring happiness to any young rider.

Cupcake is by Heniarth Quip, himself a big winner under saddle including qualification for the Horse of the Year Show and Olympia as well as a winner in harness. He has sired Royal Welsh winners and has already produced a Horse of the Year Show Lead Rein and a First Ridden qualifier for 2008. Quip is of course brother to Heniarth Quinnell and Heniarth Quasar, both 2008 Horse of the Year Show qualifiers.

Cupcake is out of the Dutch owned mare Bwlch y Gwynt Caryl bred by the late. Shem Jones of Coed Coch fame. Caryl has been a winner in Holland and in Wales and has herself produced nine fillies in succession!

Cupcake has been very lightly, but very successfully shown and her unflappable temperament and charm lends itself to being a good, safe pony for a child and eventually the basis for a solid breeding program.

**** ON HER WAY TO A PROMISING CAREER UNDER SADDLE ****
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At home June 2008

 


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We are endeavouring to get pictures on-line of our various foals that could be for sale but if it would stop raining for long enough to get the camera out it would be a help!!
The following are a selection of the various foals we could sell, all well built, balanced foals from proven mares that should all be able to go on and do a job as have many of their relatives have done. Please feel free to ask any questions about them. 

Each foals extended pedigree is listed on the All-Breed Pedigree Database

Heniarth Kookaburra (Heniarth Quip x Heniarth Quail by Gwyn Rhosyn Geraint).
The youngest of the colts, born chestnut but will go grey. Mother was a HOYS and Olympia qualifier, Supreme at the BSPS Summer Champs and the WPCS Centenary Show under saddle. Out of the same mare as Heniarth Cockatoo, champion young gelding due out under saddle in 2009. This little chap has a lot to look up to but we're sure he'll rise to the occasion!

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Heniarth Bedazzle (Heniarth Quip x Heniarth Quilt by Roseisle Pandy Tudyr). Handsome chap, looks like he's going to be a chestnut roan, out of the same mare as Simon Charlesworth's Heniarth Bedlam who should be out under saddle in 2009, and 2008 prizewinner Heniarth Bedroc with the Castlemead Stud

 

Heniarth Shenanigan (Heniarth Quip x Heniarth Yippee-aye-Yeah by Roseisle Pandy Tudyr) Born chestnut and now going grey this well grown colt could bring some fun at the foal shows. His mother was Junior Champion at the W.P.C.S .Centenary Show and went on to be National First Ridden Champion and an Open Horse of the Year Show qualifier. Stallion potential.
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Heniarth Dan Dare (Heniarth Quip x Heniarth Yeeha Sheila by Roseisle Pandy Tudyr) A definate bay and although a first foal he's doing tremendously well, would easily show in-hand and/or make a striking saddle pony.

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Heniarth Horatio (Heniarth Quip x Rosmarche Holly by Penual Mark) A special colt by a Royal Welsh winner and out of a Royal Welsh winner. Full brother to the top winners Rosmarche Holly Berry, Harlequin, Holly Sprig and Holly Bough, from the same dam line as Horse of the Year Show qualifiers, Rosmarche Heather and Huckleberry. Certain to have a great future.

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to
James Parlevliet and Darrell Bishop ,
Osory Stud, New South Wales, Australia.

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Past sales include some of the following;

~~~HENIARTH THINGAMAJIG~~~
(Rhoson Shem x Eyarth Windflower by Eyarth Celebration)

Purchased by
Mrs. Wilma Bijma,  Hulshorst, Holland

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!SOLD~ SOLD~HENIARTH YEATS~SOLD ~ SOLD!
(Heniarth Mr.Milligan x Sunwillow Yasmin by Pendock Legend)

Purchased by Stal Vennebos, The Netherlands
April 2008.


photo: Rhode Thielen

HENIARTH SHANG-A-LANG
(Haverford Flight x Heniarth Yippee-aye-Yeah by Roseisle Pandy Tudyr)
Shown here as a foal with her young Gold Medal winner and Horse of the Year Show qualifying
mother, purchased by the Penech Stud at Fayre Oaks 2007


HENIARTH YO HO HO
(Roseisle Pandy Tudyr x Sunwillow Yasmin by Pendock Legend)
An exciting prospect for new owner Liz Milner who reserved him before he was foaled and whose forsight was justly rewarded - I'm sure we'll hear a lot more of him yet
p.s. he was delivered with his own bottle of rum!

Heniarth Tweedledee by Cascob Silver Ghost ex Heniarth Quaint by Nerwyn Cadno, foaled 2005, has recently been sold to Mdm. Bobier in the Limousin region of France as a potential wife for her young Pendock Legend stallion - we wish her the best of luck!

HENIARTH COCKATOO
Foaled 2005
Sire: Cascob Silver Ghost
Dam: Heniarth Quail
By: Gwyn Rhosyn Geraint

The first foal from the outstanding ridden pony, Quail.
Sure to make an outstanding mini champion. A golden opportunity for the serious competitor. 

SOLD-SOLD-SOLD-SOLD

HENIARTH BEDLAM
SOLD****FOR SALE****SOLD

                                                        Foaled 2005
CASCOB SILVER GHOST BETWS DAFYDD SKELLORN JUSTIN
Betws Glenys
Cascob Nightlight CASCOB NIGHTSPRITE
Deri June
Heniarth Quilt ROSEISLE PANDY TUDYR WAXWING HERROD
Roseisle Pandora
Sunwillow Quest COED COCH SALSBRI
Sunwillow Bernina

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****** We are pleased to announce that Heniarth Ticketyboo (Rotherwood Secret Agent ex Eyarth Windflower has been purchased by Roland & Helen Svensson of the Nexus Stud, Sweden. We wish them all best wishes. ******

HENIARTH QUESTION

By Roseisle Pandy Tudyr 

 Ex Sunwillow Quest.

A quality 2004 colt from parents that have consistently produced both Royal Welsh winners and Horse of the Year Show qualifiers. Sold to the Waxwing Stud, Scotland, now the property of Rod Lewis, Cwm-Meudwy Stud.

Photo: Tom Best

   

HENIARTH WHOOPSADAISY

By:Steehorst Freelance  Ex: Eyarth Windflower

Sold at 2004 Fayre Oaks Gala Evening Sale for £3200.

Now with Sarah Coulter of the Hepplewood Stud

                                   

   

HENIARTH QUINNEL

By: Gwyn Rhosyn Frenin
Ex: Sunwillow Quest

Purchased as a foal by Piet & Rhode Thielen van Praat, Stal Vennebos, The Netherlands in 2002.

See the "news" page for his victorious return to the UK. 

   

 

HENIARTH UNION JACK

By: Heniarth Quip
Ex: Sunwillow Uberlinger

Top priced Welsh Mountain Pony colt foal, Fayre Oaks 2001, now a Champion for the Castlemead Stud. 2003 Royal Welsh Show third, two year old colt class.  

Heniarth Union Jack


HENIARTH YANKEE DOODLE

By: Pendock Buttonhole
Ex: Sunwillow Yasmin

Produced in his first year under saddle (2002) by Mandy Burchell-Small  for the Rowsen Family who are enjoying producing him from home 2003/2004. Back with Owen Burchell-Small for 2005.

 



HENIARTH MR. MILLIGAN

By: Roseisle Pandy Tudyr 
Ex: Sunwillow Mutters
by Revel Playsome

Royal Welsh winning yearling colt, 2000, sold to the Eckbacken Stud, Sweden.

Now an approved Swedish Stallion, with a pleasing first crop of foals on the ground.

Back in Wales for 2005/2006.


HENIARTH CORON

By: Pendock Buttonhole 
Ex: Gwyn Rhosyn Cellina

Winner of the £300 Glenhaven Futurity as a youngster for the Fouroaks Stud, now with the Cheshmere Stud and Novice Ridden Champion at the W.P.C.S. Centenary Show. Horse of the Year Show Open Ridden qualifier at the Royal Welsh Show 2007, ridden by Terry Thomas, Cheshmere Stud.

 


HENIARTH QUILL

By: Maestir Valiant 
Ex: Sunwillow Quest

A Supreme Champion under saddle and now over fences, for the Rosebury Family, Horse of the Year Show qualifier 2004

 

HENIARTH QUILL

 

HENIARTH YABBADABBADOO

By: Whatehall Louis
Ex: Sunwillow Yasmin

Royal Welsh winning Junior Mare 2002, now with Harold & Yvette Zoet's Ysselvliedt Stud in Holland.

 


Photo by E. Holin

 

HENIARTH ANTHEM

By: Heniarth Quip
Ex: Sunwillow Athene

Winning Gelding WPCS Centenary 2002.  Sold at Fayre Oaks Gala Evening Sale for £2500 to Lyndsey Oman, Tyne and Wear.


 

HENIARTH DORIS DAY 118919 HENIARTH DORIAY

By: Roseisle Pandy Tudyr
Ex: Baledon Miss Dior

A winner of many First Ridden Championships in her first four year old season, for the Cuthbertson Family, now the ride of Annabelle Beaumont from Ashby-de-la-Zouch

 

Top Ridden Ponies that have started their career’s at Heniarth include 


ROSEISLE BEWILDERED (Roseisle Pandy Tudyr x Cantref Let it Be by Saltersford Justin)
 5th Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein, Horse of the Year Show 2001 (picture page 74 W.P.C.S. 2001 Journal), Qualifier 2002. Now the property of the McKnight Family

Photo by "Tivendale"

 

SUNWILLOW QUEST - As you will have seen from our homepage the sad decision was made to part with dear Quest. She could have done no more for us so it was in our gift that she didn't have any more pain. She has left us one son, four daughters and four grand-daughters
FAYRE OAKS 2005

One quick look around the pens should have been a harmless affair until we spied Lot 606, Cascob Strike-a-Light, full of charm, a good bit of bone and a double cross of Cascob Nightlight whose family we keep returning too - in fact this colt is a grandson of Silver Ghost. So, he travelled home with us, ate up all his food, went out in the paddock, was caught and seems to be a very pleasing character - so time will tell how he turns out to fill our never ending search for a potential new stallion.
We'll put his extended pedigree up on the "Youngstock" page.


Heniarth Jimmy Dapps
SOUTH WESTERN REVISITED

When the South Western Association came on a stud visit three years ago, one lady fell for a handsome dun colt foal we had named Heniarth Jimmy Dapps, by Penual Jarryd out of Lacy Judie who we had purchased in a sorry state at the Revel dispersal sale day. It was great therefore to see Jimmy at Northleach Show this summer looking great and obviously much loved and working towards a lifelong career as a ride and drive pony.

SOUTH WESTERN PONY OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Richard journeyed down to Bicton Arena on the Sunday of the Performance Show to judge these inaugural championships, selecting Cledwyn Red Rose as Supreme and Lemonshill Top Note Reserve Supreme. A very enjoyable day.

 

India and Milligan having finished the x-country and right, heading the Ridden A line-up with Yippee 2nd.


Far right - Is that Zara Phillips on course?

A RIGHT PERFORMANCE!

India and Milligan and Angharad and Yippee enjoyed a wet two days at the Brecon WPCS Performance Show. They were first and second respectively in the Dressage and also in the open Ridden A class. Millligan went on to be Overall Ridden Champion of the Show and Reserve Overall Points Champion, whilst Yippee went on to be Mini Champion. Though as you can see by the smile on India's face it was a great clear on the Hunter Trial course, gaining a second placing, that was the most fun - not many stallions enjoy such a varied, exciting life, especially not Royal Welsh winning in-hand stallions - just goes to show the versatility and temperament of the Roseisle Pandy Tudyr stock, and of course the good jockey's!


Angharad and Yippee doing their dressage test in the rain!

PONTARDULAIS SHOW

Young Angharad Harries had a great day with Yippee-aye-Yeah at Pontardulais Show, winning the ridden Section A class and the First Ridden class, going on to be Reserve Champion in the Mountain and Moorland section against all the adults. The pair have also just achieved 7th place from thirty three entries at a local dressage show - the only child competing - now they're looking forward to the WPCS Performance Show.

Heniarth Question (photo right) made his Welsh show-ring debut by winning a strong class at Pontardulais silver medal show for Rod Lewis - another great day for the stock by Pandy Tudyr.

QUILL SCORES.......BIG TIME!
Congratulations to Heniarth Quill and Nicole Rosebury for winning the £500 Smoketree Ceaser championship and the Brineton First Ridden final at Ponies (UK) - what a great result, even getting their pictures in Horse & Hound!

COMMISERATIONS

Sadly, despite Quill having three seconds and Yankee Doodle having four seconds in Horse of the Year Show lead-rein and first ridden qualifiers they both missed out on qualifying - if ever qualification was well deserved with consistent performances it is with these too - however a huge vote of thanks for flying the Heniarth flag so high all season!

 

A QUESTION OF LUCK

Heniarth Question (Roseisle Pandy Tudyr x Sunwillow Quest ) has come back from Scotland to live with Rod Lewis at his Cwm-Meudwy Stud at Llandysul where he should have a great future - one to look out for!
Whilst with the Waxwing Stud he was Champion and Bronze Medal winner at Border Union

 

QUIP'S CONTINUE THEIR WINNING WAYS



We have been lucky enough to show the Heniarth Quip son, Rosmarche Holly Sprig for Helen Myers, winning at United Counties, Pembrokeshire County and 2nd at the Welsh Nationals, all as a two year old. Well done Helen and good luck with your 2006 foal crop by Quip

 

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY

It was a family day out at Pembs County with Bwlch-y-Gwynt Caryl who we have had on lease from Janneke Schilthuis for the last two years. Sadly Caryl was beaten into second place, right at the last minute in strong brood mare class, but her two year old daughter, Zonneweides Cinderella was third in her class for owner, Rod Lewis, and her foal, Heniarth Cupcake, won the foal class. Caryl will return to Holland in the autumn, safely scanned in foal to Heniarth Quip - it's been a pleasure to have her here and show her, and has introduced a new dam line for us here. Many thanks to Janneke and Egbert-Jan for entrusting her to us.


Scottish Horse Show President John Milligan of the Roseisle Stud meets Heniarth Mr. Milligan whose success he's been following with great pride.
THE SCOTTISH HORSE SHOW

We decided to make the long trip North to the Scottish Horse Show so that Mr.Milligan the pony, could meet, Mr. John Milligan, his namesake, owner and breeder of Roseisle Pandy Tudyr - whilst there Milligan did a great clear in the HOYS working hunter class! and then he went Champion in-hand with the Sunwillow Quest daughter, Sunwillow Bellona in Reserve. Meanwhile, Yippeayeyeah, also by Pandy Tudyr, won her open class so is now joining Milligan at the Horse of the Year Show final. To cap a full day for John Milligan word came thru that two more "Andy" progeny, Roseisle Something Blue and Heniarth Davey Crockett were Mini Champion and reserve at the BSPS Welsh Championships at Builth Wells.

India rode Yippee in her first ever open HOYS qualifier and won it, whilst Angharad came a very creditable seventh in a huge HOYS first ridden qualifier.



15th INTERNATIONAL WELSH SHOW, BELGIUM

It was a great pleasure to judge in Belgium with Henri Leeuwenhaag from Holland, especially when our Champion, Friars Posy, went thru the card and took the Supreme of Show title back to Wales, along with the Supreme Ridden, Eleri-Wyn Marshalsay and Moelgarnedd Myrddin. All the results and more pictures can be seen on www.wpcv.nl, from whence these two photo's came so I apologise in advance for not giving them a credit!! No small thanks should go to Marc & Anita Aerts, as well as Ettiene De Sutter and his committee for all their hard work in making the event a huge success.

SPONSORSHIP

We were pleased to be able to donate this lovely unique plate made for the International Mini Champion in Belgium.  designed and made by India's mother, Christine, at her pottery www.gwilipottery.com  
Also the Overall Welsh Champion and Reserve Ridden Welsh at the NPS and the Overall Junior Rider Champion and Reserve at Shrewsbury also received www.Heniarth.com sashes - and for next year too!

THE NATIONAL PONY SHOW

A busy time over the three days of the show, especially with Richard judging and then going off to Belgium on the Thursday morning, but a good show never the less; Milligan won his class of the Picton Final and was second in the Frethi Final as well as jumping a good clear in the Sealskinz Novice workers - only to remain unplaced - can't understand these worker classes??!! India did great with winning seven best junior rider rosettes throughout the show, especially by being 2nd, best Welsh and best Junior in the dressage from fifty plus entries riding her own Section C - Yarty Telynores. Bwlch-y-Gwynt Caryl won the Section A led mare class and her filly foal, Heniarth Cupcake, by Heniarth Quip, won her class and went on to be Reserve Supreme foal of all breeds, having also won her class at Cardigan Show the previous week


Georgina takes a fancy to the rosette bearers daffodil as she collects her prize from sponsor, Ceri Fell
THE NATIONAL WELSH &WELSH PART-BRED CHAMPIONSHIPS

We had a great time at the Shrewsbury Show. Milligan won both the Novice and Open Working Hunter Pony classes and went on to win the £150 National Ridden Section A title with India. Poppy Duncalf took the mini championship with Sunwillow Georgina (left) which qualified her that day for the National award, which she too, promptly won and then young Angharad Harries partnered Heniarth Yippeeayeyeah (right) to take both the Novice Open and Novice Mini championships; there first time in the ring together. Just as well we hadn't taken any led animals, we'd have to start cloning helpers!

 


Heniarth Quinnel 

Heniarth Mr Milligan (above) with Richard
photos by Eberhard Holin

Heniarth Yum Yum & Meirion  photos by Janneke

Photo courtesy of BBC Wales
Just before Inger left Sweden she had her credit cards and drivers licence stolen so therefore was unable to rent a car so on the Sunday before the show Meirion drove the 500 mile round trip to Stanstead Airport to meet her so she didn't miss the show - sadly her return trip via train and coach was met with a delay on the M25, missing her flight and poor Inger being imprisoned at Stanstead for two days before she could fly home!
We've since heard that three bottles of champagne were consumed on her return so I'm sure all her travel problems are long forgotten.
THE ROYAL WELSH 2005

Having won the Youngstock Championship, Reserve Male and Reserve Female championships in the Section B's last year, little did we ever consider we would repeat the same tally of awards in the Mountain Ponies this year - but we did.......... and more!
Mr. Milligan switched roles and became a led stallion, and to the delight of his proud owner Inger Becker who was watching from the stand with a hot mobile phone on call to the team back in Sweden, Johann & Tiina, he won and became Reserve Male Champion to Harold and Yvette Zoets, Vechtzichts Hywel.
Quinnel stood third in a strong class of colts that was won by Sal Keswani's Heniarth Quip son, Sunwillow Jubilee who stood Reserve Youngstock champion.
Yum Yum rose to the occasion and won her class, stood Youngstock Champion and Reserve Female to Idyllic Fonteyn who went on to be Overall Champion - congratulations to the Idyllic team who always have their ponies on form and worthy champions.
Great for Sunwillow Quest to be grand-dam of both Youngstock Champion and Reserve and Sunwillow Mutters to be dam of the winning junior stallion, the second placed senior stallion and therefore grand-dam of Jubilee. Incidentally, this was the third generation of Reserve Female Championships for the family; Quest, Yasmin and now Yum-Yum.
Poor Milligan was up with the lark on Thursday and was first to go in the Working Hunter Pony section and jumped a tremendous clear round to stand second. Later in the day he was named Champion Ridden A or B and Reserve Overall Ridden Champion to the Cob, Saith Magical Dream.
We couldn't have done it all without the loyal help of India, Christine, Rod and of course Inger who had to put up with 3.30a.m. starts for the three days of the show.......but it was well worth it!

 


Heniarth Quinnel (Gwyn Rhosyn Frenin x Sunwillow Quest)
Photo by Janneke de Rade.
NORTHLEACH SHOW

A delightful new setting in Cirencester Park made for an even nicer atmosphere for Northleach Show that saw Heniarth Quinnel win the 2/3y.o. colt class and Heniarth Yum Yum standing 2nd in the 2/3y.o. filly class.
Mr.Milligan kept his flag flying by winning the NPS/Sealskinz Novice working hunter qualifier and the NPS/Frethi Intermediate Ridden qualifier before going on to take the Dyrin Sugar Ray trophy for the best ridden A, (the third time in succession for Heniarth), and eventually Reserve Supreme Ridden pony in the show. It was great that Quinnels owner, Rhode Thielen was over from Holland to see his win.


Heniarth Yum Yum (Gwyn Rhosyn Frenin x Sunwillow Yasmin)
photo by Janneke de Rade.

WINDFLOWERS DEBUT

Eyarth Windflower made her season debut at the Three Counties Show and took the Championship - though as you can see (left) she was obviously delighted to be back home again.

JACK GOES SUPREME

Heniarth Union Jack has moved on from the Castlemead Stud to the Alex and Clara Payne who were delighted when he took the Supreme Gelding Championship at the Midland In-Hand Show. All the best for Clara and Jacks ridden career.

SOME 2005 FOALS
Heniarth Cupcake by Heniarth Quip ex Bwlch -y- Gwynt Caryl by Verdrefawr Daniel

 

Heniarth How Twee by Cascob Silver Ghost ex Heniarth Quaint by Nerwyn Cadno.
(Right) Heniarth Thingumajig by Rhoson Shem ex Eyarth Windflower by Eyarth Celebration.

OLYMPIA HERE WE COME............

When Mr. Milligan stepped off the trailer on his return trip from Sweden we never imagined that he would have qualified for both the Horse of the Year Show and now the Olympia Ridden championships, all by the end of May. Not only is it a credit to India his rider, and Jane Harries, trainer, but also to Inger and Johann Becker in Sweden who have obviously done such a good job in raising him since he left these shores as a yearling.

Not only did he qualify for Olympia at the National Pony Society Area 29 Show at Mount Ballan Farm but he did a lovely jumping round in the Novice WHP - so may be we will have to concentrate our efforts on that arena - but for the time being Milligan is more than concentrating on his "women folk"!!

Milligan becomes the third homebred "Heniarth" pony to appear at Olympia in the last four consecutive years; Quail ('02) & Quip ('03 & '04) and this will be India's third ride in  a row - a great achievement for the "team".

 


photo by Goytrephotography

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

Always ready to dispel the myth that ridden animals can't be shown in-hand Milligan took a quick detour to Swansea Show and landed the breed led title and WPCS medal as well as standing Reserve Supreme Welsh & Mountain and Moorland. Not to be outdone, sister, Yeeha Sheila took the Reserve Supreme Yearling spot - the pair collecting over £100 in prize-money for their efforts!

QUAIL ADDS TO THE FUN -agh!

In between three shows in a weekend - Heniarth Quail foaled her first; a colt by Cascob Silver Ghost

COTHI BRIDGE SHOW - saw the Heniarth produced Section B yearling filly, Rhoson Anna-Lena go Champion and take the WPCS medal - see www.rhosonponies.com 

 

CARMARTHEN ASSOCIATION SPRING SHOW

It was a great birthday celebration for Richard on May 22nd when three homebred ponies left the yard and all three won their classes. Heniarth Quinnell made his UK show ring debut and promptly won his class, youngstock champion and overall Champion A, winning a medal and qualifying for the National Championships. His three-quarter sister, Yum-Yum won her class and was Reserve Youngstock Champion. Her sister, Yeeha Sheila ended the day by being called forward for the title of Supreme Yearling Champion

(photo left - Quinnell - right - Yeeha Sheila)

Elvis is alive and well in Hereford!?

HAPPY 40th LOTTIE

It's not everyday a girl turns forty years old - so why not throw a huge party and ask everybody to dress up in "sixties" costumes? Why not? See if you can spot some of the faces in the pictures - no prizes on offer, just a laugh. The hostess was reputed to have gone to bed at 4.30a.m.......... yep, we can believe that!

TOP OF THE CLASS

Having already had a great day at the National Pony Society Area X1  Show with Mr. Milligan we waited to see the Horse of the Year Show mini qualifiers. Both Sunwillow Georgina, (Heniarth Quip x Sunwillow Zell-am-Zee) who is still owned by Heniarth, though leased to the Turner/Duncalf family, and Heniarth Quill (Maestir Valiant x Sunwillow Quest) looked fabulous. Both went very nicely for judges, Alan Robertson and Russ Owen who pulled Quill in top and Georgina second. Both ponies did good individual shows so it was a nail biting wait for the other 25+ ponies to do their shows. When all said and done, the initial pull in was reversed and Georgina took the Horse of the Year Show ticket for young Poppy Duncalf. Quill's rider, Nicole Rosebury was gracious in defeat as the judge explained they had joint equal total marks but Georgina scored one higher on her ride mark, which therefore takes precedence. Needless to say we were exceptionally proud of them both, especially when Georgina went on to take the Mini Championship.

The following day, Poppy and "George" gained their Royal International Horse Show qualification, so they will be joining Heniarth Yankee Doodle and Yolanda Rowsen who has qualified for the lead rein section.

NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY AREA XI

After a very early start to be at Solihull for 8.30 am. Mr Milligan and India put up a fine performance to win his first Olympia class and eventually go on to stand Reserve Champion to Sydenham Forget me Knot with John James. He then went on to qualify for the Picton/NPS Novice Championships and lifted the section championship - a very productive day. 
(picture above)

THIRD IN A ROW

We were delighted with Eyarth Windflower when she presented us with a big, strong, filly foal by Rhoson Shem - her third filly out of three foals

FIRST TIME

On the other hand, four year old Heniarth Quaint delivered her first foal, a filly by Cascob Silver Ghost.
For a first timer, she loves it to bits and is very proud of it.

FOAL PICTURES COMING SOON

News and pictures from Holland tells us that Heniarth Quinell's first crop of foals are very exciting. Quinnell (pictured above) will be making his UK show ring debut soon as well as welcoming his first mares.

 

News Flash: ROWFANTINA OTTOMAN (Roseisle Pandy Tudyr x Rowfantina Old Fashioned) won a strong youngstock class at Royal Windsor Horse Show.

FIRST FOAL OF THE YEAR

Just to round off Lampeter Show day, Heniarth Quilt (Roseisle Pandy Tudyr x Sunwillow Quest) delivered our first foal of the season when we arrived home; a handsome colt by Cascob Silver Ghost, his picture can be seen on the homepage.

QUINNEL COMES HOME

At one o' clock in the morning, on a wet Sunday night, we met Alan Pearce in Safeway's car park to welcome home Heniarth Quinnel from Holland. Quinnel ( Gwyn Rhosyn Frenin x Sunwillow Quest, pictured left.)  has moved happily into Quips old stable as he's away at Rosmarche and I'm sure is looking forward to meeting some of the local ladies! Many thanks to Piet & Rhode Thielen for allowing us to have him home for the year.

WHO NEEDS SLEEP?

Still on a high from Lampeter we journeyed 8 miles up the road to the West Wales Spring Show, held at the United Counties Showground; though it still meant a crack of dawn start to be there for an 8 a.m........ on a Sunday! 

Heniarth Yum Yum ( Gwyn Rhosyn Frenin x Sunwillow Yasmin - pictured right)  made her three year old show-ring debut and collected the Championship and W.P.C.S. medal, the Overall Welsh In-Hand Champion and then Reserve Supreme Welsh to the Ridden Supreme, Moelgarnedd Myrddin who is being produced for David Williams by the Marshalsay family. They deservedly had one over on Milligan who stood Reserve Welsh ridden champion to them, having also taken the B.S.P.S. Open Ridden championship and Section A ridden champion earlier that day - later taking second place in his Working Hunter class.

Incidently Roseisle Pandy Tudyr sired four individual winners at this show in Milligan, Rosmarche Rowan (yearling colt), Heniarth Davey Crockett (lead rein) and Roseisle Something Blue (mini-champion).

 

Heniarth Mr. Milligan - photo taken at West Midland Stallion Show by Colin Nicholas Photography

MR.MILLIGAN GOES ONE BETTER

Having spent the previous night in the casualty department until 11.30p.m. having my trodden on foot x-rayed, the noise of rain beating on the window at 5.30 a.m. did not encourage me to leap out of bed with much enthusiasm to be towed into and most definitely out of Lampeter Stallion Show, potentially damaging the paintwork of the new, beloved, lorry. However, the fact that we also had a trophy to return from last year forced us to get moving and it was a better start to the day when we managed to drive easily on to the showground. Both the "Rhoson" yearlings behaved well and gave good accounts of themselves. Unfortunately Tincer did not find favour but Anna-Lena won a good yearling filly class (see www.rhosonponies.com ), however Mr.Milligan came up trumps - spectacularly!

Competing in the new ridden section, India once again rode him with great style to win his class with the Cheshmere Stud's Heniarth Coron in second. With stiff competition, judge Len Bigley called Milligan forward to take the Championship. As things were running a bit late the pair came straight out of the ridden ring to compete for the Supreme of Show, under 2005 Show President, Emma Williams. Low and behold - Mr.Milligan was pulled forward as Supreme of the Show, winning £100 and £75 of Alva Products, which were already helping him look his best! Needless to say we were over the moon. India's mother, Christine had promised not to cry this season but after West Midland and now this, she admitted, "it's only April and it's the second time I've been in tears." Why not? India must rate as the youngest recipient of the title and together, definitely the first ridden Supreme. Many thanks to all the individuals that made this possible - and even better we didn't have to be towed out!

 

YARRA GLEN TAKES SWEDEN BY STORM

Heniarth Yarra Glen had his first public outing at the Swedish Horse Board stallion grading where he passed his assessment with flying colours, scoring a 10 out of 10 for "breed type." Having only had three weeks notice to present him under saddle for inspection, leasee Inger Becker said "I couldn't watch, I just went outside and prayed!" Her prayers worked as he behaved well and gave a good account of himself. Then for the first time at this event a show of the stallions was staged in the afternoon against all sections and Yarra took the Supreme Championship - a well deserved reward for Inger, Johann and Tiina of the Ekbacken Stud who have put so much work into him. All this on the day that Yarra Glen left his first two foals for the Waxwing Stud.

Above: Heniarth Yarra Glen by Nerwyn Cadno

Right: A very proud Inger Becker and son Johann

INTERNATIONAL TICKET

News has come through from the Rowfantina camp that Heniarth Yankee Doodle has won his ticket through to the Royal International Horse Show, led by Oliver Burchell-Small and ridden by Yolanda Rowsen who loves him to bits!

UNION JACK MOVES ON

After four great years at the Castlemead Stud, Sue and Mike Harries have made the decision to sell Heniarth Union Jack to some good friends to enjoy life as a ridden pony. Hopefully he will follow in his dad, Quip's, footsteps and we'll soon have pictures of him performing.

AMERICAN WIN

We're really pleased for Helen Bandy of Oregon, U.S.A. when her Heniarth Quip son, Rosmarche Harlequin won first time out at the Cotswold/Forest of Dean Spring Show, produced by Adam Fletcher and Callie Stein . We're sure there's more of those to come.

WEST MIDLAND STALLION SHOW 2005

Heniarth Mr. Milligan certainly gave us all a day to remember at the West Midland Stallion Show. The day started with being pulled top in the first Horse of the Year Show ridden A & B qualifier of the year. A nerve wracking moment as we waited for all twenty-four entries to do their shows and then we had to wait for his number to be called. He was called first! His first ever ridden show outdoors and certainly his first HOYS attempt. India rode him carefully and professionally and we were all thrilled. Then we switched bridles and took him into the In-hand ring where he also won and took the led championship under Laura Hutchins (Bengad Stud). A great day got even better. Then, back to the Ridden ring for the HOYS Championship under judges Kevin Walker (Brynoffa) and Ann Williams (Crawel) who quickly and efficiently looked at all the breeds they had forward and without hesitation called Milligan as Champion. Back to the in-hand rings to stand Reserve Overall Welsh Champion under Dr.Wynne and a very creditable second reserve in the Cuddy HOYS In-Hand qualifier. Then, with India back on board we entered the Supreme of the Show class with Debbie Machin officiating and some illustrious contenders around us, Milligan was pulled forward as Reserve Supreme to the young Riding Pony Kitty Kelley with Simon Charlesworth. A tremendous achievement for India and Milligan and appropriately his sash was in the colours of the Swedish flag!!

HOMEBRED NEWS

Heniarth Yankee Doodle continues his winning ways by winning the lead rein division of the Ponies (UK) southern circuit at the Ardingly Spring Show recently, adorning himself with sashes and glory. Also, the Rowfantina yearling colt by Roseisle Pandy Tudyr out of Horse of the Year champion, Rowfantina Old Fashioned took the Keston Royal Occasion championship against all breeds and ages at the same show. The Burchell-Small team are obviously on a roll!

The Section B filly and Windflower daughter Heniarth Whoopsadaisy remains unbeaten on her first few outings as a two year old with new owner Roma Wright-Smith.

Sunwillow Georgina is giving her young riders, Poppy and Jess Duncalf some great fun as a first ridden. 

QUIPS HOLIDAY

Heniarth Quip has left for his holidays with a lovely band of mares at Helen Myers Rosmarche Stud (www.Rosmarche.com) where he is sure to have a great time. 

 

A GREAT EASTER WEEKEND

Good news all round this Easter when Mr. Milligan completed his first Hunter Trial in great style and both Sunwillow Georgina and Heniarth Yankee Doodle did great things under the bright lights of the British Show Pony Society Winter Championships. Georgina stood reserve novice champion from her First Ridden section and Yankee took a second and a third in huge novice and restricted lead rein classes. Congratulations to all involved.

BRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY, (Wales) WINTER HERITAGE SHOW

A great day was had at this show for the offspring of Roseisle Pandy Tudyr. Heniarth Davey Crockett, pictured left with judge Mrs. Marion Thomas, (ex Baledon Miss Dior) won his lead rein class and took the Mini Championship on his first outing of the season for the John family, whilst Heniarth Mr.Milligan, pictured right,  (ex. Sunwillow Mutters) took the Overall Novice Championship under Lady Evans-Bevan, with both ponies qualifying for the B.S.P.S. Winter Championships. Milligan also got to jump his first competitive Working Hunter course and did a great job, just knocking the gate, though still gaining a creditable fourth place and gaining a lot of confidence. We were also pleased that the "Heniarth" Novice W.H.P. championship went to Phillipa James with the Thomas's Ddeusant Diamond. All in all, a cold, yet profitable excursion!

A WORK OF ART

You may well remember reading about the day Elizabeth Henderson came to measure up Windflower for her sculpture, (see archive page, at the bottom of this page) ; well we are delighted to show you the finished article. Needless to say we are thrilled with it. 

Adding to that Elizabeth very kindly  modelled a statue of Sunwillow Quest, in her slightly younger days, (photo right) which has given us a lot of pleasure. Both statues are in cold cast resin which can be hand painted or bronzed and are a limited edition, available from Liz at Lizpurlogue@aol.com so you too could have your very own Quest and Windflower!

YANKEE DOODLE RETURNS

After nearly two years abscence from the show ring Heniarth Yankee Doodle made a triumphant return at the B.S.P.S. Area 14 Show to take both the Restricted and Open Mini Championships and Winter qualifiers. Yankee is by Pendock Buttonhole and out of Sunwillow Yasmin and was purchased by Merial Rowson as a four year old for her daughters. Yankee was once again shown by Oliver Burchell-Small.

GEORGINA'S OFF ON HER TRAVELS

Rather then spend the summer getting fat we are delighted that Sunwillow Georgina is off to join Poppy and Jess Duncalf for the season to do lead-rein and first ridden classes - if the girls can do half as well as brother Josh and Vean Hobajon then it will be a great summer. Let's hope they have fun!

HENIARTH YABADABADOO

News from Holland that the Royal Welsh winner Heniarth Yabadabadoo (Whatehall Louis x Sunwillow Yasmin) has been out three times for Harold & Yvette Zoet, winning three times, including the National Show and a Reserve Championship at the Dragon Pony Show. Great results. Yaba - is of course a sister to Yum Yum and Yarra Glen and the mother of Ann Sparlings Heniarth Wilma Too by Gwyn Rhosyn Frenin who is expecting her first foal by Mr. Milligan in 2006.

Many thanks for the kind words on the passing of Quest, it is nice to know that so many other people thought so much of her too.


A laid back Mr.Milligan getting ready for his day!
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW

Once again we endured our usual disappointing results at HOYS, although we were very proud to have qualified and enjoyed positive comments from many admirers.
The best result was 8th and Best Turned Out with Georgina and Poppy Duncalf who looked "quite charming". Unfortunately Yippee-aye-yeah and Angharad picked up a "wrong leg" but still received the same ride mark as Milligan who didn't find favour at all, so we'll have to rest on the laurels of his outstanding success all season. Never mind, it was a great effort all round and a huge achievement just taking part. Now we hope we can look forward to both Georgina's and Yippee's foals next season.


Georgina and Poppy Duncalf

QUIP IS BACK!

A very fat and hairy Heniarth Quip has arrived home safely after a summer at the Rosmarche Stud. He obviously had a good time and many thanks to Helen for taking such great care of him - lets hope he leaves her some more great foals. It's unusual to see him in his winter coat as the last two years he's been clipped for Olympia at Christmas - I think her prefers it this way though - leave all the dressing up to Mr Milligan this time.

GEORGE RETURNS TOO

Close on Quip's heels is his daughter Sunwillow Georgina who has come home from young Poppy Duncalf, ready to start her brood mare career. Poppy made a delightful thank you card, saying "I love George so much, I will really miss her," though I'm sure she'll soon be busy with Heniarth Quaint (Nerwyn Cadno x Sunwillow Quest) who hopefully will bring Poppy as much fun and success next season.

NEWS FROM THE NORTH

Good news from Simon Charlesworth to say that his Heniarth Bedlam, (Benni to all that know him), was first and reserve champion at the NPS Area 4 Foal Show last week, the first time out. Look out for him at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

MILLIGAN SCORES AGAIN

Without even leaving his stable Mr Milligan has come out on top by becoming the best Section A and Champion stallion in the Welsh Pony and Cob Society Performance awards competition with India, winning five trophies! Yippee-aye-yeah also scored well, as did Angharad's other two rides so we'll have pictures after the presentation on December 4th. What a tremendous year Milligan has had considering he started the year as a novice.

GELDING RESULTS PUBLISHED

Please take the time to look at the winners of the National High Point Junior Gelding competition by clicking on the "gelding" button - a lot of effort and very well deserved success.

 

ROYAL WELSH WINTER FAIR

Heniarth Bedlam (Cascob Silver Ghost x Heniarth Quilt by Roseisle Pandy Tudyr, pictured left) gave a good account of himself to stand 7th out of 49 entries in the colt foal class for Simon Charlesworth whilst congratulations to the Cheshmere Stud for winning the yearling colts with Cheshmere Funtime Frankie by their Heniarth Coron (Pendock Buttonhole x Gwyn Rhosyn Cellina by Revel Cello, pictured right)
Heniarth Hushabye (by Cottrell Faberge) produced the 3rd placed Welsh Part-Bred filly foal, Derw Sweet Dreams, for Mr & Mrs Owen from Abergele, North Wales. Well done!

WPCS PERFORMANCE AWARDS

India, pictured left, with WPCS President, Lady Jennifer Evans-Bevan collecting his awards for Mountain Pony, Overall Stallion and Mountain & Moorland Champion at the recent presentations in Cheltenham. Congratulations to Sam Roberts who was Supreme, again, this time with Muskerry Blue Danube.

HO HO HO!!!!

Poor Georgina got sidelined to take part in the Kidwelly Christmas Festival, though I think she quite enjoyed her night out in town!

 

MILLIGAN BOWS OUT AT OLYMPIA

Well, Olympia has come and gone again and Christmas is well and truly upon us - frightening to think that the West Midland Stallion Show schedule arrived this morning, almost now getting like the January Sales adverts already tempting us out of any money we have left.
We were very pleased with the way Milligan looked and worked in - though by the time he had been back to his box, had breakfast and his normal nap (which was lacking at HOYS 'cause of his flooded stable) he felt quite on his toes and India did a good job of keeping it together - however, gaining equal second placed points for his good looks, his ride mark was not so good so it was not to be our day. Never mind - for a young, first season, covering stallion, actually ridden by a junior we were very proud of them both and it was nice to receive the Duntarvie Trophy for the best Owner(Leasee) bred small breed. 
Inger Becker had flown in from Mexico and her son Johann from Sweden, so it was a great Christmas gathering and a great atmosphere, as Olympia always is, with many thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds.
So that brings Mr.Milligan's ridden career to a close - he remains in the country for 2006 but will devote his time to his woman folk. He's already achieved more in one season than many ever achieve in their lives and for that we are immensely proud of him and of course India who has put in all the work with him, coached by Jane Harries and chauffeured by mum Christine! What a clever pony!

 

Getting "Polo" treats for concentration - that didn't work!

Waiting in the wings like butter wouldn't melt in his mouth!

Inger and Johann Becker - still very proud of Mr.Milligan.

YARRA DOES SANTA

These pictures came a bit late for Christmas but we wanted to show you how good Heniarth Yarra Glenn (Nerwyn Cadno x Sunwillow Yasmin by Pendock Legend) looks in Sweden with his young jockey, "Emmy". Apparently he loves his jumping and dressage work with the big horses as well as playing in the deep snow they now have (and the -12 temps they have!)
STOP PRESS
- Right - Button celebrating that her and Toggle's breeder, Louise Parry has been awarded the Small Thoroughbred Breeder of the Year Award by the Thoroughbred Breeders Association for breeding the first classic winner in Wales since 1874! Congratulations - see www.pantycoedstud.com 

YARRA'S FIRST FOALS

Although some three weeks early and born into a snow covered land, the Ekbacken Stud of Inger Becker in Sweden reports to first two foals by Heniarth Yarra Glen. The first, a filly named Springflower out of E. Sunshine and then a colt named Jarrah out of E. Jasmine and it seems both are very pleasing. Yarra's getting sooo international, as we understand he already has a son in South Africa and of course his namesake, the Yarra river in Australia has played such a big part in the Commonwealth games ceremonies.

QUIPS LATEST GUISE

It was fantastic news to see Quip was sixth in the WPCS sire ratings. With the few mares he covers each year this was a fantastic result and many thanks to all that showed his offspring.
However, never letting the grass grow between his hooves Quip has now taken up a career in driving.
He has taken up residence with Minta Winn in Sussex to be driven by Nicola Blandin from Jersey who are so far thrilled with his performance. Obviously it's early days but it will be great to see him between the shafts. We'll get some photo's soon.

STOP PRESS

Quip had his first outing in harness at Aldershot Show on Newbury Showground and won his novice class. What a result! What was most important is that he didn't mind the other carriages and he behaved in his usual gentlemanly style 

EWE ARISTOCRAT

Been "all quiet" on the Western front lately, though we did make a flying trip to the Blue Faced Leicester In-lamb show and sale at Carlisle and of course brought two home, one for ourselves and one for Rod Lewis. What handsome and aristocratic sheep (?!!) and carrying three lambs between them. Highly recommended as a sheep breed especially around the ponies. We now have ten ewes with twenty three lambs scanned inside,  ready to burst! 

LAST ROSETTES

Just when we thought it had all finished, Mr Milligan was awarded the Reserve In Hand and the Supreme Ridden title at the National Pony Society Area 28 Points Awards last week, though his success was somewhat over shadowed by Meirion and Corin Knox's rendition of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" as part of the presentation night entertainment - you had to be there!!!!

SLOW SHOWS

Having knocked ourselves out for the last few years, with both ridden and led ponies on the circuit, we had decided to cut back this season and take things a little easier, and cheaper, so that's why there seems to be less news around. We've only been to three shows so far, by the end of June, with our most significant result being Eyarth Windflower, taking the Welsh Section B Championship at Cheshire County Show and of course good old Quip has been flying the flag for us in harness.

Heniarth Yum Yum, 2005 Royal Welsh Youngstock Champion with her first foal, a filly, Heniarth Dilyscious by Heniarth Mr. Milligan

Heniarth Tutti Fruti, by Heniarth Mr. Milligan and out of Heniarth Quaint by Nerwyn Cadno

OLYMPIA CHAMPIONSHIPS

All the weeks of blankets and lessons, clipping and feeding, all seem worthwhile when you actually get through the doors of Olympia, ready to compete in the most prestigious of all the qualifying events. Quip seemed to remember where he was and was immediately at home with all the show-jumpers that trailed past his stable, which was just down the aisle from Nick Skelton's Arco, though sadly this did lead one rather glamorous French lady to ask India if she had enjoyed riding in the Shetland Grand National! OK, compared to Arco, Quip may be a bit on the short and hairy side but he can do walk to canter just as well!

The following day it was a relief that they split the judging into small and large breeds as last year thirty five animals nose to tail around the ring was a bit much - this meant we didn't perform until 11a.m. Despite the nerves having longer to develop, Quip and India tried their best and it was a great to come back in the afternoon and be called forward into 6th place overall, standing above some very notable animals and riders. We were all delighted and so proud of them both on their last showing performance together. We couldn't have done half as well either without the support of trainer, Jane Harries, who has endeavoured to smooth out the wrinkles over the last two seasons, as well as the support of Christine, India's mum.

Quip, obviously enjoying himself as Judges, Ann Pritchard and Len Bigley look on

Quip has certainly done us proud. Reserve Supreme in both the Picton Novice and the Frethi Intermediate National finals last year as well as qualifying for the Horse of the Year Show at the Royal Welsh and being best of breed at Olympia. Then this year coming back to Olympia as well as being the £250 National Ridden Mountain Pony Champion at Shrewsbury - more than we had ever imagined when we started out. Next year he will be visiting Helen Myers Rosmarche Stud where he will run out with her mares that he has proved so successful with in the past. Then who knows - we had always planned to drive him - so he may be back!

Quip and India in the final line-up having just received their rosettes from the Countess of Shrewsbury

The journey home was not quite as loud as last years, though this year we made a wrong turn leaving Olympia and ended up down a side street with a very irate lady in a BMW who would not reverse for us to pass, despite us having ten cars behind us and being about 1cm from the wing mirror of the car parked beside us. It was quite a confrontation. Though after 15 minutes when Christine, (India's mum) got on the phone to Scotland Yard, the woman relented and let us pass - nice people in London! Soon enough Meirion and Martin entered into the Christmas spirit!

Many thanks to the National Pony Society and to Baileys Horse Feeds for organising and sponsoring this event - it is a real treat and the final is every bit as good as the qualifying day itself. Lets hope we can make it back there again.

 

NEVER WORK WITH CHILDREN OR ANIMALS

So the saying goes! The Royal Welsh Winter Fair was going well until young Steehorst Kyro got into the Section B championship. His time came to trot up in front of judge, and at that moment he decided to "drop his landing gear" and refuse to trot. Despite attempts to put him back on four legs instead of five, we failed and patiently waited in line whilst the championship was awarded to John James' filly which we were pleased to see later going on to stand Supreme of the Show. Needles to say Kyro was not the most popular member of the stable on his way home, though he has now, as originally planned, made the trip to Stanley Grange Farm to be broken to ride. In hindsight it was still a great achievement for him to have travelled to Llanelwedd three times this year and win on each occasion; Glanusk, Royal Welsh and Winter Fair - may be we'll forgive him CONGRATULATIONS ; must go to Jill and Lottie Abrahall, taking the Section A championship with Flydon Wyn, who we can claim was conceived at Heniarth during Nerwyn Cadno's stay here back in 2001 - a great result for 25 year old Cadno.

 

ROYAL WINTER FAIR, TORONTO, CANADA

It was a great pleasure to have been invited to judge at the Winter Fair, having not attended for some seventeen years, when in those days we would drive some fourteen hours from Massachusetts to compete with the Grazing Fields Farm Show Team.

The led judging took place in the Horse Palace, over looked by its double levels of stabling. (top left) The overall Welsh Championship went to the Section C, Parvadean The Governor, shown by Jeffrey Kohler for Alan and Suzy Schockett.(middle left) The Welsh Champion of Champions that animals qualify for throughout the summer was won by the Section D mare, Menai Prides Choice for the Dagenais family, shown by Simon Bigley and Eurig Eynon. (bottom left). Section B Champion was Rotherwood Crown Prince for Kirsten Brunner who also won the Lady to drive class, (top right) and the Section A Champion was Relhok Austin Healey, (middle right), who also won the Adele Rockwell  Memorial Trophy at his first time in-harness in the main Coliseum Arena. (bottom right)

We were both treated royally and it was great to catch up with some old friends that we hadn't seen for a long time. Hopefully it won't be such a long time until our return to Canada.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo; Lyn Cassels-Caldwell

Milligan travelled over with his son, Ekbackens Jackpot who is also to be shown in the UK. As you can see from the picture (above) Milligan soon settled in to enjoying the Welsh countryside!

CHANGING COUNTRIES

We are very proud to have Royal Welsh winner, Heniarth Mr.Milligan back in Wales, having been leased from his  owners, Inger and Johan Becker of the Ekbacken Stud in Sweden. Even more exciting is that they now have Heniarth Yarra Glen  in Sweden for two years to use in his place - so it's all change. Many of you will remember Milligan from the WPCS Journal add we did with him posing under the flowers of a hanging basket - well he's grown up since those days!

 

 

Yarra Glen (above)  also seems to be looking forward to his new life and will hopefully follow in Milligans footsteps by leaving some lovely foals for Swedish breeders.

SUPREME FIRST TIME OUT!

News from Roma Wright-Smith to say that Heniarth Whoopsadaisy was Supreme Champion at the NCPA Northants, the first show she took her to after purchasing her at Fayre Oaks - lets hope that's just the start of a long and glittering career.

QUESTION HEADING NORTH

Heniarth Question (pictured right) has made the trip up to Waxwing in Scotland where we all hope he too will have a long and glittering career ahead of him

 

SUNWILLOW UBERLINGER 1987  - 2004

(Sunwillow Matterhorn x Sunwillow Neiderhorn)

Sadly we have to report the passing of Uberlinger, the dam of Heniarth Union Jack and Sunwillow Aphrodite, just two of her grand progeny. Her final resting place was with Jessica Middleton who cared for her right to the end - luckily retaining her daughter to carry on the line.

photo: Rhode Thielen

THAT WAS THE WEEK THAT WAS -

Shem and India ready in the horse lines to go and contest the the Simpsons Refractories ridden final at the Horse of the Year. We were very proud of the performance they both gave, but sadly it didn't appeal to the judges that much - oh well, we know which pony we were pleased to take home at the end of the day

 

HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW 2004

Sunwillow Georgina gave a highly polished performance in the lead rein class to stand sixth and get the best turned out prize! Congratulations to jockey, Alexandra Hollings and handler Katy Carter for doing such a superb job.

 

 

ANOTHER HOYS SUCCESS - STOP PRESS - Nicole & Quill 6th HOYS final - well done!

Heniarth Quill, better known as "Henry" to his proud owners, the Rosebury family from Lancashire, has qualified for the Mountain and Moorland First Ridden finals at the Horse of the Year Show. Huge congratulations to his talented young rider, Nicole Rosebury who quickly followed up this success by the pair being selected as Supreme Native Ridden Champions at the British Elite Show. This makes the third of Sunwillow Quest's progeny to have been qualifiers at the Horse of the Year Show, a fitting way to celebrate her 21st year!

We recently made a flying visit to Sweden to visit our our many good friends there and of course to see Heniarth Mr.Milligan and his first two crops of foals. We were not disappointed with what we saw and look forward to the day when Mr.Milligan can come back to Wales. We were re-aquainted with Per & Ta Aschan's Gwyn Rhosyn Cellina (dam of Heniarth Coron and Canoodle) and her daughter Molstabergs Celline by Quip who is in foal to Milligan for 2005 which should be exciting. Needless to say we were once again shown superb hospitality in a beautiful country and managed the whole trip without seeing any Elk roaming the forests and highways, which was a good thing as we'll have to go back again to see them!

 

Heniarth Mr. Milligan (Roseisle Pandy Tudyr x Sunwillow Mutters)

Below right is Ekbackens Jackpot by Milligan out of Ecbackens Jasmine by Twyford My Man, bred by Inger Becker and owned by Anna Lena Jerbo and below left is Malby Milli Mint, again by Milligan and out of Malby Minta, bred and owned by Nette Morner Norstrum

Heniarth Davey Crocket (Roseisle Pandy Tudyr x Baledon Miss Dior) 1st and Reserve Champion, BSPS Welsh Championship Show - congratulations to the Teal and John families on Davey's first season.

Heniarth Yippeeayeyeah (Roseisle Pandy Tudyr x Sunwillow Yasmin) in her first year as a four year old, produced by the Julie Templeton Show Team.

 

NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS

Rhoson Shem and India took the ridden Welsh championship at the NPS Show in fine style, a great reward for their combined effort. STOP PRESS: Shem and India qualified for the Simpson Refactories Horse of the Year Show ridden championships at Monmouth Show. We believe he is the only Section B pony to have the distinction of competing at HOYS, both ridden and in-hand in the same year.

 

NEWSFLASH - The Mountain and Moorland Lead Rein, Rosmarche Hollyberry, by Heniarth Quip, lifted the Supreme Mini Championship title at the National Pony Society Show for the Alder family. Congratulations to them all, as well as her breeder Helen Myers.

WELSH &  WELSH PART-BRED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

A great show for Heniarth this year with Cascob Silver Ghost being called forward as Mountain Pony Champion and being the first recipient of the beautiful Weston Park Trophy, kindly donated by Dick & Janet Evans from Australia. The trophy will go to a different Section each year so we were thrilled to be the first names engraved on it. Heniarth Quip pulled it out of the hat to take the title of Ridden Mountain Pony of the Year and Rhoson Shem partnered India to be named as best Junior rider of the show, having been named as the highest placed A (Quip) and B (Shem) in the dressage, as well as best junior rider. Quip also sired the winning foal, Ty Golau Georgie Girl for Lisa Perrot on only her second outing. Well done! By all accounts the Shrewsbury show was a great event and the National titles were really hotly contested - it seems a far cry from Richards original idea that he had to plead WPCS council to support! Well done to the organising team that had the vision to bring the event to fruition with virtually no initial budget - lets hope it's a firm date in the calendar and will soon be identified as "the" breed show with all the appropriate qualifiers and recognition.

The Weston Park Trophy by Mary Pincent

A NEW ARRIVAL AT HENIARTH

Here she is - the new girl on the block - Sapphire Melody, a fourteen year old Shetland mare of top quality Lockinge and Wells bloodlines - how or why she is here we're not too sure but I know she'd rather be here than Llanybydder market! No doubt she'll find herself going to a couple of shows when we can re-gain her figure, but in the meantime she's hanging out with Windflower, enjoying all the fuss. Looking back it was ten years ago that we won the Royal Welsh and NPS with the Shetland, Buckland Giorgio so it was about time we had another little critter around the place.

TV FAME & GLORY

Just before the Royal Welsh a whole collection of animals congregated at Heniarth to be filmed for the title sequence of the television coverage of the show. These included  Cascob Silver Ghost and Heniarth Quip along with soon to be RWAS Cob Champion Blaengwen Brenin as well as prize-winning sheep, cattle, a chicken and a World champion rabbit, each filmed against a green background which would allow their image to be overlaid with various effects. The sequence was filmed by Eclipse Creatives for Teledu Telisgop and was seen on  S4C and S4C Digidol .

Photo: Penelope Barlow

NORTH OF ENGLAND IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

Silver Ghost, (pictured above) took the Breed Championship and the Reserve Supreme Mountain & Moorland title at the North of England In-Hand Championships, having travelled up to Lancashire to contest the Whiteside & Knowles championship. Amongst stiff competition from all breeds in the final "Cascob" stood third, collecting £150 prize money!

THE IRISH ALL-WELSH SHOW

It was a pleasure to judge, along with Martin Jones, the Irish All Welsh Show at Thomastown, Co. Kerry. We were made to feel more than welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay with plenty of good food and great weather.  The Supreme of the Show was Joanne Harper's Mountain Pony mare, Gwauniarll Honey with the Reserve going to Clive Johnston's Vervale Galileo. Honey was purchased via Hay on Wye sale and has been a big winner in Wales as well as Ponies(UK) when they travel over with her. Section B Champion was the yearling filly, Eyarth Chitza, a daughter of Eyarth Nata and the Cob winner was the Gwynfaes Culhwch daughter, Menai Cilmeri. Champion Part-Bred was Kilcreene Coral by Gigman Orinoco for the Smithwick family. Champion foal, interestingly enough, was by Rhoson Shiraz, exported in utero from Sally and Les Robinson, Hollyvale Stud.

Richard

WELSH SHOW, ORIVEDELLA, FINLAND

For the second year running, Waitwith Delight (pictured above, by Bengad Wild Indigo x Castlemead Delight)  was Supreme Champion of the breed show in Orivedella, a show that I had great pleasure in adjudicating as well as giving a clinic on show production the following day. Delight was a charming little mare, what she lacked in stature, she more than made up for in quality and good movement. The mare was purchased by Ilona Pykalainen at Fayre Oaks Sale and stood above her homebred stable mate, Moondelight Idefix, by Verdrefawr Ifor who was also a grand type and again a good mover. Champion Section B was Rhoson Ciwt, a very correct young mare in a section that was quite variable in type and conformational faults. However, I was very impressed with the Cob Section for a country so new to the breed, my champion was the two year old filly, Moondelight Lucia, a daughter of Cathael Lisa by Tireinon Triple Crown. Once again, my stay was all too brief but very enjoyable, with particular thanks to Ilona Pykalainen, Leena Kahisari and Johanna Blom for their hospitality. Pictured below is Ilona with her pet pig who lives under the stairs in the house during the long Finnish winters - now that's love!

Richard

 

A GREAT ROYAL WELSH WEEK

Steehorst Kyro was Youngstock Champion and Reserve Male Champion Section B for John & Glenys Davies, Rhoson Stud, produced from Heniarth. Kyro was bred in Holland by Peter Steeghs, a double grandson of the great Eyarth Harlequin. Eyarth Windflower won for the fifth time in a row and ended the day Reserve Overall Section B Champion to Mintfield Songthrush with Edwin Prosser who eventually went on to win the Cuddy Horse of the Year qualifier, congratulations to Edwin and Diane. Rhoson Shem was third in the open Section B stallion class at five years old, as was Cascob Silver Ghost in the open Section A stallion class. Heniarth Quip won the "Velvet" challenge cup for the best ridden Section A from a huge entry in the HOYS ridden mountain and moorland section, once again emphasising what a pity it is that there is no specific championship for ridden A's and B's at the Royal Welsh any longer - too bad! None of this could have been possible without the great support of the team at home, though I don't think any of them wish to see the alarm going off at 3.30a.m for a long time yet!

 

 

 

HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW - GEORGINA'S ON HER WAY!!!

We're thrilled to report that Sunwillow Georgina has won her ticket through to the Horse of the Year Show as a Lead Rein, ridden by Alexandra Hollings and produced by Katy Carter for Team Hollings. They won a strong class at the Hickstead Derby Meeting on only the second qualifier they entered. The first of Quips offspring to qualify for HOYS. Congratulations to all, lets hope they enjoy the rest of the season together.

DEVON COUNTY 2004

Rhoson Shem and Heniarth Quip journeyed down to Devon County Show to both win their ridden classes, Shem standing top of a class of 21 and behaving beautifully, ridden as usual by India.  Both boys continue to cover mares as well as show - speaking volumes for their temperament. Both have now also qualified for the National Welsh & Part-Bred Championships ridden section.

NEWS FROM THE NORTH

Reports from Waxwing are that Yarra Glen (photographed right) has settled in well and is enjoying his time with seven of the finest mares in Scotland - he certainly appears to be growing in to a grand animal, still only three years old.

"CASCOB" WINS AGAIN 

Cascob Silver Ghost is continuing his winning streak with five championships gained in six outings so far this season. He's won a WPCS bronze medal as well as a NPS Silver medal and has qualified for the Kilmannan Stud Championship at the NPS Summer Show. In taking the £100 Supreme Championship at the City of Swansea Show he also qualified for the £1000 Whiteside & Knowles Championship to be held in Lancashire; despite all this Heniarth Quaint has been scanned in foal to him, fingers crossed that he has settled the rest of his hareem.

photo: Sue Harries

photo: Tom & Dave

 

Photo by Lilly Strong

 

GLANUSK WELSH STALLION SHOW

We had a successful time at Glanusk Show when Steehorst Kyro won the three year old colt class and Rhoson Shem won the stallion class, as he did at Lampeter, but this time went one furthe