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The Welsh Pony and Cob Society (WPCS) has released a new promotional video highlighting the versatility of the Welsh breeds. The three-minute video showcases the adaptability of Welsh ponies and cobs, and their attraction for young people be it for pleasure or performance. Much of the footage was shot at this year’s Royal Welsh Show, whilst other content is from the 2014 Horse of the Year Show. However, many people watching the video for the first time are struck by the images of the Landon Family of the Linksbury
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Founded in 1901, The Welsh Pony and Cob Society, a registered charity, is the largest of Britain’s Native Breed Societies. Based since 2010 in Bronaeron, West Wales, the Society’s membership of some 7,000 people across all age ranges and more than 100,000 animals reflects the popularity and versatility of Welsh Ponies and Cobs. Her Majesty the Queen is Patron of the Society, which, in its centenary year, was also privileged to have HRH the Prince of Wales as President. The Society attends more than 20 sales and shows – including the Royal Welsh Show and the Horse of the Year Show – annually throughout the UK and overseas, and has a full programme of educational visits to equine and agricultural colleges. The charitable aims of the Society, which has 30 regional associations, are the preservation and promotion of Welsh ponies and cobs, including education and welfare. The Welsh Pony and Cob Society is also a Defra- approved passport issuing organisation for all registered Welsh animals.
Fell Pony Fell Pony Society Annual Show & Sale
The Fell Pony Society held its annual sale of registered Fell ponies at the NWA J36 Auction Mart, near Kendal, Cumbria, preceded by three in hand show classes: one for ponies four years and over; one for youngstock one to three years; and one class for foals. The classes were judged by Christine Robinson who thoroughly enjoyed the day and commented that although the classes were fairly small, they were full of quality and the ponies forward would have held their own at any of the local shows. A total of 61 Fell ponies were entered in the sale with 52 forward on the day and 48 ponies were sold through the
ring. Prices were better than in recent years, partly due to the introduction of a new upset (lowest acceptable selling) price of 100 guineas.
The highest price of 2000gns was achieved by Thornbeck Cracker, a two year old black filly by Brackenbank Flash Harry, sold by Brackenbank Fell ponies. The filly was the winner of the showing class for ponies one to three years and the overall show champion. The judge, Christine Robinson, particularly liked the filly’s good limbs and feet and overall thought that she was a very nice typey pony. The highest priced foal at 1220gns was the Dalewin stud’s Dalewin Starburst, a grey filly
by Banksgate Juno. The winner of the foal showing class, and reserve champion overall, was a black filly, Greenholme Jasmin from R.J. & B.K. Potter that reached 620gns; another pony that impressed the judge with her good limbs and type. A colt foal from the same consignment, Greenholme Jake, reached the highest price for a colt at 1100gns; both ponies were sired by Greenholme Warrior. The highest priced pony four years and over was Bybeck Kayleigh a six year old dapple grey riding mare by Murthwaite Timothy from Mr. B. Metcalfe who was sold for 1420gns. Overall colt foals averaged 287gns (almost 100gns higher
than 2014); and fillies 505gns (up over 250gns). One to three year olds averaged 660gns (up over 300gns); older ponies averaged 730gns (up over 300gns).
Stud simply enjoying the wonderful Welsh breeds. WPCS Secretary, Roo
Johnstone, said “This video tells a great story. It’s about what can be achieved with the Welsh breeds – success and winning at the highest levels – and also how important they are as part of family life, including for younger children.”
Visit the WPCS YouTube channel to see the video, or if you are reading the digital edition, just click the link now.
Greenholme Jake, the highest priced colt foal in the busy Fell Pony Society sale at 1100gns
Supreme Champion Thornbeck Cracker, a 2yo black filly from Brackenbank Fell Ponies
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Reserve Champion Greenholme Jasmin, a black filly foal from RJ & BK Potter Equine Page 45
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