Ceredigion Welsh Pony and Cob Association

2008 STUD VISIT

Our 2008 Stud visit took place on Sunday September 7th. From an early start in Aberystwyth, over 60 members joined our coach party for the morning tour of the world famous Heniarth stud of Welsh Section A and B ponies. It was a treat to see so many Royal Welsh and HOYS winners at close quarters, and we admire Meirion Davies and Richard Miller for their dedication in selecting stock rigourously for their ability to perform. Following luncheon, we proceeded to the Osbourn Stud near Penclawdd, where the Swistun family showed us their large collection of C and D mares grazing above the estuary. We were then treated to a spectacular Hog Roast after viewing the mares, foals and stallions back at the family's home. A big thank you to both studs for their hospitality.

2007 STUD VISIT

The Autumn 2007 season began with a stud visit on Sunday 2nd September to Popsters and Parvadean stud in the Forest of Dean, where we were treated to a display of the stud's Section A and C ponies in hand and under saddle. Later we travelled to Donys Welsh Cob Stud perched high above Sennybridge. Our thanks to those energetic young handlers for running some great moving cobs uphill, and to both the Davis and Kirk families for their hospitality.

Display of cobs at Popsters and Parvadean

Section D mare and foal at Donys Stud

2006 STUD VISIT

THE BLACKHILL

Arrival at the Blackhill and the coach is already stuck in the mud. Not just the heavier members are persuaded to disembark.	Welcome refreshments after a long and winding journey through narrow country lanes. Nicola and Eric Maesmynach head the queue. Daniel Parc, Lloyd Ystrad Dewi and William Geler not far behind.

Blackhill ponies are paraded in front ot the members at the foot of the hill	Parade of females. From right to left: 2 year old filly Blackhill Gazette by Blanche Gwilym, roan mare Blackhill Sparkle (full sister to Picasso) with filly foal at foot by Blanche Gwilym, yearling filly Tollgate Picture Pattern by Blackhill Picasso,

Stud stallion Blanche Gwilym, by Knodishall Gwilym	Members admire stud stallion Blackhill Picasso, a full brother to Blackhill Piccalo

Chris Jones, Lloyd Evans and Daniel Morgan enjoying the parade. Josh and Rose take it easy.	Springbourne Hector (by Springbourne Carreg) greets one of his mares Blackhill Yvette on the hill

Mares and foals up the hill	Back down the long hill to the farmhouse.

Mares and foals by the house	Section A foal by Blanche Gwilym

Chris Jones sizes up a group of youngsters, or is it the other way round?	Presentation to Mr and Mrs Powell by the Ceredigion Association Secretary Daniel Morgan, Chairman Mrs Lisa Reed and President Mr Geraint Jones

GLEBEDALE

Jill Williams leads members up the field, armed with stud brochures.	Section A mares and foals Left: Polaris Amanda with filly foal Glebedale Armani Centre: roan mare Glebedale Sonnet with colt foal by Ringstead Candi Right: Polaris Sioned Background: Polaris Ulissa with colt foal

The rain sets in	Above: Out in the wilds and a long way from Llangwyrfon - William Jones resorts to his mobile phone Below: The 'rabble' - or was Jill referring to the Ceredigion Association?

	The next generation inspects the Section Cs

Above : Section B filly Glebedale Caboodle by Gigman Red Kite out of Polaris Cinnamon. Below : Section C stallion Glebedale Reply Synod Replay x Cwmbeeg Cadi	Section A filly Glebedale Amelia by Phildon Chief out of Polaris Amanda This lovely pony amazingly survived when she was tragically struck by lightning, but is semi-paralized on the off side - hence the asymetrical head.

The sun comes out again. Members relax at the end of a most enjoyable day,and tuck into yet more food and drink - the scones with jam and freshly whipped cream were especially memorable!	Presentation to Mrs Jill Williams by our secretary Mr Daniel Morgan. But who is the gentleman from the mafia?

We would like to extend our thanks to the Powell and Williams families for their generous hospitality, and for letting us see their lovely ponies.
A wonderful day was had by all!

Photos courtesy of David and Teresa Ford.

Members enjoying the Ceredigion Dinner Dance
held at the Falcondale Hotel, December 2005