News from the Stud - January to June 2009
27th June
Monty was a little star today, coming third in his dressage test at the East Soley Summer Champs
15th June - Well done Kate
BALLEROY MINSTREL had a great day out at NPS Area 27 winning the In Hand Championship together with the Silver Medal Rosette - great to see him back on form after his first season at Stud. Well done Kate.
Rumpus settles in quickly in Scotland
Rumpus has settled in quickly with his half-brother Muffy (Balleroy Monarch) and his friend Ozzy (Moss-side Osprey)
- Rumpus
- Muffy and Ozzy - Rumpus eating
New Arrivals
The latest addition to the family arrived on June 6th. when Rosie foaled, producing another bonny filly, Rosanna.
- 6th June - Rosanna (o/o Rosie)
- 30th May - Rioja (o/o Lily)
- 11th May - Yasmin (o/o Yoyo)
Yasmin has been named after her Granny. This is Yoyo's first filly, having previously produced Rupert, Ragtime and Rocky.
- Rumpus, soon to leave us to join his brother in Scotland, saying his farewells to Isla
Rare Breeds Show - Malvern
- Progeny Group - Rare Breeds Show - 1st.
- Rupert at Malvern Native Breeds show
Balleroy ponies had a wonderful day at Malvern Rare Breeds Show, which, in spite of the weather, ran like clockwork and it was a pleasure to take part. See Results. All the youngsters were very tired after their big day out but recovered immediately they were back out in the paddocks.
- Rupert - In Hand Champion
- Iona -Yearling winner large breeds
- Robbie - 2nd. Yearling class
Nashend Sea Sovereign
Another new arrival here is Nashend Sea Sovereign, who has come from Penny Smith. This little yearling colt is charming, albeit slightly bemused at being thrown in at the deep end with my hooligans.
- Nashend Sea Sovereign
Delilah is enjoying her new life with her brother Razz and has now been backed, which she has taken to like a duck to water.
Rocky appears to be very happy in his new home and is taking a keen interest in his surroundings.
Ruaridh, now living in Southern Germany, has settled in well and taken to the life there happily.
- Delilah
- Rocky
- Ruadridh
It gives me great pleasure that so many of the owners of our ponies keep in touch and send photographs showing their progress. It makes it all worth while.
Ruaridh has arrived safely in Germany and has settled in with his new family and friends, and Rocky has moved to the New Forest to join Emma and 'Blue', who is Rocky's new friend. Wishing everyone great happiness with their new aquisitions
Ricky started the year well at Sparsholt, winning his ridden class. Minstrel has also been doing well (more news & pics on Kates website www.taliskerhighlands.com.)
Balleroy Delilah has now joined Abi in Hampshire where she will be with her brother Razzmatazz, to be ridden and generally have fun.
Rocky (soon to leave us for his new home in Dorset)