Volume 2 Issue 1 January/February 2015
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COVER PHOTO: Our January February cover photo is the multi Champion Lentara Legend (Pilinta Park Showman x Lentara Lorrell), owned by Monarra Park. Photo: Deltree Photography.
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 CONTENTS
Editorial The Shetland Pony FEATURE: Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs Pony Profile: Thorpeville Trendy Autumn Photo Show Schedule Pony Profile: Kobyboyn Selina Industry News Stud Profile: Monarra Stud Pony Profile: Delvin Park Kingswood HOOVES IN HISTORY Volume 5
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Welcome to the January/February 2015 issue of Pony Magazine Australia. It is exciting to be entering a new year with a new look and some all new content planned.
This issue celebrates that wonderful breed the Shetland Pony, a breed that so many riders are lucky AUSTRALIA enough to experience as their introduction to the equine world. Here in Australia the Shetland Pony is a popular and well-loved breed. They can be found as first ponies for children, in the show ring, participating and competing at Pony Club and also being ridden at home around the stock beside Mum or Dad. MAGAZINE
It would appear as though the imported lines are much sought after in this breed, however in recent times imported ponies have been few and far between. Since it is hard to justify the cost of importing ponies for many breeders, it may well be that this breed will folow the example of many of the other horse and pony breeds and use frozen semen to expand the gene pool. In saying that, there are some wonderful Shetland Ponies doing the rounds here, you will find just a few of these featured this issue. This issue sees the launch of our very first photo show, allowing you to be involved in showing your pony without the hassle of having to float and prepare. All that you need to enter is a nice photo or photos of your pony. There are classes suitable for everybody, from the avid show rider, to the beginner. You can find the schedule in this issue. Ribbons will be awarded to all placegetters and winners will be published in the next issue. Please enjoy this issue of Pony Magazine Australia and don’t forget to share so that more pony enthusiasts can take advantage of this great publication.
Brooke Purcell Owner/Editor Pony Magazine Australia
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The Shetland Pony The Shetland Pony has been evolving on the Shetland Isles for at least some 2,000 years, evidence of their presence being found which dates back to the Bronze Age. They are tough, strong and unparalleled in their hardiness. Shetland Ponies are the strongest of the horse and pony breeds relevant to their size, being able to pull impressive loads. These little ponies are also well known for their longevity. The Shetland Pony has been roaming the Shetland Isles for many years. It is not known whether they were indigenous to the Isles, or whether they were brought there by humans, but they have adapted to a harsh countryside with freezing cold winters and sparse grazing. In winter they grow a thick double coat to withstand the cold, and are known to be non-selective in their grazing in order to survive, even at times of extreme hardship scavenging seaweed off the beach. The Shetland Pony breed is also amongst the purest of ponies. Owing to the harsh conditions of the Shetland Isles, and the hardships of sea travel, very few imports were made. Larger horses and ponies would struggle to survive, while the hardy little Shetland thrived in the conditions that it had spent thousands of years acclimatising to. Their strength was legendary and they were used as working ponies, to carry peat and seaweed, as transport, and later as pit ponies in the mines. As horses and ponies became replaced by motor vehicles, the Shetland beThe Shetland Pony came more and more popular as a has been roaming children’s pony. Their great personalities and cheeky natures, and of course the Shetland Isles for their accessible size, made them highly over 2,000 years popular as a choice of pony for children. The Shetland Pony Stud Book Society was formed in 1890, the first of the native breeds to produce a Stud Book. Today, Shetland Ponies retain their popularity and can be found competing in many disciplines. They are commonly enjoyed by children and
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adults alike, whether it be Pony Club, games, showing or in harness. The modern Shetland Pony does not exceed 10.2 hands high, and can be found in many colours, the most common being black. In Australia Shetland Ponies are registered with the Australian Pony Stud Book Society, and the Shetland Pony Society of Australia was formed in 1970 for the promotion of the breed.
In Australia, Shetland Ponies are registered with the Australian Pony Stud Book Society
For more information see: http:// http://www.shetlandponysocietyofaustraliainc.net/
Next issue: Ponies and Adults Autumn Photo Show Results The Arabian Influence in Ponies
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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs are dedicated to producung true to type Shetland Ponies that can not only excel in the show ring, but also show versatility and tractable natures. The family has definitely caught the Shetland Pony bug and continues a long tradition of breeding high quality ponies. Fiona Wilson has had a lifetime association with ponies, in particular the Shetland Pony. Her father Ian Wilson showed ponies at local shows, back in the days when you rode them to the grounds and back. He was a successful boy rider, as well as pursuing other interests, “He was forbidden to ride in rodeos but he even snuck off to do that, and I am not sure if his parents ever found out,” says his daughter, Fiona Wilson. He also bred, raced and trained Standardbred horses for as long as Fiona can remember, and at 75 continues to do so. Fiona’s mother, Nancy Ross, grew up on a large sheep and cattle property where horses formed the main form of transport and were also used for stock work. She was an avid rider and couldn’t bare to be away from her horses when she was sent away to boarding school. “Her grandmother was the first woman to ride astride, especially publically, in the district which apparently caused much gossip back in the 1800s,” says Fiona. The families’ introduction to the Shetland breed was in the 1960s when Ian purchased Fiona’s mother a Shetland Pony called Dino. This pony was ridden by everyone, but did not come with papers. The next installment was a chestnut skewbald Shetland colt called Pancho, who was shown successfully for many wins in Shetland, Open and Pinto classes. In 1972 he was also
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~FEATURE~ Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs ridden by Fiona’s youngest brother in Miniature Turnout. “We even travelled to Pakenham in 1979 for the Victorian Pinto Championships which was miles back then without freeways and took us four and a half hours. He might have been 8.2hh but he still carried me to Champion Rider,” Fiona remembers, “He was a ripper of a pony.” Another colt, Roseville Hercules was purchased by Nancy to add to the collection, and in 1972 she joined the Shetland Society. This marked the establishment of the Balnagown Stud, which was named after the Clan Ross familty castle near Tain in Scotland. “Mum and Dad got the bug,” says Fiona. Hercules was shown with much success, winning the Small Stallion class at Melbourne Royal, amongst other awards. Further ponies were purchased from Lanark and Koolangatha Studs. “They bought big and black and were very successful at Royal and Stud Show level. I was tall so we needed ponies that I could ride,” explains Fiona. In the late 1970s more ponies were added from Shady
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~FEATURE~ Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs Glen and Mulwaree Studs, with a deal being done with Shady Glen where they would provide ten ponies over the next few years. Most of the ponies at the Shady Glen Stud at this time were sired by the prolific Wells Rising Star*. Eventually the direction was changed to harness, “We (Fiona and her two brothers) were on a pony’s back or jog cart on Dad’s knee before we could walk,” says Fiona, saying her father had an early love of harness, “I have a photo of him with a harnessed up goat when he was about six or seven.” Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the Stud grew quickly, at one time there were around 100 ponies in the Stud, most of these being black. In the 1990s Fiona moved to Queensland and established the Glen Ardan branch of the stud with her aunt. She showed her ponies with much success in this state before relocating back to Victoria in 2002. Glen Ardan Stud was moved next door to Balnagown and the Studs have been run as one ever since. Fiona’s mother Nancy passed in November of 2013 and the Studs are currently run by Fiona, her father and her aunt. Numbers currently stand around 70 ponies. These include a number of older mares in retirement, “We believe if they give us a lifetime of service we owe them a restful retirement,” explains Fiona. The oldest pony to have lived out her days at Balnagown and Glen Ardan lived to a grand age of 37, being put to sleep once the cold Victorian winters became too much. Two sons of Wells Rising Star* make up a part of the stallion line-up and other lines include Wells Vintage*, Wells Imperial* and Harviestoun Sattoc*. A number of ponies in the stud trace back to the prolific mare Fairway Pipette, a daughter of Harviestoun
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~FEATURE~ Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs Sattoc*, “These ponies would be my favourite lines,” says Fiona. The Studs focus on producing not only versatile ponies that can take a child to any discipline, but ponies with tractable temperaments. “We always preferred ponies with versatility and good natures, Mum was known to sell any pony she couldn’t catch no matter how good!” Fiona explains, “I was the guinea pig who first got on the ponies being broken to saddle from when I was about eight years old and though I loved a good buck, early on they needed to be quiet enough for me to ride them.” Ponies bred by the Stud tend to be up in height with an emphasis on good bone, “We have always been focused on nice bone, good quality and early in the breeding plan we have preferred up to height ponies,” Fiona states, “The Stud still aims to breed good boned, nice sized Shetlands that can be used for anything and by anybody.” Fiona’s father is ‘fastidious’ about legs, he will look at the hooves and legs first and work his way up. “I would describe the majority of our ponies as being medium boned, well bodied and well moving,” Fiona says, “We have a range of ponies varying from fully importedbred heavier ponies right down to a few introduced finer ponies to breed back to the heavier types to get the traits and style I prefer.”
The lovely Balnagown Emerald (Shady Glen Conrad x Koolangatha Ershula ) Above: winning Leading Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show and Below: Preparing for the Fancy Dress at the Victorian Shetland Show Photo: Vicki Jenkins
Successful early ponies include the decorated led and saddle pony Koolangatha Pollyanna, “She went on and gave me the best harness pony I will probably ever have,” Fiona remembers, “At home he was just another plodder, but take him to a show and get the harness out and he turned into a freak!” This was Balnagown Perth ( by Shady Glen Commander, a son of Wells Rising Star*) who was a prolific winner in led, under saddle and particularly in harness throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He was the first Shetland to win the Led Cham-
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~FEATURE~ Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs pionship under 12.2hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 14.2hh, once again competing against all of the other breeds. He was retired after winning Supreme Harness Pony at the Queensland Stud Show in the late 1990s. Koolangatha Ershula is one pony who deserves a special mention. Fiona says, “My favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her, but her owners wouldn’t sell her at the time.” Luck would have it that circumstances changed, and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare, “I was so happy to take her home. This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levels.” “Funnily enough, when I first rugged her and put her in the stable, after a few days Mum turned her out, saying she wont win. I was determined and brought her back in. She went to her first show and was Supreme. She never left the show “I think overall, the Shetland breed in Australia is in good team until retirement several years later.” And Ershula is still shape. Yes, there are varying with Fiona to this very day, “She types and preferences, but the went on to give us a few beauquality here is as good as you tiful ponies with the best temperaments who I treasure today. will see anywhere in the world.” Ershula now resides outside my bedroom window in the orchard and is still spritely and whinnies for her food each day which is made up especially for her, as she has very few teeth left at 31.” Successful progeny include the son Balnagown Macgregor (by Shady Glen Conrad) who was shown successfully in Queensland and Victoria before falling ill. He was a winner in led, saddle and harness, and also went on to do miniature turnouts, pony club, dressage, stock work and fancy dress with children prior to a short stint as a therapy pony. The Ershula daughter Balnagown Emerald was also shown with much success in led, saddle and harness, her many accolades including Top Ten at Barastoc, many Champions and Reserve Champions at State level and Champion Filly, Best Junior Exhibit and winner of the Leading Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show, “She won many Children’s Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature, movement and honesty. She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and temperament.” Emerald’s progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balnagown Enchanted. Amongst the line up of Shetland stallions owned by the Studs is the superb Wandarra Pippen. He was named Champion Stallion at the 2014 National Stud Pony Show under an international judge, and at
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13 years of age. He has also been Supreme Champion at the Victorian Stud Show and Royal level. He has only been shown sparingly due to his stud duties, and is always shown straight out of the paddock. Last year his progeny won the Sire’s Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show. “Pippen is a favourite, and he is my pony. I alone can do anything with him and he trusts me only, apart from food... anyone can give him food,” says Fiona fondly. He has been a great sire for the stud, producing numerous outstanding babies. Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star* and from Koolangatha Perpetual, who was by Wells Vintage* and out of the prolific Fairway Pipette (Harviestoun Sattoc*). From here Fiona hopes to add an imported stallion to the Stud’s line up, “We are off to the UK again this year looking for the pony that will take our eye. In the meantime, we will continue on with trying to breed versatile, well conformed, and well natured ponies. Not every pony will be a show pony, but it is important to breed ponies that are going to have a useful life regardless, be that as a kids pony, harness pony, Pony Club mount or therapy pony etc.” And as for the future of
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~FEATURE~ Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs the breed in Australia, Fiona elaborates, “I think overall, the Shetland breed in Australia is in good shape. Yes, there are varying types and preferences, but the quality here is as good as you will see anywhere in the world. They are changing the attitudes of people who previously spoke of their bad natures and naughty deeds. Shetland ponies, if trained and disciplined like any other breed are brilliant, intelligent and competent little equines that really are super, smart and special.�
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~JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 STUD DIRECTORY~
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Thorpeville Trendy Thorpeville Trendy has not only had a highly successful career as a ridden Shetland, but is also a big part of the family. Owned and shown by Caroline Bellman and Sheree Horspole and best friend to young Stella, this small equine has proven himself to be exceptional in and out of the ring. Thorpeville Trendy was bred by Alandi Durling of the successful Thorpeville Stud in Victoria. He is by their imported stallion Clothie Zobell*, sire of numerous well-decorated Thorpeville ponies, and from Thorpeville Tangerine (by Rodney of Marshwood*), who has produced numerous well-performed ponies. Thorpeville Trendy is known as Don at home and was purchased by Caroline and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old, “Nicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle career,” says Sheree, “Don was a successful and educated Shetland when we purchased him, ready to be loved by children.” Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Above: Thorpeville Trendy Stella, their achievements in the (Clothie Zobell* x Thorpeville 2014/2015 season including winning Tangerine, by Rodney of Marshthe Miniature Turnout at Melbourne wood*) and best friend Stella Royal (Stella was just six years of Horspole age), he was Grand National Shetland Photo: Angie Rickard Photography of the Year in Sydney two years in a row, International Challenge Barastoc Shetland of the Year, Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal, Junior Showcase of Victoria Child’s Shetland of the Year and Stella won Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1
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Champion Rider 9 years and under, VAS Shetland of the Year, and winner of Child’s, Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victoria Masters, where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fantastic little pony as being, “watching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydney.” The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping. “Their favourite game is the barrel racing,” says Sheree. Don is not only a superstar show pony, but a beloved member of the family, “Don plays a very special part in our family. We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friend,” says Sheree, “he holds a very special part in all our hearts and has taken our family and little riders on an amazing journey with lots of memories and huge smiles of joy and happiness. Our family will always love him for just being Don!”
The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella Photo: Angie Rickard Photography
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Pony Magazine Australia Autumn Photo Show Schedule Class 1. Led pony under 12 hh. Judged on conformation and presentation. Class 2. Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hh. Judged on conformation and presentation. Class 3. Ridden pony under 12 hh. Judged on conformation, presentation and how the pony presents under saddle. Class 4. Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hh. Judged on conformation, presentation and how the pony presents under saddle. Class 5. Best child and pony combination Can be presented led or under saddle. Class 6. Best adult and pony combination Can be presented led or under saddle. Class 7. Most artistic pony photograph Judged on originality and artistic features of the photograph. Class 8. Best jumping photo Judged on rider and pony’s style, as well as the photograph. Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1
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Class 9. Best fancy dress pony. Judged on originality and suitability. Class 10. Best pony and buddy photo. Judged on relationship between pony and their animal friend/s. Please send entries through to australianponymagazine@gmail.com
Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of February. Entry fees are $2.00 per class.
Rules and conditions: Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like, however any individual pony may only be entered in any class once. Photos do not necessarily need to be from shows or events, but ponies should be clean and well-groomed, it is preferred that they are not wearing any ribbons or rosettes. Photos should not be edited in any way that alters conformation of the pony. Entries will only be accepted once payment has been received. Expressions of interest for sponsorship are most welcome. Winners will be announced and published in the next issue of Pony Magazine Australia. Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1
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Kobyboyn Selina Shetland Ponies are well known for their unique personalities, and Kobyboyn Selina is no exception. This mare has been there and done that in her nine years and is currently best friend to young Taya Kellas. Kobyboyn Selina (Gonong Vintage x Avonleigh Sandra) was bred by Mrs. E. J. Webb and was the first Shetland Pony purchased by Lee Purchase. Lee now has a whole paddock full and runs her Korawyn Stud in Victoria. During her time with Lee, Selina has been there and done it all. She had a successful in hand and saddle career, her awards including Finalist in the Newcomer Shetland at Barastoc, as well as placings at Geelong Royal and APSB Stud Show, just to name a few. She also produced for Lee the gelding Korawyn Sugar Candy (by Careal Mr Celebrity). Selina is currently being borrowed by Bree Kerr for her six year old daughter Taya Kellas who had been searching for her second pony. It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina, Bree explains, “When my daughter had her first ride we couldn’t wipe the smile off her face, she finally had her black and white Shettie!” “Witch (Selina’s stable name) has been there, done that, there’s not much she hasn’t Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1
Above: Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show together
Below: Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Melbourne Royal, jockey Tilly Fair.
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seen. From having a foal to being the best kids’ pony, she has the best personality and is always looking for good and her little person Taya,” says Bree, “She’s a bit of a dude, always doing funny things to make us laugh.”
Above: Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy
Taya is due to start Pony Club on Selina this month, and she is also broken to harness and Bree plans to give her a bit of a refresher before having a go at pony trots. Last year Selina also competed in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard, “She didn’t make the finals but tried her heart out, so now when she sees a jump she’s off, she just loves it,” says Bree.
Above right: Selina at Melbourne Summer Royal. Above left: Under saddle. Photo: Angie Rickard Photography
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PONY NEWS Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014 The Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships were held at White Park, Scone on the 6th and 7th of December and hosted by Zone 7. Over 200 riders and their horses travelled to the event, competing in a range of classes judged on both horse and handler. Events included teams events and bareback events. Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club, competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship. Champion Zone went to Zone 22. The Pony Club Association of NSW would like to congratulate everyone who took part in the State Show Riding Championships, also to the parents, friends and families who showed support over the weekend. The Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships are supported by major sponsor Global Entries Online, Sport and Recreation division of Communities NSW and Mitavite official feed partner.
The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships
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~INDUSTRY/STUD NEWS~ RESULTS Champion Zone: Zone 22 Under 9 years Champion: Molly Callinan, Mount Sugarloaf Pony Club Reserve Champion: Charlie Walsh, Mangrove Mountain Pony Club 9 years and under 11 years Champion: Elouise Clare, Glenorie Pony Club Reserve Champion: Ella Bourke, Matcham Valley Pony Club 11 years and under 13 years Champion: Mackenzie Peterkin, Congarinni Pony Club Reserve Champion: Tyara Smith, Stoney Range Pony Club 13 years and under 15 years Champion: Chelsea Johnson, Stoney Range Pony Club Reserve Champion: Lindsey Blanch, Grafton Pony Club 15 and under 17 years Champion: Katrina Osbourne, Nundle Pony Club Reserve Champion: Tess O’Connor, Forest Hills Pony Club 17 years to 25 years Champion: Brodie Howe, Stoney Range Pony Club Reserve Champion: Kate Quirk, Quirindi Pony Club
Right: Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback rider Photo: Xpoze Photography
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Monarra Park Stud Located in the picturesque Hunter Valley, the Monarra Park Stud of Jacinta Cambourn and her mother Tracy Halpin produce Shetland Ponies of varying colours and heights. Though only a new stud, being established in 2010, Monarra Park Stud has an impressive line-up of top quality ponies, amongst them the foundation mare for their program, the highly successful Cranellie Kelly. Tracy previously bred Australian Ponies under the prefix ‘Oakridge’ and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life, her grandparents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies. The inspiration for the stud came when Jacinta’s auntie purchased a Shetland Pony for her daughter, Crenellie Esquire. Cranellie Esquire earned numerous accolades for the family, including Champion Gelding at Sydney Royal two years in a row, Top Ten at Grand Nationals and New South Wales Saddle Shetland of the Year. Jacinta’s love for the breed could not be more obvious and her 16th birthday present was to be a yearling Shetland filly, Cranellie Kelly. Cranellie Kelly had a very successful show career, never being unplaced at Royal level. She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named National Champion Senior Mare at the MH&PE National Show. Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Stud’s Mulwaree Kianga, who has won Champion Stallion at the NSW Pony of the Year Show, as well as Reserve Champion at Sydney Royal. Her dam Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1
~STUD PROFILES~ Monarra Park Stud is the foundation mare for Cranellie, Mount Gillead Nellie. “I do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kelly,” says Jacinta, “She has been with me since the very start of the stud and the reason I began Monarra Park in the first place. She has a kind, gentle and sweet nature and is always there should anyone need some much needed pony cuddles. Anyone can do anything with her as she is very easy going and a loyal friend. It is hard to imagine not having her around and she will never leave the stud.” The Monarra line up also includes the well-performed mare Balnagown Bonnie Lass. This lovely mare remains undefeated in the show ring with countless Champions to her name. She has beaten Royal winners and
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~STUD PROFILES~ Monarra Park Stud older ponies countless times. Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show, Morisset Agricultural Show, Gresford Show, and HVA Autumn Show; National Champion Junior Filly at MH&PE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class); Supreme Shetland Pony at Cessnock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show, just to name a few. “Bonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weaned,” says Jacinta. “I think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite. She is always out there sneaking in kisses from her.” Monarra Stud is also home to the young up and coming colt Lentara Legend (Pilinta Park Showman x Lentara Lorrell, by Otway View Warrior). He is following in the footsteps of his well-performed sire, being a multi Champion at Agricultural Shows, often beating older ponies. He also won the Special Award for Led APSB under 12hh at the Bulahdelah Show, Jacinta was elated, “It was a big deal for a Shetland to win in a Riding Pony dominated area. He was a crowd favourite at the show and he knew it too.” He also Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1
~STUD PROFILES~ Monarra Park Stud won his class at the NSW APSB National Stud Show, but unfortunately became ill before he could go to his first Sydney Royal. However always positive, Jacinta says “we can’t wait to take him to this year’s one where we hope he continues his success.” Jacinta and Tracy aim to produce show quality and versatile Shetland Ponies of varying heights and colours that retain the traditional qualities that the breed is so well known for. “We try to breed ponies with medium to heavy bone, profuse mane and tails and trainable natures,” says Jacinta, “We pride ourselves on choosing breeding stock that will enable us to achieve this and we follow the rule of quality not quantity (only breeding a small number of foals each year).” The Stud is based on both imported and Australian lines, with those of Studs such as Wells, Netherly, Marshwood, Transy and Wetherden, and also Fenwick, Mulwaree, Shady Glen, Millwood, Balnagown, Glen Ardan and Lentara featuring in their pedigrees. “I definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possible,” Jacinta explains, “This allows us to continue breeding ponies which are more traditional in their look but maintaining a sense of versatility with the height and temperaments the Australian-bred ponies add.” These imported lines are becoming harder to find and are highly sought after for breeding programs. The first foal with the Monarra Park prefix was born in August 2014. “I have had quite a few memorable moments inside and outside of the ring but I definitely think nothing beats the moment when the first foal is born under your own prefix,” says Jacinta. Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Stud’s best performed mares in Balnagown Bonnie Lass and by the multi Supreme Champion Wandarra Pippen (of Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs). Jacinta and Tracy are absolutely thrilled with this filly, who combines the presence and bone that they desire in their stock. Monarra Park Arya was awarded Best Shetland Pony Foal at her first show. Website: http://www.monarrapark.com Email: monarrapark@hotmail.com You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook
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Delvin Park Kingswood The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood, known affectionately as Woody, came from humble beginnings. He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was purchased by Kimberly Appleby (Ridington) as a rising two year old from the Echuca Horse Sales for a mere $50. From here this pony has had a varied life, from winning in the show ring to charity rides and pony trots. Woody was born in 1979 and bred by A.S. and Mrs. L. Flint of Delvin Park. His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel. Fenwick Laurel died soon after giving birth to Woody and so the pony was hand reared. Kimberly was fortunate enough to spot him at the Echuca Horse Sales as a rising two year old and purchase the pony for a bargain price of $50. From here this pony went on to have an eventuful and fulfilling life. Woody’s first show was the Rochester Show, where he came home with Champion Male Shetland. From here he was broken to harness by Kimberly’s father, and he won many ribbons in harness, tiny tot, junior handler and fancy dress classes. He was awarded a prize at The Horse Easter Parade in Bendigo and featured in the APSB Magazine, “I was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupper,” says Kimberly. Woody was described as a great learning mount, however Kimberly describes how his ability “When learning to ride changed as his rider advanced, Woody was the best pony any “When learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl little girl could have, as my skills improved so did his in could have, as my skills improved so did his in his ability his ability to put in a fanastic to put in a fanastic work out work out and also his ability and also his ability to buck.” to buck.” Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1
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through the bush, his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses. This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shetland Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show. Kimberly describes his antics, “He only ever managed to run seconds, possibly due to the fact that 15 minutes before the race he was doing his best to get rid of the jockey, most times he was successful.” He also tried his hooves at pony trotting, being one of the first and smallest to trot at Moonee Valley and Lord Raceways. This small but determined pony was never afraid to show he was boss, “If he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them & kicking,” Kimberly says. In retirement, it was his job to teach the younger horses manners. Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day, his companion being the New Forest stallion Arnwood Salvatore, “Due to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one another,” Kimberly explains. This little pony now has free range of the property, keeping all of the other horses in check at his will. Every now and then he is ridden by Kimberly’s son, taking care of the next generation as he did the last. This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony, “To this day Woody is the only equine I’ve had that can do a spinning buck,” says Kimberly.
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HOOVES IN HISTORY THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA In Australia, the Shetland Pony is a highly popular choice for adults and children alike. The breed has a rich history in this country, and for as long as equines have been a part of our heritage this tough little pony has been there. Shetland Ponies are mentioned as being presThe earliest ent in the colony early in settlement, though records are vague. They were commonly crossed recorded importation with Timor Ponies, another popular pony early of Shetland Ponies on in Australian history. The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk. These ponies were accomaboard the Norfolk. panied from the Shetland Isles by Andrew Lyall, whom had chosen the ponies per instructions from his brother William. These ponies consisted of two stallions, Dockin* and King Pippin*, and 19 mares. William took Dockin* and half of the mares to his property Harewood at Tooradin in Victoria, while Andrew took King Pippin* and the other half to his property Lyne near Branxholme, Victoria. It is said that soon after their arrival one of the stallions (it is not specified which one) disappeared without a trace and it is rumoured that he was taken and killed and eaten by the local aborigines who resided in the area. These early ponies are thought to have influenced a number of the later studs. During the 1870s there were a number of large studs in the Western District of Victoria, with John Calvert at Colac running around 100 head of Shetland Po-
One of the most significant of Australia’s early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights, established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s. Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1
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~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5 nies at his Irrewarra property near Colac, while Joseph Ware of Minjah, near Hawkesdale, also had a large herd. Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had some 200 plus Shetland cross Timor Ponies, which were sold in annual drafts on the mainland. Early on, these ponies were swum from Phillip Island to the mainland, and it was not at all uncommon for a shark to take weak or smaller ponies.
Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had some 200 plus Shetland cross Timor Ponies, which were sold in annual drafts on the mainland... these ponies were swum from Phillip Island to the mainland, it was not at all uncommon for a shark to take weak or smaller ponies.
One of the most significant of Australia’s early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights, established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s. He is believed to have imported a shipload of Shetland Ponies from the Shetland Isles and resided at San Remo on the cliffs overlooking Bass Strait. His contingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs. When Colonel Small’s daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partnership, as eventually the Maclellan family would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died. In 1912 Mrs. Maclellan imported a number of ponies who would appear in the pedigrees of the earliest ponies to be registered with the Australian Stud Book. Amongst these were Bermuda* (who is number 1S in the Shetland Section of the Stud Book), May Queen of Penniwells*, May Ditty of Penniwells* and also the stallion Halcyon of Bodium*. Though Mrs. Maclellan did not register her ponies with the Stud Book as she died just prior to its foundation, later breeders who used the bloodlines entered a number of the Shetland Heights ponies, and so their pedigrees and influence have been docu-
mented and can be traced. The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Australia’s most prominent pony studs, and the longest continuous pony stud in Australia, the famous Fenwick Stud. Ponies were swapped between the two studs for many years, Mrs. Maclellan being a second cousin to Dora Maclean. The Fenwick Shetland Pony operation was founded in October 1924 with the arrival of their first importations. These ponies came from the Penniwells Stud in the United Kingdom, and were soon joined by a number of Auchlochlan prefix ponies, as well as the well-decorated stallion Pat of Transy*. Fenwick Stud imported a large number of Shetland Ponies, up until the 1950s, these lines being hugely influential to other studs in Australia. Dora also introduced grey Shetlands to Australia, with her importation of White Olaf of Manor*
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~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5 and Vert of Earlshall*. You can read more about Fenwick Stud in our July 2014 issue. The Shetland Heights ponies went to Fenwick in the 1940s to be overseen by Dora Maclean, and later on the Maclellan family were to continue the tradition when Mrs. Maclellan’s grandson Robert, his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies. Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of W.E. and G.A. Clinton near Melbourne. This was the home of Clinton’s Pleasure Park, which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb, Australia’s first custom built hill climb course (where cars were driven against the clock up a hill course). Rob Roy Shetlands were based on the bloodlines of the Shetland Heights ponies, and the Clintons also made their own importations, including Bell Metal of Mundurno* and Gem of Manar* in April of 1935. The stallion Blackthorn of Penniwells* was also used, and these imported stallions were combined with the lines of Shetland Heights to produce their well known ponies which won many awards in the show rings of Australia. A son, Mr. M. Clinton, continued the stud with much success for a number of years. In the 1960s bushfire ravaged the property and it remained unused for some 30 years. The Yarra Lea Stud of Mr. R.G. Bills of Victoria was another early stud to be built upon Shetland Heights lines. The stallion Blackthorn of Penniwells* was used by Mr. Bills, and he owned the famous Harviestoun Pat*, prior to selling him to Fenwick Stud. Yarra Lea Glitter, by Harviestoun Pat*, went to the Green Valley Stud of W. Buckleigh, another stud founded on Shetland Heights and Fenwick lines, as well as those of Yarra Lea and View Bank. Other important early studs include the Pentland Stud which was established in 1952 by Mrs. Betty Meyers, and also Fairway Stud, who imported the black Harviestoun Sattoc*. Shetland Ponies were registered in their own section of the Australian Pony Stud Book, Volume One containing 17 Shetland stallions and 55 Shetland mares. The majority of these were of Shetland Heights or Fenwick bloodlines, or imported stock. Throughout the volumes the numbers grew, as these hardy little ponies gained popularity in both the show rings and as children’s ponies.
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