STUD NEWS - TANLEE STUD

We have had six stunning foals this season, still waiting for another three babies. Two beautiful fillys from Bangor Michaelangelo, his first two foals.

STUD NEWS - KINGSWOOD STUD

Some people may be aware but most people not aware that Kingswood Stud moved from Yamanto to Glamorgan Vale some twelve months ago. It was a major job relocating horses and the rest of the menagerie. Horses have settled in well, but the move meant no stables (hence the sale of the lovely Buckskin stallion "Prinley Park Stormboy"), no yards, no small paddocks, no foaling paddocks etc. Yes foaling time has come around before any major fencing could be done, but yeah we survive and roll with the flow. "Moondyne Raindancer" produced a chestnut colt to "Simeon Sovereign", "Owendale Honeysuckle" produced a chestnut colt to "Prinley Park Stormboy", "Kingswood Miss Muff" produced a very leggy chestnut filly to "Prinley Park Stormboy", "Kingswood Lady Yasmin" has also produced another black filly full sister to "Kingswood Anastasia and "Kingswood Elegance", and last but my no means least "Glengwin High Society" has produced an equistite little buckskin colt to "Simeon Sovereign", obviously premature but full of life. Still have another "B" mare to foal and 2 "As' plus visiting "B" mare to foal. "Kingswood Anastasia", now owned by Judith Blacket has been doing well in the dressage area, ridden so competently by Leisel Dingley. Recently heading off to a dressage day competing in three events and winning all three events, and only last week brought home a State Dressage title for her new owner and rider.

STUD NEWS - MERLOD

Rod and Mary Dunn have sold the Welsh B colt Merlod Jonty to Kim and Jo Stewart-Gray of Hirstglen. Jonty was the foal of the show earlier this year at the All Breeds Youngstock Show and was successful at Gatton Show. We hope to see more of Jonty in the show ring in the future.

STUD NEWS - ARAWEL LODGE

Above: Arawel Lodge Shakira with Judge Mr W.G. Davies and Heidi Gear, Qld All Welsh Show 09.
Photo credit: Tracy Bravinton

The Arawel Lodge team has had a very successful year of showing 2009. A.L. Shakira, winning Champion Mare at the Qld All Welsh, going on to win Supreme Welsh Exhibit at the Fraser Coast Welsh Feature and then to the RNA with her huge belly going on again to win Supreme Welsh Mountain Pony at Brisbane Royal.

Nilton Minuette is proving to be my next show exhibit, winning Dry mare at Qld All Welsh, 1st Mare Fraser Coast and 1st Mare at Brisbane Royal. Just cant seem to beat Shakira. Might leave Shakira at home for a while...

Arawel Lodge Bay Baron also doing very well winning gelding classes, including Supreme Gelding at Fraser Coast. Now getting ready to break in.

I would like to thank Lorelle Laffey, and David Whye for all their help with showing and preparing my ponies.

We have had two foals so far, a filly out of Nilton Minuette and of course no. 7 colt from Shakira. Awaiting a couple more later in the season, last crop of foals from Bambury Baron.

I would also like to thank Michelle Shephard of Snowdon Vale Stud for the fantasic opportunity of having the exceptional stallion "ELARGEE PENZANCE" (Brecn Bach Poppy Soldier imp NZ x Elargee Primrose) on lease for my stud.

Heidi Gear - Mobile: 0417 671 950

STUD NEWS - WYANDRA PONY STUD

Wyandra is looking forward to the last foal from Bambury Baron out of Wyandra Jessarae due November, last colt foal was very pleasing with the most beautiful head and is now being gelded and sold for a future childs pony.

Wyandra Lady Sara has gone to Arawel Lodge to join with the lovely stallion Elargee Penzance along wth Wyandra Lady Bambury, so looking forward to seeing what they produce next season.

STUD NEWS - DRACMOORE STUD

Dracmoore Stud is very pleased to have purchased the Welsh Section C mare Cardi Out to Lunch from Monsrebel Stud in NSW. We are very happy with this mare and we have sent her to Eradan Brennig for a 2010 foal. We have also leased the lovely Mosman Park Bronwyn and Eradan Serene from Stonyvale, Bronwyn will be used as a broodmare and Serene who has extravegent action will be broken into harness so finally we will have a Welsh in harness. Dracmoore Foxy Lady has been sold to Victoria and we wish her new owner all the best.

Kathy Pile

STUD NEWS - BARN HILL STUD

All the Mum’s are working hard at Barn Hill with their new foals. And there’s even a bit of colour this year with two coloured colts by Mariana Lodge Versace (by Coed Coch Gwyndaf), which is a nice change from all the grey! Our other foals this year are by our own Barn Hill Fletcher.

Away from the stud, we are happy to report some performance success stories in Qld EFA Dressage. Our part welsh gelding, Barn Hill Rebel Yell, ridden by Sam, continues to do well in pony dressage and just recently competed in his first official Medium test. Sam was very proud to be Novice Champion at the Brenda Whitman Classic (Regional Championships), and then 4th and 5th in the Elementary at the State Championships.

STUD NEWS - ROSENEATH WELSH PONIES

Above: Glynyarra Park Rose Red after her win at Brisbane Royal.
Photo credit: Kathy Pile

The Section C mare Glynyarra Park Rose Red, continued her winning streak for 2009 at Brisbane Royal, taking Best Welsh C/D Exhibit. Many thanks to Stephen Pile who ran her so beautifully. Rosie finished her year with Champion C/D Exhibit at the Noosa Show in September and is now enjoying some well deserved paddock time.

Trapalanda Downs Jaxon Sec C gelding, arrived from Burrowa Stud, Victoria in early October. He was at the breaker within 36 hrs of arriving in Qld and has impressed with his amazing movement and intelligence. He will have a good stint of mustering after breaking in, then will hit the arena to commence channelling that movement into the classical principles of dressage over the next few years. He is giving every indication of being a wonderful saddle horse. Hopefully he won`t look back on his 4 yrs of running with mares as a stallion too fondly!

Wattles Halifax, a Sec B gelding is in serious training and work for his Interschool debut with his new 11 yo rider in 2010. He just loves Amanda and looks forward to her visits to ride him as she always has a treat hidden somewhere. Amanda will ride for her Wheatlands Primary School.

Burrowa Dancing Sec C filly has arrived after making her showing debut at the NSW All Welsh. Dancing is by Trapalanda Downs Jaxon and will be shown in 2010.

Roseneath Fable Sec B by Wattles Legend, has gone to Sydney Hewison from Kingaroy for a harness career. He is a showy, great moving pony who is sure to excel in Syd`s capable hands.

Ruth Porter.

STUD NEWS - JASHEEKA STUD

Above: Boyanda October Rose with her foal Jasheeka Dark Knight.
Photo credit: Jayne Milward

Jasheeka Stud is proud to announce the safe arrival of its first 2 foals of the season. A black colt born 26th September, Jasheeka Dark Knight (Prinley Park Storm Boy X Boyanda October Rose), and a buckskin filly 27th September, Jasheeka Golden Shimmer (Jasheeka Storm Boy X Athlone Krissie). We have one more foal due late November by Jasheeka Storm Boy. We hope everyone has a successful foaling season.

FOR SALE - LEETON PARK SELWYN - SOLD

Supreme Champion Welsh Mountain Pony Colt
Bay 4 stockings and blaze
11.2hh rising 2 years (D.O.B 20/02/08)
Madison Park Nirvarna (black)X Russlea Shariel (liver chest)
SOD Coed Coch Bedwyn (imp)

Stunning show pony easy to float, wash, trim, tie up etc...well handled currently in show condition. Selwyn is a gorgeous pony with tonnes of potential to take a child rider to the top if he was gelded (due to be broken in early next year).
He would also be a valuable asset to any stud wanting old irreplaceable bloodlines, they include Twyford, Revel, Coed Coch and the legendary Menai Silver Sands.
Recently won CHAMPION WELSH A & SUPREME WELSH EXHIBIT 2009 at the Noosa Show, he has always come home with a broad sash! He is only for sale due to a change in circumstance, genuine buyers only please.
***MUST SELL BEFORE XMAS CAN BE GELDED***
$2400 ONO

Contact: Chantal O'Day Email: cleo84@hotmail.com
Ph: 0408 942 860, (07) 5471 1275...daytime preferred please.
WildWoodWelsh Ponies
Sunshine Coast

LP Selwyn has now been sold to a fantastic dressage/harness home in NSW.

2010 QLD COMMITTEE

Many thanks to all members that attended the QLD AGM yesterday at Marburg. Around 30 members were in attendence. The QLD Committee for 2010 consists of:
John Riley - Chairperson, Geoff Trim - Vice-Chairperson & Treasurer, Sue Groundwater - Secretary, Tina Brewster - Publicity Officer, Ruth Porter and Elizabeth Doyle.
The RPG thanks outgoing Treasurer, Kathy Pile for her work over the last couple of years and we look forward to servicing members over the next 12 months.

QLD RPG ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

A brief note to remind you that the Queensland Regional Promotional Group will hold their Seminar and AGM on Saturday 7th November 2009 at the Marburg Community Hall starting at 10am with morning coffee and commencing the meeting at 10.25am.

The speakers at the Seminar will include the Society’s Chairperson Lana Gray and COM Member Helen Slee. The full programme was printed in the Spring 2009 Action on page 12.

To assist in the election of officers at the AGM full financial members are requested to present their membership cards.

Around the meeting hall there are lovely barb-a-que and picnic facilities. The hotel opposite the hall will be running a cold meat and salad buffet style lunch with dessert for $13pp and $8 per child, payable on the day.

See you there!

FOR LEASE - NATTAI COMMODORE

Photo credits: Tania Hobbs

Senior Welsh Mountain Pony Stallion
Nattai Commodore (Nattai Prophet x Nattai Summertime)
DOB 25/10/1991
Is offered for lease to suitable Qld home.

Commodore is a very well mannered, easy to handle stallion. Hand or paddock serve. Has run with mares and foals. He is a very easy stallion to have around, has caused me no issues at all. He has been my first stallion and will be retained if no suitable home is found. Does have Qld itch which needs to be managed if in an itch area.
Contact Kim Quodling if interested. Ph 07 3289 4961 or mobile 0407 409 519