I am relatively new to the WPCSA, having relocated here from NZ in late 2007. Carrying on a family stud, I have taken over the reins of "Tarahua Pony Stud" from my Grandmother, who started the Stud in New Zealand in 1982. Over the years we have had numerous Welsh ponies and I have a definite love of the breed. In our relocation to Australia in 2007, I brought with us a couple of ponies (can't leave home without them!) including our Stallion, Tarahua St Triston (pictured above), who is registered 25%Welsh and carries some very old English bloodlines including Wentworth, Coed Coch and Bwlch. He is a mix of English Riding Pony as well, being sired by Keston St Christoper (imp UK). At 22 years of age, he is still sound, fertile and an absolute gentleman as always. He has not been standing at public stud since arriving in Australia - at his age, while the flesh may be keen, his owner is a little more realistic!
This foaling season he sired a gorgeous colt out of Thorwood Tabby Cat, who has turned out a stunning rose grey. He has his sires disposition and will make a very classy children’s pony. Triston also became a grandfather again this season after his daughter Tarahua Sheer Elation (imp NZ)(pictured above) produced a stunning colt by Bevanlee After Dark. Tarahua Master Maxwell (pictured below)is a keeper for sure, a gorgeous bay with a gentle nature and flamboyant movement.
While not producing huge numbers and not currently the size of years in the past, Tarahua Pony Stud aims to produce beautiful ponies with natures to match. After all, without a beautiful nature, ponies cannot be fully enjoyed by children! For more information, please feel free to have a look at our website www.tarahuaponies.com
Having a young family myself, I have not yet ventured into the show ring in Australia, but am looking forward to getting back into it when time and family commitments permit.
Lisa Bullas
73 - 89 Solway Cres, Carbrook 4130
ph 07 3206 9276
