We can’t live in Wales without a couple of Welshies! Introducing our Welsh boys… (and Red). These guys are not for sale.

“Saith Black Pepper” (Pepper) 15.2hh (2009) Black Welsh Section D Cob. 

Pepper is a registered Welsh Section D cob, who can quite literally turn his hoof to anything he’s asked and is a true all around riding horse. Out of the very best Nebo and Derwen show lines, he has had success showing in Welsh cob classes, is a BSJA grade C show jumper who has had success at both Newcomers and Foxhunter, and just for good measure he can knock out a decent novice dressage test under BD rules and win.  As if that wasn’t enough, he is also Western trained and looks pretty impressive in a cowboy saddle when he’s reining or chasing cows!  He is the absolute poster boy for Welsh Cob versatility. We bought him from his breeder aged 2, who sold him with the comment “He’s a lovely boy, but may not amount to much!”. We beg to differ! (Although he can be a bit of a drama queen!).

For those who follow the showing world, his sister, Saith Magical Ginger, won Horse of the Year in 2014.

By “Wishaw Revelation” (Welsh Sec D cob) out of “Saith Magical Amber” (Welsh Sec D cob).

“Alley Cat” (Mickey) 11.2hh (2009) Welsh Section A

Mickey joined us from Perry RDA based at the Cavalier Centre in Shropshire, in 2017. We were incredibly lucky to be able to acquire him, because ponies like him are the genuine unicorns of the world. (You can’t find them). A lead rein and first ridden pony who was bought for our daughter’s 3rd birthday, he has proved himself over and over as an incredible asset to our team.

His experience and training with riding for the disabled means that he is almost utterly bomb-proof – as far as any pony can be. As well as being a fabulous and willing riding pony, he regularly finds himself giving a lead to youngsters, acting as a travelling companion, or keeping babies company at weaning time.

He can be a bit of a diva because he knows his worth to us (and he knows he’s adored). To quote Huw “Maybe he’s born with it, or maybe it’s Neighbeline”. Regardless of what “it” is, he has it in spades!

By “Croniarth High Society” (Section A) out of “Frairs Secret Addition” (Section A)

Mickey is currently on long term loan in a local home.

“Red N Tardee Two” (Red) 16hh (2001) American Quarter Horse   

Red is a fixture and fitting at Doghill. He joined us in late 2019 following a very successful career as a high level competitive dressage horse who needed to step down a gear and take life a little more easy. Initially the plan was for him to be Helen’s dressage school master, but because of arthritis it was recommended by our vet that he retired early. He is half-brother to Cruisins Topsicana (out of the same dam) and he is a genuine gentleman. His only vice is that he doesn’t like missing out on extra strong mints and will barge others out of the way if he thinks he’s missing out! (Bit like Helen and chocolate!).

As well as being just genuinely lovely, he often finds himself babysitting youngsters, keeping the stallions company, supervising the farm cats and generally just being spoilt. He also lends an ear when you’ve got a problem (as long as you pay the mint or carrot tax) and is just absolutely wonderful to have about. Everybody needs a Red in their lives and we’re lucky to have one here.

By “Glad I’m Tardee Two” (AQHA) out of “Johnstur Topsicana” (AQHA)