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Shetland issue, check out our first issue for 2015, great stories inside plus our Autumn Photo Show Schedule!

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Page 1: January/February 2015

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

PONY MAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Volume 2 Issue 1JanuaryFebruary 2015

Thorpeville Trendy

Balnagown amp Glen Ardan Studs

Autumn Photo Show Schedule

SHETLAND PONY ISSUE

Pony Profiles

Stallion Profiles

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 1~Issue 2

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Pony Magazine AustraliaJanuaryFebruary 2015EditorBrooke Purcellbpurcellequinehotmailcom

Advertisingaustralianponymagazinegmailcom

Webhttpwwwponymagazineaustraliacom

Postal Address61 River Road Beaudesert Queensland 4285

Layout and DesignBrooke Purcell

ABN 87 845 173 370

Copyright and DisclaimerAll rights reservedAll material appearing in Pony Magazine Australia is subject to copyright laws and remains the property of Pony Magazine Australia or the individual contributors No mate-rial may be reproduced or reprinted in any man-ner way or form without prior approval from the publishers The opinions expressed within are not necessarily those of Pony Magazine Australia and while all effort is made to ensure that facts are correct and up to date to the extent permit-ted by law Pony Magazine Australia accepts no liability whatsoever in relation to any advice representation statement opinion or other mat-ter expressed in the magazine Pony Magazine Australia does not accept responsibility for any errors in advertisements articles unsolicited manuscripts photographs or illustrations We recommend seeking veterinary advice or the appropriate health specialist prior to giving your pony any treatment or change in diet

COVER PHOTOOur January February cover photo is the multi Champion Lentara Legend (Pilinta Park Showman x Lentara Lorrell)

owned by Monarra Park Photo Deltree Photography

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 1~Issue 2

SHETLAND PONY ISSUE

JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015CONTENTS

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 HISTORYVolume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Welcome to the JanuaryFebruary 2015 issue of Pony Magazine Australia It is exciting to be enter-ing a new year with a new look and some all new content planned

This issue celebrates that wonderful breed the Shet-land Pony a breed that so many riders are lucky 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

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 sched-ule 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 donrsquot forget to share so that more pony enthusiasts can take advantage of this great publication

Brooke PurcellOwnerEditor Pony Magazine Australia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

The Shetland Pony has been evolving on the Shetland Isles for at least some 2000 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 sea-weed 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 Shet-land thrived in the conditions that it had spent thousands of years accli-matising 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 be-came more and more popular as a childrenrsquos pony Their great personali-ties and cheeky natures and of course their accessible size made them highly popular as a choice of pony for chil-dren 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 com-peting in many disciplines They are commonly enjoyed by children and

The Shetland Pony

The Shetland Pony has been roaming

the Shetland Isles for over 2000 years

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

adults alike whether it be Pony Club games showing or in harness The modern Shetland Pony does not ex-ceed 102 hands high and can be found in many colours the most common being black In Australia Shetland Po-nies are registered with the Austra-lian Pony Stud Book Society and the Shetland Pony Society of Australia was formed in 1970 for the promotion of the breed

For more information see http httpwwwshetlandponysocietyofaustraliaincnet

In Australia Shetland Ponies are registered

with the Australian Pony Stud Book

Society

Next issue

Ponies and Adults

Autumn Photo Show Results

The Arabian Influence in Ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo Show

Ribbons for all placegetters

Entry just $200 per class

Every entry gets a chance to win one of two personalised portraits of their pony

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs are dedi-cated 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 breed-ing high quality ponies

Fiona Wilson has had a lifetime association with ponies in particu-lar 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 ldquoHe was forbidden to ride in rodeos but he even snuck off to do that and I am not sure if his parents ever found outrdquo 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

Fionarsquos 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 couldnrsquot bare to be away from her horses when she was sent away to boarding school ldquoHer grandmother was the first woman to ride astride especially publically in the district which apparently caused much gossip back in the 1800srdquo says Fiona

The familiesrsquo introduction to the Shetland breed was in the 1960s when Ian purchased Fionarsquos 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 Shet-land colt called Pancho who was shown successfully for many wins in Shetland Open and Pin-to classes In 1972 he was also

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

ridden by Fionarsquos youngest brother in Miniature Turnout ldquoWe 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 82hh but he still carried me to Cham-pion Riderrdquo Fiona remembers ldquoHe was a ripper of a ponyrdquo

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 ldquoMum and Dad got the bugrdquo 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 ldquoThey bought big and black and were very successful at Royal and Stud Show level I was tall so we needed ponies that I could riderdquo ex-plains Fiona In the late 1970s more ponies were added from Shady

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquoWe (Fiona and her two brothers) were on a ponyrsquos back or jog cart on Dadrsquos knee before we could walkrdquo says Fiona saying her father had an early love of harness ldquoI have a photo of him with a harnessed up goat when he was about six or sevenrdquo

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the Stud grew quick-ly 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 Fionarsquos 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 ldquoWe believe if they give us a lifetime of service we owe them a restful retirementrdquo 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 Im-perial and Harviestoun Sattoc A number of ponies in the stud trace back to the prolific mare Fairway Pipette a daughter of Harviestoun

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Sattoc ldquoThese ponies would be my favourite linesrdquo says Fiona

The Studs focus on producing not only versatile ponies that can take a child to any discipline but ponies with tractable temperaments ldquoWe always preferred ponies with versatility and good natures Mum was known to sell any pony she couldnrsquot catch no matter how goodrdquo Fiona explains ldquoI 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 need-ed to be quiet enough for me to ride themrdquo

Ponies bred by the Stud tend to be up in height with an emphasis on good bone ldquoWe have always been focused on nice bone good quality and early in the breeding plan we have preferred up to height poniesrdquo Fiona states ldquoThe Stud still aims to breed good boned nice sized Shetlands that can be used for anything and by anybodyrdquo Fionarsquos father is lsquofastidiousrsquo about legs he will look at the hooves and legs first and work his way up ldquoI would describe the majority of our ponies as being medi-um boned well bodied and well mov-ingrdquo Fiona says ldquoWe have a range of ponies varying from fully imported-bred heavier ponies right down to a few introduced finer ponies to breed back to the heavier types to get the traits and style I preferrdquo

Successful early ponies include the decorated led and saddle pony Koolangatha Pollyanna ldquoShe went on and gave me the best harness pony I will probably ever haverdquo Fiona remembers ldquoAt home he was just another plodder but take him to a show and get the harness out and he turned into a freakrdquo 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-

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 ShowPhoto Vicki Jenkins

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

pionship under 122hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 142hh 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 Fio-na says ldquoMy favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her but her owners wouldnrsquot sell her at the timerdquo Luck would have it that circumstances changed and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare ldquoI was so happy to take her home This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levelsrdquo ldquoFunnily 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 team until retirement several years laterrdquo And Ershula is still with Fiona to this very day ldquoShe went on to give us a few beau-tiful ponies with the best tem-peraments who I treasure today 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 31rdquo

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 suc-cess 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 Lead-ing Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoShe won many Childrenrsquos Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature movement and honesty She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and tempera-mentrdquo Emeraldrsquos progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balna-gown 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

ldquoI 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 worldrdquo

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

~JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015 STUD DIRECTORY~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

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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 Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

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~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

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Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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Pony Profiles

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Pony Magazine AustraliaJanuaryFebruary 2015EditorBrooke Purcellbpurcellequinehotmailcom

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Webhttpwwwponymagazineaustraliacom

Postal Address61 River Road Beaudesert Queensland 4285

Layout and DesignBrooke Purcell

ABN 87 845 173 370

Copyright and DisclaimerAll rights reservedAll material appearing in Pony Magazine Australia is subject to copyright laws and remains the property of Pony Magazine Australia or the individual contributors No mate-rial may be reproduced or reprinted in any man-ner way or form without prior approval from the publishers The opinions expressed within are not necessarily those of Pony Magazine Australia and while all effort is made to ensure that facts are correct and up to date to the extent permit-ted by law Pony Magazine Australia accepts no liability whatsoever in relation to any advice representation statement opinion or other mat-ter expressed in the magazine Pony Magazine Australia does not accept responsibility for any errors in advertisements articles unsolicited manuscripts photographs or illustrations We recommend seeking veterinary advice or the appropriate health specialist prior to giving your pony any treatment or change in diet

COVER PHOTOOur January February cover photo is the multi Champion Lentara Legend (Pilinta Park Showman x Lentara Lorrell)

owned by Monarra Park Photo Deltree Photography

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 1~Issue 2

SHETLAND PONY ISSUE

JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015CONTENTS

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 HISTORYVolume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Welcome to the JanuaryFebruary 2015 issue of Pony Magazine Australia It is exciting to be enter-ing a new year with a new look and some all new content planned

This issue celebrates that wonderful breed the Shet-land Pony a breed that so many riders are lucky 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

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 sched-ule 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 donrsquot forget to share so that more pony enthusiasts can take advantage of this great publication

Brooke PurcellOwnerEditor Pony Magazine Australia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

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The Shetland Pony has been evolving on the Shetland Isles for at least some 2000 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 sea-weed 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 Shet-land thrived in the conditions that it had spent thousands of years accli-matising 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 be-came more and more popular as a childrenrsquos pony Their great personali-ties and cheeky natures and of course their accessible size made them highly popular as a choice of pony for chil-dren 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 com-peting in many disciplines They are commonly enjoyed by children and

The Shetland Pony

The Shetland Pony has been roaming

the Shetland Isles for over 2000 years

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

adults alike whether it be Pony Club games showing or in harness The modern Shetland Pony does not ex-ceed 102 hands high and can be found in many colours the most common being black In Australia Shetland Po-nies are registered with the Austra-lian Pony Stud Book Society and the Shetland Pony Society of Australia was formed in 1970 for the promotion of the breed

For more information see http httpwwwshetlandponysocietyofaustraliaincnet

In Australia Shetland Ponies are registered

with the Australian Pony Stud Book

Society

Next issue

Ponies and Adults

Autumn Photo Show Results

The Arabian Influence in Ponies

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Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo Show

Ribbons for all placegetters

Entry just $200 per class

Every entry gets a chance to win one of two personalised portraits of their pony

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~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs are dedi-cated 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 breed-ing high quality ponies

Fiona Wilson has had a lifetime association with ponies in particu-lar 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 ldquoHe was forbidden to ride in rodeos but he even snuck off to do that and I am not sure if his parents ever found outrdquo 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

Fionarsquos 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 couldnrsquot bare to be away from her horses when she was sent away to boarding school ldquoHer grandmother was the first woman to ride astride especially publically in the district which apparently caused much gossip back in the 1800srdquo says Fiona

The familiesrsquo introduction to the Shetland breed was in the 1960s when Ian purchased Fionarsquos 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 Shet-land colt called Pancho who was shown successfully for many wins in Shetland Open and Pin-to classes In 1972 he was also

~FEATURE~

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

ridden by Fionarsquos youngest brother in Miniature Turnout ldquoWe 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 82hh but he still carried me to Cham-pion Riderrdquo Fiona remembers ldquoHe was a ripper of a ponyrdquo

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 ldquoMum and Dad got the bugrdquo 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 ldquoThey bought big and black and were very successful at Royal and Stud Show level I was tall so we needed ponies that I could riderdquo ex-plains Fiona In the late 1970s more ponies were added from Shady

~FEATURE~

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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 ldquoWe (Fiona and her two brothers) were on a ponyrsquos back or jog cart on Dadrsquos knee before we could walkrdquo says Fiona saying her father had an early love of harness ldquoI have a photo of him with a harnessed up goat when he was about six or sevenrdquo

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the Stud grew quick-ly 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 Fionarsquos 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 ldquoWe believe if they give us a lifetime of service we owe them a restful retirementrdquo 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 Im-perial and Harviestoun Sattoc A number of ponies in the stud trace back to the prolific mare Fairway Pipette a daughter of Harviestoun

~FEATURE~

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Sattoc ldquoThese ponies would be my favourite linesrdquo says Fiona

The Studs focus on producing not only versatile ponies that can take a child to any discipline but ponies with tractable temperaments ldquoWe always preferred ponies with versatility and good natures Mum was known to sell any pony she couldnrsquot catch no matter how goodrdquo Fiona explains ldquoI 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 need-ed to be quiet enough for me to ride themrdquo

Ponies bred by the Stud tend to be up in height with an emphasis on good bone ldquoWe have always been focused on nice bone good quality and early in the breeding plan we have preferred up to height poniesrdquo Fiona states ldquoThe Stud still aims to breed good boned nice sized Shetlands that can be used for anything and by anybodyrdquo Fionarsquos father is lsquofastidiousrsquo about legs he will look at the hooves and legs first and work his way up ldquoI would describe the majority of our ponies as being medi-um boned well bodied and well mov-ingrdquo Fiona says ldquoWe have a range of ponies varying from fully imported-bred heavier ponies right down to a few introduced finer ponies to breed back to the heavier types to get the traits and style I preferrdquo

Successful early ponies include the decorated led and saddle pony Koolangatha Pollyanna ldquoShe went on and gave me the best harness pony I will probably ever haverdquo Fiona remembers ldquoAt home he was just another plodder but take him to a show and get the harness out and he turned into a freakrdquo 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-

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 ShowPhoto Vicki Jenkins

~FEATURE~

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

pionship under 122hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 142hh 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 Fio-na says ldquoMy favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her but her owners wouldnrsquot sell her at the timerdquo Luck would have it that circumstances changed and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare ldquoI was so happy to take her home This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levelsrdquo ldquoFunnily 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 team until retirement several years laterrdquo And Ershula is still with Fiona to this very day ldquoShe went on to give us a few beau-tiful ponies with the best tem-peraments who I treasure today 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 31rdquo

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 suc-cess 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 Lead-ing Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoShe won many Childrenrsquos Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature movement and honesty She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and tempera-mentrdquo Emeraldrsquos progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balna-gown 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

ldquoI 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 worldrdquo

~FEATURE~

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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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

~FEATURE~

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the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

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Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

~JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015 STUD DIRECTORY~

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~PONY PROFILES~

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Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 1~Issue 2

SHETLAND PONY ISSUE

JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015CONTENTS

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 HISTORYVolume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Welcome to the JanuaryFebruary 2015 issue of Pony Magazine Australia It is exciting to be enter-ing a new year with a new look and some all new content planned

This issue celebrates that wonderful breed the Shet-land Pony a breed that so many riders are lucky 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

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 sched-ule 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 donrsquot forget to share so that more pony enthusiasts can take advantage of this great publication

Brooke PurcellOwnerEditor Pony Magazine Australia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

The Shetland Pony has been evolving on the Shetland Isles for at least some 2000 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 sea-weed 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 Shet-land thrived in the conditions that it had spent thousands of years accli-matising 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 be-came more and more popular as a childrenrsquos pony Their great personali-ties and cheeky natures and of course their accessible size made them highly popular as a choice of pony for chil-dren 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 com-peting in many disciplines They are commonly enjoyed by children and

The Shetland Pony

The Shetland Pony has been roaming

the Shetland Isles for over 2000 years

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

adults alike whether it be Pony Club games showing or in harness The modern Shetland Pony does not ex-ceed 102 hands high and can be found in many colours the most common being black In Australia Shetland Po-nies are registered with the Austra-lian Pony Stud Book Society and the Shetland Pony Society of Australia was formed in 1970 for the promotion of the breed

For more information see http httpwwwshetlandponysocietyofaustraliaincnet

In Australia Shetland Ponies are registered

with the Australian Pony Stud Book

Society

Next issue

Ponies and Adults

Autumn Photo Show Results

The Arabian Influence in Ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo Show

Ribbons for all placegetters

Entry just $200 per class

Every entry gets a chance to win one of two personalised portraits of their pony

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~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs are dedi-cated 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 breed-ing high quality ponies

Fiona Wilson has had a lifetime association with ponies in particu-lar 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 ldquoHe was forbidden to ride in rodeos but he even snuck off to do that and I am not sure if his parents ever found outrdquo 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

Fionarsquos 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 couldnrsquot bare to be away from her horses when she was sent away to boarding school ldquoHer grandmother was the first woman to ride astride especially publically in the district which apparently caused much gossip back in the 1800srdquo says Fiona

The familiesrsquo introduction to the Shetland breed was in the 1960s when Ian purchased Fionarsquos 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 Shet-land colt called Pancho who was shown successfully for many wins in Shetland Open and Pin-to classes In 1972 he was also

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

ridden by Fionarsquos youngest brother in Miniature Turnout ldquoWe 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 82hh but he still carried me to Cham-pion Riderrdquo Fiona remembers ldquoHe was a ripper of a ponyrdquo

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 ldquoMum and Dad got the bugrdquo 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 ldquoThey bought big and black and were very successful at Royal and Stud Show level I was tall so we needed ponies that I could riderdquo ex-plains Fiona In the late 1970s more ponies were added from Shady

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquoWe (Fiona and her two brothers) were on a ponyrsquos back or jog cart on Dadrsquos knee before we could walkrdquo says Fiona saying her father had an early love of harness ldquoI have a photo of him with a harnessed up goat when he was about six or sevenrdquo

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the Stud grew quick-ly 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 Fionarsquos 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 ldquoWe believe if they give us a lifetime of service we owe them a restful retirementrdquo 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 Im-perial 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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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Sattoc ldquoThese ponies would be my favourite linesrdquo says Fiona

The Studs focus on producing not only versatile ponies that can take a child to any discipline but ponies with tractable temperaments ldquoWe always preferred ponies with versatility and good natures Mum was known to sell any pony she couldnrsquot catch no matter how goodrdquo Fiona explains ldquoI 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 need-ed to be quiet enough for me to ride themrdquo

Ponies bred by the Stud tend to be up in height with an emphasis on good bone ldquoWe have always been focused on nice bone good quality and early in the breeding plan we have preferred up to height poniesrdquo Fiona states ldquoThe Stud still aims to breed good boned nice sized Shetlands that can be used for anything and by anybodyrdquo Fionarsquos father is lsquofastidiousrsquo about legs he will look at the hooves and legs first and work his way up ldquoI would describe the majority of our ponies as being medi-um boned well bodied and well mov-ingrdquo Fiona says ldquoWe have a range of ponies varying from fully imported-bred heavier ponies right down to a few introduced finer ponies to breed back to the heavier types to get the traits and style I preferrdquo

Successful early ponies include the decorated led and saddle pony Koolangatha Pollyanna ldquoShe went on and gave me the best harness pony I will probably ever haverdquo Fiona remembers ldquoAt home he was just another plodder but take him to a show and get the harness out and he turned into a freakrdquo 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-

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 ShowPhoto Vicki Jenkins

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

pionship under 122hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 142hh 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 Fio-na says ldquoMy favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her but her owners wouldnrsquot sell her at the timerdquo Luck would have it that circumstances changed and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare ldquoI was so happy to take her home This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levelsrdquo ldquoFunnily 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 team until retirement several years laterrdquo And Ershula is still with Fiona to this very day ldquoShe went on to give us a few beau-tiful ponies with the best tem-peraments who I treasure today 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 31rdquo

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 suc-cess 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 Lead-ing Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoShe won many Childrenrsquos Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature movement and honesty She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and tempera-mentrdquo Emeraldrsquos progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balna-gown 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

ldquoI 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 worldrdquo

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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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

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the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

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~PONY PROFILES~

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Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

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Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

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Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

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seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

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Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

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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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

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Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

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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 Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

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Welcome to the JanuaryFebruary 2015 issue of Pony Magazine Australia It is exciting to be enter-ing a new year with a new look and some all new content planned

This issue celebrates that wonderful breed the Shet-land Pony a breed that so many riders are lucky 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

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 sched-ule 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 donrsquot forget to share so that more pony enthusiasts can take advantage of this great publication

Brooke PurcellOwnerEditor Pony Magazine Australia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

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The Shetland Pony has been evolving on the Shetland Isles for at least some 2000 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 sea-weed 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 Shet-land thrived in the conditions that it had spent thousands of years accli-matising 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 be-came more and more popular as a childrenrsquos pony Their great personali-ties and cheeky natures and of course their accessible size made them highly popular as a choice of pony for chil-dren 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 com-peting in many disciplines They are commonly enjoyed by children and

The Shetland Pony

The Shetland Pony has been roaming

the Shetland Isles for over 2000 years

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adults alike whether it be Pony Club games showing or in harness The modern Shetland Pony does not ex-ceed 102 hands high and can be found in many colours the most common being black In Australia Shetland Po-nies are registered with the Austra-lian Pony Stud Book Society and the Shetland Pony Society of Australia was formed in 1970 for the promotion of the breed

For more information see http httpwwwshetlandponysocietyofaustraliaincnet

In Australia Shetland Ponies are registered

with the Australian Pony Stud Book

Society

Next issue

Ponies and Adults

Autumn Photo Show Results

The Arabian Influence in Ponies

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Autumn Photo Show

Ribbons for all placegetters

Entry just $200 per class

Every entry gets a chance to win one of two personalised portraits of their pony

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs are dedi-cated 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 breed-ing high quality ponies

Fiona Wilson has had a lifetime association with ponies in particu-lar 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 ldquoHe was forbidden to ride in rodeos but he even snuck off to do that and I am not sure if his parents ever found outrdquo 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

Fionarsquos 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 couldnrsquot bare to be away from her horses when she was sent away to boarding school ldquoHer grandmother was the first woman to ride astride especially publically in the district which apparently caused much gossip back in the 1800srdquo says Fiona

The familiesrsquo introduction to the Shetland breed was in the 1960s when Ian purchased Fionarsquos 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 Shet-land colt called Pancho who was shown successfully for many wins in Shetland Open and Pin-to classes In 1972 he was also

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

ridden by Fionarsquos youngest brother in Miniature Turnout ldquoWe 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 82hh but he still carried me to Cham-pion Riderrdquo Fiona remembers ldquoHe was a ripper of a ponyrdquo

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 ldquoMum and Dad got the bugrdquo 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 ldquoThey bought big and black and were very successful at Royal and Stud Show level I was tall so we needed ponies that I could riderdquo ex-plains Fiona In the late 1970s more ponies were added from Shady

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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 ldquoWe (Fiona and her two brothers) were on a ponyrsquos back or jog cart on Dadrsquos knee before we could walkrdquo says Fiona saying her father had an early love of harness ldquoI have a photo of him with a harnessed up goat when he was about six or sevenrdquo

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the Stud grew quick-ly 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 Fionarsquos 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 ldquoWe believe if they give us a lifetime of service we owe them a restful retirementrdquo 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 Im-perial 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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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Sattoc ldquoThese ponies would be my favourite linesrdquo says Fiona

The Studs focus on producing not only versatile ponies that can take a child to any discipline but ponies with tractable temperaments ldquoWe always preferred ponies with versatility and good natures Mum was known to sell any pony she couldnrsquot catch no matter how goodrdquo Fiona explains ldquoI 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 need-ed to be quiet enough for me to ride themrdquo

Ponies bred by the Stud tend to be up in height with an emphasis on good bone ldquoWe have always been focused on nice bone good quality and early in the breeding plan we have preferred up to height poniesrdquo Fiona states ldquoThe Stud still aims to breed good boned nice sized Shetlands that can be used for anything and by anybodyrdquo Fionarsquos father is lsquofastidiousrsquo about legs he will look at the hooves and legs first and work his way up ldquoI would describe the majority of our ponies as being medi-um boned well bodied and well mov-ingrdquo Fiona says ldquoWe have a range of ponies varying from fully imported-bred heavier ponies right down to a few introduced finer ponies to breed back to the heavier types to get the traits and style I preferrdquo

Successful early ponies include the decorated led and saddle pony Koolangatha Pollyanna ldquoShe went on and gave me the best harness pony I will probably ever haverdquo Fiona remembers ldquoAt home he was just another plodder but take him to a show and get the harness out and he turned into a freakrdquo 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-

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 ShowPhoto Vicki Jenkins

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pionship under 122hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 142hh 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 Fio-na says ldquoMy favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her but her owners wouldnrsquot sell her at the timerdquo Luck would have it that circumstances changed and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare ldquoI was so happy to take her home This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levelsrdquo ldquoFunnily 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 team until retirement several years laterrdquo And Ershula is still with Fiona to this very day ldquoShe went on to give us a few beau-tiful ponies with the best tem-peraments who I treasure today 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 31rdquo

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 suc-cess 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 Lead-ing Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoShe won many Childrenrsquos Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature movement and honesty She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and tempera-mentrdquo Emeraldrsquos progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balna-gown 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

ldquoI 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 worldrdquo

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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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

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the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

~JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015 STUD DIRECTORY~

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~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

~PONY PROFILES~

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Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

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Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

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Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

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Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

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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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

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Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

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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 Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

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Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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The Shetland Pony has been evolving on the Shetland Isles for at least some 2000 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 sea-weed 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 Shet-land thrived in the conditions that it had spent thousands of years accli-matising 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 be-came more and more popular as a childrenrsquos pony Their great personali-ties and cheeky natures and of course their accessible size made them highly popular as a choice of pony for chil-dren 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 com-peting in many disciplines They are commonly enjoyed by children and

The Shetland Pony

The Shetland Pony has been roaming

the Shetland Isles for over 2000 years

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

adults alike whether it be Pony Club games showing or in harness The modern Shetland Pony does not ex-ceed 102 hands high and can be found in many colours the most common being black In Australia Shetland Po-nies are registered with the Austra-lian Pony Stud Book Society and the Shetland Pony Society of Australia was formed in 1970 for the promotion of the breed

For more information see http httpwwwshetlandponysocietyofaustraliaincnet

In Australia Shetland Ponies are registered

with the Australian Pony Stud Book

Society

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs are dedi-cated 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 breed-ing high quality ponies

Fiona Wilson has had a lifetime association with ponies in particu-lar 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 ldquoHe was forbidden to ride in rodeos but he even snuck off to do that and I am not sure if his parents ever found outrdquo 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

Fionarsquos 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 couldnrsquot bare to be away from her horses when she was sent away to boarding school ldquoHer grandmother was the first woman to ride astride especially publically in the district which apparently caused much gossip back in the 1800srdquo says Fiona

The familiesrsquo introduction to the Shetland breed was in the 1960s when Ian purchased Fionarsquos 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 Shet-land colt called Pancho who was shown successfully for many wins in Shetland Open and Pin-to classes In 1972 he was also

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

ridden by Fionarsquos youngest brother in Miniature Turnout ldquoWe 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 82hh but he still carried me to Cham-pion Riderrdquo Fiona remembers ldquoHe was a ripper of a ponyrdquo

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 ldquoMum and Dad got the bugrdquo 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 ldquoThey bought big and black and were very successful at Royal and Stud Show level I was tall so we needed ponies that I could riderdquo ex-plains Fiona In the late 1970s more ponies were added from Shady

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquoWe (Fiona and her two brothers) were on a ponyrsquos back or jog cart on Dadrsquos knee before we could walkrdquo says Fiona saying her father had an early love of harness ldquoI have a photo of him with a harnessed up goat when he was about six or sevenrdquo

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the Stud grew quick-ly 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 Fionarsquos 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 ldquoWe believe if they give us a lifetime of service we owe them a restful retirementrdquo 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 Im-perial and Harviestoun Sattoc A number of ponies in the stud trace back to the prolific mare Fairway Pipette a daughter of Harviestoun

~FEATURE~

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Sattoc ldquoThese ponies would be my favourite linesrdquo says Fiona

The Studs focus on producing not only versatile ponies that can take a child to any discipline but ponies with tractable temperaments ldquoWe always preferred ponies with versatility and good natures Mum was known to sell any pony she couldnrsquot catch no matter how goodrdquo Fiona explains ldquoI 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 need-ed to be quiet enough for me to ride themrdquo

Ponies bred by the Stud tend to be up in height with an emphasis on good bone ldquoWe have always been focused on nice bone good quality and early in the breeding plan we have preferred up to height poniesrdquo Fiona states ldquoThe Stud still aims to breed good boned nice sized Shetlands that can be used for anything and by anybodyrdquo Fionarsquos father is lsquofastidiousrsquo about legs he will look at the hooves and legs first and work his way up ldquoI would describe the majority of our ponies as being medi-um boned well bodied and well mov-ingrdquo Fiona says ldquoWe have a range of ponies varying from fully imported-bred heavier ponies right down to a few introduced finer ponies to breed back to the heavier types to get the traits and style I preferrdquo

Successful early ponies include the decorated led and saddle pony Koolangatha Pollyanna ldquoShe went on and gave me the best harness pony I will probably ever haverdquo Fiona remembers ldquoAt home he was just another plodder but take him to a show and get the harness out and he turned into a freakrdquo 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-

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 ShowPhoto Vicki Jenkins

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

pionship under 122hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 142hh 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 Fio-na says ldquoMy favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her but her owners wouldnrsquot sell her at the timerdquo Luck would have it that circumstances changed and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare ldquoI was so happy to take her home This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levelsrdquo ldquoFunnily 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 team until retirement several years laterrdquo And Ershula is still with Fiona to this very day ldquoShe went on to give us a few beau-tiful ponies with the best tem-peraments who I treasure today 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 31rdquo

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 suc-cess 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 Lead-ing Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoShe won many Childrenrsquos Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature movement and honesty She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and tempera-mentrdquo Emeraldrsquos progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balna-gown 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

ldquoI 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 worldrdquo

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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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

~FEATURE~

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the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

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Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

~JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015 STUD DIRECTORY~

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~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

~PONY PROFILES~

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Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

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Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

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seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

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Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

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Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

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Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

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Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

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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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

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Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

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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 Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

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Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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adults alike whether it be Pony Club games showing or in harness The modern Shetland Pony does not ex-ceed 102 hands high and can be found in many colours the most common being black In Australia Shetland Po-nies are registered with the Austra-lian Pony Stud Book Society and the Shetland Pony Society of Australia was formed in 1970 for the promotion of the breed

For more information see http httpwwwshetlandponysocietyofaustraliaincnet

In Australia Shetland Ponies are registered

with the Australian Pony Stud Book

Society

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs are dedi-cated 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 breed-ing high quality ponies

Fiona Wilson has had a lifetime association with ponies in particu-lar 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 ldquoHe was forbidden to ride in rodeos but he even snuck off to do that and I am not sure if his parents ever found outrdquo 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

Fionarsquos 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 couldnrsquot bare to be away from her horses when she was sent away to boarding school ldquoHer grandmother was the first woman to ride astride especially publically in the district which apparently caused much gossip back in the 1800srdquo says Fiona

The familiesrsquo introduction to the Shetland breed was in the 1960s when Ian purchased Fionarsquos 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 Shet-land colt called Pancho who was shown successfully for many wins in Shetland Open and Pin-to classes In 1972 he was also

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

ridden by Fionarsquos youngest brother in Miniature Turnout ldquoWe 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 82hh but he still carried me to Cham-pion Riderrdquo Fiona remembers ldquoHe was a ripper of a ponyrdquo

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 ldquoMum and Dad got the bugrdquo 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 ldquoThey bought big and black and were very successful at Royal and Stud Show level I was tall so we needed ponies that I could riderdquo ex-plains Fiona In the late 1970s more ponies were added from Shady

~FEATURE~

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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 ldquoWe (Fiona and her two brothers) were on a ponyrsquos back or jog cart on Dadrsquos knee before we could walkrdquo says Fiona saying her father had an early love of harness ldquoI have a photo of him with a harnessed up goat when he was about six or sevenrdquo

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the Stud grew quick-ly 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 Fionarsquos 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 ldquoWe believe if they give us a lifetime of service we owe them a restful retirementrdquo 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 Im-perial and Harviestoun Sattoc A number of ponies in the stud trace back to the prolific mare Fairway Pipette a daughter of Harviestoun

~FEATURE~

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Sattoc ldquoThese ponies would be my favourite linesrdquo says Fiona

The Studs focus on producing not only versatile ponies that can take a child to any discipline but ponies with tractable temperaments ldquoWe always preferred ponies with versatility and good natures Mum was known to sell any pony she couldnrsquot catch no matter how goodrdquo Fiona explains ldquoI 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 need-ed to be quiet enough for me to ride themrdquo

Ponies bred by the Stud tend to be up in height with an emphasis on good bone ldquoWe have always been focused on nice bone good quality and early in the breeding plan we have preferred up to height poniesrdquo Fiona states ldquoThe Stud still aims to breed good boned nice sized Shetlands that can be used for anything and by anybodyrdquo Fionarsquos father is lsquofastidiousrsquo about legs he will look at the hooves and legs first and work his way up ldquoI would describe the majority of our ponies as being medi-um boned well bodied and well mov-ingrdquo Fiona says ldquoWe have a range of ponies varying from fully imported-bred heavier ponies right down to a few introduced finer ponies to breed back to the heavier types to get the traits and style I preferrdquo

Successful early ponies include the decorated led and saddle pony Koolangatha Pollyanna ldquoShe went on and gave me the best harness pony I will probably ever haverdquo Fiona remembers ldquoAt home he was just another plodder but take him to a show and get the harness out and he turned into a freakrdquo 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-

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 ShowPhoto Vicki Jenkins

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

pionship under 122hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 142hh 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 Fio-na says ldquoMy favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her but her owners wouldnrsquot sell her at the timerdquo Luck would have it that circumstances changed and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare ldquoI was so happy to take her home This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levelsrdquo ldquoFunnily 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 team until retirement several years laterrdquo And Ershula is still with Fiona to this very day ldquoShe went on to give us a few beau-tiful ponies with the best tem-peraments who I treasure today 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 31rdquo

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 suc-cess 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 Lead-ing Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoShe won many Childrenrsquos Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature movement and honesty She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and tempera-mentrdquo Emeraldrsquos progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balna-gown 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

ldquoI 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 worldrdquo

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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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

~JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015 STUD DIRECTORY~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

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Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

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seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

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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 Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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Page 7: January/February 2015

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo Show

Ribbons for all placegetters

Entry just $200 per class

Every entry gets a chance to win one of two personalised portraits of their pony

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~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs are dedi-cated 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 breed-ing high quality ponies

Fiona Wilson has had a lifetime association with ponies in particu-lar 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 ldquoHe was forbidden to ride in rodeos but he even snuck off to do that and I am not sure if his parents ever found outrdquo 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

Fionarsquos 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 couldnrsquot bare to be away from her horses when she was sent away to boarding school ldquoHer grandmother was the first woman to ride astride especially publically in the district which apparently caused much gossip back in the 1800srdquo says Fiona

The familiesrsquo introduction to the Shetland breed was in the 1960s when Ian purchased Fionarsquos 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 Shet-land colt called Pancho who was shown successfully for many wins in Shetland Open and Pin-to classes In 1972 he was also

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

ridden by Fionarsquos youngest brother in Miniature Turnout ldquoWe 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 82hh but he still carried me to Cham-pion Riderrdquo Fiona remembers ldquoHe was a ripper of a ponyrdquo

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 ldquoMum and Dad got the bugrdquo 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 ldquoThey bought big and black and were very successful at Royal and Stud Show level I was tall so we needed ponies that I could riderdquo ex-plains Fiona In the late 1970s more ponies were added from Shady

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquoWe (Fiona and her two brothers) were on a ponyrsquos back or jog cart on Dadrsquos knee before we could walkrdquo says Fiona saying her father had an early love of harness ldquoI have a photo of him with a harnessed up goat when he was about six or sevenrdquo

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the Stud grew quick-ly 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 Fionarsquos 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 ldquoWe believe if they give us a lifetime of service we owe them a restful retirementrdquo 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 Im-perial and Harviestoun Sattoc A number of ponies in the stud trace back to the prolific mare Fairway Pipette a daughter of Harviestoun

~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Sattoc ldquoThese ponies would be my favourite linesrdquo says Fiona

The Studs focus on producing not only versatile ponies that can take a child to any discipline but ponies with tractable temperaments ldquoWe always preferred ponies with versatility and good natures Mum was known to sell any pony she couldnrsquot catch no matter how goodrdquo Fiona explains ldquoI 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 need-ed to be quiet enough for me to ride themrdquo

Ponies bred by the Stud tend to be up in height with an emphasis on good bone ldquoWe have always been focused on nice bone good quality and early in the breeding plan we have preferred up to height poniesrdquo Fiona states ldquoThe Stud still aims to breed good boned nice sized Shetlands that can be used for anything and by anybodyrdquo Fionarsquos father is lsquofastidiousrsquo about legs he will look at the hooves and legs first and work his way up ldquoI would describe the majority of our ponies as being medi-um boned well bodied and well mov-ingrdquo Fiona says ldquoWe have a range of ponies varying from fully imported-bred heavier ponies right down to a few introduced finer ponies to breed back to the heavier types to get the traits and style I preferrdquo

Successful early ponies include the decorated led and saddle pony Koolangatha Pollyanna ldquoShe went on and gave me the best harness pony I will probably ever haverdquo Fiona remembers ldquoAt home he was just another plodder but take him to a show and get the harness out and he turned into a freakrdquo 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-

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 ShowPhoto Vicki Jenkins

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pionship under 122hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 142hh 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 Fio-na says ldquoMy favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her but her owners wouldnrsquot sell her at the timerdquo Luck would have it that circumstances changed and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare ldquoI was so happy to take her home This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levelsrdquo ldquoFunnily 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 team until retirement several years laterrdquo And Ershula is still with Fiona to this very day ldquoShe went on to give us a few beau-tiful ponies with the best tem-peraments who I treasure today 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 31rdquo

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 suc-cess 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 Lead-ing Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoShe won many Childrenrsquos Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature movement and honesty She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and tempera-mentrdquo Emeraldrsquos progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balna-gown 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

ldquoI 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 worldrdquo

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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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

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the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~PONY PROFILES~

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Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

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Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

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Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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

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Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

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seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

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Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

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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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

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Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

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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 Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Shetland Pony Studs are dedi-cated 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 breed-ing high quality ponies

Fiona Wilson has had a lifetime association with ponies in particu-lar 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 ldquoHe was forbidden to ride in rodeos but he even snuck off to do that and I am not sure if his parents ever found outrdquo 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

Fionarsquos 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 couldnrsquot bare to be away from her horses when she was sent away to boarding school ldquoHer grandmother was the first woman to ride astride especially publically in the district which apparently caused much gossip back in the 1800srdquo says Fiona

The familiesrsquo introduction to the Shetland breed was in the 1960s when Ian purchased Fionarsquos 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 Shet-land colt called Pancho who was shown successfully for many wins in Shetland Open and Pin-to classes In 1972 he was also

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ridden by Fionarsquos youngest brother in Miniature Turnout ldquoWe 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 82hh but he still carried me to Cham-pion Riderrdquo Fiona remembers ldquoHe was a ripper of a ponyrdquo

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 ldquoMum and Dad got the bugrdquo 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 ldquoThey bought big and black and were very successful at Royal and Stud Show level I was tall so we needed ponies that I could riderdquo ex-plains Fiona In the late 1970s more ponies were added from Shady

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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 ldquoWe (Fiona and her two brothers) were on a ponyrsquos back or jog cart on Dadrsquos knee before we could walkrdquo says Fiona saying her father had an early love of harness ldquoI have a photo of him with a harnessed up goat when he was about six or sevenrdquo

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the Stud grew quick-ly 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 Fionarsquos 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 ldquoWe believe if they give us a lifetime of service we owe them a restful retirementrdquo 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 Im-perial 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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Sattoc ldquoThese ponies would be my favourite linesrdquo says Fiona

The Studs focus on producing not only versatile ponies that can take a child to any discipline but ponies with tractable temperaments ldquoWe always preferred ponies with versatility and good natures Mum was known to sell any pony she couldnrsquot catch no matter how goodrdquo Fiona explains ldquoI 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 need-ed to be quiet enough for me to ride themrdquo

Ponies bred by the Stud tend to be up in height with an emphasis on good bone ldquoWe have always been focused on nice bone good quality and early in the breeding plan we have preferred up to height poniesrdquo Fiona states ldquoThe Stud still aims to breed good boned nice sized Shetlands that can be used for anything and by anybodyrdquo Fionarsquos father is lsquofastidiousrsquo about legs he will look at the hooves and legs first and work his way up ldquoI would describe the majority of our ponies as being medi-um boned well bodied and well mov-ingrdquo Fiona says ldquoWe have a range of ponies varying from fully imported-bred heavier ponies right down to a few introduced finer ponies to breed back to the heavier types to get the traits and style I preferrdquo

Successful early ponies include the decorated led and saddle pony Koolangatha Pollyanna ldquoShe went on and gave me the best harness pony I will probably ever haverdquo Fiona remembers ldquoAt home he was just another plodder but take him to a show and get the harness out and he turned into a freakrdquo 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-

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 ShowPhoto Vicki Jenkins

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pionship under 122hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 142hh 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 Fio-na says ldquoMy favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her but her owners wouldnrsquot sell her at the timerdquo Luck would have it that circumstances changed and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare ldquoI was so happy to take her home This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levelsrdquo ldquoFunnily 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 team until retirement several years laterrdquo And Ershula is still with Fiona to this very day ldquoShe went on to give us a few beau-tiful ponies with the best tem-peraments who I treasure today 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 31rdquo

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 suc-cess 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 Lead-ing Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoShe won many Childrenrsquos Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature movement and honesty She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and tempera-mentrdquo Emeraldrsquos progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balna-gown 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

ldquoI 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 worldrdquo

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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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

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the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

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Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

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seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

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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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

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Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

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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 Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

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Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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Catering for the pony industry in Australia

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

Page 9: January/February 2015

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

ridden by Fionarsquos youngest brother in Miniature Turnout ldquoWe 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 82hh but he still carried me to Cham-pion Riderrdquo Fiona remembers ldquoHe was a ripper of a ponyrdquo

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 ldquoMum and Dad got the bugrdquo 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 ldquoThey bought big and black and were very successful at Royal and Stud Show level I was tall so we needed ponies that I could riderdquo ex-plains Fiona In the late 1970s more ponies were added from Shady

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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 ldquoWe (Fiona and her two brothers) were on a ponyrsquos back or jog cart on Dadrsquos knee before we could walkrdquo says Fiona saying her father had an early love of harness ldquoI have a photo of him with a harnessed up goat when he was about six or sevenrdquo

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the Stud grew quick-ly 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 Fionarsquos 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 ldquoWe believe if they give us a lifetime of service we owe them a restful retirementrdquo 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 Im-perial 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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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Sattoc ldquoThese ponies would be my favourite linesrdquo says Fiona

The Studs focus on producing not only versatile ponies that can take a child to any discipline but ponies with tractable temperaments ldquoWe always preferred ponies with versatility and good natures Mum was known to sell any pony she couldnrsquot catch no matter how goodrdquo Fiona explains ldquoI 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 need-ed to be quiet enough for me to ride themrdquo

Ponies bred by the Stud tend to be up in height with an emphasis on good bone ldquoWe have always been focused on nice bone good quality and early in the breeding plan we have preferred up to height poniesrdquo Fiona states ldquoThe Stud still aims to breed good boned nice sized Shetlands that can be used for anything and by anybodyrdquo Fionarsquos father is lsquofastidiousrsquo about legs he will look at the hooves and legs first and work his way up ldquoI would describe the majority of our ponies as being medi-um boned well bodied and well mov-ingrdquo Fiona says ldquoWe have a range of ponies varying from fully imported-bred heavier ponies right down to a few introduced finer ponies to breed back to the heavier types to get the traits and style I preferrdquo

Successful early ponies include the decorated led and saddle pony Koolangatha Pollyanna ldquoShe went on and gave me the best harness pony I will probably ever haverdquo Fiona remembers ldquoAt home he was just another plodder but take him to a show and get the harness out and he turned into a freakrdquo 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-

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 ShowPhoto Vicki Jenkins

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

pionship under 122hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 142hh 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 Fio-na says ldquoMy favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her but her owners wouldnrsquot sell her at the timerdquo Luck would have it that circumstances changed and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare ldquoI was so happy to take her home This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levelsrdquo ldquoFunnily 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 team until retirement several years laterrdquo And Ershula is still with Fiona to this very day ldquoShe went on to give us a few beau-tiful ponies with the best tem-peraments who I treasure today 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 31rdquo

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 suc-cess 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 Lead-ing Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoShe won many Childrenrsquos Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature movement and honesty She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and tempera-mentrdquo Emeraldrsquos progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balna-gown 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

ldquoI 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 worldrdquo

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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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

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the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

~JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015 STUD DIRECTORY~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~PONY PROFILES~

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Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

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Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

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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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

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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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

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mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

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Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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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 ldquoWe (Fiona and her two brothers) were on a ponyrsquos back or jog cart on Dadrsquos knee before we could walkrdquo says Fiona saying her father had an early love of harness ldquoI have a photo of him with a harnessed up goat when he was about six or sevenrdquo

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the Stud grew quick-ly 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 Fionarsquos 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 ldquoWe believe if they give us a lifetime of service we owe them a restful retirementrdquo 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 Im-perial 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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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Sattoc ldquoThese ponies would be my favourite linesrdquo says Fiona

The Studs focus on producing not only versatile ponies that can take a child to any discipline but ponies with tractable temperaments ldquoWe always preferred ponies with versatility and good natures Mum was known to sell any pony she couldnrsquot catch no matter how goodrdquo Fiona explains ldquoI 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 need-ed to be quiet enough for me to ride themrdquo

Ponies bred by the Stud tend to be up in height with an emphasis on good bone ldquoWe have always been focused on nice bone good quality and early in the breeding plan we have preferred up to height poniesrdquo Fiona states ldquoThe Stud still aims to breed good boned nice sized Shetlands that can be used for anything and by anybodyrdquo Fionarsquos father is lsquofastidiousrsquo about legs he will look at the hooves and legs first and work his way up ldquoI would describe the majority of our ponies as being medi-um boned well bodied and well mov-ingrdquo Fiona says ldquoWe have a range of ponies varying from fully imported-bred heavier ponies right down to a few introduced finer ponies to breed back to the heavier types to get the traits and style I preferrdquo

Successful early ponies include the decorated led and saddle pony Koolangatha Pollyanna ldquoShe went on and gave me the best harness pony I will probably ever haverdquo Fiona remembers ldquoAt home he was just another plodder but take him to a show and get the harness out and he turned into a freakrdquo 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-

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 ShowPhoto Vicki Jenkins

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

pionship under 122hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 142hh 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 Fio-na says ldquoMy favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her but her owners wouldnrsquot sell her at the timerdquo Luck would have it that circumstances changed and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare ldquoI was so happy to take her home This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levelsrdquo ldquoFunnily 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 team until retirement several years laterrdquo And Ershula is still with Fiona to this very day ldquoShe went on to give us a few beau-tiful ponies with the best tem-peraments who I treasure today 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 31rdquo

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 suc-cess 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 Lead-ing Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoShe won many Childrenrsquos Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature movement and honesty She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and tempera-mentrdquo Emeraldrsquos progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balna-gown 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

ldquoI 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 worldrdquo

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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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

~FEATURE~

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the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

~JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015 STUD DIRECTORY~

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~PONY PROFILES~

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Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

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Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

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Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

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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 Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

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~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

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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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

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Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Sattoc ldquoThese ponies would be my favourite linesrdquo says Fiona

The Studs focus on producing not only versatile ponies that can take a child to any discipline but ponies with tractable temperaments ldquoWe always preferred ponies with versatility and good natures Mum was known to sell any pony she couldnrsquot catch no matter how goodrdquo Fiona explains ldquoI 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 need-ed to be quiet enough for me to ride themrdquo

Ponies bred by the Stud tend to be up in height with an emphasis on good bone ldquoWe have always been focused on nice bone good quality and early in the breeding plan we have preferred up to height poniesrdquo Fiona states ldquoThe Stud still aims to breed good boned nice sized Shetlands that can be used for anything and by anybodyrdquo Fionarsquos father is lsquofastidiousrsquo about legs he will look at the hooves and legs first and work his way up ldquoI would describe the majority of our ponies as being medi-um boned well bodied and well mov-ingrdquo Fiona says ldquoWe have a range of ponies varying from fully imported-bred heavier ponies right down to a few introduced finer ponies to breed back to the heavier types to get the traits and style I preferrdquo

Successful early ponies include the decorated led and saddle pony Koolangatha Pollyanna ldquoShe went on and gave me the best harness pony I will probably ever haverdquo Fiona remembers ldquoAt home he was just another plodder but take him to a show and get the harness out and he turned into a freakrdquo 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-

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 ShowPhoto Vicki Jenkins

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

pionship under 122hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 142hh 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 Fio-na says ldquoMy favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her but her owners wouldnrsquot sell her at the timerdquo Luck would have it that circumstances changed and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare ldquoI was so happy to take her home This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levelsrdquo ldquoFunnily 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 team until retirement several years laterrdquo And Ershula is still with Fiona to this very day ldquoShe went on to give us a few beau-tiful ponies with the best tem-peraments who I treasure today 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 31rdquo

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 suc-cess 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 Lead-ing Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoShe won many Childrenrsquos Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature movement and honesty She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and tempera-mentrdquo Emeraldrsquos progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balna-gown 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

ldquoI 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 worldrdquo

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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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

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the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

~JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015 STUD DIRECTORY~

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~PONY PROFILES~

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Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

~PONY PROFILES~

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Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

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Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

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seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

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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 Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

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~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

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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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

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mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

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Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

pionship under 122hh at the Victorian Stud Show (against all other breeds) and on the same day went on to win Champion Gelding in Harness under 142hh 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 Fio-na says ldquoMy favourite pony would have to be Koolangatha Ershula who I wanted as soon as I saw her but her owners wouldnrsquot sell her at the timerdquo Luck would have it that circumstances changed and she would eventually swap a dairy cow for the mare ldquoI was so happy to take her home This mare has the most divine nature and was a very good show pony at all levelsrdquo ldquoFunnily 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 team until retirement several years laterrdquo And Ershula is still with Fiona to this very day ldquoShe went on to give us a few beau-tiful ponies with the best tem-peraments who I treasure today 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 31rdquo

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 suc-cess 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 Lead-ing Rein at the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoShe won many Childrenrsquos Shetland Pony classes over the years due to her nature movement and honesty She is now giving us ponies of the same quality and tempera-mentrdquo Emeraldrsquos progeny include Balnagown Mackenzie and Balna-gown 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

ldquoI 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 worldrdquo

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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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

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the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

~JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015 STUD DIRECTORY~

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Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

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Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

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Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

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Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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

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Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

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seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

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PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

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Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

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Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

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Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

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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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

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Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

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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 Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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Commisions

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

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Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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~FEATURE~

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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 Sirersquos Progeny classes at the National Stud Pony Show and the Victorian Shetland Show ldquoPippen 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 foodrdquo says Fiona fondly He has been a great sire for the stud producing numerous outstand-ing babies Wandarra Pippen is by Wells Rising Star and from Kool-angatha 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 Studrsquos line up ldquoWe 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 etcrdquo And as for the future of

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

~FEATURE~

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the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

~JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015 STUD DIRECTORY~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~PONY PROFILES~

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Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

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Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

ADVERTISE NOW

Reach a target audience

Promote your Stud and ponies

Worldwide exposure

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Catering for the pony industry in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Portraits

Action

Commisions

Logo and Advert Design

Preserve the memory of your best friend forever

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Specialising in high detail greyscale drawings greylead or pen

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Presents

HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

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Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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~FEATURE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

the breed in Australia Fiona elaborates ldquoI think overall the Shet-land 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 any-where 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 specialrdquo

Balnagown and Glen Ardan Studs

Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

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Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

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Cranellie Pony Stud

Kim and Janet Brown02 4829 5151Goulburn NSW

Breeding Quality Shetland Welsh Riding and Australian Ponies with an emphasis on

movement and temperament

Up to height Shetland yearling coltsgeldings currently available

would make ideal show quality saddle

prospects

wwwcranellieponystudcomYou can also find us on Facebook

Shetland colt

AboveCranellie Yetta and Gabrielle

~JANUARYFEBRUARY 2015 STUD DIRECTORY~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

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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 Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Thorpeville TrendyThorpeville 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-dec-orated 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 Caro-line and Sheree from Stuart Ryan and Nicole Reimer as a four year old ldquoNicole had done an amazing job breaking and starting his saddle ca-reerrdquo says Sheree ldquoDon was a suc-cessful and educated Shetland when we purchased him ready to be loved by childrenrdquo

Don went on to continue his super successful show career with young Stella their achievements in the 20142015 season including winning the Miniature Turnout at Melbourne Royal (Stella was just six years of age) he was Grand National Shetland of the Year in Sydney two years in a row International Challenge Baras-toc Shetland of the Year Champion Ridden Shetland Melbourne Royal Junior Showcase of Victoria Childrsquos Shetland of the Year and Stella won

Above Thorpeville Trendy (Clothie Zobell x Thorpeville

Tangerine by Rodney of Marsh-wood) and best friend Stella

HorspolePhoto Angie Rickard Photography

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

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Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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~PONY PROFILES~

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Champion Rider 9 years and under VAS Shetland of the Year and win-ner of Childrsquos Open and Leading Rein Shetland of the Year at SHC Victo-ria Masters where Stella also won Intermediate Rider 9 years and under of the Year Sheree describes one of their most memorable moments with this fan-tastic little pony as being ldquowatching Stella who is only seven years of age qualify her Donnie at the Junior Showcase in his Shetland class for Grand Nationals in Sydneyrdquo The pair also regularly attend Cobden Pony Club where they love to compete in games and jumping ldquoTheir favourite game is the barrel racingrdquo says Sheree

Don is not only a superstar show pony but a beloved member of the fam-ily ldquoDon plays a very special part in our family We all love him dearly and his little owner and rider calls him her best friendrdquo says Sheree ldquohe 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 Donrdquo

The highly successful Thorpeville Trendy with his young rider and best friend Stella

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

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Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

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Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

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seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

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Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

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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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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Catering for the pony industry in Australia

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Page 18: January/February 2015

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Pony Magazine Australia

Autumn Photo ShowSchedule

Class 1 Led pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 2 Led pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation and presentation

Class 3 Ridden pony under 12 hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 4 Ridden pony 12 hh and not exceeding 14hhJudged on conformation presentation and how the pony presents under saddle

Class 5 Best child and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 6 Best adult and pony combinationCan be presented led or under saddle

Class 7 Most artistic pony photographJudged on originality and artistic features of the photograph

Class 8 Best jumping photoJudged on rider and ponyrsquos style as well as the photo-graph

~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

ADVERTISE NOW

Reach a target audience

Promote your Stud and ponies

Worldwide exposure

For a full list of our low rates see

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Portraits

Action

Commisions

Logo and Advert Design

Preserve the memory of your best friend forever

BPurcell Equine Artbpurcellequinehotmailcom

Specialising in high detail greyscale drawings greylead or pen

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Presents

HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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~AUTUMN PHOTO SHOW~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Class 9 Best fancy dress ponyJudged on originality and suitability

Class 10 Best pony and buddy photoJudged on relationship between pony and their animal friends

Please send entries through to

australianponymagazinegmailcom

Entries open 1st of February and close 26th of FebruaryEntry fees are $200 per class

Rules and conditions Individuals are welcome to enter as many times as they like however any individual pony may only be en-tered 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 PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Kobyboyn SelinaShetland 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 daugh-ter Taya Kellas who had been search-ing for her second pony It was love at first ride for Taya and Selina Bree explains ldquoWhen my daughter had her first ride we couldnrsquot wipe the smile off her face she finally had her black and white Shettierdquo ldquoWitch (Selinarsquos stable name) has been there done that therersquos not much she hasnrsquot

Above Kobyboyn Selina with young Taya at their first show

together

Below Kobyboyn Selina at the Shetland Derby at the Mel-

bourne Royal jockey Tilly Fair

~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Portraits

Action

Commisions

Logo and Advert Design

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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Catering for the pony industry in Australia

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~PONY PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

seen From having a foal to being the best kidsrsquo pony she has the best person-ality and is always looking for good and her little person Tayardquo says Bree ldquoShersquos a bit of a dude always doing funny things to make us laughrdquo

Taya is due to start Pony Club on Se-lina 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 com-peted in the Shetland Derby at the Royal Melbourne Show with young jockey Tilly Fair onboard ldquoShe didnrsquot make the finals but tried her heart out so now when she sees a jump shersquos off she just loves itrdquo says Bree

Above right Selina at Melbourne Summer RoyalAbove left Under saddle

Photo Angie Rickard Photography

Above Selina with Korawyn Sugar Candy

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

ADVERTISE NOW

Reach a target audience

Promote your Stud and ponies

Worldwide exposure

For a full list of our low rates see

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Portraits

Action

Commisions

Logo and Advert Design

Preserve the memory of your best friend forever

BPurcell Equine Artbpurcellequinehotmailcom

Specialising in high detail greyscale drawings greylead or pen

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Presents

HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

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~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

PONY NEWS

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 bare-back events Brodie Howe from Stoney Range Pony Club competed in her fifth State Show Riding Championships and won her fifth Age Championship Cham-pion 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

Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships 2014

The team line up from Zone 7 for the Pony Club NSW State Show Riding Championships

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

ADVERTISE NOW

Reach a target audience

Promote your Stud and ponies

Worldwide exposure

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PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Portraits

Action

Commisions

Logo and Advert Design

Preserve the memory of your best friend forever

BPurcell Equine Artbpurcellequinehotmailcom

Specialising in high detail greyscale drawings greylead or pen

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Presents

HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

Page 23: January/February 2015

RESULTS

Champion Zone Zone 22

Under 9 years Champion Molly Callinan Mount Sugarloaf Pony ClubReserve Champion Charlie Walsh Mangrove Mountain Pony Club

9 years and under 11 years Champion Elouise Clare Glenorie Pony ClubReserve Champion Ella Bourke Matcham Valley Pony Club

11 years and under 13 years Champion Mackenzie Peterkin Congarinni Pony ClubReserve Champion Tyara Smith Stoney Range Pony Club

13 years and under 15 years Champion Chelsea Johnson Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Lindsey Blanch Grafton Pony Club

15 and under 17 years Champion Katrina Osbourne Nundle Pony ClubReserve Champion Tess OrsquoConnor Forest Hills Pony Club

17 years to 25 years Champion Brodie Howe Stoney Range Pony ClubReserve Champion Kate Quirk Quirindi Pony Club

~INDUSTRYSTUD NEWS~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Right Zone 5 rider competing in the 9 years and under 11 years bareback riderPhoto Xpoze Photography

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

ADVERTISE NOW

Reach a target audience

Promote your Stud and ponies

Worldwide exposure

For a full list of our low rates see

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Portraits

Action

Commisions

Logo and Advert Design

Preserve the memory of your best friend forever

BPurcell Equine Artbpurcellequinehotmailcom

Specialising in high detail greyscale drawings greylead or pen

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Presents

HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

Page 24: January/February 2015

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park StudLocated 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 lsquoOakridgersquo and Jacinta has been involved in the equine industry all of her life her grand-parents running the well known Valley-View Stud of Clydesdales and Welsh ponies The inspiration for the stud came when Jacintarsquos 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

Jacintarsquos 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 un-placed at Royal level She has won countless Champions throughout New South Wales and in 2014 was named Nation-al Champion Senior Mare at the MHampPE National Show Cranellie Kelly is by Cranellie Studrsquos 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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

ADVERTISE NOW

Reach a target audience

Promote your Stud and ponies

Worldwide exposure

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httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Portraits

Action

Commisions

Logo and Advert Design

Preserve the memory of your best friend forever

BPurcell Equine Artbpurcellequinehotmailcom

Specialising in high detail greyscale drawings greylead or pen

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Presents

HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

Page 25: January/February 2015

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

is the foundation mare for Cranellie Mount Gillead Nellie ldquoI do have to admit that I have a soft spot for Cranellie Kellyrdquo says Jacinta ldquoShe 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 studrdquo

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

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

ADVERTISE NOW

Reach a target audience

Promote your Stud and ponies

Worldwide exposure

For a full list of our low rates see

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Portraits

Action

Commisions

Logo and Advert Design

Preserve the memory of your best friend forever

BPurcell Equine Artbpurcellequinehotmailcom

Specialising in high detail greyscale drawings greylead or pen

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Presents

HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

Page 26: January/February 2015

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Monarra Park Stud

older ponies countless times Her first season saw her named Champion Shetland Pony at Show Horse Council Morisset Hack Show Morisset Agricul-tural Show Gresford Show and HVA Autumn Show National Champion Junior Filly at MHampPE National Championships (which was an extremely tough class) Supreme Shetland Pony at Cess-nock Show and Best Broodmare Exhibit of Show at the SHMA Foal and Youngstock Show just to name a few ldquoBonnie is definitely a one in a million mare and we cannot wait to show her again after her foal is weanedrdquo says Ja-cinta ldquoI think if you asked Mum she would probably say Balnagown Bonnie Lass is her favourite She is always out there sneaking in kisses from herrdquo

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 ldquoIt 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 toordquo He also

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

ADVERTISE NOW

Reach a target audience

Promote your Stud and ponies

Worldwide exposure

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httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Portraits

Action

Commisions

Logo and Advert Design

Preserve the memory of your best friend forever

BPurcell Equine Artbpurcellequinehotmailcom

Specialising in high detail greyscale drawings greylead or pen

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Presents

HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

Page 27: January/February 2015

~STUD PROFILES~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 ldquowe canrsquot wait to take him to this yearrsquos one where we hope he continues his successrdquo

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 ldquoWe try to breed ponies with me-dium to heavy bone profuse mane and tails and trainable naturesrdquo says Jacinta ldquoWe 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)rdquo 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 ldquoI definitely try to keep the imported lines close up in the pedigrees of my ponies as much as possiblerdquo Jacinta ex-plains ldquoThis 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 addrdquo These im-ported 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 ldquoI 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 prefixrdquo says Jacinta Monarra Park Arya was from one of the Studrsquos 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 httpwwwmonarraparkcomEmail monarraparkhotmailcom

You can also find Monarra Park on Facebook

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

ADVERTISE NOW

Reach a target audience

Promote your Stud and ponies

Worldwide exposure

For a full list of our low rates see

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Portraits

Action

Commisions

Logo and Advert Design

Preserve the memory of your best friend forever

BPurcell Equine Artbpurcellequinehotmailcom

Specialising in high detail greyscale drawings greylead or pen

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Presents

HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

Page 28: January/February 2015

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Delvin Park Kingswood

The Shetland Pony Delvin Park Kingswood known af-fectionately as Woody came from humble beginnings He was orphaned at birth and hand reared and was pur-chased 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 AS and Mrs L Flint of Del-vin Park His sire was Janal Jinx and his dam Fenwick Laurel Fen-wick 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

Woodyrsquos first show was the Rochester Show where he came home with Champion Male Shetland From here he was broken to har-ness by Kimberlyrsquos 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 ldquoI was dressed as a Spanish lady my frilly went out over his rump had to be tied to his crupperrdquo says Kimberly

Woody was described as a great learning mount however Kim-berly describes how his ability changed as his rider advanced ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills im-proved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo Woody and Kimberly often rode in the local charity ride

ldquoWhen learning to ride Woody was the best pony any little girl could have as my skills improved so did his in his ability to put in a fanastic work out and also his ability to buckrdquo

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

Page 29: January/February 2015

~PONY PROFILE~

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

through the bush his resilience obvious as they often outlasted the bigger horses

This plucky little Shetland gelding was also a regular in the Shet-land Derby at the Echuca and Bendigo Show Kimberly describes his antics ldquoHe 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 successfulrdquo 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 ldquoIf he got in with the big horses he used to bully them off their feed by getting up underneath them amp kickingrdquo Kimberly says In retirement it was his job to teach the younger horses man-ners

Woody remains with Kimberly to this very day his compan-ion being the New Forest stal-lion Arnwood Salvatore ldquoDue to Woody being mid 30s this friendship is through the fence but they can still groom one anotherrdquo 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 Kimberlyrsquos son taking care of the next gen-eration as he did the last This special little gelding is truly a one in a million pony ldquoTo this day Woody is the only equine Irsquove had that can do a spinning buckrdquo says Kimberly

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

Page 30: January/February 2015

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

ADVERTISE NOW

Reach a target audience

Promote your Stud and ponies

Worldwide exposure

For a full list of our low rates see

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Portraits

Action

Commisions

Logo and Advert Design

Preserve the memory of your best friend forever

BPurcell Equine Artbpurcellequinehotmailcom

Specialising in high detail greyscale drawings greylead or pen

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Presents

HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

Page 31: January/February 2015

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Portraits

Action

Commisions

Logo and Advert Design

Preserve the memory of your best friend forever

BPurcell Equine Artbpurcellequinehotmailcom

Specialising in high detail greyscale drawings greylead or pen

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Presents

HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

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~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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Presents

HOOVES IN

HISTORYDocumenting the history of ponies in Australia

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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HOOVES IN HISTORY~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

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 pres-ent in the colony early in settlement though records are vague They were commonly crossed with Timor Ponies another popular pony early on in Australian history The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk These ponies were accom-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 Branx-holme 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-

THE SHETLAND PONY IN AUSTRALIA

Shetland Heights GingernutPhoto courtesy of Fenwick Stud

The earliest recorded importation of Shetland Ponies arrived in 1858 aboard the Norfolk

One of the most significant of Australiarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colonel Thomas Small in the late 1800s

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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

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Catering for the pony industry in Australia

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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

One of the most significant of Austra-liarsquos early Shetland Pony Studs was Shetland Heights established by Colo-nel 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 con-tingency of ponies have formed the foundations for many of the later studs

When Colonel Smallrsquos daughter Marion took up the position of Governess to the Maclellan family in Melbourne it was the beginning of a great partner-ship as eventually the Maclellan fam-ily would take on the remainder of the Shetland Heights ponies when Colonel Small died

In 1912 Mrs Maclellan imported a num-ber 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 Penni-wells 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-

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~Volume 5

mented and can be traced

The history of Shetland Heights Stud is intertwined with that of one of Aus-traliarsquos 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 pre-fix 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 intro-duced grey Shetlands to Australia with her importation of White Olaf of Manor

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

Captain Cleeland of Phillip Island also had

some 200 plus Shet-land cross Timor Po-

nies 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

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

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Page 35: January/February 2015

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 Maclellanrsquos grandson Robert his wife Beverly and niece Lisa took on the ponies

Other early Shetland Pony Studs included Rob Roy Shetland Stud of WE and GA Clinton near Melbourne This was the home of Clintonrsquos Pleasure Park which was the location of the Rob Roy Hill Climb Australiarsquos 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 Mundur-no 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 Shet-land 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 RG 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 childrenrsquos ponies

Pony Magazine Australia~Volume 2~Issue 1

~HOOVES IN HISTORY~ Volume 5

PONYMAGAZINEAUSTRALIA

Catering for the pony industry in Australia

httpwwwponymagazineaustraliacomhttpissuucomponymagazineaustralia

Page 36: January/February 2015

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Catering for the pony industry in Australia

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