We’re really pleased that Snelsmore Zeus has received a clear results for Skeletal Atavism As his sire, Romany Beau carries the mushroom gene, we also tested Zeus for this, and the results came back as negative for the mushroom gene....
Remembering Benston Gloria and Grutness Evlora. In 2001, Cliff and I travelled to the Shetland Islands to gain a deeper understanding of the Shetland pony and the unique environment in which they thrive, as part of our early journey toward...
We made the trip to the Downs Shetland Pony Group Annual Lunch at the beautiful East Sussex Golf Course. The sunshine was out and the views across the course from our table were absolutely stunning! A huge thank-you to everyone...
Wishing all our friends a very Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous New Year! Christmas is always a special time here at Snelsmore, a rare chance to slow down and spend precious extra time with family. For once, the ponies...
As part of our ongoing plans, we’re testing our ponies for Skeletal Atavism. This process will take some time, but every result plays an important role in building our understanding. We’re very happy to share that our three-year-old colt, Snelsmore...
There’s always something exciting happening at Snelsmore but recently it brought a special experience. Cliff and I were invited to take part in some filming about our ponies for Alan Titchmarsh’s popular TV show, Love Your Weekend. It was an opportunity...
Lot Number 251 Snelsmore Amirite Since the publication of the sale catalogue, we are delighted to confirm that Amirite has successfully passed the Voluntary Vetting with outstanding results (subject to parentage DNA verification). He has also been confirmed SA-free by...
Snelsmore Uma is a quality 8-year-old, 33” skewbald mare. She has proven herself as an excellent broodmare, having produced three foals with ease. Her first foal, Snelsmore Youpy, has been highly successful in France, taking Champion titles as a yearling,...
Waiting for results is always nerve-wracking, but I’m delighted to share that the SA results from our recent testing are back. Snelsmore Miss Muffet, Snelsmore Quedesha, and Snelsmore Uma are all SA clear! Even better, this means that by parentage,...
As part of our ongoing commitment to responsible breeding, in 2025 we decided to extend our Skeleton Atavism (SA) testing programme to include two additional mares: Snelsmore Quesdesha and Snelsmore Miss Muffet. Snelsmore Quesdesha was selected for testing primarily due...
Winning is never just about one moment; it’s about the people who stand beside you every step of the way. Cliff and I are a team in everything we do, and I know we couldn’t have done this without each...
Shetland Pony Stud Book Society Breed Show 2025. Such a wonderful show. The venue was excellent, with a warm atmosphere and so many smiling faces.After missing last year’s breed show, this year’s event was extra special for us. Only last...