Two certificates from the SPSBS Award scheme 2016.  

Really proud to receive two certificates from the SPSBS Award scheme 2016. Many thanks to the SPSBS and all those who have helped to make this possible. Merrylees Satchmo, winning the leading sire of the year. This amazing piebald stallion was breed by Mick and Judy Freer. Satchmo was born with that special wow factor,…

As one door closes another opens

With 2016 nearly coming to an end it seemed like a perfect time to reflex on our year. The year started well with fourteen foals born at Snelsmore, it’s always such a relief for me to get our foaling finished safely. At the age of twenty-two Kington Zazarac being placed second in the SPSBS leading…

Quirrell celebrates Christmas

Snelsmore Quirrel working off his Christmas lunch at the Boxing Day meet in Lambourn. He was a complete dude and had his photo taken by loads, also loads of children had their photo taken with him.

Eat, Drink and be Merry!

Christmas is like a normal day here at Snelsmore, Its difficult with so many animals, although we do try to make it special. All the family enjoy helping with the livestock followed by eating plenty of good food, drinking chilled champagne, opening our presents in front of a roaring log fire and if Gemma gets…

Double trouble for Brambles

After our recent evening calving Patsy I was hoping for an easier calving from Brambles, and it was; Just how the book said it should be. It was 12 o’clock in the morning and Brambles was showing all the right signs in her appearance that she was about to calf, the loss of the mucus…

Patsy knows best

To add to an already hectic day we noticed Patsy was showing early signs of calving, so we decided to make space and bring her in out of the weather. Typical the barn was full with our weaned ponies and yearling calves, so one more job to add to my never-ending list. With the animals…

Snelsmore Pavarotti joins the big boys

We are very pleased to announce Pavarotti has passed his Voluntary Vetting in November 2016 with flying colours. He already has a filly foal sired by him born in 2016. Snelsmore Tickled Pink a pretty little chestnut filly and cant wait to meet his next crop of foals.

Wessex group Autumn show: Snelsmore Quiz Master has all the right answers.

Snelsmore Quiz Master finished his already fantastic show season with a Junior Championship and Reserve Overall Miniature Championship at the Wessex Group Autumn show, along with recently being awarded leading three-year-year on Shetland pony .com showing scheme. We are looking forward to watching him mature during this winter. Quiz Master is the last colt of our…

Reading Sales: Red for Rouge

Another great Reading sale. Some lovely ponies forward, trade seemed to be up with very few not sold. Snelsmore Rouge was Sale Champion and found herself a lovely new showing home. Snelsmore Nova will be joined by Snelsmore Ruby Tuesday to make the long journey to Belgium to a new home with Syl and Kristof….