Foaling; Explosive from the start

No words needed, check out the pictures below of the new foal dropping a bombshell on the peace and tranquility at the stud. (click the green square) Lily’s foal is one confidant character, bursting with energy, no problem naming this little colt, has to be “X-plosion”

Foaling; New playmates for Xero

This year our foals names will all begin with “X” going to be a tough one!! Julianna’s little bay colt now known as Xero, was growing stronger and more independent by the day, but longing for a playmate. The weeks passed and no mates for Xero. Then not one but two foals were born, Snelsmore…

Foaling 2020; Off to a good start

Our foaling has got off to good start with a bonny little bay colt out of Eiger Julianna by Kington Zazarac. A little earlier than we expected but nevertheless mother and baby are doing great and causes a lot of excitement around the stud lets hope it not to long before he gets a little…

Shetland Pony Performance Awards

Congratulations to all the exhibitors at the Shetland Performance Awards.Both Snelsmore Uno and Snelsmore Sienna have had an amazing year, winning both their categories. So pleased to receive a special recognition award for our stud, makes all the hard work so worth it !!

Stud update; Willow it is

After a lot of head scratching, we choose the name Willow for Snelsmore Quill’s first daughter. I wanted a really special name for this filly, but couldn’t quite find it. Willow seemed to have stuck with her from the start and now it seems to be the right name and really suit her. The willow…

Fun at Christmas

We try and chill out with our ponies at Christmas, Snelsmore Uno and Gemma certainly look like their having a good time!!

Happy Christmas from Snelsmore

Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all our website visitors. Christmas is like any normal time here at Snelsmore, work must go on. Once the animals are comfortable, we have a family lunch, drink wine, and hand out presents, followed by quiet afternoon playing board games in front of a roaring log fire….

The Downs group award

Many thanks to Jill and Roger Jones for this lovely 2019 Senior Miniature winner award, from the TDSPG Christmas lunch. Sadly Cliff and I couldn’t attend this years, so it was a lovely unexpected surprise to receive it in the post.

Stud Update; Voluntary Vetting

We are very happy to announce that Snelsmore Sebastian and Snelsmore Rembrandt have both passed their SPSBS Voluntary Vetting with flying colours. Sebastian and Rembrandt both have foals born this year, so we are delighted with the outcome and look forward to more in 2020.