Unexpected visitor 

Usually stock tends to escape from our fields not into them but this morning I was greeted by an unusual site. As I did the usual check of mares and foals I was greeted by a black Limousin Heifer! 

Yesterday morning a lorry hit the back of a livestock trailer traveling down the M1 motorway causing the trailer carrying 4 cows and the towing vehicle to turn over. Three of the cows were eventually rounded up a few miles from the motorway but 1 was missing.  Somehow (the fence is still intact) the very stressed heifer  managed to make her way into one of our small paddocks, much to the disgust of the two mares and foals resident in there! Perhaps she was looking for some company and thought they looked like cattle!

The family dogs were also traveling in the car, the others were found but 'Fly' who is very nervous is still missing. She has been spotted a number of miles from where the accident happened and we all hope she will be found and returned home as soon as possible. 

12th July 2008

I just thought I'd share this photo of 'A, Confetti' aka Connie doing her 'final exams' having her first ride round at a show. A very busy show with gale force winds and all sorts flapping and flying about proved no challenge at all to Connie who look everything in her stride. Thank you to Rebecca Jarvis who happily accepts a constant stream of ponies from here and is a true member of the team, being the ponies 'other home'.

I also had some news today from 'Amilas Imperial' aka Ketchup that he is now also out and about as a leadrein pony, doing well and bringing home the ribbons. Hopefully we will have some more information and photos of him soon.

We had a lovely day out at Northleach Welsh Breeds show last week. Amilas Chikara produced and Shown by Sam of the Glanhayl stud got to have a jolly and she trotted into the ring tail flagged and snorting showing she could go just like dad when she chooses too. 

Sorry for the lack of updates in the last month.

The foals are growing up fast with the two Chestnut colts turning into the field mafia, they are into everything and nothing and nobody is safe! 

Rebecca and Pickle have been quietly getting along doing their thing and in addition Pickles has been joined by his daughter Connie who is being prepared for her future role as a leadrein pony. Once again Many thanks to Rebecca Jarvis for all her help in making sure the ponies more than just ornaments. 

Many Thanks to the Royal Veterinary College also who in the last week have seen a lot of my colts who are now not so colts. These will be for sale as ridden ponies in due course, unless anyone wants an A C or Part bred young gelding to show?

Dream 'the airship' finally foaled our last foal of 2008, a really smart but HUGE grey colt by Sunwillow Jubilee. This foal carries four crosses of the legendary Sunwillow Bernina so he will be interesting to watch as he matures. 

Once again well done to Rebecca Jarvis and Norash Beauson being placed 2nd (again!) in the Open M&M small Breeds class at Newark and Nottinghamshire County Show.

Foal Photos Updated

Congratulations to Rebecca Jarvis and Norash Beauson being placed 2nd in a strong Ridden M&M Small Breeds class at Leicester County Show. 

Colts 2 - Fillies. 1 Amilas Mazurka foaled a big Chestnut (grey?) colt this morning, an almost matched pair with Tabasco, who, after giving us 12 hours of worry in now doing really well. Maggie has been an absolute angel, assisting us when required with endless patience and although this is her first foal she is proving to be an exceptional mum.

Coral finally gave up in her waiting game and foaled at a very respectable  5pm so we could all witness the arrival of a Palomino (will go grey) filly by Squid complete with 4 white socks and a perfect blaze. 

Its been a busy day! To kick it off Treasure foaled a beautiful, & precocious colt foal who has been given the name Tabasco! Photos Soon Coral feeling left out, decided to join the fun by waxing up.

Two more arrivals swiftly followed, Melody made a very welcome return home accompanied by Lili who I am really looking forward to showing this year.

Somewhere amongst this confusion Pickle also managed to go to a show!

Having had an unplanned weekend off last week It was Rebecca & Pickle's turn to get their season off the starting blocks.

Having got over the shock of being at a 'Party' with a saddle on his back he was a good boy with just a couple on baby mistakes and was placed 2nd in the NPS intermediate M&M ridden small breeds and 4th in the PUK novice at NPS area 13.

30th March 2008

The summer showing season got off to a good start this weekend and we even got one day of Spring like weather!

Sam Morsley's Amilas Chikara continued her season in good form being placed 2nd in the 2&3yo filly class at the Midland WPCA Medal show. 

Squid had his first outing in stallion classes at Forest of Dean Stallion Show where he stood a very credible 4th. Although Squid was showing his immaturity when the winner is a very on form twice RWAS Reserve Male Champion & a Cuddy finalist you can't complain at being beaten! 

Spring seems to be taking ages to come so news is thin on the ground. The snow and high winds over Easter delayed our anticipated start to the showing season but watch this space. We have been busy and all members of the team will be out and about soon.

We wish Rebecca Jarvis, Sam Morsley, Stacey Barker & Jason Akenbrook the best of luck with their respective 'Amilas' projects. 

Foals Due 2008:

Rhesfair Sweet Dream by Glachog Mabon due to Sunwillow Jubilee
Amilas Mazurka by Norash Beauson due to Sunwillow Jubilee
Marsh Coral by Revel Jeeves due to Sunwillow Jubilee
Yaverland Treasure by Friars Golden Mark due to Norash Beauson

'Daisy' is settling in to her new home and training her human well!!!

27 January 2008

 Sam Morsley's Amilas Chikara got 2008 underway for the 'Amilas Ponies' in style by winning her class at the HCWPCA Winter Woolies show. Congratulations Sam and good luck for the rest of the season.