Scott of Antarctica!

Like Captain Scott who explored the snowy regions of Antarctica, little Scotty explored his first snow today and loved it!

First he rolled in it, then proceeded to have fun!

Add comment December 2nd, 2008

Nothing to do with ponies [well not directly] but we grew parsnips this year for the first time and wondered if they’d grow to a decent size. Dug them up today - at least they’d be guaranteed 100% organic and fresh, and was pleased to find that they matched those at Tesco in size. Until that is…………..

Enter MONSTER PARSNIP!!! Weighs 3 and a half pounds and is nearly 2′ long!

I guess we have the ponies to thank though for their contribution to the compost!

May only need one parsnip for xmas lunch now! Shame it’s not just one of everything!

Add comment November 30th, 2008

Youtube!

Kettlesnout Ponies now have their own youtube page!

See newly uploaded videos of our 2008 foals, here’s the link and a taster below:

http://uk.youtube.com/user/minishetlandponies

Add comment November 23rd, 2008

Only 2 More Days - This is going to be hard!

Our 3 fillies go to new homes on Saturday, so took the opportunity today whilst it was dry [for a change] to take their last pics at Kettlesnout. We’re sure they’ll be fine and well cared for at their new homes but it’s always difficult when a pony goes - we’ll miss them - they are all very loving and sweet ponies.

Coco, Bee and Ariel

Ariel& Bee

Fluffy Tails!

Bee and her brother Scotty [Brother Scott!]

Ariel has an itch!

Ariel

Add comment November 12th, 2008

Scotty

A few recent pics of Scotty, who would no doubt come into the house if we let him - he loves to wander around the patio! Shame Pops was just in front of him for the shot below as he takes off on all fours!

Add comment November 3rd, 2008

New Gallery Pics!

Check out our Gallery page - slightly neglected of late but a few new photos now added - hope you like them!

Add comment November 3rd, 2008

All 2008 Foals Now Sold

We are happy to say that good homes have now been found for all our 2008 foals.

The first foal of 2009 is expected around the beginning of April by Merriville Prince Charming and out of our mare Balmedie Lizzie. Prince gave us 2 adorable foals this year in Bee and Scotty. North Wells Scotch Rose should be next to foal - she has run with our skewbald stallion, Dilston Piper, who sired a super, very pretty foal this year in Coco. This will be Lizzie’s first foal and we are very much looking forward to both these mares foals. We will be scanning 4 other mares later this year to check for any more foals. The remaining mares have been given a year off, either due to their age or late foaling.

We are also pleased to learn this week that Dilston Squeak, who was with us for almost 2 years and is the sire of our lovely foal Ariel, has foals due with the Dilston Stud in 2009.

Add comment October 31st, 2008

Good Luck Apple and Shirley!

Apple has gone to a new home with Shirley and family today, so it was rather sad saying goodbye to her as she has been a little poppet and we’ll miss her. She has other shetland friends at her new home so we’re sure she’ll be fine and soon settle in.

Bee and Coco have a good new home to go to together next month - and it’s nearby so won’t be far away to visit! Scotty will go to his new home [with Catherine and her ponies] early next year so just Ariel to find a good home for now, fingers crossed!

Add comment October 13th, 2008