News 2010
4th September
No news, but some photo updates.
Youngsters enjoying the September evening sunshine:
This made me laugh, Goldie sporting one of her wild hairdos !
Moonlight's foal, Lochlands Moonshadow :
Magic's foal, Lochlands Gypsy Baron :
Early morning and Autumn colours, mares and foals:
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1st September
Last week we headed off to Blair Castle Highland Pony Show. We opted for a lazy day and just took Maddy and her foal. Had a lovely day and were delighted when Maddy won the brood mare class, and her foal Mandola was third.
This was our last outing for 2010, time now to think about handling the foals in preparation for weaning time.
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18th August
We enjoyed a very pleasant outing to Kinross on Saturday. We took Maddy and Snow Maiden, Maddy won the brood mare class and foal Mandola was third, Snow Maiden won the 2yo class and went on to be Reserve Champion.
Many thanks to Angela Cushnie for sending me photographs.
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3rd August
Congratulations to Mairi Page with Lochlands Silver Chime, who was Champion Highland Pony at the recent Nairn Show.
Many thanks to Mairi for sending me the photograph below.
Our foals are all doing well and are fairly growing up now.
pic below Lochlands Silver Tassie
and below Lochlands Gypsy Baron
Maddy and Moonlight watching the tattie rougers in the next field
Youngsters grazing, yearling fillies Raven, Goldie and Dora and 2yo filly Maiden.
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20th July
Some photos of yearling filly Lochlands Mandora at the recent HPS Breed Show.
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19th July
Many thanks to Angela Cushnie who has kindly sent me the following photos of Maddy and 'Ola at Kirrie Show.
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18th July
Yesterday we went to Kirriemuir Show, after a very few wet days, this had looked dangerously close to being cancelled for a 2nd year, thankfully the weather improved just in time and the show was able to go ahead.
We took Maddy and foal and Snow Maiden. Maddy won the brood mare class, foal Mandola was second and Maiden was 2nd in the 2yo filly class.
This afternoon I have been out with the camera, so a few pics of the youngsters.
Below Yearling Filly Lochlands Golden Flute.
below colt foal Lochlands Gypsy Baron
Moonlight and filly foal Lochlands Moonshadow
yearling filly Lochlands Silver Raven
foals Tassie and Mandola grooming
more grooming
Gypsy Baron and Lochlands Mandola
Yearling filly Lochlands Mandora
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12th July
Yesterday we headed down to Strathallan for the Highland Pony Society Breed Show. It was raining when we left and didn't look very promising, thankfully the day did fair up, and although very breezy the rain for the most part stayed away.
We took 2yo filly Snow Maiden and yearling filly Lochlands Mandora, this was Dora's first ever show outing and she coped and behaved very well. We had a lovely day and both fillies did well, Maiden was 2nd in a very strong class of 2yo fillies and Mandora was 3rd in the yearling filly class.
Picture above Mandora and below Maiden.
Congratulations to Debbie Spear's who made the long journey North, we were delighted for her when Lochlands Madonna was 2nd in the Nursery Novice Ridden class and 6th in the Open, this was only Donna's third time out competing under saddle.
Donna pictured below receiving her 2nd prize in the nursery novice class.
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4th July
We had a pleasant day out yesterday at Fettercairn Show. It is a lovely little local Agricultural Show and we usually try to go and support the highland pony section.
We took 2yo filly Lochlands Snow Maiden and yearling filly Lochlands Silver Raven.
Both fillies won their classes and Snow Maiden was Reserve Champion.
Congratulations to Lynne Macdonald who was highland pony champion with her yeld mare, Morven of Coynach, Morven then went on to win the Overall Horse and Pony Championship, so good day for the highland ponies.
photos above Snow Maiden and below Silver Raven at Fettercairn.
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2nd July
I have been out with the camera this afternoon, so a quick photo update of some of the youngsters.
below colt foal Lochlands Gypsy Baron ( Whitefield Prince Platinum x Lochlands Magic Flute).
Filly foal Lochlands Silver Tassie ( Rignell Sassenach x Lochlands Silver Flute).
Treble trouble, three yearling fillies, Lochlands Golden Flute, Lochlands Mandora and Lochlands Silver Raven.
The wild hairdo, Silver Raven.
Another wild hair look, Lochlands Golden Flute.
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30th June
We had a most enjoyable Royal Highland Show, the weather was wonderful, warm and sunny throughout, no wellies or wet weather gear required, great sociable atmosphere and our three ponies were all in the ribbons.
We took our 9yo brood mare Lochlands Madasun ( Achtriochtan Dougal x Lochlands Mandolin) and we were delighted with her second place in the brood mare class. We were equally thrilled when her filly foal Lochlands Mandola ( Viscount of Whitefield x Lochlands Madasun ) was awarded 2nd prize in the foal class.
We also took our yearling filly Lochlands Silver Raven ( Belivat Muldoanich x Lochlands Silver Flute ), this was only Raven's second ever outing, we were delighted with her second place in a very strong class of yearling fillies.
We were delighted for Mairi Page who won the 3yo filly class with Lochlands Silver Chime, many thanks to Mairi's husband Nick for the photograph below, Chime pictured with Robin Stewart, judge of the highland pony female classes.
Further pic below of Lochlands Silver Chime, winner of the three year old filly class. Silver Chime and Silver Raven are both out Lochlands Silver Flute.
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20th June
Maddy, Sylvie and Magic are all back home now after being away at stud, so time for a foal photo update.
Below Sylvie and her filly foal Lochlands Silver Tassie:
Lochlands Silver Tassie:
Magic's colt foal Lochlands Gypsy Baron and Maddy's filly foal Lochlands Mandola.
Lochlands Madasun and filly foal Lochlands Mandola.
Sylvie and Tassie.
Silver Tassie and Gypsy Baron
Silver Tassie
Gypsy Baron and Silver Tassie
Silver Tassie and Gypsy Baron
Silver Tassie
Gypsy Baron and Silver Tassie
Sylvie, Tassie and Gypsy Baron
Sylvie and Tassie
Silver Tassie
Silver Tassie
Three in a row, Baron at the rear, Mandola and Tassie leading.
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10th June
Congratulations to Debbie and Eleanor with Lochlands Madonna, pictured below winning her Baileys Novice Ridden Class at East Anglian Natives.
Many thanks to Angela Cushnie for sending me the photo below of 2yo filly Lochlands Snow Maiden at Fife Show. Angela has Maiden's full sister Lochlands Fiery Angel.
Maddy is now back home again after being away to stud, hoepfully we will have the other mares home soon.
Had a hectic week, but will get some pictures of Maddy's filly within the next few days.
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31st May
A photo update of the youngsters.
Below 2yo filly Lochlands Snow Maiden.
Yearling filly Lochlands Silver Raven ( Belivat Muldoanich x Lochlands Silver Flute).
Yearling filly Lochlands Mandora ( Belivat Muldoanich x Lochlands Madasun) with her friend Billy in the background. Billy is our coloured pony, a yearling gelding.
Yearling filly Lochlands Golden Flute ( Rignell Sassenach x Flute of Whitefield).
Lochlands Mandora
Lochlands Silver Raven
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27th May
Many thanks to Nikki Saunderson for the two photos of our yearling filly, Silver Raven at Fife Show.
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24th May
Saturday saw us off to Fife Show, first outing for this year. The day dawned bright and warm and turned into a real scorcher, it made for a very sociable and enjoyable day.
We took 2yo filly Snow Maiden and yearling filly Silver Raven, her first ever outing. We were delighted with both of them, particulalry with how well Raven coped with her first trip away from home.
Maiden was second in the 2yo class, this class was won J A Baird's colt Whitefield Lord Qunicy. Silver Raven was first prize yearling.
Judge for the In-Hand classes was Susan Wardrop of the Carlung Stud, her Champion was Willie and Jennifer Allan's stallion Glenmuir Lochinver and Reserve was Messrs George Bairds yeld mare Gloria of Whitefield.
Pictured above 2yo filly Snow Maiden. Unfortunately I didn't get any photos of Raven, but below is one of her practising at home, going for a walk a few nights before.
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15th May
A photo update of Moonlight and Sylvie's foals.
Below, a very sleepy Moonlight and foal.
and more awake
Sleepy Sylvie & Foal
Big stretch
Big yawn
waking up now
Moonlight's foal, these long legs do make things awkward !
Sylvie's foal
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11th May
Sylvie foaled this morning, a lovely big strong filly foal. Photos to follow soon, between dodging the hail showers today and being busy with work, I haven't had time to get the camera out yet.
Very happy to have all our foals for 2010 safely on the ground, three fillies and one colt.
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8th May
Lovely news today from Debbie Spears. Debbie has Lochlands Madonna on loan from us, and today Donna had her very first outing under saddle at NPS Area 13,Cottenham, where she won her Picton Class and was Reserve Champion. Donna is ridden by Eleanor Corkett, well done Debbie and Eleanor.
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6th May
After a long wait Moonlight has finally foaled. She has a filly, it was a little bit slow sussing out the milk bar, but the penny did drop and she is now back outside with mum and doing well.
Baby foal pictures below :
Magic's foal continues to do well, he is a real character and full of energy and mischief, loves buzzing the other ponies and seems to be always on the go playing and running around.
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26th April
Time for a picture update.
Magic's foal is two weeks old now and thriving, he is a very solid, well made foal.
below Maddy and Magic's foals.
Making friends with Maddy's foal.
And to finish some of the youngsters, 2yo filly Lochlands Snow Maiden.
The yearlings
Hazel of Combebank and friends.
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22nd April
A very sad update. On 20th of April, we had to to have our lovely new colt, Torrin of Achnacone PTS due to the sudden onset of acute Grass Sickness. As is typical with this dreadful disease it came on suddenly and within 24hrs we had no other option but to have this lovely young pony put down. Such a sad sad waste and we are both very upset and disappointed. He was with us for such a short time, but had settled in so well and soon became part of our lives. We will miss him very much and are so sad that the hopes we had for him will never be realised. We are very grateful to our vet for his prompt and unstinting care and attention during Monday/ Tuesday, and thank you to everyone who has sent messages of support.
On a happier note, Maddy has had a filly foal, by Viscount of Whitefield. Mother and baby both doing well, and like of all of Maddy's foals, she is a very friendly wee person and happy to be stroked and spoken to.
I have no photos as yet, but will get some soon and add pictures within the next couple of days.
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13th April
We have our first foal for 2010. Magic foaled in the early hours of Friday morning, 9th of April. A lovely colt foal, by Whitefield Prince Platinum, he is a very sturdy chappie and looks like he is going to be yellow dun. We are delighted with him and following the opera theme of his mother's name, he will be called Lochlands Gypsy Baron.
Below are a couple of photos taken the afternoon he was born, more pictures to follow soon.
Moonlight is past her due date, but appears to be in no hurry to foal and is keeping us waiting. Maddy is due next week and is coming on fast, so we should hopefully have news of another arrival soon.
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31st March
Please meet our new purchase. Torrin of Achnacone, by Linekar of Whitefield out of Achnacone Mountain Mist.
photograph by kind permission of his breeder Sandra MacCorquodale.
Torrin is rising 2yo, licensed colt and purchased directly from his breeder, we are looking forward to using Torrin on our mares this year.
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9th February
A Good Weekend for the Flute Boys:
It was lovely to hear from Debbie yesterday morning with news of Lochlands Principal Flute, he had been to the NPS Area 7 Winter Show on Sunday and was M & M In Hand Champion.
It was equally lovely a few hours later, to hear from Anne & Steve with news of Lochlands Treble Flute who also had a successful outing on Sunday. He won both his classes and championship at Port Royal, qualifying for the P (UK) Winter Championships.
Anne has kindly sent me the following photos of Treble Flute ( Belivat Muldoanich x Flute of Whitefield ) he will 3yo in May.
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3rd January
Happy New Year to all our readers, hoping that 2010 is a good year for everyone.
Sorry for the lack of updates recently, although during the winter months there is little to report. The ponies are all well and thriving in this wintery cold spell of weather, although I have to say I am pretty fed up with it now. We have mostly missed the snow and only had the odd flurry, so instead of nice scenic snow we have simply had ice.
We have had a few changes since the Autumn, you will see from the photos that the views have changed and also that a new yellow dun pony has appeared.
The ponies have all moved to new grazings, luckily we still have the same landlord, but have moved to a different holding. The ponies were a bit unsettled for the first week, as apart from the two old mares Mandy and Melody, the other ponies had never grazed anywhere different from where they had been foaled. However they soon settled and seem well content with their new views and environment now.
With the move came a few other changes, Sass has moved south to Yorkshire, to the Combebank Stud and Hazel of Combebank, a 2yo filly came northwards to us. Sass has settled in well and is very content with his new wives.
Silver Drum moved to his new home in Buckinghamshire in September, and we have had regular updates from his new owners, he is doing well and soon made friends and settled in with his two new highland pony friends.
We will hopefully have the arrival of four foals to look forward to this Spring. Magic due in April to Whitefield Prince Platinum, Moonlight due in April to Sass, Maddy also in April to Viscount of Whitefield and Sylvie in early May to Sass.
I would like to thank everyone who emailed, messaged me through the forum and sent cards and kind words after our sadness with the loss of Flute. The kind words were much appreciated and meant a lot to both us, thank you all so much.
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