Floreat Stud: Welsh Cobs and Ponies

Sarah & Lexy Page
Surrey. United Kingdom
sarah@floreatstud.co.uk
lexy@floreatstud.co.uk

Tel: 01428 653900 (Sarah)
Mob: 07939 514607 (Lexy)

Floreat Dandelion at NPS Summer Championships

Leo had a very succesful day at the NPS Summer Championships last week (ridden by Carol Isaac), with the following results:

1st & Champion Picton Novice Ridden Finals
1st Peasedown Intermediate Ridden Finals

Although he had qualified for the Silver Medal Finals as well, this class unfortunately clashed with the Picton class and therefore he did not take part in that final class. Leo was seen to be sleeping (and even snoring !) in between classes in his stable, conserving his energy for the evening performance and the championiship. It was the first time he had taken part in an evening performance of any sort, and he behaved impeccably and certainly rose to the challenge. Well done Leo and Carol.

Video: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_ttOQNviddc

Foals Born 2008:-

The following foals have now been born this year:
Section A's:
Chestnut (going grey) Filly. Ex Lacy Primula by Flydon Henadur
Grey Filly. Ex Leafycroft Royal Andromeda by Flydon Henadur
Grey Filly. Ex Flydon Efa by Flydon Henadur

Section D's:
Chestnut Colt. Ex Cwmtawe Kate by Floreat Dandelion
Bay Colt. Ex Ayston Belle by Floreat Dandelion

Cob Sales - Oct 2007

Despite not actually going to the cob sales myself this year I have purchased a new welsh cob mare as another 'wife' for Leo (Floreat Dandelion). She is called Vinians Calon and is by Tynged Calon Lan out of Uplands Delight by Parc Commando and covered by Brynmelys Enchanter. I think her bloodlines should "knit" well with Leo and look forward to seeing what she produces by him in the future. Nice too to have a dark bay for a change!

Fayre Oaks Sale - Sept 2007

We travelled up to Fayre Oaks sale on saturday morning in the lorry with 2 ponies to sell at the end of Sunday afternoon. We were also lucky enough to be invited to dinner for the high flyer sale which was great fun !
The ponies that we took up to be sold were Floreat Yaffle - 2yr old ch gelding (unsold) and Floreat Kir Royale - 3yr old dark bay gelding (sold). We were very pleased to have chance to meet and chat to the purchasers of Kir Royale and it seems to be a great home. We look forward to seeing him out in ridden classes in future.

Riding Club Championships - Sept 2007

The Floreat stud was represented at the RC national championships at Lincoln by Floreat King Bee (Welsh D) ridden by my daughter Lexy. She qualified for the Riding Test - so in this case more down to the rider than the pony! We all travelled up for the weekend in the lorry and had a really fun weekend - it was a great experience for Mick that hopefully will stand him in good stead for future big shows to come.

Foals Expected 2008:-

The following mares have been covered but no pregnancy testing has been done so we wait and see.

Section A's:
Lacy Primula by Flydon Henadur
Leafycroft Royal Andromeda by Flydon Henadur
Flydon Efa by Flydon Henadur

Section D's:
Cwmtawe Kate by Floreat Dandelion
Ayston Belle by Floreat Dandelion
Vinians Calon by Brynmelys Enchanter

Pairs Dressage - July 2007

Floreat Angie (ridden by Sarah) and Floreat King Bee (ridden by Lexy) competed in the area riding club pairs dressage competition. These two cobs are both palomino and both ex Kentchurch Whisper. It took a lot of practice including writing our own test and moving Angie to be at same yard as Mick for preceeding 2 weeks for practice sessions to happen more easily, but we had great fun and they looked great together!

Foals Born 2007:-

Section A's:
Floreat Harvey Wallbanger - Sec A colt. For Sale
Floreat Primrose - Sec A Filly. Retained.
Floreat Creme Chantilly - Sec A Filly. Retained.

Section D's:
Floreat Ruby Tuesday - Sec D Filly. Sadly died at 6 weeks.
Floreat Mellow Yellow - Sec D Colt. Sold.
Floreat Belleboy - Sec D colt. Retained.