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Mares

The Lochalsh Herd of Highland ponies

Registered Highland Ponies

The Lochalsh Stud is dedicated to the breeding of traditional type Highland ponies in the Highlands of Scotland

2008 Foals

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Above: Part of the Lochalsh Highland pony herd.

Take the tour! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3zAqjxZy6w

Auchtertyre Farm (left) - home of the Lochalsh Highland Ponies

Above Auchtertyre, looking south-east down Loch Duick towards Inverness.

The Lochalsh Stud is situated on the beautiful west coast of Scotland, an ideal venue for touring and holidays, near to the Kyle of Lochalsh, gateway to the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Outer Isles. Go to http://www.visitscotland.com/ for more information about holidays in this area.

The Ponies at the Lochalsh Stud are all registered Highlands, as pure as they come, bred from traditional Highland lines. Highland ponies have been bred and worked for use in farm work on the crofts and farms throughout the north of Scotland. They are also used, even today, to carry deer off the hills for stalking and grouse for shooting. Their placid easy-going temperament and tough constitution means they are increasingly in demand as a family pony as well as for crossing to produce a strong competition horse. More information at http://www.highlandponysociety.com/.

The Lochalsh Stud is owned and managed by Holly Philp, pictured left with a new colt foal sired by her resident stallion, Sporrandene of Kildavie, or "Mac" to his friends.

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The Stud offers a number of services to horse owners:

PROBLEM SOLVING: An increasing side of my business is solving horse related behavioural problems on the our or the owner's own premises throughout the Highlands and islands. Word of mouth seems to be an effective method of communicating because I have not yet advertised this service but my diary is rapidly filling up!
Fees are realistically scaled according to the degree of difficulty and time involved. In exceptional circumstances, I can sometimes accommodate suitable cases on our own premises where we have all the necessary facilities. There is a modest mileage charge. Please enquire.

Stallion at Stud: Standing in hand or running with his mares, Sporrandene of Kildavie ("Mac") is from the best old traditional lines.

"Mac's" schedule for 2008 is now fully booked up. I apologise to those who have enquired but have been disappointed.

Sporrandene of Kildavie (left) is 16 years old and lives out all year. He is a proven sire with good fertility.
Go to http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/sporrandene+of+kildavie for a full copy of his pedigree.

Another picture of Mac with his grazing companion, a warm blood mare due to foal to him shortly. (See pictures on photo-gallery page for update!).

"Mac" posing for two of his Dalmatian friends!

Progeny:

Colt foal, by Mac, born April 2007. Bold and friendly, unusual at such a young age!

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A filly foal by "Mac", out of Meeceside Gracie, born 9/3/2007. Photographed at five weeks.

And at eight weeks.

AGENCY: The Lochalsh Stud will act as agents for owners or buyers wishing to buy or sell horses or ponies, either within the UK or for export. Export and transport can be arranged to most areas, so do not let distance deter you. Enquiries are welcome. See Horses and Ponies for sale through The Lochalsh Stud on a separate page.

LIVERY: Full facilities for breaking, training, livery, etc. are available at Lochalsh Stud including floodlit arena, indoor stabling, grazing, etc. Either "Do-it-yourself" or by agreement with Lochalsh Stud. Please enquire.

RIDING TUITION: Available by appointment. Please enquire .

PROBLEM SOLVING: An increasing side of my business is solving horse related behavioural problems on the owner's own premises throughout the Highlands and islands. Word of mouth seems to be an effective method of communicating because I have not yet advertised this service! Fees are realistically scaled according to the degree of difficulty and time involved. There may be a modest mileage charge. Please enquire.

Outside instructors are always more than welcome, and all facilities are available for hire.

In exceptional circumstances, I can sometimes accommodate suitable cases on our own premises where we have all the necessary facilities including a flood lit schooling area.

Below is Jasmine, a Thoroughbred mare who needed special attention.

All training is done in a relaxed atmosphere. The photos here are of Jasmine, 15.2hh Thoroughbred mare, who is being brought on at her own pace after being allowed to settle in her own time after a chequered earlier career with several previous owners.

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ANNUAL KYLE SHOW: Unfortunately, the show had to be cancelled for 2007 due to unforeseen circumstances. However, we are already looking forward to this year's show. Watch this space!

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CONTACT:
Contact us with your enquries by Email or by telephone on 07809369315 or by mail to Holly Philp, Lochalsh Stud, Auchtertyre Farm, Balmacara, Kyle, Ross-shire IV40 8EG.

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