Natives
Although we are committed to Welsh ponies of all sections, we are also receptive to other native breeds. In particular Sprinter has been a major influence to us. However, as the children are growing, and we have currently given up the larger Sec C & D's, we are finding ourselves drawn more and more to the Dartmoors. This charming breed is very different from our Welsh Ponies.

Our scenario of a Dartmoor versus A Welsh: - in a field the ponies spot an open gate. The Welsh is through the gate before you can even register the fact, whilst the Dartmoor will note the gate is open, observe what is on the other side, see if he can work out how it opened but most important of all how he can use it to his advantage. They also, like the Shetlands, NEVER forget anything.

Saying this we do find them better for First Ridden than the sharper Sec A and will continue to include them as part of Rochedo.

Sprinter (Sprinter of Belmont)
Grey 14 year old 36" Shetland. Purchased in 1996 having just been gelded and backed. At first terrified of anyone near his feet, a total refusal to load and a buck that could rival a rodeo steer. But thanks to the then 3 year old Deanna, who didn't intimidate him, he soon converted to the gentlest most obliging pony we have ever owned.

He is virtually unbeaten in young handler & bonny pony classes and more than held his own in M&M Lead Rein up to and including Wembley Qualifiers where he ended up 2nd at his only attempt. However, we never actually found a judge who was brave enough to place him first in an affiliated Lead Rein Class - a real shame.

Langfield Zigith
Bay 11 year old gelding purchased off some good friends of ours - Emmie, Claire and Pauline Collier.

Ziggy's job has been to take Deanna into First Ridden. This he has successfully done, but not without the odd hiccup along the way. Deanna has had to work hard for all her successes and will continue to do so. Even now Emmie kindly helps Deanna with both her Dartmoor ponies.

Sire Shilstone Rocks D Day, Dam Langfield Noilly Pratt.

Whitover Rival
Bay 7 year old gelding a joint purchase by ourselves and his breeder last year 2001.

On arrival Rival had a mind of his own and an aversion to any contact with his mouth. After a few exciting Lead Rein Classes with Leandra, the ride passed to Deanna. The two have quickly gelled, again thanks to help from Emmie Collier. Both Deanna and Rival are looking forward to the 2002 season together.

Sire Shilstone Rocks Easter Day, Dam Whitover Rosy Breeze by Brandsby Tornado.

Vean Bill Brewer
3 year old bay gelding - currently out with the other geldings enjoying life whilst he matures ready for ridden in 2003. A super natured pony who had a very light, but successful, yearling showing career. 1st NPS Summer Champs Dartmoor Yearling and Northern Counties Mixes M&M Small Breeds Yearling Of The Year.

Sire Catesby Crusader II, Dam Vean Theodora by Shilstone Rocks Easter Day.

Vean Harry Hawk
2 year old bay colt - out with the other colts at Rochedo. Won at Northern Dartmoor show only time shown in 2001. Destined to stand at stud unless the children get their way and have him for ridden.

Sire Catesby Crusader II Dam Vean Flos Florum By Shilstone Rocks Easter Day

Vean West Wind
6 year old bay gelding - currently being ridden by a good friend of ours Rebecca Jarvis. Woody is a real future super star being full brother to Vean Brown Trout and Vean Hobajon. However, he is currently a much too big a pony for Deanna and Leandra, so will wait in the sidelines until they are ready for him.

Our special thanks to Rebecca for looking after him, for us, at this time.