Welsh
The purchase of Dinky (Sunrising Frisky) in 1994 was just a start. Soon, our previous horse family of Lusitanos and Small Hunters were sold as the number of Welshies increased. The Welsh Sec A Colt Foal Bullet (Trefaes Serog) was purchased from Fayre Oaks in 1994 leading Pete into the world of in-hand showing. A welcome change from football. Tanina had the ridden Sec C Maenan Casi and the ridden Sec D Stallion Coed Cariad Brenin. Rochedo had became a Welsh Stud!

As the children grew and started riding, the larger sections were sold and we concentrated on the smallest Sec As. However a couple of Sec Bs have crept in and will probably continue to do so. Shirley Jones, of the Maenan stud, also has a couple of further Sec C Palominos, which she is keeping for us, either for the children when they are big enough, or for Tanina if she is ever allowed to start riding again in her own right. Thank you Shirley.


Sunrising Frisky (Dinky)
Dinky was purchased in 1994 for the then 18month old Deanna. She used to hack around he village on him, falling asleep half way round. Difficult to believe that he was once so obliging! After progressing thru fancy dress classes Dinky has become one of the top M&M Lead Rein ponies in the country.

At home he regularly hacks out with both children and is a sweet little jumper. His main aversion is to the squirrels that visit the walnut tree next to the ménage and being fed late in the morning. First the feed bowl gets thrown out, then the water bucket, then rugs etc etc.

We will eventually write a book about him.

Sire Ellerslea Drummer Boy, Dam Sunrising Mirrabel By Sunrising Springcorn.

Pinina Madoc
Rising 5 year old Palomino Sec A Gelding. Midget was purchased as a baby, lightly shown in-hand then turned away. It was decided he should be gelded for ridden and spent a quiet first year in 2001 with Pete & Leandra doing novice classes. His best success was being placed 2nd at Ponies UK Summer Champs in the Confined Novice Lead Rein Final. He could not contend the Lobster Pot as his breeder, Nina Clayton, was the judge. His 2002 season has kicked off to a promising start - winning at his first outing and getting reserve champion. A just reward for Pete & Leandra, they have worked hard, with patience and done it all themselves. It was lovely to see his picture and write up in H&H 17th January 2002.

Sire Ringstead Candi, Dam Pinina Miranda by Ringstead Major.

Pinina Sandpiper
Rising 5 year old palomino Sec A gelding. Piper is also by Ringstead Candi and is now co-owned by Rebecca Jarvis who is producing him for the 2002 season. Winning at his fist outing we think Rebecca will have a lot of fun on him this year.

Piper will be up for sale towards the end of the season.

Sire Ringstead Candi, Dam Pinina Skylark by Sunwillow Ofenpass.

Brynvane Eufron
Bryn is a rising 4 year old Palomino Sec B. Currently out at grass with the other young geldings but due to come in for breaking during 2002. A lovely temperament and hopefully a good stepping stone into ridden Sec Bs.

Sire Brynvane Cadog, Dam Brynvane Alys by Brynvane Chablis.

Youngsters include:

Briolen Black Jack
3 year old black Sec A colt.
Sire Penwisg Pirate, Dam Criccieth Joy.


Rochedo The Hunter
2 year old roan Sec A colt.
Sire Criccieth Marchog, Dam Coed Tirio Honey Suckle.

Glynceirch Rhodri
Yearling roan Sec A colt (a mini Dinky).

Won at foal show before being turned away.

Sire Criccieth Trydar, Dam Rosmarch Ramson by Friars Golden Boy.

Holyoake Koto
Dun yearling Sec B Colt.

Being shown as a yearling in 2002

Sire Wortley Fisher King, Dam Millcroft Rosette by Millcroft Royal Lustre.






A few examples of the other Ponies who have come through Rochedo:

Treafaes Serog
Former stud stallion Bullet is a Dun Sec A now successful under saddle with Hannah & Jemima Walker.

Brynparc Lona
Very pretty grey Sec A mare that took Leandra successfully off Sprinter onto Sec A's. A lovely natured mare who adores children.

Now with a new family with tiny jockeys to love.

Weston Comet
Liver Chestnut Sec A who Leandra was happily trotting around on within two weeks of beginning to be broken. Sold to a show jumping yard to take their 4 year old daughter into riding. Much loved uncomplicated pony.