Annual Hill Pony Improvement Society Semi-feral Foal Inspection

The annual Hill Pony Improvement Society semiferal foal inspection took place at Brecon Market on Saturday December 3rd 2022 with only 5 societies forwarding foals.

18 fillies were entered and 17 foals actually forwarded on the day with 4 colts entered and 3 forwarded. These were inspected by Mr Gareth Price (Littlewern) and Mr Dylan Rees (Pennant) who had also judged the Premium Stallions at Glanusk earlier in the year.

Those foals considered to be of breed standard were awarded premiums. There are 23 premiums in total that can be awarded made up of 20 fillies and 3 colts.

8 of the best foals are then selected to be DNA profiled. Many thanks must be extended to Mrs Betty French and Mrs Mary Redvers for their generosity in funding the DNA profiling. This was possible due to the funds they raised during their special year as President’s of the WP&CS. Thank you ladies.

It was also pleasing to note that there were foals present who were the progeny of mares who had previously been inspected as part of the scheme. 4year old mares can also be inspected on the same day or home visits arranged. There was only 1 mare presented, that being Llanfilo Amber’s Bride.

All foals and colts were sired by Premium or Super Premium stallions and the Llanfilo foals were sired by Llanfilo Amber’s Replica. Penycrug and Braghty foals were sired by Braghty Jayzee. Blaencila and Seaview foals were sired by Ffermymorlais Bow. The Crimond foals were sired by Synod King Cup or Penboeth Mask. The Blaenau foal was sired by Penboeth Vegas and the Ffermymorlais and Tymorlais foals by Ffermymorlais Tramp.

Many thanks to McCartney’s for allowing the market to be used to host the event and Liz Davies from Honddu Vets for undertaking the DNA profiling. It was also pleasing to note the support of some Trustees and President Dennis Price. Meirion and Gemma of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society must also be thanked for organising the day.