Welsh Cob Stud Services

ARTEMIS ARES...

STANDING AT STUD: BARNON MIKARDO

Registered Section D Welsh Cob Stallion, Dark Brown 14.2 hh

Sire: Cennen Pioneer (Imp) Dam: Rhydlas Ramona (Imp)

Inspection welcome by appointment - Proven breeder of sports ponies and horses. Please contact.................... Tracey Brown

Tel: 03 5797 8211 Email: cobsporthorse@harboursat.com.au

QUALITY YOUNG STOCK AVAILABLE...

Welsh X T.Bred...Welsh Sport Horse

Australia's Future Smaller Athletic Performance Horse (Dressage, Jump, Endurance) "Welsh Cob Sport Horse" No wonder in these days of rising costs and enforced economy the Welsh Cob becomes more and more popular as he gets better known. He is an "all-rounder" - equally suitable for riding or driving. Moreover he is healthy, hardy and strong, living out all the year round. If breeding a Welsh Cob Sport Horse you will find the breed is economical to own, not needing the feeding demands of some breeds. He crosses especially well with the Thoroughbred to produce dressage,hunters, jumpers and event horses or with the Arab to get a riding pony with more bone and substance. At one time cob mares were in great demand as the foundation for Polo Ponies to obtain the agility and nimbleness necessary. Ideal to produce from Thoroughbred, Anglo Arab or Arabs of quality type producing a strong sound animal 16hh or under (not unusual to produce greater heights). This size is realistic for the average rider. These sized horses tend to have stronger shorter backs needed for the demands of dressage and jumping. *The Welsh Cob is, beyond doubt, the most versatile of animals in existence and long ago established a reputation as the best ride and drive animal in the world.

History

Before the advent of the motor car the Welsh Cob was the speediest mode of transport for the doctor or tradesman and others eager to get from here to there in the shortest time. Businessmen in South Wales were, known to select a cob by trotting him all the way from Cardiff to Dowlais - some 35 miles uphill all the way. The best would do this in less than three hours never slackening or changing pace from start to finish. Before licensing was introduced in 1918 stallions and breeding stock were selected by this kind of test and by means of the old trotting matches which took place with a stopwatch over a measured distance on many roads in Wales. Such names as the many Comets, Flyers and Expresses which abound in the early volumes of the StudBook testify to their speed and prowess. Nowadays the Welsh Cob has come back into his own after a long period of disregard and neglect. He has proved himself as the ideal trekking animal - safe, sure-footed and responsive - and for private driving he is unrivalled. A natural jumper, he is also, owing to his tractable and gentle disposition, perfect for the disabled rider. At shows Welsh Cob classes always draw the crowds who love to see these magnificent creatures shown in hand by experts, displaying their presence and courageous action. In harness, too, the Welsh Cob is spectacular and has recently proved in combined training events under F.E.I. rules that he can compete against all and beat, them. His innate suitability for high school and dressage in the "Lippizaner" manner is being now realised and demonstrated in Austria. The Welsh Cob is, beyond doubt, the most versatile of animals in existence and long ago established a reputation as the best ride and drive animal in the world.

Stud Conditions

Service Fee $800 plus agistment and vet fees, or $600 Walk In/Walk Out.

Service Fee $800.

A non-refundable Handling Fee of $400 applies if the mare is unable to be served If after being scanned positive the mare fails to produce a live foal in the following Stud Season under normal circumstances she may be brought back to stud for covering during 2 more periods of being in season up until 30th January. All fees and agistment charges must be paid before the mare leaves the stud. Vet fees will be billed by the vet directly to the owner of the mare.

Service Fee $600 WIWO Option

he service fee applies to mares who arrive in season and are covered on arrival and taken home immediately, then brought back 2 days later if still in season. The total Service Fee of $600 must be paid for before the mare leaves the stud. If the mare returns in season within 42 days, she may be brought back to stud for covering during 2 more periods of being in season up until 30th January. If the mare fails to produce a live foal in the following Stud Season she may be brought back to stud for covering during 2 more periods of being in season up until 30th January. Vet fees will be billed by the vet directly to the owner of the mare.

Agistment

A charge of $5.00 per day or $25 per week will apply for pasture/paddock agistment. Additional feeding can be arranged if required for a charge per day as agreed to with the mare owner either prior to or on arrival of the mare. All agistment fees must be paid for before the mare leaves the stud.

General

All mares must arrive with a strong, well fitted headstall. They must be without shoes and their feet must be trimmed. An all purpose wormer should be applied approximately 7 days before arrival. Due care will be given to all visiting mares, however no responsibility can be accepted by the stud proprietor for injury or accident to a mare while she is at stud