Stud News 2012!!
April 2012
Foal number 2 is safely here a big strong colt by Churtoncroft Aries and out of Runshaw Hyfryd.
A first foal and Hyfryd is proving to be a superb Mum!!
March 2012
Well we are pleased to say that the first foal of 2012 has arrived safe and well!
A really beautiful chestnut colt with 4 whites and a blaze from our lovely old girl Standwell Heidie and by Churtoncroft Aries, thus making him the full brother to Runshaw Heulwen and Hyderus!
This very special colt may be for sale to a serious show/stud home at weaning. Please enquire for more details and pictures will be added as he un folds but he is looking quite special already!
February 2012
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CHETWYND LILY - 1992 - 2012
Happy New Year from all us!! Its with great sadness and heavy hearts to post that we have lost our beloved Chetwynd Lily this month. A truly beautiful mare that we all equally adored and will miss terribly. She has spent just short of 15 years with us and was a huge character in a small package.
A nightmare to catch generally, although we soon learnt a system that worked but you instantly knew as soon as you walked in the field if 'today was the day' or not and if you'd catch her or may aswell go back home! Once caught she was a gem aslong as you didn't pat her or fuss her, just get on with what you needed to do and didn't even look at her. She adored her foals, loved to baby sit, was very much herd leader and all round boss of the herd. She seemed to have a sixth sense when it came to food. She knew when whatever vehicle we had at the time was coming, she recognised your foot fall never mind your voice and would constantly neigh to you until fed, and often still neighing with the first mouthfuls even if somewhat muffled as a result!
Although many times during the 15 years we shared with her we all totally dispaired with her at times as she took the whole herd with her when she realised you were going to catch one of her friends and often joked about selling her the truth is we all absolutely adored her such huge character and she will truly missed by us all human and equine. A true matriach and very special mare.
R.I.P Lily we'll miss you for many years to come i am sure xxx
January 2012
Happy New Year from all us!!