Taurimu Breeding Stud

The breeding of horses and ponies had interested me for many years. Having ridden some pretty difficult horses and ponies since my younger days, I had wanted better for my own children.

The part bred Welsh pony took my fancy; smart, sure footed, easy ride with the ability to do most things asked of it. With my children very young and keen on riding, temperament was number one to me and still is. I feel it is important to know your mares background and for her to have had some "good" experience under saddle. To get the part breed pony you also need good riding pony blood. Over the years I have found it works for me to have a riding pony stallion as well as a Welsh to be able to cross within your own lines.

Over most of the Stud's life at least two stallions have stood at once, e.g. Taurimu Melanion, Anglo Arab Chawton Falcon, Sec. B Welsh Wardendale Courtney Legendell, NZRP Glynmawr Loganberry, Sec. A Welsh Windermere Remember Me, NZRP Willow Croft Hill Cottage imp, English RP Malibu Park Desire imp, Sec. B Welsh Mirinda Hand Painted imp, Sec. B Welsh Rathowen Bravo imp, RP

As Lydia (our daughter) moved from ponies to hacks, and was still showing an interests in riding, we bought a few untried thoroughbreds and a warm blood mare - Bliss, Elite Debonair and Regency Court. Lydia competed on these until such time as they had proven themselves. Unfortunately we lost Regency Court with interception (blockage in the bowl). We also have a nice thoroughbred mare by Big Spender, Evan Chance, who has been used in the riding school.

Bliss and Debbie have bred some very nice foals which are just making their way into the showing and dressage world. A Rose Amour has done a small season, with many placings and wins in both showing and dressage. She has also done a small amount of Show Hunter. Rueben by Voltaire should come out very soon as well as a gelding by Distel Fink. Premiere (Dam: Elite Debonair, Sire: Voltaire) had to become a broodmare due to an injury. The last two seasons she has been on lease and will be put in foal on her return. Bliss and Evan Chance are to go to "The Gambler" in the 2006/07 season. Elite Debonair is in foal to Anamour for the 2006/07 season.

Taurimu ponies and warm bloods have always been asked to excel in most disciplines: jumping, dressage, showing, pony club and trekking. Children's ponies need to be able to have a good outlook on any thing the child wants to do. Horses get bored if asked to do the same thing all the time, so a variety of skills is important. At present one warm blood, A Rose Amour (Sire: Anamour, Dam: Bliss), has been doing dressage, showing, and show hunter. If you can breed good looks, sound bone and temperament you have it made. We are all still striving for the perfect horse/pony.