Welcome to the British Riding Pony Breed in Sweden....
.......and it's relation to general RP and Sport Pony breeding in Europe. All Riding Pony and Sport Pony breeding depend on good base Race breeding. Continental Sport Ponies all have BRP/Welsh breeding behind them. It is vital the Breeds, whether British Riding Pony, Welsh, New Forest or any of the "ingredient" Breeds “dipped into”, are protected. Keeping the Breeds True in Sweden by fully following Home "Society" rules is paramount. (see British Native Breeds).
The BRP Breed has been selectively bred for 130 yrs from a gene poole second to none and we have today a wonderfully refined, quality animal that is able to win at top level in Show Jumping, Eventing, Dressage as well as the Show Ring. Todays breeders, ever aware of changing times, recognise peoples desire for not only outstanding quality but also for big extravagant movement and athleticism, to produce versatile animals that can excel in any sphere. The BRP is to the pony world what the TB is to the horse world. Today we want it all, to breed Best in Breed and the Ideal Sport Pony all in one!
British Riding Pony Sport Pony.
Small-Land Maymaster. 148cms NPS. Sire: Small-Land Mambrino,ex Small-Land Mayday. SHP Type, winner in the Show ring, Intermediate Eventer with 43 horse trial points. (See Photo Gallery for contacts).
The Breed has three catagories. Show Pony (SP), Show Hunter Pony (SHP) and Working Hunter Pony (WHP). All Types can be and are Sport Ponies. As with any Breed different ponies have different abilities.
The Show Pony is refined, elegant and has outstanding quality with free floating movement. Example under. Many a Show Pony has a big jump, is very agile and quick against the clock!
Pennymore Isadora. Sire: Rotherwood Dinky Toy (National Jumping Pony in Sweden) and Show Pony Stallion, ex Coney Lodge Morning Lark,(by Whalton Morning Glory).
The Show Hunter Pony has the same attributes as the SP, but generally with a little more substance. Example under.
Thursden Vallye Raphael SHP Champion (FAI)
The Working Hunter Pony is a quality pony with a more substantial look, similar to the Continental (German, Danish, Dutch) Sport Pony look (all of whom have BRP and Welsh behind them). Hunter ponies are bred to go over rough terrain, with staying power and good jumping ability. Example under.
Photo Real Time Imaging
Note: When you see a Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony in the Show Ring it is presented plaited and immaculately turned out for Judging. The same pony will look very different turned out for eventing or show jumping. It's "dressing" for different sports. We therefore show you ponies of the same breeding doing different jobs as visual evidence of their versatility in the Photo Gallery.
British Riding Pony Sport Pony. The breeding behind the BRP makes them a natural choice for performance. They represent the British National Teams in Dressage, Eventing and Show Jumping.
Rotherwood Dinky Toy
John Whitaker's International Pony Squad were crowned European Champions 2006 in France.
see British Team for results
Rebecca Roe riding Aroldo.
Team: Daniel Neilson- Micklow Madness (Individual Gold) Louise Saywell- Kadia Mouche (Individual Bronze)
Matthew Sampson- Lakeland Little Wonder
Rebecca Roe- Aroldo. Congratulations!
The Tradition of Showing in the UK & its Merits.
In Sweden Showing is often dismissed as easy and of little consequence. At the very least it is misunderstood. The reason is, 90% of competition is jumping. The market is for ridden 6 yr olds and over. There isn't as yet a tradition of breeding in Sweden, but with so many stallions now available on FAI worldwide, it will soon become so.
The UK and Ireland have a strong breeding tradition and the merits
of "Showing" are clear to be seen in these pages. The British Breeds are
exquisite and Swedes, like many, have imported them because of the exceptional breeding. This excellence is entirely due to the Show Ring and Showing. Judging has been passed down through the generations from knowlegeable horsemen and women to today's skilled judges and the excellence of their job is reflected in full Rings, good entry figures and knowing the rest of the world buy our breeding. Showing has given us what we have today. It's the the shop window for breeders, is big competition and the standard gets higher and
higher. The Country's breeders are the suppliers to the equine Industry. They produce different Types for different jobs, whether for Sport Horse and Sport Pony breeding, or to a Breed standard. The Show Ring has been long recognised as the perfect introduction for young animals and young riders alike to gain ring craft as they progress into different competitions.
With Frozen semen now available from Pennymore Stud AB, Swedish breeders can compete on the world stage. We hope through this site to help you achieve your goals and in ten to fifteen years to see Sweden with as diverse a breeding programme as in the UK and others countries.
For many mare owners the use of frozen semen can open up a whole
new genetic base not previously available to them thus helping to
improve their existing stock. In some of the minority breeds where
there are very few stallions available to choose from the use of
imported semen becomes an option which requires careful
consideration.
