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Mini Merlan Red Robin
April 21st 2010, our tea was interupted by the timely arrival of this tiny, amazing colt. He was bounding around in a matter of minutes and knew instantly where his tea came from! Robin is our tiniest foal to date, measuring only 18" at birth but with a huge zest for life. This little guy was born sociable, loves scatches, cuddles or even to sit on your knee!
Again, his dam Birchwood UK Red Velvet and his sire Mini Merlan Golden Sand have done us proud to produce this little man. He really has the ultra cute factor, with his big eyes, super little dished head and extremely cheeky character. His breeding is 50% American and he will be registered IMHPS - part bred American. Reluctantly Robin is for sale and would be ideal for anyone wishing to breed small as this colt is almost certain to stay under 30"
Robin has been sold
 
Mini Merlan Princess Poppy
Our second foal of 2011 came into the world very late in the evening of 22 April and once again we were very lucky to watch this gorgeous little filly being born. Her stunning chestnut and white patterning, inherited from her sire Aesthete Prince of Thieves, is truly eye catching. She has a lovely little head and is beautifully in proportion. Already she is wonderfully friendly with a very laid back disposition and an air of calm about her, a gentle character like her dam Gatterley Bridgitte. We would love to keep this little girl but as we have her dad and full sister Poppy is for sale.
Poppy has been sold.
 
Mini Merlan Maxwell
Foal number three this year, 2011, kept us up on our feet all night but it was well worth the wait as this striking, colt came into the world early in the morning, 2nd May. A dominant flash of white across his shoulders soon indicating to us that his dam Mini Merlan Tullah had once again produced a noble pinto for us. His sire, Aesthete Prince of Thieves is a homozygous Tobiano so we are always excited to see what patterning he will stamp on his foals. Max's grand-sire is the late, multi show winning Aesthete prince Charming.
At first Max thought he was shy, but a few scratches later he realised how bold he was and his playful charm is now captivating. Unfortunately we cannot keep all our colts so Max is for sale.
Max has been sold
 
Max 1 week Max 10 weeks
Mini Merlan Duke of Snowdon
Duke made it two in one day by also arriving on 2nd May 2011. Late into the night, this little guy made his entrance, making it a very long, tiring but wonderful day. The minute he got up on those long fine legs we could see Duke was going to be elegant and dainty. His tiny head giving him the look of a miniature thoroughbred. He soon proved to have the speed of one too! He can certainly cover the ground. His dam Mini Merlan Adelaide consistantly produces excellent foals who have all inherited her small head. His sire is Shadel's Cowboy Too, a part bred American, silver/chocolate dapple stallion, so at this stage it is difficult to tell if Duke will be black or silver like his sire. Duke is sometimes a little shy but his curiousity always gets the better of him and he inevitably enjoys a good scratch. He will also be for sale this year.
 
Mini Merlan Minky
25th may 2011 - A bit of a surprise boy this one....! We knew his mum was due but she was showing no signs at all of foaling, so to be greeted in the morning by this gorgeous little man was somewhat of a shock but a wonderful present. A black and white minimal pinto, Minky gained trust and confidence quickly and was soon giving his mum the runaround. He loves people and any attention he can get....if there is any chance....he's on your knee!!
Minky's sire is our chocolate dapple stallion Shadel's Cowboy Too and his dam is one of our own bred mares Mini Merlan Princess Rose. As a first time mum, Rose is exceptional, and we are very proud of her. Minky is also for sale.
Minky has been sold.
 
Minky 2 weeks Minky 10 weeks
Mini Merlan Silver Spirit
The final foal of the year, we all thought this little guy would never make his entrance into the world. Finally arriving 20th June 2011 he had kept us on our toes for 3 weeks with more than a few sleepless nights! A gorgeous silver dapple colt, fine and leggy with beautiful pale eyes. At only a few days old he already enjoys a fuss, scratch or tickle and takes all the noise on the farm in his stride. He has inherited his silver gene from his sire - Shadel's Cowboy Too, and he may be chocolate like his dad or more likely silver dapple. Only time will tell as his foal coat grows out. His dam is a first time foaler Mini Merlan Mayflower(Mai) and what a stunner for a first foal - well done Mai. It will be hard to part from this stunning colt but as I have his sire I must reluctantly put him up for sale.
Spirit has been sold.
 
Mini Merlan Cadi Wen
At last we have been blessed with the arrival of a gorgeous filly. 2010 has given us our first black and white pinto, and what a lovely little girl she is. Cadi has 4 elegant long white legs that go on forever and with her mums little black head she is a real stunner. Our third arrival this year, during daylight hours, we have been very lucky onlookers as our little additions have come into the world. Her Sire is Aesthete Prince of Thieves and her dam is Mini Merlan Adelaide. We shall be retaining this special little girl at the stud but she is now owned by my daughter Gwenan.
Cadi is now a gorgeous yearling, still with those long elegant legs. She is such an eye catcher - everyone loves Cadi.
 
Cadi 1 week Cadi 1 year
Birchwood UK Penny Black
We are very pleased to have had the opportunity to acquire another gorgeous Birchwood UK filly to join our American breeding mares in the furure. This little girl is certainly something special - tiny, refined and dainty but with plenty of showy and elegant movement. A wonderful kind character only adds to her charm and all that see her immediately fall in love.
Gem, as she is known, has many grand world champions in her pedigree going back to Boones Little Buckeroo and Orion Light Van Huttenest. Her sire: Seahorse Orion's Priceless, dam: Birchwood UK Bay Bee Buckeroo and grand sire: Seahorse Gold Melody Grand Buckeroo all show champions in their own right.
Many thanks to Mandy, without whom we would not have our little "Gem"
 
Mini Merlan Silver Shadow
Shadow was born on 13 April at 1.00pm just as we were about to have lunch! The whole family watched in excitement as our first foal of 2009 came into the world. A gorgeous, petite black colt. His sire is Shadels Cowboy Too and his dam is Mini Merlan Adelaide. Shadow has the most amazing friendly nature. Handled since day one, he will come to you in the field for a scratch, cuddle or any attention he can get. Shadow is regretably for sale and will make the most wonderful addition for anyone.
Shadow is now a lovely 2 year old gelding. He has stayed small and fine, with an easy going, friendly nature. Shadow is now sold and has gone to his new home.
 
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