About The Stud Farm
Beacon Hills Highland Pony Stud started in 2018. With goals to widen the gene pool in North America, bring awareness to endangered species and the breed through education, pony club and other venues.
Our first four stock were carefully selected to embody the breed type and Garron style. They were imported from the UK coming from Balmoral, Croila and Mendick studs. We are very grateful to the late HM the Queen for our foundation stud Balmoral Archer. Our stock has quality bone, fluid movement, a true pony head, calm temperament and trainability. A limited number of foals and young stock may be available to approved homes.
The ponies are ridden by children and adults alike. Their strong build and ability to take up your leg, gives the opportunity for adults to ride a shorter mount that still feels like a big horse. We strive to continue their high-quality temperament and ability to go in the show ring, yet kind and thoughtful under saddle and in handling with riders of all ages.
Our first four stock were carefully selected to embody the breed type and Garron style. They were imported from the UK coming from Balmoral, Croila and Mendick studs. We are very grateful to the late HM the Queen for our foundation stud Balmoral Archer. Our stock has quality bone, fluid movement, a true pony head, calm temperament and trainability. A limited number of foals and young stock may be available to approved homes.
The ponies are ridden by children and adults alike. Their strong build and ability to take up your leg, gives the opportunity for adults to ride a shorter mount that still feels like a big horse. We strive to continue their high-quality temperament and ability to go in the show ring, yet kind and thoughtful under saddle and in handling with riders of all ages.
About The Breed
Highland ponies are one of two native pony breeds of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Adapted over many centuries to the variable and often severe climatic and environmental conditions of its homeland. The winter coat consists of a layer of badger like hair over a soft, dense undercoat enabling the breed to live out in all weathers. This coat sheds in spring to reveal a smooth summer coat. This essential hardiness is combined with a kindly nature and an even temperament.
Height: not to exceed 14.2hh
Head: Well carried and alert with a kindly eye. Broad muzzled and deep jowl.
Neck and Shoulders: Reasonable length of neck from wither with a good sloping shoulder and well placed forearm.
Body: Well balanced and compact with plenty of room for heart and lungs. Ribs well sprung.
Quarters and Hindlegs: Powerful quarters with well developed thigh, strong second thigh and clean flat hocks.
Legs: Flat hard bone, broad knees, short cannon bones, oblique pasterns and well shaped broad dark hoofs. Feather soft and silky.
Mane and Tail: Hair should be natural, flowing and untrimmed with a full tail.
Coulours: A range of duns, mouse, yellow, grey, cream. Many have a dorsal stripe and zebra markings on legs and shoulders.
N.B. Stallions with white markings other than a small start are NOT eligible for licensing.
Action: Straight and free moving without undue knee action.
Breed description source: highlandponysociety.com
Height: not to exceed 14.2hh
Head: Well carried and alert with a kindly eye. Broad muzzled and deep jowl.
Neck and Shoulders: Reasonable length of neck from wither with a good sloping shoulder and well placed forearm.
Body: Well balanced and compact with plenty of room for heart and lungs. Ribs well sprung.
Quarters and Hindlegs: Powerful quarters with well developed thigh, strong second thigh and clean flat hocks.
Legs: Flat hard bone, broad knees, short cannon bones, oblique pasterns and well shaped broad dark hoofs. Feather soft and silky.
Mane and Tail: Hair should be natural, flowing and untrimmed with a full tail.
Coulours: A range of duns, mouse, yellow, grey, cream. Many have a dorsal stripe and zebra markings on legs and shoulders.
N.B. Stallions with white markings other than a small start are NOT eligible for licensing.
Action: Straight and free moving without undue knee action.
Breed description source: highlandponysociety.com
Above, Annabell of Croila with her 2022 filly Beacon Hills Honour by Balmoral Archer.