Experiences
We breed a few different types of animals; donkeys, WoolPuppies, rabbits, miniature horses, and gypsy cobs. All of our animals have a rather unique start in life – being born at a Farm Park they get an enormous amount of contact with people, and leave the farm very well socialised.
With every companion animal breeding programme our philosophy is the same; start with the best quality animals that we can find, with correct conformation, and are as close to their breed standard as possible. And then only breed from them if they prove to have exceptional, people-loving temperaments, and have a bit of the “X-factor” about them… if they make us and everyone else who meets them smile, then they qualify to add to the gene pool.
Gypsy Cobs are a small draught breed that were originally breed by Gypsy Families to pull their bowed caravans. Gypsies are famed for their calm, docile temperaments, fairy tale good looks, and generous, ground covering movement.
The Bishop (RWF The Vicar Imp. USA x SD Gentle Annie Imp. UK) 15.1hh Black Purebred, homozygous for colour – will always produce coloured foals, no matter the pattern of the dam. PMSS1 negative. “Dude” is a gentleman, with a relaxed chill nature, and exceptional movement. He is currently living his best life at the beach, and standing at stud with our friend Lisa Crammond. To make inquires about Dude for the coming breeding season, please ring Lisa directly on: 021 066 4422
Good Penny is from the famous fields of SD Farms in the UK. A classy, correct, beautiful mare, she is everything a pure breed mare should be. She is totally unflappable, loves people, moves well, and does her very best to please. Penny is 14.1hh.
Annie is a big girl, standing 15.1hh. Well named, she is exceptionally kind and gentle. Despite her height and bone, she is an elegant mover, and light on her feet with a beautiful floating action. Annie has is having time off from the broodmare paddock, and is returning to her life as a riding horse for awhile.
Purebred Gypsy Cob Stallion
Silver Dapple Tobiano
Dam: SD Gentle Annie Imp UK
Sire: Coates Silver Lining Imp UK
DoB: 10.11.18
PMMS1 Negative
Height: Approx 15.1hh
$18,000
Purebred Gypsy Cob Stallion
Silver Dapple Tobiano
Dam: SD Gentle Annie Imp UK
Sire: Coates Silver Lining Imp UK
DoB: 10.11.18
PMMS1 Negative
Height: Approx 15.1hh
$18,000
Silver is something special. He possesses the sweet, kind, friendly nature that Gypsy Cobs are famous for. He loves people and attention, and is always polite to handle. Well conformed, he is correct and nicely put together. Moves beautifully. Has really elegant movement, with an exceptional trot and a big, ground covering stride. An absolute gentleman in every way, he’s a very easy, no dramas sweetheart who just wants to please. Is nice to his paddock mates, whoever they may be. An ideal stallion for a first-time stallion owner. Has had one foal so far, a beautiful leggy filly. He offers unique bloodlines to NZ, as his father is now in Australia. To our knowledge, all of his purebred colts were gelded. Gentle Annie, his legendary Mum, has had colts that have all been gelded, too. With his height, temperament, and all-round quality, we believe Silver will be a very busy and popular stallion. We don’t stand to outside mares, but have received quite a few enquiries from people wanting to use him.
Purebred Gypsy Cob Stallion
Silver Dapple Tobiano
Dam: SD Gentle Annie Imp UK
Sire: Coates Silver Lining Imp UK
DoB: 10.11.18
PMMS1 Negative
Height: Approx 15.1hh
$18,000
What people have said about our animals
Hi Sue, Just an update for you about Squeak. He has been no problem, the next day after your mum dropped him off he came right up to me and let me put the halter on and every since. Loves a good scratch all ova and loves the wee grand children. Him and Casper get on just fine, no squealing or stomping of feet (much to my relief). Just a lovely wee man and I thank you so much as does Casper for his paddock mate.
Kind regards,
Cath
Hi there just a quick note to say Toffee has settled in nicely – he is a lovely donkey and has enjoyed regular walks with us. He is very easy going and there have been no issues with him leading and he is lifting his feet nicely for us. In the short time he has been here he has already brought lots of happiness and fun.
Thanks so much.
Naomi and Stephen
