30/03/2026
We are incredibly proud that Eyarth Rio has been awarded the Broderick Memorial Trophy by The Welsh Pony and Cob Society.
Bred by Jessie Parry Williamson at Eyarth Stud Welsh Ponies, Rio was a truly exceptional Welsh Section B stallion, and we remain very grateful for the breeding that produced such a remarkable pony.
Our story with Rio began unexpectedly. David had arranged to visit Eyarth to view a mare and encouraged me to come along. While there, a striking two-year-old c**t caught our eye — Rio. We remembered him from the previous year after he had returned from Fayre Oaks unsold, and with a nod the question was asked. Thankfully for Telynau, Jessie agreed, and Rio arrived the following week.
Rio enjoyed a tremendous show career with numerous wins and championships, but perhaps even more importantly his progeny have proven themselves with remarkable consistency — far too many successes to mention — and are evident in show rings and studs across the world.
His bloodlines remain firmly part of Telynau today, through his daughters, granddaughters and the many ponies carrying his influence.
A truly deserving recognition for a stallion who left such a lasting mark on the breed.
Diolch Rio, roeddet wir yn ysbrydoliaeth ac rwyt yn parhau yn ein meddyliau.
Geraint, Telynau Stud.
