Shallochmill Shetland Ponies

Shallochmill Shetland Ponies Shallochmill is a miniature Shetland pony stud situated in South Ayrshire just south of Girvan right on the side of the A77.

We breed,quality,registered,friendly ponies for the show ring,therapy work,pets or companions

01/11/2025

For two whole weeks I’d been watching the cameras 24/7 waiting for our final donkey to foal. Her due date was October 21st so I’d been hopeful she’d foal before I headed to Worcester.
Alas that was not the case but I had very capable helpers in the shape of Lorraine who has foaled, lambed, calved, etc before and of course Stuart who has been present at a few births now.
I finished my dinner at Worcester, checked the camera to see Buffy walking round her box so I kept watching then messaged Lorraine who was also tuned in and had spotted the change in behaviour.
She shot to the yard, Stuart was assisting and I was ‘supervising’ over FaceTime with, of course, the vet on speed dial but thankfully the birth itself was straightforward.
Mum wasn’t keen to let the foal nurse but Lorraine got him latched on and Stuart gained husband brownie points getting up through the night to keep him drinking.
By Saturday evening she was letting him drink and all was good.
By Gamlingay Double Gold out of Shallochmill Buffy this little lad has already found a forever home and will head off with his brother in the spring to Wales.

That’s Shetland pony sale time over for another year and what fun it’s been. I delivered a pony to Aberdeen and brought ...
28/10/2025

That’s Shetland pony sale time over for another year and what fun it’s been.
I delivered a pony to Aberdeen and brought two home, a journey that took far longer than it should have when a pipe came loose in the truck forcing me to call for help. Big thank you to James Mitchell from Ferinfield who rescued the ponies and kept them until I was on the road again a couple of hours on.
A week later saw Northwest and Glenkee studs call in for a pit stop between their Northern Ireland base and Worcester stabling a team of ponies for a couple of days.
Then Elspeth(Fayrefield stud) and I travelled to Worcester enduring a 9 hour drive through Friday traffic 😩
No sooner had we arrived than a donkey back at home decided to give birth. She was under the cameras and had been for weeks so both myself and my friend Lorraine watching at home spotted her being restless.
I had to ‘supervise’ over FaceTime whilst Lorraine and Stuart very ably assisted. More on this one later.
Worcester sale was once again great fun where we caught up with loads of other breeders, chatted ponies and watched Shetlands going through the ring at very strong prices.
Leaving around 5pm to head back to Scotland with a truck load of ponies we all got to bed about 3am completely shattered.
Now, two night’s sleep later and we can’t all wait until next year.

23/10/2025

I can’t remember if I ever posted this video onto this page before but here is show jumper Mr G watching the Shetland pony whacky races of babies Luigi and Loan Ranger(now both licensed stallions) 4 years ago when I’d just purchased them from Worcester sales.
It was a wet, miserable day outside so they were allowed to wander around the stable block but instead turned it into a race track 😂
Best watched with the sound on to hear the pitter patter of tiny hooves.

These wet, soggy girls were tied up early this morning waiting for Duncan from Progressive Animal Services to arrive and...
22/10/2025

These wet, soggy girls were tied up early this morning waiting for Duncan from Progressive Animal Services to arrive and scan them to see who is or isn’t in foal for next year.
I’m happy to report that all 5 stallions I ran this year have been successful so there should be a real mix of bloodlines and colours due in 2026 🎉🎉

Another busy weekend saw the handsome stallion Timberland Limited Edition leave Shallochmill to travel onto another Scot...
14/10/2025

Another busy weekend saw the handsome stallion Timberland Limited Edition leave Shallochmill to travel onto another Scottish stud and the chance to run with more ladies next year.
Ed stayed at home all summer running with some of my girls so 🤞🏼 for some babies from him next year.
Two mares, both in foal, left for new homes, the first two foals came in for weaning and a trip to the Society sales at Thainstone, Aberdeen rounded off a hectic time.

It’s been a busy few weeks at the Mill but one job done was introducing the two young boys Birchwood Cream Cracker and F...
07/10/2025

It’s been a busy few weeks at the Mill but one job done was introducing the two young boys Birchwood Cream Cracker and Ferinfield Hendrix firstly to each other then to the rest of the boys.
Cracker and Hendrix immediately became best pals so that part was easy. They had a wee while together before meeting everyone else.
After saying hi, having some sniffs and some squeals I let all 6 in together then when they all looked like they were going to play nicely let them out into the field.
It’s such a relief to have such easy going boys that get on well together and a much better life for them to have friends. Happy days.

23/09/2025

At six days old this little man has found his gears and is just starting to find his voice.
Zoomies 🫏 💨

18/09/2025

Here we are, meet Shallochmill D…., jack foal born after 11pm last night. A first foal for Shallochmill Bridget by Gamlingay Double Gold.
He’ll be fully registered with the Mediterranean Miniature Donkey Association.
Mother and baby doing well, everyone besotted ❤️

What are this lot watching ? Yes, another baby has arrived at the Mill 🎉🎉All will be revealed tomorrow when they’re drie...
17/09/2025

What are this lot watching ? Yes, another baby has arrived at the Mill 🎉🎉
All will be revealed tomorrow when they’re dried off, fed and had a sleep 😁
And I’ve finally had a full night’s sleep too 😁😁

I took a few snaps of the young fillies today as they’re starting to get ready for the colder weather, their coats becom...
16/09/2025

I took a few snaps of the young fillies today as they’re starting to get ready for the colder weather, their coats becoming heavier every week. It won’t be too long before the real winter kicks in but I think this lot are prepared.

Thank you to everyone who kept an eye out for a yearling c**t for me, I’ve now found one. My perlino yearling Birchwood ...
08/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who kept an eye out for a yearling c**t for me, I’ve now found one.
My perlino yearling Birchwood Cream Cracker has been running with friends but they’re due to move away soon so that was a good excuse for me to find him a buddy.
I went to visit my friends James and Jen Mitchell at Ferinfield Stud to look at the foals they’d had this year by one of my stallions and when being shown around spotted this little man.
Meet Ferinfield Hendrix by Halstock Yahoo out of a show winning dam, Stranduff Kindred Spirit.
An unusual dilute blue roan, standing just 30” and tested clear of skeletal atavism I think he’ll fit in really well with my lot.
He’ll meet Cracker very soon then they’ll go out for the winter with my other boys and if all goes to plan I may show these two next year.

I’m delighted to report that Shallochmill Yogi B, by Jambarrie Luigi o/o Shallochmill Farah has been having a fabulous d...
06/09/2025

I’m delighted to report that Shallochmill Yogi B, by Jambarrie Luigi o/o Shallochmill Farah has been having a fabulous day out showing across the water in Ireland today.
At the Northern Ireland Shetland show, being judged by Abigail Hampton, Yogi B won….

▪︎ 1st 1,2,3 Yr old
▪︎ 1st Yearling
▪︎ 1st miniature
▪︎ 1st new comer NI shetland society
▪︎ Best Miniature
▪︎ Novice Reserve Champion
▪︎ Junior Champion

What a day !! Congratulations Julie and Rachel 🏆 ###xx

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