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Reference Ponies
A short list of the many wonderful Welsh that have influenced our breeding program over its 55+ years; these bloodlines remain close in our program.
WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES: SECTION A

Legend with Jenna Ponzo. 2022 Toronto Royal Res. Ch. Section A.

2022 Toronto Royal

2 yrs old

Legend with Jenna Ponzo. 2022 Toronto Royal Res. Ch. Section A.
DELAMI RED LEGEND
2014 Welsh Mountain Pony Stallion, 11.2hh
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Sire: Sunwillow Galong (Knodishall Gwillym x Sunwillow Yoo-Hoo by Revel Classic)
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Dam: Delami Simply Red (Delami Diablo x Idyllic Lady in Red by Pendock Legend)
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Retained progeny: Alvesta Gwynevere & Isadora
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Supreme Champion Welsh
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Owned by Jenna Ponzo, Crown Ridge Farms, ON.

8 yrs old - 2023 with Susan Koos-Acker

9 yrs old - 2024 with Alvesta Brenin Arthur

4-yr-old - 2019 Wild Rose Welsh Show. Photo: Sarah's Equine Design.

8 yrs old - 2023 with Susan Koos-Acker
ALVESTA INFINITY
2015 Welsh Section A Stallion, 11.2hh
Sire: Cat Creek Innuendo (CC Fury x Cat Creek Mair Favor by Menai Silver Buck)
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Dam: Alvesta Caris (Nerwyn Gwyn x Lianna L S Snow White by Lianna's Saqqarah)
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Youngstock Champion, Supreme Champion, Futurity Grand Champion Sport Pony.
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A stallion who we raised and who had his first foals in 2020. Now owned by Dona Currie.
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14-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony mare.



14-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony mare.
LIANNA L S SNOW WHITE
Sire: Lianna's Saqqarah (Twyford Dollar Money x Lianna's Golden Girl by Snow Pony Mochastone)
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Dam: Lianna D M Snow Flake (Twyford Dollar Money x Colne Snowdrop by Carnalw Hyderus)
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Progeny: Alvesta Quidditch, Caris, Swyn, Shem Jones, and Brenin Arthur.
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Supreme Champion and dam of Supreme Champions.
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ALVESTA LIL GUMDROP
Sire: Brookside Ambassador (Friars Llysgennad x Findelyn Onyx by Findeln Sand Dollar)
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Dam: Young's Lil Goose Bump (Bengad Dombeya x Triple Joys Georgie Girl by Buckeye Kenny)
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Progeny: Alvesta Lil Tuck, Firebolt, Bubblicious, Gwyndaf, Bliss, Gwyneth
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Champion mare.
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GALLOD TWM SION CATTI
Sire: Lianna's D M Silver (Twyford Dollar Money x Woodway Secret by Stoatley Jonathon)
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Dam: Marbren Rose (Carib Reigning Monarch x Stylish Bella Donna by Maestrons Magnet)
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Supreme Champion and sire of Supreme Champions.
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WELSH PONIES: SECTION B




ALVESTA LOTUS BLOSSOM
2010 Welsh Section B Palomino Mare
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Sire: Mynach Mystical (Eyarth Beau Geste x Mynach Mimosa by Moelview Mohawk)
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Dam: Morton's China Doll (Stockham Commander M x Cennen Sonatina by Downland Krugerrand)
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Progeny: Alvesta Passion Flower, Scarlet Sage, Foxglove, Buttercup, Prairie Smoke, Morning Glory, Zephyr.
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Multi Supreme Ch, Champion of Champions, National High Point Ch. Dam of champions.
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14-year-old Alvesta Monique and 5-year-old Alvesta Electra with their 2013 foals, Jacoby and Amora.

14-year-old Monique with her second foal, Alvesta Jacoby, sired by Alvesta Helios.

ALVESTA MONIQUE
1999 Welsh Section B Mare, 13hh
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Sire: Rosedale El-Senor (Pennwood El-Dorado x Rosedale Fairytale by Rosedale Mohican)
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Dam: Alvesta Mystique (GlanNant Adonis x Alvesta Virginia Belle by Farnley Bellringer)
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Progeny: Alvesta Mona Lisa, Jacoby, Maya, Meghan.
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Purchased back late in life, never shown.
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Nine-year-old *Llanarth Tarquin in 2017. Photo: Vicki Coleman.

Nine-year-old *Llanarth Tarquin being ridden by Vicki Coleman in 2017. Photo courtesy of Vicki.

Nine-year-old Llanarth Tarquin on Valentine's Day 2017. Photo courtesy of Vicki Coleman.

Nine-year-old *Llanarth Tarquin in 2017. Photo: Vicki Coleman.
LLANARTH TARQUIN
2008 Welsh Section B Stallion, 12.2hh
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Sire: Cwrtycadno Cymro (Eyarth Celebration x Talhaearn Eirlys y Pasg by Nefydd Autumns Chuckle)
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Dam: Polaris Dorcas (Paddock Mystral x Felbrigg Skylark by Coed Coch Berwynfa)
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We imported weanling Tarquin from England in 2008. Daughters, Alvesta Naiya, Angelina, and Silver Lustre remain in our program. Tarquin is now with Alan Muhlenbruck in Iowa.
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Multi-Supreme Champion Welsh, Grand Champion Sport Pony

2023 Pony Finals

2023 Pony Finals


2023 Pony Finals
ALVESTA HELIOS
2009 Welsh Section B Stallion, 13hh
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Sire: Mynach Mystical (Eyarth Beau Geste x Mynach Mimosa by Moelview Mohawk)
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Dam: Alvesta Sweet N Spicy (CadlanValley Pirate x Alvesta Buttons N' Bows by Llandefalle Bonheddwr)
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We had foals from Helios before his export to the USA;he's now a lovely children's mount. Daughter, Alvesta Caelia, remains in our program.
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Multi-Supreme Champion Welsh, Grand Champion Sport Pony, and Model Hunter Pony

Photo taken in 2012 at 19 years old.



Photo taken in 2012 at 19 years old.
ALVESTA FANTASIA
1993 Welsh Section B Mare, 13.2hh
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Sire: Llandefalle Bonheddwr (Springbourne Buckle x Shenandoah Nymph)
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Dam: Alvesta Mystique (GlanNant Adonis x Alvesta Virginia Belle by Farnley Bellringer)
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Progeny: Alvesta Fame N Fortune, Exquisite, Folklore, Ffansi, Taliesin, Njord, Iridesa, Electra, Noelle, Ever After, Everlasting.
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Res. Supreme Champion Welsh as a mare and winner as a youngster. Watch a video of 19-year-old Fantasia.

Buttons and Roy Olson at Alberta Horse Improvement winning the Classic Award.

Alvesta Buttons N' Bows and Christine place 3rd in their open class of 17.

Two-year-old Buttons with Roy Olson.

Buttons and Roy Olson at Alberta Horse Improvement winning the Classic Award.
ALVESTA BUTTONS N' BOWS
1990 Welsh Section B Mare, 12.3hh
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Sire: Llandefalle Bonheddwr (Springbourne Buckle x Shenandoah Nymph)
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Dam: Alvesta Misty Rose (GlanNant Adonis x Alvesta Virginia Belle by Farnley Bellringer)
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Progeny: Alvesta Cinnamon Spice, Spicy Thyme, Royal Intrigue, Sweet N Spicy, Manroe the Giant, Ready to Roll, Sven, Red Admiral, Del Monte, Syesha, Diabolo, Brianna.
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Many time champion, wonderful broodmare, riding, and driving pony.


LLANDEFALLE BONHEDDWR
1983 Welsh Section B Stallion, 13.1hh
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Sire: Springbourne Buckle (Twyford Profit x Springbourne Brocade by Menai Shooting Star)
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Dam: Shenandoah Nymph (Farnley Lustre x Shenandoah Dryad by Farnley Gremlin)
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Progeny: Alvesta Adrian, Beau Marc, Bo-Pepp, Bonheur, Bonnie Rose, Brocade, Buttons N' Bows, Fantasia, Finesse, Genesis, Koleda, Malibu, Man in Motion, Monte Carlo, Montego Bay, Oleda, Picasso, Rambeau, Tiara, and more for other breeders.
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ALVESTA MYSTIQUE
1989 Welsh Section B Mare, 12.2hh
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Sire: GlanNant Adonis (Farnley Sparkler x GlanNant Sonnet by Rhyd-y-Felin Selwyn
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Dam: Alvesta Virginia Belle (Farnley Bellringer x Quorn Stoney Crossing by Betws Rhawynwyn)
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Progeny: Alvesta Picasso, Genesis, Fantasia, Royal Jewel, Royal Beauty, Monique, Indira, Louisa, Poseidon, Othello, Mirage, Fairy Lustre, Snowfairy.
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Champion as a youngster, and returned to the ring at 17 to Grand Champion Section B. One of our foundation mares.

Misty Rose as a filly.


Misty Rose as a filly.
ALVESTA MISTY ROSE
1984 Welsh Section B Mare, 13.2hh
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Sire: GlanNant Adonis (Farnley Sparkler x GlanNant Sonnet by Rhyd-y-Felin Selwyn
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Dam: Alvesta Virginia Belle (Farnley Bellringer x Quorn Stoney Crossing by Betws Rhawynwyn)
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Progeny: Alvesta Bonheur, Bonnie Rose, Buttons N' Bows, Rambeau, Forever Rose, Trail Blazer, Eldorado, Monticello, Rose Ellen, Mercedes, Precious Rose, Pirate's Rose, Enchantress.
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Champion and one of our foundation mares.
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GLANNANT ADONIS
1967 Welsh Section B Stallion, 13.3hh
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Sire: Farnley Sparkler (Farnley Sirius x Cui Glitter by Revel Revolt)
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Dam: GlanNant Sonnet (Rhyd-y-Felin Selwyn x Coed Coch Prydyddes by Cribon Victor)
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Progeny: Alvesta Annwyl, Ariana, Aurora, Classy Lass, Flash Dance, Gabriel, Gwynn, Hakon, Jerome, Manitou, Manitou, Misty Rose, and Mystique, and more from other breeders.
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Purchased late in life, to sire two of our foundation mares.




ALVESTA VIRGINIA BELLE
1979 Welsh Section B Mare, 12.3hh
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Sire: Farnley Bellringer (Downland Drummer Boy x Farnley Belladonna by Farnley Kobold)
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Dam: Quorn Stoney Crossing (Betws Rhawnwyn x Sinton Martini by Revel Vermouth)
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Progeny: Alvesta Misty Rose, Mystique, Man in Motion, Manitou, Monte Carlo, Koleda, Finesse, Oleda, Malibu, Aladdin, The Virginian, Elena, Heather Belle, Canadiana, Gryffindor.
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A prolific producer, champion, and foundation mare for us.


FARNLEY BELLRINGER
1967 Welsh Section B Stallion, 13.1 1/2 hh
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Sire: Downland Drummer Boy (Downland Roundelay x Downland Dragonfly by Downland Serchog)
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Dam: Farnley Belladonna (Farnley Kobold x Bowdler Belle 2nd by Criban Pom)
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Progeny: Adora Belle, Arabella, Bella Donna, Belvedere, Bugler, Classic, Jeremiah, Special Ring, Virginia Belle, and many more for other breeders.
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The beginning of Section Bs at Alvesta Farm.
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