Sherwood Farm

10/02/2026

And yes, we love palomino ponies, too!
Meet ARNABY MAGGIE MAE, full sibling to last year's winner of RAWF Pony Cup in Hand, Grand Champion Sport Pony 2025, our ARNABY MAVERICK. Maggie Mae is owned and bred by Diane Jackson, and shown in hand by Robin Hannah. Will she repeat the phenomenal success of her older brother?

09/30/2026

Great story!

🐴 Crocodile: The Spotted Legend of Indio
Some horses win classes. Some become champions. And every once in a while, a horse comes along who becomes part of equestrian folklore. Crocodile was one of those horses. 🐴✨

Crocodile was actually registered as Rose Ridge Dynamite, a 1964 Appaloosa gelding by Burnsides Chief Of The Pampas and out of Desert Lepor-E. Tw***ie Nissen and her husband, veterinarian William “Bill” Nissen, discovered him during a horse-buying trip to Louisiana in the mid-1960s.

The future jumping star reportedly cost only about $25. His memorable show name was inspired partly by his Louisiana beginnings and partly by the mottled skin around his eyes, which reminded Bill of a crocodile. 🐊

Crocodile certainly didn't look like the conventional show-jumping star of his era. Standing nearly 18 hands, he was enormous, with an unmistakable blanket of Appaloosa spots across his hindquarters. Beside the much smaller Tw***ie Nissen, he made an unforgettable sight.

And then he started jumping. 🔥🐴
In 1969, during his first year of showing, Tw***ie and Crocodile cleared their first 6-foot fence at Indio, California. They soon became familiar faces on the West Coast show circuit, competing from Indio to Santa Barbara and attracting enthusiastic crowds wherever they appeared.

By 1971, the pair had earned the Pacific Coast Hunter Jumper And Stock Horse Association “B” jumper championship, having taken the reserve title the previous year. But their most memorable achievement was still to come. 🏆
In February 1972 at Indio, Crocodile and Tw***ie faced the Knock Down and Out Jumper Stake.

The enormous spotted gelding charged toward the towering wall, gathered himself beneath his rider and launched into the air.

They cleared an extraordinary 6 feet 9 inches. 🤯🔥

It was a spectacular jump that secured the victory and created an image that still captures the imagination more than half a century later.

Just imagine being in that crowd: an almost 18-hand Appaloosa thundering down the line, Tw***ie balanced above him, and a wall standing considerably taller than most people waiting ahead. Then, in one tremendous effort, horse and rider were airborne. 🐴💨

Crocodile became a genuine crowd favorite. Family recollections describe him entering arenas and nickering while looking toward the spectators, almost as though he understood that people had come to see him.

Yet behind all that size and jumping power was reportedly an exceptionally gentle horse. ❤️

Away from the huge fences, Crocodile could become a quiet family horse, demonstrating that the same animal capable of thrilling packed grandstands could also possess a remarkably kind temperament.

Eventually, Crocodile received a retirement ceremony at the famous Cow Palace before returning to the Nissen family ranch. He lived into his twenties, leaving behind photographs and memories from an extraordinary era of American show jumping.

More than 50 years later, that famous photograph of Crocodile and Tw***ie soaring over the wall at Indio still says everything.

Power. Courage. Partnership. And spots. 🐴🏆🔥

Here's to Crocodile—and all the spotted powerhouses of the past who proved that greatness comes in every color. ❤️

09/28/2026

Who doesn't love a pretty palomino pony? Our 2026 Pony Cup entry Arnaby Grand FinalE. Thanks go to Ryan Carlton for the fabulous preparation and handling of this young pony stallion. Our thanks to Canadian Sport Horse Association for hosting these very special events.

09/24/2026

There were plenty of lovely things about the old farm, too.

09/24/2026

This may alter your perception of The Pony Club.

Remember this?

Long before she made her mark in international dressage, Kathy Connelly was flying around cross-country. Here she competes at the 1970 U.S. Pony Clubs National Rally at Ledyard Farm (Mass.), where she won the “A” individual.

Read more about the week in sport: http://r.news.chronofhorse.com/mk/sc/k1I1ndO8aymeimH7MI5Ek7StuwnHhguKI3EyHFuOvbl9AoF3AlzHQfTb8Xh7tsDUYyK-SobEDbSYJO4nM_muvyk09o1wQW5y43y2ciU?t=1790105473490

📸 Stacey Holmes Photo

09/23/2026

We are thrilled with these results for our 3-year-old Tabasco Bloom bred by Suzanne Trickey and owned by Sherwood Farm. Next stop, Canadian Sport Horse Association GG and LG Cup Qualifiers.

09/15/2026

Sale and Lease Opportunities

Sherwood Farm proudly presents the following mounts for S or L for the upcoming show season.

HORSES

🐴 Tall Boy
For S or L - 17hh 8 yo OTTB

2 year in a row circuit champ in the 3ft TB hunters in Ocala! A show pro already at his age, and super lovely hunter. Lead changes are auto, straightforward and brave to the jumps.

Suited for junior or ammies at the 2ft 9/3 ft height. Loves his turnout. Quality enough for Gold but also a great guy for Silver!

Lease $10,000 or S at $30,000

🐴 Toodeloo
For S - 7 yo OTTB

16.2 hh built like a warmblood! Sweet, snuggly, in your pocket mare. Happy to hack out alone or in a group, just wants to be your bestie! Best suited as a family horse, flatwork partner, or dressage mount, or would make a lovely broodmare.

Miles in the Trillium and Niagara Cup circuits in the hunters and low jumpers. Sweetest personality and lovely attitude. Shod only in front.

Reduced price to $12,000 if sold by October 1st.

🐴 Townsend
For L - 13 yo OTTB gelding

2 year RAWF grand champion thoroughbred! Extensive miles on the A circuit, and local shows. Floaty movement, always wins the hack. Snuggliest gelding, loves to be fussed over on the ground. Personality and movement both a 10!

He can be spooky and is best suited to a confident junior or amateur, in a professional program. Has been on lease for the past two years with a young professional in the US!

L fee to be discussed to the right program.

PONIES

🐴 Beaverwoods Trident
For L – coming 6 yo Welsh pony gelding.

Miles in the Trillium Modified Pony this year as well as Gold Shows last season. Easy going with minimal prep at shows.

Good mover, jumps a 10, auto changes, very brave and honest.
Lease at $10,000 to a professional program.

🐴 Fluttershy
For L – 9yo Medium welsh pony mare

Miles in the A Circuit Medium Pony this season and Children's Pony last year, as well as miles on the Trillium Circuit.

Flutter is an easy keeper living outside, barefoot, and lives well in a herd. She is super affectionate on the ground and loves to be fussed over.

She is straightforward to the fences, and ridden by a petite junior, but has enough barrel to take up a more leggy rider. Well suited for the Trillium or Gold circuits, and could also dabble in the low jumpers.

AVAILABLE TO TRY AT PALGRAVE SEPT 22-27

Offered for Lease at $5,000 off property, or free in barn lease plus insurance at Sherwood Farm.

🐴 Orchard Hills Dolled Up
For S or L - 6 yo medium palomino pony mare.

Barbie Dream Pony in the making! Super cute mare, moves and jumps cute, has shown all summer in the Trillium modified ponies with consistent results! Ridden by tiny juniors easily, straightforward ride.

Lives outside in a herd happily, currently doesn't need shoes. Super easy keeper. Would excel in a Short Stirrup or Children's Pony job.

L at $12,000 or S at $40,000

🐴 Fortune Cookie
For L - Small 9 yo green Welsh Pony mare.

In the ribbons at Trillium Champ out of a competitive field of 20+, including a 4th place in the under saddle!

Seriously the cutest - green, hence her pricing, but ALL the movement and flash of a division small. Jumps anything, lead changes are almost finished, and moves so flashy.

Has shown the local circuit and Trillium this year, always in the ribbons.

For lease at $5,000

Located in Ridgeville, Ontario at Sherwood Farm, with trainer Robin Hannah for trials

09/12/2026

Trillium Championships just 2 weeks back, already seems a long time ago. Onward and upward with NCS Final Show and Canadian Sport Horse Association Cup Qualifiers coming up next weekend!

09/03/2026

Sherwood Farm proudly presents the following mounts for S or L for the upcoming show season. All prices are in CAD.

Tall Boy
For S or L - 17hh 8 yo OTTB

2 year in a row circuit champ in the 3ft TB hunters in Ocala! A show pro already at his age, and super lovely hunter. Lead changes are auto, straightforward and brave to the jumps.

Suited for junior or ammies at the 2ft 9/3 ft height. Loves his turnout. Quality enough for Gold but also a great guy for Silver!

10,000 L or 30,000 S

Toodeloo

For S - 7 yo OTTB

16.2 hh built like a warbmlood! Sweet, snuggly, in your pocket mare. Happy to hack out alone or in a group, just wants to be your bestie! Exceptional flat work, needs a confident ride to the jumps.
Miles in the Trillium and Niagara Cup circuits in the hunters and low jumpers. Sweetest personality and lovely attitude. Shod only in front, happy with tons or reverse turnout.

15,000 with slight wiggle for quick sale to the perfect home.

Arnaby Bo Couture

For L ONLY - 5 yo half-welsh Large Pony gelding.

Stunning palomino pony with miles on the local circuits, Trillium and A shows. Smart, almost auto lead changes, good mover and jumper. Looking for a professional program to continue his development and put some show miles on him.

Preferred lease pricing for program who will campaign him in the Children's Pony without starting his green card.

Fortune Cookie
For L - Small Welsh Pony mare.

In the ribbons at Trillium Champ last week out of a competitive field of 20+, including a 4th place in the under saddle!

Seriously the cutest - green, hence her pricing, but ALL the movement and flash of a division small. Jumps anything, lead changes are almost finished, and moves so flashy.

Has shown the local circuit and Trillium this year, always in the ribbons.

L at 5,000

Orchard Hills Dolled Up

For S or L - 6 yo medium palomino pony mare.

Barbie Dream Pony in the making! Super cute mare, moves and jumps cute, has shown all summer in the Trillium modified ponies with consistent results! Ridden by tiny juniors easily, straightforward ride.

Lives outside in a herd happily, currently doesn't need shoes. Super easy keeper. Would excel in a Short Stirrup or Children's Pony job.

L at 12,000 or S at 40,000

Townsend

For L - 13 yo OTTB gelding

2 year RAWF grand champion thoroughbred! Extensive miles on the A circuit, and local shows. Floaty movement, always wins the hack. Snuggliest gelding, loves to be fussed over on the ground. Personality and movement both a 10!

He can be spooky and is best suited to a confident junior or amateur, in a professional program. Has been on lease for the past two years with a young professional in the US!

L fee to be discussed to the right program.

Located in Ridgeville, Ontario to setup a trial.