Ponies Galore! Welsh Ponies

05/24/2026

Remembering my top producing Section B mare on her 34th birthday❤️

Young's Kwik N Easy aka "Jenny"
(*Pendock Perseus x Young's Top Her Off)

Bred by Stan Young in Alberta, Canada, and sired by *Pendock Perseus, maternal half brother to *Pendock Sir Percy (Barkmeadow) and *Pendock Masterpiece (Gayfield's), she began her broodmare career at Crignant Welsh.

After producing 6 foals at Crignant, she was imported to the United States with Galore's Easy To Please (Dylan) in utero. She produced 4 foals for me, including Galore's Easy On The Eyes (Kiki), who is one half of my golden cross that has produced up and coming hunter ponies Galore's Eyes On The Prize (Kevin), now in Ohio, and Galore's All Eyes On Me (Kylee) now in Florida, and Galore's The Eyes Have It (Bob), as well as Galore's Eye Candy (Stuart), retained.

Jenny was by far the easiest pony I ever owned. She willingly did anything I asked of her and was a fantastic mother to her own foals, as well as an awesome aunt to all the rest❤️

She died with her head in my lap, the victim of a strangulating lipoma, 3 days before my birthday, in 2015. She has left in indelible mark on my heart and my breeding program❤️

04/09/2026

Blessed, and often sneaky, are the broodmares❤️

Spring has sprung, which means foaling season is in full swing! Here is some great information about mare wax and foaling from our friends at Idaho Equine Hospital:

"🐴 Mares Wax: A Key Sign Foaling is Near

If you’re monitoring a pregnant mare, one of the most talked-about signs of impending foaling is “waxing.” But what does it actually mean?

Mares wax when small, bead-like droplets of colostrum (first milk) appear on the ends of the teats. This happens as the udder fills and the body prepares for birth.

✨What to know:
- Waxing usually occurs 12–48 hours before foaling, though timing can vary.
- Not all mares will wax—so don’t rely on this sign alone.
- The presence of wax indicates that colostrum production is underway, which is essential for the foal’s immune protection.

⚠️ Important tips:
- Once waxing appears, increase monitoring—foaling could happen at any time.
- If the mare drips significant milk before foaling, consult your vet. This can mean loss of valuable colostrum.
- Combine waxing with other signs like relaxation of the tail head, softening of the muscles, and behavioral changes.

Being attentive during these final stages helps ensure a safe delivery and a healthy foal.

We would love to see pictures of your mares that are due or even foals that have already hit the ground! Happy Foaling Season!"

04/09/2026

Happy 16th Birthday, Duckie🥕🎁🍎🎉🎈
GALORE'S PICTURE PERFECT
2010 Section B Welsh mare
(Phantom Bronze Knight x Madoc Pippi Longstocking)

04/05/2026

Happy 21st Birthday to the legend herself, The Dulcinator aka Shady Grove Dulcimer 🦄

Foaled: April 4, 2005, South Carolina
Sire: *Castellau Cardinal
Dam: Shallow Creek Rosemerry

04/01/2026

A friendly Spring reminder 🌸🌷🌺🪻⚘️

DO YOU KNOW WHAT CAUSES GRASS FOUNDER?

Spring is a wonderful time of the year, but it may be the beginning of some serious problems for horses vulnerable to grass founder — like horses that are over the age of 10, easy keepers, overweight or cresty-necked.

Laminitis or founder, as it is commonly called, is inflammation of the laminae of the horse’s foot. Laminae are the delicate, accordion-like tissues that attach the inner surface of the hoof wall to the coffin bone (the bone in the foot). A horse suffering from laminitis experiences a decrease in blood flow to the laminae, which in turn begin to die and separate. The final result is hoof wall separation, rotation of the coffin bone and extreme pain. In severe cases, the coffin bone will actually rotate through the sole of the horse’s hoof where it becomes infected and can ultimately lead to the horse having to be euthanized.

Laminitis can be triggered by different causes, like repeated concussion on hard ground (road founder), grain overload, retained placenta, hormonal imbalance (Cushing’s syndrome), obesity, and lush grass.

In cases of grass founder, the sugar fructans produced by rapidly growing grass stimulates an overgrowth of bacteria in the horse’s large intestine. The bacteria produce and release toxins (endotoxins) that are carried by the bloodstream to the foot where they cause damage to the laminae and small blood vessels.

The best way to deal with laminitis is preventing and managing the causes under your control. Consult your equine practitioner for further information and to formulate a plan tailored to your horse's individual situation. If you suspect laminitis, consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.

02/16/2026

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Slow feed hay nets represent a simple and affordable way to extend foraging time when meal feeding horses.

ℹ️ https://extension.umn.edu/horse-nutrition/using-slow-feed-hay-nets

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from Ponies Galore! Welsh Ponies!

📸 Galore's Eye Candy aka Stuart
2022 Section B Welsh pony
(Galore's Bronze Cupid x Galore's Easy On The Eyes)

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us!

Galore's Blazing Star aka Star
Galore's Splash of Flash aka Splash
Galore's Sea of Roses aka Rosie
Galore's Easy To Please aka Dylan
Shady Grove Dulcimer aka Dulcie
Galore's PhantaSea aka Fancy
Galore's Easy Lover aka Lovey
Galore's Sea Breeze aka Breeze
Galore's Talladega Knight aka Tally
Galore's Easy On The Eyes aka Kiki
Galore's Pizazz aka Prince
Galore's Picture Perfect aka Duckie
Galore's Bronze Electra aka Lexie
Galore's Free N Easy aka Xara
Galore's Bronze Cupid aka Rex
Galore's Bronze Star aka Cruz
Galore's Eye Candy aka Stuart
Galore's The Eyes Have It aka Bob
Heidi

12/13/2025

Dulcie has always been the gift that keeps on giving😂