Gambit - according to Webster's - an action to gain an advantage.  Mt Dragon welcomes this lovely proven pinto stallion to our Sport Pony program.  Standing 14.2hh, Gambit is homozygous tobiano producer.  Gambit was the foundation to the late Nancy Hackler's Wytchwood breeding program.  Through the years, the Wytchwood program has produced quality medium and large pinto ponies.  The Wychwood ponies are known for their lovely temperaments and beautiful balanced conformation and of course COLOR!!  Gambit will be used on some of our fancy purebred Welsh mares in 2011.  Gambit will be available for shpped semen.  Take advantage of this stallion!  You won't be disappointed.  He will add size, color, and temperament to your pony mares. His dam is part Welsh tracing lines back to *Rosedale Fairy Prince. 

We also welcome three of the Wytchwood mares which helped make Gambit the producer he is.  Two are Evans bred mares, Evans Toy Soldier's Night Out and her daughter sired by Bristol Victorio, CTR Tiddlewinks.  The third mare, RS Heart Of Gold, a very fancy big moving 14.2hh cream cross-bred mare.  All three mares were covered by Gambit.  We look forward to their foals in 2011. 

We are honored to have the privelege to continue with this wonderful breeding program.  We would love to hear from anyone who has a Gambit baby.

Donna O'Neil of Marsh Haven Farm in Canada writes, "Illusion has finished 30 days of under saddle training at the end of November, being ridden by a 7 year old girl over single fences on day 28".  Donna continues to comment that Illusion has been a "star all the way along."   There was some initial skepticism that he would be safe to start at 30 days, but he will do a few fences tomorrow."  Donna adds, "His driving experience plus his start have given him a lovely mouth and balance, with very few beginner wiggles and some balance work needed on the corners."

Congratulations to Donna and her future super star!
We look forward to his first foals which will arrive in 2010.

Mt Dragon welcomes Sara Ogborne to our farm and our home for the 2009 summer season!

Sara riding International Champion, Evans Providence of the Night

Sara will be helping in all areas of the farm including handling the foals, sales and promotion, and training.  Sara will also be helping create the Vision of the Evans Pony/Kid camp.  Welcome Sara, we are so glad you are here.  It is going to be a wonderful summer.  Check back for updates. Read Sara's bio below...

"Born and brought up on my families dairy farm in Somerset in England I have always been a girl that loves to be outside.  My passion for horses began with my Grandparents’ Section B Douthewaite Prairie Dancer (Lydstep Prairie Flower x Twyford Signal).  Together we entered the show ring aged four and began a successful career.  After I outgrew her, the decision was made to begin her breeding career; and so far she has produced 8 beautiful children’s ponies.  Throughout this time I have continued riding and producing both show hunter ponies, Welsh Section B’s, children’s riding ponies and dressage ponies.  For the last two years I have also attended the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester studying a degree in International Equine and Agricultural Business Management.  As part of this course all students undertake 20weeks of work experience in their second year.  Initially I had hoped to stay at home to be able to continue my work with our ponies; however I was very lucky to have secured a placement with Kathleen and Grady on their stunning ranch in Oregon. Whilst here I hope to help in the promotion of young stock and also offer children and families a chance to discover hope, love and enjoyment through horses."