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28/08/2026

🌧️ Bucks County Show – what a day! ☀️

We wanted and needed some rain, but perhaps not at the Bucks County Show! I don’t think the skies were listening to me… although, thankfully, we did get some sunshine too! 😂

It was an early 4.00am start, in the rain and still in my PJs, so I knew the day could only get better, and it certainly did!

Snelsmore Blossom absolutely loves showing, whatever the weather. She was reunited with Sallye and went on to take Reserve Miniature Champion to Snelsmore Venus as the Miniature Champion. 🌸🏆

Once we had finished the mornings showing, the sun finally came out just in time for a cup of tea then onto the Supreme classes. Venus was Reserve M&M Small Breed Champion, followed by a wonderful spin around the Main Ring in the Price Family In-hand Supreme.

To be able to represent the Shetland breed in the main ring was incredibly special, and we are so proud of our ponies. ❤️

A long day, but one filled with wonderful results, and of course, ice cream! 🍦
What more could we ask for? A truly lovely day at the Bucks County Show. 💕
Omega Equine Bucks County Show JordanBrooking Photography

19/08/2026

It’s been a busy week here at Snelsmore, and I’ve finally found a moment to write our post! 🐴

Last weekend we headed up to the Minsterley Show, and it certainly didn’t disappoint! A true agricultural show with something for everyone. 🌾🐴

We were absolutely delighted with our two ponies. Snelsmore Sieanna was second in her class, while little Snelsmore Blossom took everything in her stride, loving the busy atmosphere of the show ring. She strutted her way to Miniature Champion, followed by Overall Shetland Champion! 🏆✨

Later in the day, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to represent the Shetlands in the main ring, bringing a fantastic day to a close. It was a long but incredibly rewarding day.

It was also lovely to see several other Snelsmore ponies having a successful weekend with their owners. A huge well done to Thumbelina, Uylana and Aurelia we are super proud of you all and love seeing our ponies out there enjoying themselves and doing so well!

Omega Equine EquinePix Photography Minsterley Show

10/08/2026

Sometimes things happen for a reason…

After missing the NPS Summer Championships due to a paperwork error at the plating station, we tried our hardest to get everything sorted, but unfortunately time just ran out for us.
Once the MOT was finally sorted and we were back on the road, we decided that Snelsmore Venus having missed the NPS show could join the two ponies we had already entered for the Downs Shetland Pony Group Show later in the week — and what a decision that turned out to be!

Our novice, Snelsmore Zoe, was an absolute star. She performed foot-perfect in the ring, and we couldn’t be happier with the attitude of this lovely little mare.
Snelsmore Sieanna was awarded Reserve Senior Champion, while Snelsmore Venus took Senior Championship, Reserve Miniature Champion, and then went on to be The Reserve Supreme of Show!

We are absolutely thrilled with all three ponies and so proud of them.
A huge thank you to everyone at the Downs Shetland Pony Group Show for a wonderful day, and to everyone who helped and supported us along the way.

Omega Equine Melody Fisher Photography Downs Shetland PG

28/07/2026

Motherhood just wasn't meant for Snelsmore Zoe. After only covering her the once, we were fully prepared for her to become a show pony, but nature had other ideas.

She gave birth to a beautiful coloured c**t by Snelsmore Ulysses, but sadly, with no milk and awkwardly positioned teats, it was a real struggle from the very beginning. He tried so hard, but in the end, infection took the better of him. Heartbreakingly, it just wasn't meant to be. Somehow, Zoe seemed to know and quietly walked away.
The irony was that she had no milk when she foaled, yet when we were trying to dry her up afterwards, she dripped milk for weeks.

So tomorrow, Zoe is coming along for the ride to her very first show. She won't be competing in any classes, but that's not the point. Tomorrow is about giving her a happy, positive experience, enjoying the day together, and embracing new beginnings. ❤️ Here's to the start of Zoe's next chapter as a show pony.

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22/07/2026

We're delighted to announce that our two young c**ts, Snelsmore Aragorn and Snelsmore Barolo have both recently passed their voluntary vetting with flying colours. Both c**ts also tested clear for Skeletal Atavism (SA), so the future looks incredibly bright for these two handsome boys, and we're excited to watch them continue to develop!
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21/07/2026

After recovering from another long, hot day at the Royal Welsh Show, we can look back on another enjoyable visit. Although it hasn't always been our luckiest show, it's an event we always look forward to and a real highlight of the showing calendar. It's always lovely to catch up with distant friends, and it was especially nice to see Snelsmore Uylana and Snelsmore Auriella again, both looking so well.

We're incredibly proud of our two girls, who gave me everything I could have asked for and truly showed their socks off.

Snelsmore Blossom was awarded a second place from a class of fifteen. She thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of the big ring, performed beautifully, and felt completely at home.

Snelsmore Venus also rose to the occasion, behaving impeccably and giving a lovely performance to take fourth place in a strong mare class.

Congratulations to everyone who took part and helped make it another memorable Royal Welsh Show.

Omega Equine 1st Class Images

18/07/2026

We are delighted to share the latest results from our ongoing Skeletal Atavism (SA) testing programme here at Snelsmore Stud.
As part of our commitment to breeding healthy, quality ponies, we continue to test members of our herd. By testing mares with foals by SA-clear stallions, we can confirm the status of both mare and foal through parentage two results for the price of one, so to speak!

We are thrilled to announce that our lovely older mare Snelsmore Lucie Locket has tested clear of Skeletal Atavism (SA) This also confirms that her beautiful piebald daughter Snelsmore Coco Chanel is SA clear by parentage.
Even more exciting, Snelsmore Coco Chanel has also tested homozygous for the Tobiano gene (TT), meaning she carries two copies of the Tobiano gene and will always pass this desirable colouring on to her offspring.

Our second mare tested was Snelsmore Wren, who has also returned a clear SA result. This means her daughter, Snelsmore Chiff Chaff, by Snelsmore Ulysses, is likewise clear of SA by parentage.

These are very pleasing results for our stud and another positive step forward in our breeding programme. There is still more work to do, but we are certainly heading in the right direction, and we look forward to sharing further updates as more results come in.

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