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New Homes of our Welsh Cob Ponies and Cob Crosses;
Black Earl's Sons and Daughters
Photos and comments
We are so pleased to announce the new
home in Whidbey island Washington for our very beloved first purebred
Welsh Cob filly by our 'D' stallion, Earl and our 'D' Cob mare,
Boneddiges; Pleasantstone Halal.
5-27-08
A huge thank you and best wishes to Kelly Scotthanson of Mistyvale farm
on her purchase of Pleasantstone Halal.
After a couple months in training with
Gary Aiken at family Partner Welsh Halal will travel to her new home
with Kelly and Miss Emma Scotthanson. I wish them the very best
and look forward to hearing about their progress together. I am so
excited for Halal...she is a beautiful young mare...and we could not be
happier for her in her new home.

After 45 days at Gary and Gretchen's my lovely cob Halal arrived to
great fanfare. I have not owned a horse of my own for 18 years not
since the birth of my oldest who is 18 so I was quite thrilled.
She had clearly been cared for at Gretchen's thanks to both of them.
She is stunning and those of you who know me know I would not just
say that because she is mine. Stunning head , long mane and tail
ooohhh so pretty.
Poor timing created a
situation where she got here and sat for two
weeks as my arena installer and friend was hospitalized. Not ideal
for a just started green mare.
But I was able to take her out into the cross ties for what I call a
spa treatment most people call grooming. She was shall we say fussy.
Not mean just fussy. Well for me this was a huge problem as I don't
so much as groom my animals as fuss over them for at least an hour
sometimes two and she was having none of it.
I really had to think about this because getting after her was Not
going to help. Thinking ... then I know... If she has that much
energy she must need more work- out to the back lawn (arena under
construction) back to the cross ties - moving and calling oh I had
no idea you were still feeling so energetic you get the idea. Being a
very good girl at heart it became very clear it was MUCH easier to
stand quietly.
Now in all fairness she had made two moves in two months and didn't
know me from atom but my is she clever and now we are real friends
loves her spa treatments as a girl should and we are fast friends.
I am very happy. A huge thank you to Julie for selling her to me.
Trainer says three very smooth gates and a soft mouth. All good
points. She has not even offered to buck or refuse. I am working
her on the ground before the trainer hops on then cooling her out
after wards. I am really out of shape.. AGR!!
Thanks for all your support
Kelly Scotthanson
whidbey island wa

I loved Halal's dam and granddam when I saw them years ago!
thalia in IL
www.thepaisleypony.com
www.heliconsportponies.com
www.heliconshowstables.com
Woo Hooooo!!
Barb Young
www.RainbowFarm.com
Premium Oldenburg Sport Horses and Sport Ponies
www.BarbYoungPhotography.com
It was really a pleasure to go and see Julie and David's wonderful group
of cobs. What NICE girls -- it was hard making a choice between them. I
could have easily come home with any of them -- though Pearl REALLY
tried hard to get in our trailer and come with us! They were all so
sweet and friendly, and just beautiful girls.
Halal's new owner is VERY excited,
and we look forward to getting her going under saddle. It will be fun.
:-)
Gretchen
http://www.welshponies.com
Congratulations, Kelly! I think you are going to really like her. :-)
She's a very nice girl -- it was hard to choose though, because they
were ALL nice.
She's had some sessions with Gary, and he is pleased with her. I'll try
and get some photos for you over the weekend!
Gretchen
http://www.welshponies.com
congratulations Julie on the sale ..So pleased it all work out :-)
Lesley Feakins
Trevelyan Farm, Inc
1200 W. Penn Grant Road
Lancaster
Pennsylvania 17603
Congrats Kelly, that is wonderful news!!!
Regards,
Shirley
Home of "THE KEY" & "DUSTY GOLD"
Sport Pony Grand Champions
She is a beautiful mare. Congratulations, Julie on breeding such an
outstanding animal and her new home.
Darlene
Darden Welsh Ponies
Home of Farmore Publicity, LOM, and
Darden Speedy Connection
Sooo pleased for you Kelly and Julie.
She is a gorgouse mare!!
Doris
Welara and Arabian Sport Ponies
www.redroadfarm.com
Saw the pic you posted on ponies-l and just wanted to say WOW!! She's
CUTE!! Says "Cob" all over her!
Had to drool over all the lovlies on your website too. Earl is simply
delicious!
Prayers,
Lora in AR (Coyote Creek Welsh)
----- Original Message -----
From: Kelly ScottHanson
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 2:44 PM
Subject: [Ponies-L] my new cob
It is with great joy that I can write that I am soon to be the proud
owner of Pleasantstone Halal. A stunning cob mare just purchased from
Julie and David Mahoney. I want to thank Gretchen and Gary Aitken for
being willing to pick her out for me and for training at their place. I
have not owned a horse of my own in years ... everyone had a horse but
me and I confess I was getting whiney. As it turned out it was all for
the best.
Thank you again Julie and Gretchen
Kelly Scotthanson
Mistyvale farm
Whidbey island
Washington
360-321-7840
~"My treasures do not cling together or glitter. They gleam in the
sun and neigh in the night." - Arabian Proverb~
I just spoke with the vet and Halal passed with flying colors.
The vet really liked her.
thank you again Julie I will keep you updated on her progress with
Gretchen and Gary.
I would be happy to give a recommendation to anybody whom would like to
speak with me about Halal that might be interested in one of your Welsh
Cobs.
Kelly Scotthanson
Mistyvale farm
Whidbey island
Washington
360-321-7840
On a March 2009 phone call with Kelly ScottHanson Kelly told me that
"Bella" as she now calls Pleasantstone Halal had taken a second place in
Washington at an all Welsh show with some lovely competition after only
being with Kelly for three months. I am sure she will do well for Kelly
and we are looking forward to seeing her show in 2009, Julie Mahoney
July 23 2008
We are very happy to announce the sale of our section C Welsh Cob mare;
Pleasantstone Pearl to Lorri Elkington of Dry Creek Welsh

http://pleasantstonewelsh.org/Sales1/Pearl.htm
We wish Lorri and Pearl many happy years on the farm together. Hopefully
Lorri will get Pearl out and about to some of our Welsh shows in the
years to come where Pearl can turn heads and 'charm her people' like
only Pearl can do.
Here are the letters from Lorri Elkington about Pleasantstone Pearl and
some of the comments from other Welsh breeders! This is so pleasing to
me because Lorri is one terrific horsewoman. She has the National
Champion Welsh Driving pair and she trained them. She is a very skilled
horse person and knows Welsh. A great home for one of our Cobs! Pearl is
13.2 hands and Lorri is 5' 6" so they look very good together.

"A couple of years ago I was SERIOUSLY
tempted by pearl and her sister. I couldn't swing it at the time but I
dreamed of them as a pair for hubby. She looks great congrats!!"
Jodi in Morriston FL
Party Animals Pony Rides
http://underthesonfarm.com
Congrats to all – she is a fabulous mare, you’re very lucky Lorri!
Kind Regards
Caroline
www.jadehannaranch.com
Congrats Lorri and Julie! She's very pretty! Lorri... Is this your first
cob?
Leah McFarlin
Winding Oaks Welsh
Morriston, Florida
www.wowelsh.com
www.cremellocob.com
Congrats to all and best of luck. Beautiful mare!
Doris
Welara and Arabian Sport
Ponies
www.redroadfarm.com
Wow, Lorri, she's a beauty! Wish I was in buying mode instead of a
selling one. Looks like the perfect size and love her balance. Keep us
updated on her progress.Karen
Grand Oaks Welsh
Bend, OR
This pony caught my eye. Very pretty, Lorri. Kim
She is adorable Lori!!!! I hope you will be showing her under saddle
next year! Also in halter too! I am happy to see that the C's are
getting more popular! Lori I wish you the best of luck and please let me
know how she does! I really like her and I look forward to showing with
you in the future! Best, Cindy CD Performance Ponies Portland, Oregon
She is beautiful Lorri. So glad she found a great home with you and that
you are enjoying her so much. Best regards, Melinda Melinda Zalesky
Quicksilver Farms, LLC
Chardon, Ohio and Jonesborough, Tennessee
"Welsh Hunter Ponies From Proven Pedigrees"
www.quicksilverponies.com
Lori, you too, my what a nice buckskin!! You look VERY happy sitting up
there, how tall is she?
Regards Shirley
www.thebrandfarm.ca
You guys look great Lorrie! Congratulations on finding your dream
pony!!!!!!!! Glad you are having a blast.....
Shae
ww.riverbendwelsh.com
Congratulations Lorri!
Karen Fildes
Caer Avallach Farm LLC,
Breeders of Quality Hunter & Sport Ponies
http://www.cafarm.com
Congrats!! She is just a doll! She is large enough not to look too
small under you, how wonderful! Gorgeous cob Lorri!
Dayna
For some reason I missed some emails; and I would love to see Pearl.
Please don't tell people about Beryl (is that the right name?)...I
loved both these ponies when they were posted ....and
would love to have the other one. (Beryl) Congratulations on Pearl, I am
so
glad she has a great home, and that you are so pleased with her.
Margaret Blackert
Tylwyth Pony Farm
www.tylwyth.com
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Hi Julie,
Pearl is home and I LOVE her!!!! She loaded right up into my trailer
after meeting Dena at the fairgrounds! I really like her Julie. Thank
you so much.
Love Lorri
I rode her today... even trotted! I just did it in our back corral. But
she was perfect! I'll ride her in the arena tomorrow! I can't tell you
how much I am enjoying her Julie!!!
Lorri
Yup three days! I can't believe how smart she is! I already am lining up
some dressage lessons for this winter. And I'll probably show her at
halter in the Walla Walla Welsh shows next year. I do have her entered
in our fair over labor day in halter and some walk/trot classes.... ; )
I think she'll do great with cattle and drilling!
Love, Lorri
Our Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days was this last week also. We are
stalled right next to the "Old MacDonald's Farm" petting zoo.
The ponies did great at the fair. They LOVE all the attention. My new
riding pony, Pleasantstone Pearl (bought from Julie Mahoney!) , just ate
up all the attention at the fair. so she still got lots of attention.
Attached are some pictures of Pearl and all of her loves.


Pearl was also totally curious about the next door Alpacas.....
so I took her to visit them.

In halter class Pleasantstone Pearl was Reserve. In English Cimarron won
1st and Pearl and I won 2nd. In Western Pearl and I got 4th and Cimarron
got 6th... it was a bigger class of course. I have to tell you these
classes were Pearl's 13th and 14th rides under saddle! She is just
amazing!!
Lorri Elkington
Dry Creek Welsh, Oregon
http://www.drycreekranch.us
"Duke and Dante Of Earl"
are Earls first foals out of our foundation pinto Arabian mares. We
are very proud of them and have some letters to share from their owners,
Wendy Ying and Sterling Graburn of Irish Hobby Farm in Florida. Their
web site is www.irishhobby.com

Read more about Duke and Dante
HERE.
READ MORE TESTIMONIALS
HERE
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