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Dec. 26, 2006 AWARDS from Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America, Inc.

A letter of congratulations for winning two regional WPCSA awards for
reserve Champion Ridden Cob and Champion section D stallion. A very big hearty thank you to Berniece Pohlmann!


October 21, 2006 American Sport Pony Inspection at Devonwood Equestrian Center America Warmblood Registry American Sport Pony Division North Forks Black Earl passed dressage performance test and completes his Performance Test Requirements

Judges Sonja Lowenfish and Nancy Maloney

He received his blue ribbon and now has to complete the remainder of the requirements, which is the presentation of 10 First Premium registered foals by 2008

Is Duly registered with the number: USA008P060596

The Judge(s) can assess the stallion's attitude and temperament when being ridden on the flat and judge the level of the stallion's current training and performance.

The outline for Performance Testing is contained in the Breeding Stock Inspection Guidelines for Stallions. A stallion older than five years that has applied for registration, completed and passed the total Inspection and Performance Test requirements is issued a three-year Temporary Breeding License. During this 3-year period, the stallion must have sired and registered 10 offspring scoring a 7 or more at an approved ASPR Inspection Site. Once this requirement has been completed, the stallion will receive his Permanent Breeding License

What is an American Sportpony?
An American Sportpony is a pony in the general range of 13.2-14.2 h that looks and moves like a small horse, capable of competing in the Olympic disciplines of Jumping, Dressage, and Eventing, as well as in Driving. It is not your traditional Thellwell type of pony, but rather is much more athletic and horse-like in appearance and ability.

The term "American Sportpony" is considered a type, not a particular breed of pony (with the exception of ponies of Draft blood being excluded) and therefore we find sportponies made up of everything from Welsh to New Forest to Thoroughbred bloodlines.

Movement is paramount to the quality American Sportpony, and that movement should have great suspension, articulation, impulsion and elasticity. Therefore, the "hunter type" of pony, especially one which excels in jumping and has the conformation and "look" the type strives for, can be considered an American Sportpony.

All ponies accepted into the Registry must undergo an inspection and be DNA-typed. It is in this way that pedigrees can be documented from this point forward, even with breeding stock that is currently of unknown parentage. Stallions accepted into the Registry undergo additional performance and progeny requirements

An easy keeper, good-natured ready and willing to go, courageous and intelligent.

July 21, 2006 Note from Sterling Grayburn, "Not sure if Wendy told you, but Dante (CS Dante of Earl) is listed in the short list for the World Singles Championships in Pratoni del Vivaro, Rome. Not too bad for his first season in FEI competition!"
Sterling D. B. Graburn Bonifay, FL Kingsforth Hall Training Center
www.kingsforthhall.com

August 5, 2006 Eden Farm Stallion Parade

Quite a few breeds represented at the parade but none were noticed or
photographed as much as Black Earl, ridden by Berniece and his half brother CS Zamson, owned and ridden by our son Abram, 16 years old. They were great ambassadors for the Welsh Cob and crossbred Cob. Zamson is half-Pinto Arabian and half Welsh Cob gelding. Berniece rode Earl in English dressage attire and Abram rode Zampson in buck-a-roo western attire. We witnessed many new Welsh Cob lovers that day after they had an opportunity to see and meet these two half brothers.

The general character of the Welsh Cob is the embodiment of strength, hardiness and agility.

The Section D Welsh Cob is a good hunter and a most competent performer in all competitive sports, in recent years they have had great success in the International driving world and the dressage world is taking notice. Their abilities in all spheres are now fully recognized throughout the world.

The Welsh Part-Bred
Although the animals entered in all four sections of the Stud Book vary in size and substance, all show evidence of their common ancestor, the Welsh Mountain Pony. The best inherit the strong constitution, good bone, courage, activity and equable temperament that has led to their worldwide renown.

It is therefore not surprising that they are in such demand for crossing
with other breeds, and there is a Welsh Part-Bred Register for horses, cobs and ponies whose breeding shows not less than 25% of Registered Welsh blood. The large Welsh Part-bred has proved an enormous value in most equine disciplines – show jumping, eventing, dressage and driving.

July 14-and 15, 2006 Emerald Empire Welsh Show We are pleased to say that North Forks Black Earl and Berniece Pohlmann did a splendid job at the show this weekend with a championship in English pleasure (a first and two seconds in their classes) a third in ridden Cob with nine ponies showing. We are pleased since Earl's breeding schedule has been hot and heavy at home and believe you me he had his eyes on all the girls and knew exactly who was in season and whom he just thought was cute! Smile...He behaved himself like a gentleman although one could see he was keenly aware of everything around him. We are proud of the fact that he did so well under saddle since he is still green and learning.
Both judges picked Earl for first place in stallion halter!
On another note, Earl's trainer, Berniece, sees great potential in
him and we look forward to seeing them work more and more together. We have had several horse people come up and tell us they have never seen Earl so relaxed and happy away from his own farm and herd.

NOTE Emerald Empire year end awards

Earl Hi point section C D halter

June 8, 2006 Black Colt born. BEAUTIFUL! He is out of Pleasantstone Black and White Twearl (North Forks Black Earl X Manatha Ms Panda) so he is 1/4 Cob and 3/4's Arabian/Pinto. His sire is CS Braveheart whom is 15/16th Arabian. We have named him Pleasantstone Bravo and he was bought in utero by Sheila Boyster. She will love this guy even though he did not turn out to be a black and white pinto filly she was hoping for!

June 4, 2006 Dressage schooling show at Eden Farms Ashland Oregon

Earl did a very good job at his first dressage schooling show of the year. He took a second had a score in the 60's (can't remember just what) with several # 8s and the judges commented that he and Berniece made a perfectly beautiful pair!

June 23-24 Albany Welsh Show 2006

WPSCA Section C/D stallions

Earl first place under Shanberger

Second place under Iverson

Champion Stallion

Reserve Champion under Shanberger

Hunt seat Equitation Earl first place

Ridden cob Earl third place

Comments we have gotten from people recently after seeing Berniece Pohlmann and Earl perform at the past couple Welsh Shows with Berniece who is 5'9" tall and Earl is 14.2....Berniece has always ridden huge warm-blood horses before.

"Julie, he looks great - what a handsome stallion and I really enjoyed
seeing him at work. Julie, Earl has so much substance and presence, that she
looks great on him." Hanna Kirk Sapphire Welsh Ponies and Cobs
www.sapphirewelshponies-cobs.com

"Earl looks gorgeous! Congratulations on his progress!"
Olive

"Congratulations on the scores. Earl is just magnificent. I wouldn't mind having one of those in my herd. "

Darlene
Darden Welsh Ponies
Home of Farmore Publicity, LOM


"Julie, What a handsome boy he is! How tall is he? Looks like he is enjoying his job! His daughters are very pretty girls...I really like the cobs!

Barbara
Wind Dance Ponies
winddancefrm@earthlink.net

"He’s gorgeous!"

"Wow! Gorgeous! They make a lovely pair! And so well turned out! "Cheryl Gutierrez

" Beautiful! He looks stunning! Sandy Kwiczak
Sugarlane Welsh Ponies and Cobs
Langley, B.C.Canada

"He is stunning! I can't wait to hear about all of his dressage success(es)! Congrats! Earl is handsome as ever! Best of luck! " Leah McFarlin
Winding Oaks Welsh
Morriston, FL
www.wowelsh.com

"They look good together. He is not finely built
at all, and she is not a 'large' lady, so they fit well together.
He is so handsome!"Sandy

"Julie, He looks wonderful! Just beautiful!

Good luck with him. Best regards. Melinda"

Melinda Zalesky
QUICKSILVER FARM "Welsh Ponies"
home of 2005 WPCSA Am. Natl. Jr. Sec. B Champion Stallion
"Land's End Adagio" by Carolina's Red Fox

"I think the width and depth of a horse has a lot to do with how they look relative to the size of the rider. If the horse is wide and deep, it doesn’t' seem to matter how tall they actually measure--they "read" BIG. My husband (cattleman) would say the terms were "capacity" and volume. Plus, an animal built that way tends to be able to move bigger because their base is wider; they can move more easily off of all four corners. (Ex-livestock judging team people: can you tell I’ve listened to a couple of sets of reasons now
and then???) Mary Banquo Welsh Cobs

"Oh Julie! Earl looks so very handsome! Congrats on your wins with him! I think he looks like he would make a lovely dressage cob! Horses are so very sensitive and intuitive... some can do with anyone but it is so right when the perfect combination of human and horse meet and show what they can do... shine! A better bling than any rhinestone. "

Dayna Turner

"Who is the dressage trainer working with your horses. Recently became interested in Cobbs after watching a couple fancy movers at the Region 6 championships last weekend (and actually all year at shows) . Thank you for reply. Do you have anything around 4-5 years with great movement for
dressage?"

"Your stallion is gorgeous. I really admire your patience in the way you are developing your cobs. We are trying to do it similiarly. Rather than just selling babies, we are training the fillies--even tho they will be broodmares--and competing with them in dressage as well as the breed shows. We just got our two-year old greenbroke. It would have been really hard to wait until she was five. "

"I really want something with the movement and presence
of North Forks Black Earl, man what a beautiful animal!!!! So I'm really
trying to do my homework right now. I most definitely keep in touch." Lauri

"Julie- These ponies are lovely. It would be helpful if you could send me a list of ponies you have for sale. I would like to know age, sire, dam, and size. If you have something on the list that might be a fit, I'll arrange a visit. Thanks! Sally"

We have had several horse people who know and love Earl come up and tell us they have never seen Earl so happy. These people are very perceptive and I know this to be true! Not to undermine some very talented trainers that Earl has spent time with before. It has been hard for us to find the right handler/trainer that had enough time for Earl. He is a very unique and sensitive stallion whom needed somebody to give him top billing like the one of a kind creature he is. We do feel extremely blessed to have found Berniece a very gifted and understanding trainer whom loves Earl. It is also very important for the owner and trainer to have mutual respect. It does help that Berniece sees not only the athletic potential our stallion has but
she also loves his disposition and mind. Anyway it is hard to put words to how important it is to find the right trainer!!??!! To promote a stallion in his very best light takes much time; years of energy, love, work, planning and effort is spent to make a stallion shine in his own natural self.

"I would love to see the Cobs you own. As I mentioned, I had an opportunity to see Earl at one of the Pony shows two years ago I think. He was still green but a nicely put together Cob and well presented. He is also producing nice foals.
My background is in Dressage, (from a more classical tradition) with a nice helping of Combined Training. A well educated equestrian I am.
I have been breeding for the last 4 years, and now I want to get back to riding. I think I mentioned I have a 3 year old Iberian Warmblood who is going to be too tall for me, I am sadly offering him for sale. In the future, if the mare I find is a good moving Cob with a great temperament, I will consider breeding. I have had enough of the Cobs looking good and moving so poorly. As the weather gets better, I will look for an opportunity to see your Cobs.
Thank you again,
Karen Scholler
Stillwater Farm"

May 19, 2006 Got a note from Florida friends about Earls first two colts, Duke and Dante whom are out of Pinto Arabian mares we have bred. They aredoing spectacularly in Combined driving events and we are so proud of Earl for producing such fine athletes!

"hi julie,

sorry ive been out of touch for a while . sterling and i were thinking of
moving and have since decided to stay where we are. we have also been competing in the selection trials for the USEF singles team to go to the world championships and your baby dante has been kickin' ass !!!! We won live oak intermediate div in march, then placed 5th at our first advanced, then 3rd at our next advanced and winning the marathon over sterling, Fred Miriam and Scott Monroe !!! At the national championships, Dante was 6th out of 23. this was the mandatory selection trial so it was all the advanced
single drivers in the USA. We won 2 of the 8 hazards and had a great cones round. I was standing in the line up looking down the line and realizing the only horse who hadn't been on a USEF team was Sterling and Quincey and they were all seasoned campaigners...at least 3 yrs in advanced and here is little 6 yr old dante !!! I would say, one of my proudest moments as a horse owner ! We are competing at Bromont in CAN next week and have a good shot at the alternate spot on the team. I never thought we could go this far but he is a really trooper and totally honest.

I don't know what your plans are for earl in the future but if you want to send him at the end of your breeding season, we will have room for him. I am out of breeding altogether and am putting together a 4 in hand with Duke and Dante and some of my other horses. lets talk about you breeding another pair of duke and dantes. Everyone loves them here on the east coast because of
their cuteness, size and athletic ability.

I am traveling now so don't have my computer with pics from the horse show but if you go to www.picsofyou.com and look up Allentown or garden state CDE and click on ying you will see pictures of dante. i have the disk at home and will send you a copy next month.

We really love the boys...thanks for breeding such wonderful horses. "

Wendy Ying

May 17, 2006 WELSH COB fifth filly in a row born to North Forks Black Earl and Mynydd Hir Boneddiges! An absolutely stunning solid bay we have named, "Pleasantstone Beracah", Beracah mans blessing in the Hebrew language so her name fits her perfectly. She is so sweet and gentle from the time she is foaled…we are so happy and amazed!

The names and their meanings of the five fillies presented to Pleasantstone by North Forks Black Earl and out of Mynydd Hir Boneddiges are listed here:

1)Pleasantstone Halal ( praise God) 2002
2)Pleasantstone Blythe (blessed) 2003
3)Pleasantstone Mirth (Happy filled with joy) 2004
4)Pleasantstone Bronte ( the voice caused by lightning) 2005
and now little 5) Pleasantstone Beracah... 2006

"Hi Julie, She is lovely, she seems to ooze personality! I love the name, as I too have a "blessing" Cob. Her name is Clearview Sunrise Bakara (Hebrew spelling) by *Nesscliffe Sunrise. I'm sure she will sell easily."
Patti Murphy
Clearview Cobs
Sweden, Maine

What is The Ridden Cob Class?

Because I do not have cobs, I never really paid much attention to this
intricacies of this class other than enjoying the power of the cobs. Now that there is a pony version of the class, I just want to know what make this class different than other classes (like EP) other than the fact that the animals gallop. I am guessing that there should be more action or ability or something from the animal, but I do not know. If there is something special about Ridden Pony, I do not want to turn it into an English-Pleasure-Plus-A-Gallop class.

So if anyone out there can tell me what makes the Ridden Pony class unique,different from the English Pleasure classes, I would love to know???

Basically the Ridden classes, Pony or cob four years and over, are formatted as closely to the UK classes as possible. Ponies are required to walk, trot, canter and gallop as a class and called in to the judge’s first preference. Then they perform an individual show that will show their pony to the best ability. This should include a walk, trot, canter on both reins (ideally on a figure of eight at trot, a figure eight at canter showing a simple change, plus a short gallop halt and rein back. Then the ponies are stripped in the ring stood up and run out in hand, re saddled and remounted. Should the judge then wish to change the order they will ask the class to go back on the rail and call them in order of preference. if there is a tie then the riding score takes precedence over conformation.

A double bridle is correct for this class and the ponies should go in a
different frame to English pleasure, on the bit with the head at the
vertical and in a more animated fashion, including the walk folks !!!

One more difference is that gaits are requested by the judge via the ring steward not the announcer. Also the gaits should follow walk, trot, and canter rather than walk canter trot.

Susan Stepney gallodwelsh Cob breeder and Judge

April 29th and 30th 2006 WELSH SPRING SHOW It was a lovely show...many many thanks to Gary, Gretchen Akien and family for all the hard work to put this on for us. It was really good to see the rare and very lovely Highland ponies that we got to see in the flesh. I was impressed as I am with the nice Fell and Conamara that were there. I hope that more people bring out these ponies for the Mountain and Moorland classes they really deserve some well-deserved recognition. I have never seen a Highlander and gauged from these ponies this weekend I would like to be seeing more!

I was thrilled that Earl was Supreme Champion but even more delighted when judge Haynes gave him a first place in the ridden Cob class which was a class they have in Wales. He then went on the receive the reserve Championship in ridden Championship. Shaws High Voltage, (section B) owned by Deena Stockdale who showed a new and lovely section B colt was Champion... we were thrilled since Voltage is out of our beloved section A mare, Pruitts Blue Jewell. Jewell and Earl have a pair of section Cs we own whom are for sale to a show home...and they can they move...they are destined to be show Champions as well! My son Wheat (13 yr. old) has been
riding the three-year-old with a halter and they both follow you around like pet puppies...what wonderful dispositions they have. Please spread the word about this lovely pair of section Cs

Our North Forks Black Earl also won " BEST in Show" to our great
excitement....although I though this was only in the dog world...I soon
found out that in Wales this is a very popular class...the good judge India Haynes gave us a mini clinic after the class to tell us more about how they show the Cobs in Europe...so very kind of her to take the extra time to enlighten us.

We had a great show and I am so thrilled with Earl’s new trainer... Berniece Pohlman from Jacksonville Oregon...we have been searching for somebody like her for years. She is absolutely a treasure, Earl has never been happier and he is coming along beautifully in her care. We look forward to meeting more Welsh people this summer and seeing old friends as well...and I guarantee you won't forget Earls name when you see him as he continues to muscle up and use himself in the ring! ..smile... this is so exciting.. Please Forgive my bragging ...

Champion/Reserve C/D Stallion

Haynes

CH: *Llanarth Morien - Bridget Saint Clarke

Res: Goldhills Brandysnap - Goldhills Welsh

Jernagan:

CH: North Forks Black Earl - Julie & David Mahoney

Res: Goldhills Brandysnap - Goldhills Welsh

GRAND CHAMPION SECTION C/D

Haynes

CH: Goldhills Hanky Panky - Goldhills Welsh

Res: Talywern Legally Blonde - Cindy DiBrino

Jernagan

CH: North Forks Black Earl - David/Julie Mahoney

Res: North Forks Lady Violet - Cindy DiBrino

SUPREME CHAMPION

Haynes

CH: *Wedderlie Mardi Gras - Family Partners Welsh Ponies

Res: Farmore Sophisticated - Tammy Burgin

Jernagan

CH: North Forks Black Earl - David & Julie Mahoney

Res: Talywern Legally Blonde - Cindy DiBrino

BEST IN SHOW

Haynes

Farmore Fashionable - Tammy Burgin

Jernagan

North Forks Black Earl - David & Julie Mahoney

March 2006 BREEDING SCHEDULE

This is certainly going to be a busy breeding season for Earl. We will be breeding several beautiful mares of different distinct breeds this year so we will have a very exciting springtime 2007! The mares we are expecting to breed are all very lovely and different types including a Morgan, several Thoroughbreds, Bashkir Curly, Oldenburger, Hungarian Warmblood, Trakehner, Quarter pony, Quarter/Arabian cross, Welsh Arabian cross and a black Mustang from Nevada! It will be interesting to see what the Welsh Cob, Earl, can do for them??Even though all the mares in the past have been very good quality all of Earls foals have been an improvement on the mare, adding substance beauty and athletic ability the oldest being 8 years old and competing in Combined driving and cleaning up the ribbons and trophies. "How tall is he? What is his temperament like? We get many nice letters and emails inquiring about Earl now that the Welsh Cob is proving himself to be such a valuable cross and improvement in so many areas to so many different breeds. We are pleased and this is so rewarding for our efforts to promote a Welsh Cob stallion. We believe in the breed and know we are helping to produce a sound, athletic equine with a golden temperament. Let us share a couple of the emails we have received recently.


" As I said in my first email I am looking at breeding her in two years
time. So I am gathering as much information about different stallions out there that I think would cross well with my mare. I think foremost what I will be looking for will be temperament. Of course the stallion should be as close to perfection as possible in the conformation and movement area as well! Anyway, I will eagerly await to see your website when it is up and running as your stallion certainly is stunning!"

"Thanks for your response. I fell in love!

Can you provide more information about Black Earl? How old is he? How tall is he and what do you think he weighs or what size blanket does he wear (trying to gage his size)? How many foals does he have on the ground? What sorts of mares does he cross best with? What would you say are the characteristic and traits that he passes to his offspring? What is his stud fee? Do you transport semen? Can you explain to me if he is approved (don't know if Welsh has approvals?), and if so, what did that process entail? What are the registration possibilities for his offspring? I am not too terribly close to you - I am in West Linn, OR. I believe you are near Grants Pass, if I have my geography correct? Well, I guess we are located closer than someone inquiring from the mid-west or east coast!
Anyway, I look forward to hearing from you and about Black Earl!"

April 7& 8 2006 Grants Pass Oregon Equine Fair

" Those are great pictures. Brittany is quite the young rider. I
can't imagine a stallion galloping around an arena with that drape on him after only a month of training. You have a wonderful trainer there, and, of course, a super stallion. Congrats."
When Berniece first started Earl she put her 12-year-old daughter, Brittany,a gifted rider, up on Earl so that he could learn and move more freely without the added weight of an adult.
Berniece gave them lessons together...it did wonders for Earl to have the young lady giving him loads of affection along with her Mother the trainer. At the Grants Pass Equine Horse Fair they did a dressage
demonstration. With Berniece instructing Brittany on Earl with the crowd watching and asking questions.

This was a month after Earl was with them and before Berniece started riding Earl.We had lots of fun and Earl got mucho admiration for his great disposition. When Brittany and Earl thundered around the arena the crowd went wild!

March 17-19 2006 NorthWest Horse Expo The purpose of "Stallion Review" is to showcase stallions of all breeds of equine to both prospective breeders and equine enthusiasts wishing to learn about each breed. These fine representatives will be stalled in a designated "Stallion Review" area. "Review of Stallions" will allow the spectators to see the stallions out of their stalls and hear a short 2-3 minute description of the breed and stallion. Participation in this area will serve as an educational opportunity to promote your chosen breed to the public.

Earl is in the Stallion Review with Berniece giving her daughter, Brittany Pohlmann, (age 12) dressage instruction lessons andthen stripped of tack to run free in front of enthusiastic huge crowd to cheer them on. The gentle Earl came willingly back to his young trainer after a short time of showing off his shiny black muscles at play. Oh how the people loved to see Earl carrying around young Miss Pohlmann with such grace and kindness to his young charge and then show off his strength and exuberance in free play! What a great temperament and attitude Earl has for such a strong stallion.
What great promotion for the Welsh Cob breed in general.

Feb. 2006 Earl’s first two colts get raves from many great pony breeders and many kind folks send us pictures and reports of CS Duke and Dante of Earl, owned by Sterling Grayburn and Wendy Ying of Kingsforth stables. Here are a couple of the nice comments we got. "There was some stiff completion in the horse and pony pairs."

"Very handsome boys, btw...but then you knew I think their Daddy just drips sex appeal...LOL. This was a cool and breezy weekend, so my hat is off to anyone who was driving animals at this show. The fact that they were there at all is a testament to the temperament and training. "

Leah McFarlin
Winding Oaks Welsh
Morriston, FL
www.wowelsh.com


"He's just stunning. I mean.. WOW.. what a gorgeous Cob.
Here I brought the canter pic in a little more, sharpened the edges took out some of the background. I wanted to see him closer. Hope it's ok with you."
Jodi in Morriston FL
http://underthesonfarm.com

Home of Section D Welsh Cob Stallions

He really is spectacular! I found a site
by a photographer who had a few shots of him that were just beautiful!

" I am well aware of Earl--he is one gorgeous guy--I have read about him on the lists & often admired his photos.... he reminds me a lot of my mare--Canterbrook Duchess who does have similar blood as she is a full sister to Earls sire--Canterbrook Llwynog Du. I have enclosed a few photos of her so you can see the similarity. Good luck & thanks for the note--lovely chatting to you."

Anne Maple Lane Welsh Cobs

" Oh my gosh, I love your stallion. He is sooooooooo beautiful. When you see us at another show, please come up to me to see about doing portraits. You have a beauty there and I would love to get some great shots for you." Kim Qualls Equine Photography

Feb. 14, 2006 VALENTINES DAY Bring Earl to Top Form Farms for training with Berniece Pohlmann.

January 22, 2006 Abram won two second place ribbons (pictured) at the Sheriff Posse show. One in figure 8s’ and one in Texas barrels on his half Cob, Zamson. Zamson has only been under saddle since September so Abram is mighty proud of him.

January 1, 2006 Our youngest son, Wheat Mahoney, (13) started riding and driving Cornerstone Colors whom was gelded in November so that Wheat could use Colors trail riding, driving and in local schooling shows. Colors is now a happy gelding. (Pictured driving)

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