HuarwarWelsh cob stallion (section D)
14,2hh - dark bay coat (Ee/Aa) born 15th of August 2017 in Great Britain Owns by Vik Welsh Cobs - breeder unknown #ID for competing SPC-SR1-2548 WELSH COB ORI (SEK D), RUUNIKKO 144CM, S. 15.08.2017
OMISTAA VRL-14433, KASV. TUNTEMATON |
our historyBay stallion came to me by accident, actually. Friend of mine, Nina, changed her plans completely and sold everything before moving to the States. She wanted a fresh start away from England and I kind of understood her.
I packed my stuff, attached the trailer to my BMW X2 and sent a text to Nina saying I was on my way. She replied with a smiley emoji and a thumbs up. Classic her I remember thinking. She had a curious at the other end of the halter strap. Young stallion was eagerly trying to be friends with me. I rubbed his forehead while Nina told be more about him. Half an hour later I was heading back home with one new buddy. |
about this stallionHuarwar must be the most brave pony in the stable. What ever he encounters, he want's to take a closer look. Not even the most suspicious looking bush or bale of hay can scare this mister away.
This bay stallion is so friendly, you could sleep with him in the stall. But for safety reasons we won't recommend that. He's easy to harness and get focused for the days work. Huarwar refuses to leave the job that he started to half done. While training this four-legged fur ball, Huarwar is manageable with the slightest hand and leg aids. High paces and rhythmic gallop are one his specialities. If he's training with a skillful human, the training will be rewarding to both. |
pedigree
father's sideHARMIR is graceful dark stallion from Northern England. Breeder hoped him to be the next champion in carriage driving and he had all the skills and talent for that, but unfortunately at the age of seven his leg was shattered in an accident and driving career was forgotten.
OWERYN was shy chestnut stallion just outside of London. He competed in dressage and show jumping never getting to the big league. Locals knew him and cheered him on, but nobody knew his name outside these circles. He left behind six adorable foals and after his death his name is more known. MEREDITH was beautiful dark bay mare. Competing in carriage driving she won regional championships, but never reached higher. Her owner sold her at young age to a grand stable up North where she quit her competing career and focused on teaching young promises at driving. |
mother's sideGWYNNE is lovable cuddly-buddy. Always has been, always will be. This mare doesn't want anything bad to happen to anyone and sometimes she won't even shoo the flies off of her sides. Former dressage-pony didn't have what it took to be the next champion. She was too stressed out at the competitions, so they decided to give her a break from it.
GETTINGS was light red stallion from Ireland. Former show jumper did his best every time on the course and did his owner proud many times. After retirement, stallion moved to Oxford for breeding. Joyful stallion was put down after complications during knee surgery. OWENA lived short but full life. At the young age this mare was taken to all sorts of shows and pageants. Dark brown coat with blonde mane and tail gained reputation all over Wales and England. Combined to well-proportioned structure. This mare was not competitive by nature and owners decided to focus on her appearance. |
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COMPETITIONS AND STATISTICS
» Huarwar has gained 3000 points in driving
» Current title Supreme Champion Performance Pony (Driving) » View score Milestones 23.07.2018 Novice Performance Pony (Driving) 28.07.2018 Quality Performance Pony (Driving) 30.07.2018 Champion Performance Pony (Driving) 20.11.2018 Supreme Champion Performance Pony (Driving) |
diary
THE END OF AN ERA - 30.01.2019
I actually thought achieving 3000 points would take longer, but no. Huarwar did such a great job with everyone over these months so we got to our goal a lot sooner. This wise stallion will now get a little brake from training and after that he will participate another driving competitions, but this time not via SPC, but VVJ. We set a new goal with him; Driving Evaluation, VVJL for short in Finnish. Even though this pony has earned his points elsewhere, VVJL won't accept them, so we need to gather another 40 placements or participants. But I don't Huarwar will mind. Not at all.
I actually thought achieving 3000 points would take longer, but no. Huarwar did such a great job with everyone over these months so we got to our goal a lot sooner. This wise stallion will now get a little brake from training and after that he will participate another driving competitions, but this time not via SPC, but VVJ. We set a new goal with him; Driving Evaluation, VVJL for short in Finnish. Even though this pony has earned his points elsewhere, VVJL won't accept them, so we need to gather another 40 placements or participants. But I don't Huarwar will mind. Not at all.
STRANGER IN THE SADDLE - 29.11.2018 // WRITTEN BY VRL-14586
A handsome welsh cob walked calmly around the arena. I had been asked to try out Huarwar, a bay stallion, so today we’d be doing some basic flat work. I gathered my reins, and started doing big, round circles and trying to get Huarwar to relax. He was munching on the bit, not focusing on me, but after a few circles and stops he got the hang of it. I asked him to trot and we continued on the big circles. We did a few transitions from trot to walking pace, Huarwar was eager to move forward but he slowed down to walk easily after a little practice. He sure had energy! When it was time to canter, I didn’t really have to use my legs at all. I just moved them to place and he took off. I steered Huarwar to a large circle, even though he was energetic the canter didn't feel chaotic at all. I was in control and he knew it.
Huarwar’s gaits were strong, but he was easy to control - thank goodness. I pulled the reins a little bit and he slowed down to trot. We did a few more transitions from trot to canter, Huarwar felt very balanced on the circles and I was able to do some changes to the tempo as well. He was sweating, so I let him walk for a while, as I too needed a minute to breathe. We did a little trot to both directions, I let the reins loose and he stretched his neck and put his head down just as I wanted him to. After a few round of very relaxed trot I sat down and using my voice, got Huarwar to walk. He was huffing and puffing, so we walked for a good fifteen minutes. After Huarwar’s breathing had settled and he seemed ready, I stopped his and jumped off the saddle, loosened the girth a little bit and patted the bay’s neck as a thank you.
A handsome welsh cob walked calmly around the arena. I had been asked to try out Huarwar, a bay stallion, so today we’d be doing some basic flat work. I gathered my reins, and started doing big, round circles and trying to get Huarwar to relax. He was munching on the bit, not focusing on me, but after a few circles and stops he got the hang of it. I asked him to trot and we continued on the big circles. We did a few transitions from trot to walking pace, Huarwar was eager to move forward but he slowed down to walk easily after a little practice. He sure had energy! When it was time to canter, I didn’t really have to use my legs at all. I just moved them to place and he took off. I steered Huarwar to a large circle, even though he was energetic the canter didn't feel chaotic at all. I was in control and he knew it.
Huarwar’s gaits were strong, but he was easy to control - thank goodness. I pulled the reins a little bit and he slowed down to trot. We did a few more transitions from trot to canter, Huarwar felt very balanced on the circles and I was able to do some changes to the tempo as well. He was sweating, so I let him walk for a while, as I too needed a minute to breathe. We did a little trot to both directions, I let the reins loose and he stretched his neck and put his head down just as I wanted him to. After a few round of very relaxed trot I sat down and using my voice, got Huarwar to walk. He was huffing and puffing, so we walked for a good fifteen minutes. After Huarwar’s breathing had settled and he seemed ready, I stopped his and jumped off the saddle, loosened the girth a little bit and patted the bay’s neck as a thank you.
HARD WORK PAYS OFF - 20.11.2018
Finally we achieved the Supreme Champion title. But there is still miles to getting to the Elite. But we're not in rush, so I'm confident that Huarwar will get his recognition when the time comes. My little boy still excited as ever, when I go to get him to work from the paddocks. There's no day that he wouldn't come to the gate hoping to get some snacks. Today he'll get extra for such a good job in SPC. That's my boy! We agreed to continue our training like every other day, but now our goals are much higher. I hope we can reach them.
Finally we achieved the Supreme Champion title. But there is still miles to getting to the Elite. But we're not in rush, so I'm confident that Huarwar will get his recognition when the time comes. My little boy still excited as ever, when I go to get him to work from the paddocks. There's no day that he wouldn't come to the gate hoping to get some snacks. Today he'll get extra for such a good job in SPC. That's my boy! We agreed to continue our training like every other day, but now our goals are much higher. I hope we can reach them.
GRAZING SEASON IS HERE ! - 15.07.2018
I watched two of my stallions galloping around the pasture. Huarwar was trying to keep up with Aberthol, who has slightly longer legs but faster paces. Their manes waved in the summer breeze. Soon the new competition season would start and we need to train these boys back to proper shape. Thank goodness they were eager to learn new stuff and perform in shows.
Suddenly Aberthol stopped and Huarwar was too busy shaking his head ending up almost colliding with another stallion. Aberthol showed his teeth ears pressed to his neck. Although it looked rough, I knew these two and this was all just a harmless play. Both of them are big and strong individuals, but they get along so well. Sometimes I like to think, they're like brothers.
I watched two of my stallions galloping around the pasture. Huarwar was trying to keep up with Aberthol, who has slightly longer legs but faster paces. Their manes waved in the summer breeze. Soon the new competition season would start and we need to train these boys back to proper shape. Thank goodness they were eager to learn new stuff and perform in shows.
Suddenly Aberthol stopped and Huarwar was too busy shaking his head ending up almost colliding with another stallion. Aberthol showed his teeth ears pressed to his neck. Although it looked rough, I knew these two and this was all just a harmless play. Both of them are big and strong individuals, but they get along so well. Sometimes I like to think, they're like brothers.
HE'S A BIG BOY ALREADY - 11.04.2018
Curse words echoed in the arena. I was holding reins on my left hand and my phone was on the right. Stallion bumped my shoulder with his nose. He also wanted to know what has happened. I got a text saying that Huarwar's first evaluation as a foal was a total flop. Se we'd have to try again. Except now he wasn't small enough for them. So the next step would be young stallions. I actually didn't have problem with it, but his breeder begged us to participate to a foal evaluation and he was certain he would get even second price. How wrong was he.
Fifteen minutes later Huarwar was trotting around the arena, relaxed and focused on me. I didn't have to steer him in any direction with the reins. I just had to alter my posture and guide him by pressing gently to his side with my leg. And as easily he changed the trot to canter. Huarwar's hooves stomped to the ground leaving prints to the sand bottom.
Curse words echoed in the arena. I was holding reins on my left hand and my phone was on the right. Stallion bumped my shoulder with his nose. He also wanted to know what has happened. I got a text saying that Huarwar's first evaluation as a foal was a total flop. Se we'd have to try again. Except now he wasn't small enough for them. So the next step would be young stallions. I actually didn't have problem with it, but his breeder begged us to participate to a foal evaluation and he was certain he would get even second price. How wrong was he.
Fifteen minutes later Huarwar was trotting around the arena, relaxed and focused on me. I didn't have to steer him in any direction with the reins. I just had to alter my posture and guide him by pressing gently to his side with my leg. And as easily he changed the trot to canter. Huarwar's hooves stomped to the ground leaving prints to the sand bottom.
ageing
1yo - 02.10.2017
2yo - 19.11.2017 3yo - 06.01.2018 4yo - 23.02.2018 5yo - 12.04.2018 |
6yo - 30.05.2018
7yo - 17.07.2018 8yo - 03.09.2018 9yo - 21.10.2018 10yo - 08.12.2018 |
11yo - 25.01.2019
12yo - 14.03.2019 13yo - 01.05.2019 14yo - 18.06.2019 15yo - 05.08.2019 |
16yo - 22.09.2019
17yo - 09.11.2019 18yo - 27.12.2019 19yo - 13.02.2020 20yo - 01.04.2020 |
21yo - 19.05.2020
22yo - 06.07.2020 23yo - 23.08.2020 24yo - 10.10.2020 25yo - 27.11.2020 |
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