Updated pics of Picasso's first filly, Cassi.

Here are some of the latest pics of Cassi, sent by Shirley and Nicky Gray. She looks so cute in her little foal rug.

Picasso's First Colt.

Another foal born last night was Picasso Kossack's first colt. I am delighted to hear from Shirley and Nicky Gray that their second Picasso foal this year, a pure-bred this time, arrived safely last night. It's a chestnut colt and is out of SG Petra. Shirley says he is big, very pretty with a nice white stripe and one white sock.  Hoping to get up to see him and the filly born a few weeks ago as soon as possible. Can't wait!

Baby Boy for Champagne

We are very pleased to announce the safe arrival, in the early hours of this morning, of a minimally marked, buckskin tobiano colt for Janine Wade in Lambourn. The sire is our own AKA Starbuck's Champagne Star and the dam is Blame It On The Boogie, her bay tobiano mare. Janine says he is very leggy and she is absolutely delighted.

Picasso Kossack's Second Filly Finally Arrives.

Our own foal by Picasso Kossack, a pure bred Arab, out of Rodania Karisma (Kerrie) finally arrived last night at 9.45pm. Kerrie kept us waiting, and guessing, as she was 4 weeks overdue. We have a scrumptious chestnut filly who is very friendly and inquisitive. The actual birth was very slick and the filly was up and at the milk bar very quickly. Pics to follow when she unfolds. Currently snoozing in the sun!

Ruby Shy wins Discovery.

Ruby won a large BS Discovery class at SNEC today. She was bang on form with a double clear and the fastest time by 3 seconds. She has already qualified for the Second Round of this competition but this win also qualifies her for the Scottish Horse of the Year Show in September.

Like Father, Like Son!

Another bit of fun today. We decided to put TeePee (TP Starbuck) over some jumps which he hadn't done for a long time and he is very unfit. However, he took them all on, just like his little boy, Incandescent Flame. He really enjoys it so we need to find the time to keep him going.

Roundhills Crystal King Plays Too

A prospective client asked for a short video of Roundhills Crystal King's (Obake's) movement. I was on my own but the boy showed himself off.

The Brothers Go Back To School.

Just for fun, we took some video clips of the full brothers, Incandescent Flame and AKA Starbuck's Champagne Star, in the stallion playpen today. It was the first time they'd been ridden in ages. They were such good boys we decided to compile a short video of them strutting their stuff and trying to remember what the aids mean. Winter coats are still shedding but, in a few weeks, Champagne's coat will be shimmering gold, once the darker, winter, coat is completely out. The video shows what wonderful temperaments they have, considering they are both working stallions and don't they have the kindest eyes? Champagne is still very much the younger brother (by 2 years) but, like his brother, he loves to learn and is equally willing-to-please. They are never rushed, just nurtured. The pleasure they give is immeasurable.

Buckskin Filly for It's Showtyme

Congratulations to Alma Darville on the Isle of Man whose Sheikh Mohammed bred mare, White Khes (The Wiking x Khes), foaled a big buckskin filly by It's Showtyme early yesterday morning. Alma is delighted. I would be too, if she was mine.