West Kington Stud

18/02/2025

🌷 Spring is on the horizon at West Kington Stud! 🌷

Despite the frosty weather, the snowdrops (and even the odd daffodil) are out and spring is finally on its way.

Whether your mare is already pregnant and preparing to foal down, or you're still choosing a stallion for this breeding season, our experienced team at West Kington Stud can provide knowledgeable care and great facilities.

Here are some important dates to keep in mind:

🐴1st March: we start accepting foaling mares
🐴1st April: we start accepting mares for AI

If you have any questions, or would like to book your mare in, do have a look at the Mare Services page of our website or contact us on 01249 782050 for further information.
https://www.westkingtonstud.co.uk/equine-services/mare-services/

13/02/2025

🐴✨ Early Bird Offer! ✨🐴

We are pleased to confirm that Pencos Arctic King (Bling) will be standing at West Kington Stud again this season. This lovely stallion is currently available at a special rate of £600 (no VAT).

Breeders can take advantage of a £100 discount when booking their mares to Bling by Friday, 14th February 2025. Just complete a nomination form and pay in full to apply the discount to his normal stud fee of £700 (no VAT).

📩 Message or email Pennie Wallace for the nomination form and further details: [email protected]

12/02/2025

✨ New Blog Post Alert! ✨

We've just published a new blog post based on a recent Q&A session from our latest West Kington Stud and B&W Equine Vets joint webinar - How to choose the right stallion for your mare. With a guest appearance from Janey Marson from British Breeding Futurity, the webinar covered expert advice on native breeds in sports, breeding with frozen semen, genetic considerations, and more.

Whether you're an experienced breeder or just starting out, the webinar and blog both contain useful information to help you make the best decisions. Don't miss out on tips from top vets and breeders!

👉Link to blog - https://www.westkingtonstud.co.uk/breeding-webinar-no-2-how-to-choose-the-right-stallion-for-your-mare/

Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments.

BREEDING FOR EXCELLENCE – How to choose the right stallion for your mare Breeding Webinar Series – No. 2 Questions taken from a Q&A Session during a recorded webinar on Wednesday, 22nd January with West Kington Stud Manager, Harry Thirlby, B&W Equine Reproduction Vets, Chris Shepherd BVSc MRCVS ...

09/02/2025

We are very much looking forward to joining the B&W team at West Wilts on Sunday 9th March.

Our stallions attending will be confirmed very soon!

**SAVE THE DATE!**
New for 2025, the first B&W Equine Vets Stallion Event!

Coming to West Wilts Equestrian Centre on Sunday 9th March 2025.

Come to see up to 20 stallions on parade and meet their owners and stud managers. Our experienced stud vets will be available to provide answers to any questions on breeding and guidance on inseminating your mare.

Everybody welcome, free entry.
For more info please email [email protected] and follow our Instagram page

23/01/2025

🌟 WEBINAR RECORDING LINK 🌟

We had an enlightening session last night on how to choose the perfect stallion for your mare. 🐴✨ A heartfelt thank you to our expert panellists for sharing their invaluable insights and to everyone who attended!

We also had a very interesting Q&A at the end where some excellent questions were addressed.

If you missed the webinar or would like to watch it again, the event was recorded and is now available to view at your convenience. 📽️

🔗 Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/ZTc7l4WJ4Po

The third webinar in this series, "Breeding Options for Your Mare", will broadcasting live on Wednesday 19th March . Stay tuned for more details coming soon.

WEBINAR 2: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT STALLION FOR YOUR MAREWest Kington Stud and B&W Equine Vets invite you to join us for an informative and engaging webinar ...

21/01/2025

Very excited to announce that our guest speaker for tomorrow's *FREE* webinar will be the wonderful Janey Marson (nee Skepper) Director of HorseIT, Publisher of Competition Stallions, Stud Manager at Heritage Coast Stud and Director of British Breeding Futurity.

This event will focus on choosing a stallion for your mare, and Jane will be talking us through how to interpret a stallion's pedigree.

If you haven't already registered, there is still time. Click the link and secure your place at this fascinating event!

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oB1DvxyHS_ySJMPpyldvXg

17/01/2025

⏰ Last Chance to Register ⏰
West Kington Stud and B&W Equine Vets
BREEDING FOR EXCELLENCE WEBINAR SERIES
𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗲

Our second webinar is just around the corner! Don't miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights and practical advice on selecting the perfect stallion for your mare.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025
🕖 Time: 7 PM
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)

Secure your spot now and have your questions ready for an interactive Q&A session with our expert panelists.

🔗 Register Now https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oB1DvxyHS_ySJMPpyldvXg

With thanks to John Chambers of Springfield Stud for this photo of his lovely TB stallion, Ansiei.

10/01/2025

🌟 BREEDING FOR EXCELLENCE (Webinar 2) 🌟
- - Choosing the Right Stallion for Your Mare - -

Introducing Our Experts:

• Chris Shepherd BVSc MRCVS
• Anna Mitchell BVM&S DACT MRCVS
• Harry Thirlby, Stud Manager at West Kington Stud
• Guest Speaker

Join us as they share their expertise on reading pedigrees, genetic considerations, health tests, and more!

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025
🕖 Time: 7 PM
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)

If you're planning to breed from your mare in 2025, don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best in the field.

🔗 Register Now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oB1DvxyHS_ySJMPpyldvXg

03/01/2025

📢 SAVE THE DATE!
Thinking of breeding in 2025? Then join us for our next webinar: "Choosing a stallion for your mare'

We're excited to announce that we have a date for the second webinar in our 'Breeding for Excellence' series! This session will provide invaluable insights and practical advice, so you can make the best breeding choices for your mare.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025
🕖 Time: 7 PM
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)

Check back soon for more details and join us for a fascinating evening with the experts.

🔗 Register Now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oB1DvxyHS_ySJMPpyldvXg

Thanks to Pennie Wallace for this lovely photograph of her super stallion, Pencos Arctic King (credit Langrish ).

24/12/2024

🎄 Merry Christmas! 🎄

As 2024 draws to a close, we'd like to send a huge thanks to our clients and friends for your trust and support throughout the year.

Wishing you a festive season full of joy, laughter and goodwill 🎅🎁 and a peaceful and happy New Year! ✨🥂🍾

10/12/2024

An insight into - 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗱𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

Have you ever considered the devastating effect on your stallion's lineage in the event of sudden death, accident or trauma? In our latest blog post, Anna Mitchell, a specialist equine reproduction vet at B&W Equine Vets, explains the fascinating technique of epididymal s***m harvesting in stallions. Learn how this innovative procedure, which can be performed posthumously, preserves invaluable genetic material for future generations. 🐴✨

Explore the process, benefits, and challenges of this cutting-edge method and its impactful role in equine reproductive medicine. Don't miss out on this insightful read.

👉 Read the full article now on our website.

In this illuminating article, Anna Mitchell, specialist equine reproduction vet at B&W Equine Vets, discusses the technique of epididymal s***m harvesting in stallions. She explores how this procedure, performed after death or euthanasia, can help preserve valuable genetic material for future use. T...

09/12/2024

We are thrilled to share that Pencos Arctic King (Bling) has been awarded Premium Stallion status with Sport Horse Breeding (GB). 🏆

Congratulations to his owner, Pennie Wallace, on this fantastic news. We look forward to seeing Bling's continued success in the future.

👉 Pencos Arctic King is available from West Kington Stud, fresh and chilled during the breeding season and frozen all year round:
https://www.westkingtonstud.co.uk/product/pencos-arctic-king/

Bling / Pencos Arctic King is now a SHB(GB) Premium stallion

He impressed the judges to gain an overall score of 8.75 and got some lovely comments including “a lovely pattern of a young stallion”.
The vet was also very impressed with his paces, athleticism and soundness.

Geri’s / Cornish Queen’s babies had a very good year last year🐴👏🎉🥰 🥂👌🦄🏅🇬🇧






🦄😍🥰

03/12/2024

𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱 / B&W Equine Vets
🌟𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 🌟
𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲

Our Breeding Webinar Series is underway, and we're delighted to share expert advice and valuable insights into equine breeding. After the success of our first session on the Benefits of Semen Freezing, we’re looking forward to what’s next.

With Christmas festivities just around the corner, next year’s breeding season might feel like a world away. But, in between wrapping gifts and decorating the tree, take a minute to pencil in the dates for our upcoming webinar sessions. January will be here before we know it, and we’d love to help you get a head start on your breeding plans.

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀:
🐴 Choosing a Stallion for Your Mare
📅 Date: 22nd January 2025
Including information on reading and understanding a pedigree, genetic considerations, health tests and fertility, stud books and understanding the terms of the stud fee.

🐎 Breeding Options for Your Mare
📅 Date: 19th March 2025
Including topics such as the significance of age, insemination with fresh/chilled/frozen semen and advanced reproductive techniques - ET/OPU

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀:
Join Harry Thirlby (Stud Manager, West Kington Stud), along with reproduction specialists Anna Mitchell and Chris Shepherd (B&W Equine Vets), plus guest speakers who between them bring a wealth of experience.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
Expert Insights: Gain valuable knowledge from leading professionals in equine reproduction.
Q&A Sessions: Get your questions answered live by our experts.

These webinars are designed to help you make informed decisions, so keep an eye out for registration details and don’t miss this opportunity to expand your breeding knowledge.

28/11/2024

Huge congratulations to William Fox-Pitt on receiving the Horse & Hound Lifetime Achievement Award!

A true legend of the equestrian world, William's dedication, skill and passion for eventing have inspired countless riders and fans over the years. This prestigious award celebrates not only his incredible achievements, but also the lasting impact he has made on the sport.

We couldn't be more thrilled to see him honoured in this way. Well deserved, William and Fox-Pitt Eventing!

We end the awards tonight with our Lifetime Achievement award which this year goes to the truly deserving eventing legend William Fox-Pitt

22/11/2024

🌟 ℂ𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕃𝕖𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕤 𝕒𝕥 𝕎𝕂𝕊 🌟

The 2024 World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses Sire Rankings have been announced, and we are proud to see three exceptional eventing sires, who stood at West Kington Stud, honoured among the best in the world.

🏅 𝐂𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐙 – ranked #13, a cornerstone of eventing success.

🏅 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨 (Cevin Z’s son) – ranked #24, continuing his sire’s influence.

🏅 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 – ranked #27, the legendary stallion and Badminton winner.

These remarkable stallions have left an indelible mark on the sport, and we are privileged to have been part of their journey. Their impact on eventing will be felt for generations to come.

We'd like to congratulate all the wonderful stallions recognised in these rankings and feel sure there are very bright futures ahead for their progeny. 🌟

𝐒𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
We are delighted to announce the Sire Rankings 2024! ✨

Read the press release: https://wbfsh.com/news/the-sires-of-the-year-2024-are-known

19/11/2024

❄️ Snowfall at West Kington Stud ❄️

The first snow of the season has been falling at West Kington Stud today and the horses have now been safely tucked up inside to watch the swirling flakes! 🐴 ☃️

Here are a few snaps from this magical, chilly day —stay warm, everyone! 💙

15/11/2024

The team at WKS are always delighted to see photos of your foals! Here are some of Hearnesbrook New Moon's babies that have been sent to us in 2024.

Hearnesbrook New Moon is an SPSS graded Class 1 Connemara stallion, available by Fresh, Chilled and Frozen semen, for UK use and worldwide export.

More information can be found on our website here: https://www.westkingtonstud.co.uk/product/hearnesbrook-new-moon/