Mopes Stud

10/08/2026

Our lovely young section C stallion Courtyard Athelstan went out to a show for the first time last week following on from his dressage outing. He went round with the other ponies without getting worked up stood nicely in the line up and did a very nice show. He won his class, in good company.
Maybe one more show for him this year depending on ground conditions and then he can be turned away for a couple of months whilst we get the Irish boys out and about.

04/08/2026

Moomin is growing up ❤️

Moomin was a super good boy this morning.

We started with 10 minutes of in-hand work before heading off for a little tootle up the lane.

In todays session we did a few steps of backing up as a therapeutic exercise, worked on moving away from light touch and coming closer when asked, all laying the foundations for introducing the mounting block in the future.

Everything was relaxed and positive, so every new experience ended on a good note.

He really is such a joy to work with. He's kind, willing and always makes you smile. I feel so lucky to be on this journey with him.

Now he's back out in the field, enjoying the sunshine and being a horse. ☀️

Mopes Stud Simple System Horse Feeds

01/08/2026

Yesterday we took our 4 yrd sec c stallion courtyard Athelstan out for the first time. He was such a good boy coping with being ridden around other horses and his first time inside. He managed a 2nd and a 3rd with some lovely comments from the judges.
We bought Stan in spring direct from his Breeder Sarah Turvey he had never been away from his home before and took a while to settle as to be expected. He is one of those stallions who when nervous or overwhelmed goes completely introverted and shrinks him to himself, he can move beautifully but will need to physically strengthen and gain confidence first.
We are in no rush though, he will attend another couple of training shows doing just walk and trot classes then will be turned away over the winter.
He is pssm1 MIM n/n and will be licensed shortly. He has the kindest temperament and we think a lot of him .

30/07/2026

This is our 2yrd section A gelding Lynard Candyman, he is 3/4 brother to our Lynard Sylvester who is worth his ( substantial ) weight in gold to us. Buddy as he is known is already proving to have just the same unflappable child friendly temperament, pictured here with his 3yrd owner Lily.
He has lived out since purchased as a weanling only been handled for worming and feet trims. I think we may take him out to a few shows as he is looking so well and moves very well, the only problem will be persuading Lily to let her mum run him 🙈

19/07/2026

Kilmovee Lionwood Star 4 yrd Irish draught gelding. Obviously not part of the stud as missing essential parts but a future member of my daughters show team.
He has been backed and hacked out but due to some low placed wolf teeth erupting he is going to be turned away until they can be removed. He is still a baby, we don’t rush them here so it’s not a problem.

18/07/2026

These two stick together like glue❤️

12/07/2026

Early start this morning taking Bobby to his new home. We are sad to see him go but the home is fantastic and we have two beautiful fillies retained here. He produced some fabulous pure and and part breds all of which inherited his intelligence and kind temperament.
Unfortunately he wouldn’t settle as a stallion running out with mares and we didn’t want him to spend his life in a stable and on his own in a paddock so he was gelded for a better life and given a great start to his ridden career here with Violet being brought on slowly and correctly.
We will miss him but are excited to follow his progress in Dressage.

11/07/2026

Little and Large.
Lily 9hh and her pal Jed 17hh ❤️

07/07/2026

Guess which are the two “Mopes Boys”

30/06/2026

With the drop in temperature and managing to acquire fans for the lorry we headed out to a show on Sunday. Cwmesgair Distraction was a delight winning both the Novice and Open large Breed classes.
It’s nearly time for this boy to find his forever home, he has left us some lovely foals and now as a gelding that’s been left to mature and educated correctly he is going to be a super prospect either as a worker or event/dressage prospect. He is good in all aspects and bombproof out hacking. Ridden by my 6 yrd granddaughter.
Again he is pssm1 MIM n/n regularly wormed vaccinated teeth and physio. Will only be available to the best home. Please pm to register an interest.