5th October 2018- Both Winifred and Wonda are now sold. Both going together which is lovely. We wish their new owners good luck with them in the future and safe travels on their long journey ahead.
31st August 2018- We currently have two youngsters for sale please see our For Sale page for further details.
13th July 2018- Way behind on updates but we have had a lovely summer so far. The weather has been fab and we have another lovely filly foal on the ground. This one is out of Windgates Gabriella her first foal and she has done a great job.
we have been out and about to a few shows this year so far a few local show to get the youngsters out and we have attended Nottinghamshire county where Windgates Rhianna won the M&M class then went on to be M&M champion.
Next we went to the Royal Highland no placings this year for us but we took Windgates Rhianna and Windgates Wanda. We had a fab time as usual loads of catching up with old friends. Sadly we forgot to take the memory card for the camera so no pics of the ponies unfortunately.
We also took a trip to Honley show with Rhianna and Wanda again. It was a lovely friendly show. Both ponies placed third in their classes.
Next we went to the Royal Highland no placings this year for us but we took Windgates Rhianna and Windgates Wanda. We had a fab time as usual loads of catching up with old friends. Sadly we forgot to take the memory card for the camera so no pics of the ponies unfortunately.
We also took a trip to Honley show with Rhianna and Wanda again. It was a lovely friendly show. Both ponies placed third in their classes.
02nd Feb 2018- Some sad news to bring to you this time we lost our beautiful boy Oldhamswood Moses recently. He was 19 years old and we bought him when he was 18 months old. He had a stifle injury at 5 and an operation, at the time it was suggested he be put to sleep so he has well outlived expectations. He was a kind and gentle soul and our first experience with the highland pony breed. he will be sorely missed by everyone here.
06th Sept 2017 - Extremely busy summer for us at Windgates highlands. We attended the Royal Highland show in June with Windgates Rhianna and Windgates Winifred. Both where very well behaved but we missed out on a placing this time. Still loads of fun and great to catch up with friends.
Next was Great Yorkshire show again with Rhianna and Winifred this time Rhianna picked up a third place in great company.
Trailtrow Rhuann produced us another wonderful filly foal yet to receive a name but we think she may be a yellow dun (exciting)
Next was Great Yorkshire show again with Rhianna and Winifred this time Rhianna picked up a third place in great company.
Trailtrow Rhuann produced us another wonderful filly foal yet to receive a name but we think she may be a yellow dun (exciting)
Lastly Windgates Rhianna attended her first novice ridden class at Haigh show. She was fab a little daunted by the canter go round but she was very well behaved and that's all I could of asked from her!
29th May 2017- We have had a lovely start to the showing season. We took Windgates Winifred to her first show and it was a big one. Royal Windsor horse show... sadly she didn't get placed but was so well behaved we were chuffed to bits with her. It was great to see the queen watching the class and the castle and grounds are beautiful.
Next up Windgates Rhianna's first outing of the year this was Bolton and district riding club show. Rhia won the M&M Large breeds class and then we had a little ride around the show ground to practice for future ridden classes!
Here are some pics from out first outings of the year.
Next up Windgates Rhianna's first outing of the year this was Bolton and district riding club show. Rhia won the M&M Large breeds class and then we had a little ride around the show ground to practice for future ridden classes!
Here are some pics from out first outings of the year.
17th January 2017 - I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and new year. We start the year off with some sad news Ryedale Dinkie who we sold just last year has sadly had to be put to sleep due to laminitis. She was much loved by her new owners and by us, we had Dinkie for 10 years from being a three year old. We had lots of great memories and achievements together and she will be sorely missed. Here are some of my favourite pictures of our time together:
10th Nov 2016 - So our showing season is now over and all the ponies are out to pasture. Fingers crossed Rhuann is in foal again for next year to Valerock's lovely stallion Dubhadh Rioghail of Glenbuckie. Here's a few photos from the resent shows we have attended and an update on Winifred our filly foal who is really coming along nicely .
18th July 2016 - A few updates to make we made our annual trip to the Royal highland show with Windgates Gabriella. She came 5th place in the 3 year old filly class in great company. We had a great time as usual and cant wait to do it again next year. Yesterday we went to Great Eccleston show again with Gabriella and we picked up 5th prize again in an M&M class with lots of older ponies so a fantastic result for her.
6th June 2016- Here's a few pictures of the recent activities we have been getting up to plus some obligatory foal pictures :)
9th May 2016- Rhuann has finally foaled in the early hours of Saturday morning after a long wait she always holds on to them as long as possible. A beautiful filly foal and she's the darkest foal we have ever had so we are hoping for something a little different to cream!!
22nd February 2016 - Happy 2016 everyone. It finally feels like we are coming away from winter Rosie the Shetland has gone to her new home just up the road from us which is great. I had my first ride out on Rhia this year. Felt great to be back in the saddle and Rhia didn't put a foot wrong.
26- October 2015- Had a ride out to the HPEC show Adlington last weekend. Took Rhia and Dinkie. Rhia was third and Dinkie fourth. It was a fun day with a great turnout and a well run show as always.
9th October 2015- Rhia was a little on the frisky side the other day still not hit the deck so its all good fun!!!
23rd September 2015- Caught a couple of good pics at the weekend.
12th August 2015- I have been having a little sit on Rhia recently and she has been an absolute gem taking everything in her stride. Lets hope it continues that way!!
3rd August 2015- Had a nice day out at Garstang Show last saturday with Windgates Gabriella and Crank moonlight dream. Gabi took third place and Rosie fourth place.
20th July 2015- Bit late on the updates but we had a great Royal Highland show. Rhia got a fifth place in the three year old filly class, its always nice to come away with a place. This week we took Rhia to Great Eccleston show. It came as quite a surprise that she collected fourth place in a very strong M&M class.
(Royal highland piccies to follow)
(Royal highland piccies to follow)
2nd June 2015- Lilly (Windgates Gemini) has had a lovely filly foal for Amy at Heatherglen Stud around two weeks old in these photos.
31st May 2015- We had a trip out to Great Harwood Show on bank holiday Monday took Rhianna and Rosie. Rhianna was unlucky not to get a place but Rosie got 4th Place and we were pleased with both of them very well behaved. Rhuann has been at Valerock stud and is now back home scanned in foal.
08th May 2015- First show of the season for us last weekend. We took Windgates Rhianna to Abram hall show. She hasn't been out and about a lot but she was very well behaved and won the m&m large breeds class .
16th February 2015- A lovely picture of Windgates Danny boy sent to me today both enjoying a ride out at somerford park. It's nice to hear that he's taking care of his owner Michelle very well.
11th August 2014- Attended Garstang Show last weekend with Dinkie and Rhianna. Rhianna got 3rd Place in the youngstock and Dinkie got 4th In-hand and 3rd In the Ridden. A nice day out even with all the rain! (Sadly I missed Rhianna's class with the camera)
30th June 2014- Busy month for us here. Lilly has left for her new home as a broodmare with Amy at the Heatherglen stud. She has settled in well.
We took the trip up to the Royal Highland show with Dinkie and Gabriella. We had a fantastic show with Dinkie winning the yeld mare class and Gabriella collecting third place. We had a great week. The sunshine didn't hurt either!!
We took the trip up to the Royal Highland show with Dinkie and Gabriella. We had a fantastic show with Dinkie winning the yeld mare class and Gabriella collecting third place. We had a great week. The sunshine didn't hurt either!!
20th May 2014- We have a foal!!!! Rhuann foaled around ten last night. A lovely colt. A restless night for my dad as he needed a little help finding the milk! All is well today and he was straight out in the field enjoying the sunshine.
4th April 2014- We found Danny Boy!! Now known as Marley he is living with Carole and a small herd of alapcas and llamas. He is settling in well and he will be a hacking pony for Carole. We wish him all the best in his new home.
22nd February 2014- Big day for Gabriella today (weaning) Lilly has gone to be with the youngsters and Rhuann is home again getting ready to foal at the end of march. A few muddy pics to follow!
25th December 2013- Merry Christmas and a happy new year from everyone here at Windgates Highland Pony stud. Its a shame we have no snowy pony pictures to share but all the ponies are well and we cant wait for next year.
4th November 2013- Very wet and windy here at the moment the ponies are feeling quite miserable. We managed to catch some pics of Lilly and Gabriella in between down pours. Also found a few of Dinkie from Haigh show in August another wet day while scrolling though so i shall tag them on the end.
28th October 2013- We have been waiting for the storm to arrive this week yesterday was supposed to be the worst but thankfully we seem to have missed it all. Hoping everyone else is safe and not affected. I had my first lesson in over a year yesterday on Dinkie with my instructor Mandi. We did some work on straightness its amazing how many bad habits i have picked up in that time!
20th October 2013- Today we attended the north west champs show at Croft top with Ryedale Dinkie. In the ridden M&M class. A strong class of around 20 ponies we were unlucky to not make it to the final 10 but she gave me a lovely ride and this maybe the last of the season so i made the most of it!