NEWS

Once again we seem to have a year which has had its share of ups and downs. The 2010 foals all did well throughout the summer, with Ruby and Breeze enjoying several show wins, Breeze in particular did vey well earning 2 reserve Championships – quite an achievement for a foal.

In January of 2011 Henderson died in his sleep, although he had not been 100% fit since his stroke, he still enjoyed going to shows and Fell pony events and keeping in touch with all his Fell Pony friends. Mary and Christine were both very touched by all the kind letters, card and calls they received at this time, and money which was collected in Henderson’s memory will be used as a travel bursary for Young members of the Fell Pony Society who take part in the “Learning with Fells” project.

Sadly at the end of 2010 we said goodbye to Kerbeck Solar Fire, aka Solo, he had developed a fast growing tumor on his leg which was affecting his mobility. In spring, another of our stalwarts, Kerbeck Fire Prince was found with a fractured front leg, so he too has left the herd.

To compound these losses, which have left holes in our lives, Mary has been diagnosed with cancer, although currently treatment is going well.

Despite the upsets of the last few months we continue to get out and about with the ponies to as many shows and events as possible, and enjoy hearing about our ponies who are scattered far and wide.

Please keep the news coming in, we will update shortly and hopefully have more photographs. We welcome news of any other Kerbeck ponies out there - we know the whereabouts of several and have regular contact with their owners. We have lost contact with others and would be very pleased to hear from them. Please click here to go to a list of information that we have gathered about our ponies.

We are also very happy to see visitors but would appreciate a 'phone call before the visit to ensure we are not away at a show or event with some of the ponies - click here for contact details.

To visit the Cumbria Bridleways Society website, please click here.

If you would like to know more about the Fell Pony Breed, please click here to visit the Fell Pony Society web site or click here to visit Fell Pony Museum web site.

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