Our History
Medallion® Registered Livestock is based on the premise of breeding the Large Section "B" Welsh Ponies for performance talent, conformation and temperament. The preference in type is based upon the *Cusop Sheriff, Criban Victor, Coed Coch and Downland bloodlines, all foundation lines that trace back to early breed history.
Our family became involved with the Welsh breed in the 1970's with the acquisition of "Shenandoah Moonstep" and "Roseacres Lorelei". Moonstep was in foal to *Cusop Sheriff and Lorelei
was bred to *Wickendon Osprey. From those two mares blossomed the love affair with the Welsh Pony that
fulfills the needs of adults and children.
Our foundation sire, "Glannant Keel", 14.2 h Bay (Bristol Victor x *Cwmpennant Carina) combines temperament and performance ability that has earned him Hi point honors in Welsh and Open Shows. In 1995 and 1998 Keel accrued National honors in childrens and adult divisions for USAE and WPCSA being lightly shown. He is the sire of our other two stallions "Glannant Troubadour" and "Medallion Encore" are both proven stallions in their own right.
Breed Guidelines
General Character : Hardy, spirited and pony-like.
Color: Any color except piebald and skewbald.
Head: Small, clean-cut, well set on and tapering to the muzzle.
Eyes: Bold.
Ears: Well-placed, small and pointed, well up on the head, proportionately close.
Nostrils: Prominent and open.
Jaws and Throat: Clean and finely-cut, with ample room at the angle of the jaw.
Neck: Lengthy, well-carried and moderately lean in the case of mares, but inclined to be cresty in the case of mature stallions.
Shoulders: Long and sloping well back. Withers moderately fine, but not “knifey”. The humerous upright so that the foreleg is not set in under the body.
Forelegs: Set square and true, and not tied in at the elbows. Long, strong forearm, well-developed knee, short flat bone below the knee, pasterns of proportionate slope and length, feet well-shaped and round, hooves dense.
Back and Loins: Muscular, strong and well-coupled.
Girth: Deep.
Ribs: Well-sprung.
Hind Quarters: Lengthy and fine. Not cobby, ragged or goose-rumped. Tail well set on and carried gaily.
Hind Legs: Hocks to be large flat, and clean with points prominent, to turn neither inward nor outward. The hock not to be set behind a line from the point of the quarter to the fetlock point. Pasterns of proportionate slope and length. Feet well-shaped, hooves dense.
Action: Quick, free and straight from the shoulder, well away in front. Hocks well-flexed with straight and powerful leverage and well under the body.
Section B: The Welsh Pony
The general description of the Welsh Mountain Pony can be applied to the Welsh Pony, with greater emphasis being placed on riding pony qualities, riding action, adequate bone and substance, hardiness and constitution and with pony character.
For generations these ponies were the hill farmers' main means of transport, herding sheep and wild ponies over rough and mountainous country. They had to be hardy, balanced and fast to survive, which ensured that only the best were bred from. These qualities, combined with a natural jumping ability, and the temperament of their Welsh Mountain Pony forebears make the Welsh Pony second to none in whatever field his young rider may choose. Today they hold their own among our top class riding ponies both in performance competitions and in the show ring.
The height should not exceed 14.2 hands
For further information on our breeding program, please contact us below.
Marilyn Julian and Janna Julian-Snook
PO Box 920505
Sylmar, CA 91392-0505
(818) 899-0141 Phone
(818) 896-0881 Phone
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