Highfox New Forest Ponies

Highfox New Forest Ponies Highfox New Forest ponies combine the best of both Forest and stud bloodlines. Bred to perform.

The Highfox Stud was established in 1987 and is based at Queensbury in West Yorkshire. We are the oldest and most successful New Forest pony stud in the north of England. Our ponies combine the best of both Forest and Stud bloodlines and we focus on breeding ponies that are true to type, demonstrate native hardiness and have excellent temperaments. We breed ponies across the height range 122 cm - 148cm, suitable for both children and adults, but we have a particular interest in the smaller New Forest ponies (ne 128cm) suitable for lead rein, first ridden and nursery stakes and in the mid height range of 138cm. Our homebred ponies are proven winners and Champions in the show ring, both at home and abroad. Highfox ponies are all round performers and have excelled across a range of disciplines.

Highfox Fairytale, 4 year old mare. 1st Owner Bred M&M Large Breeds GBIHS. Bred, owned and exhibited by Philippa Hadwen.
14/09/2026

Highfox Fairytale, 4 year old mare. 1st Owner Bred M&M Large Breeds GBIHS. Bred, owned and exhibited by Philippa Hadwen.

Philippa and Highfox Fairytale’s second (and last)show of 2026, resulted in a win and Championship in the Home Produced ...
31/08/2026

Philippa and Highfox Fairytale’s second (and last)show of 2026, resulted in a win and Championship in the Home Produced M&M section and a win and Championship in the NF section. They ended the day on a high, being pulled out as one of the judge’s four top ponies in the Supreme/ Price Semi Final, at NPS Area 4’s Summer Show.

Philippa also stood in to run Jo’s lovely home bred three year old gelding (Arcade Fire), when classes clashed. He won his class and stood Reserve Champion.

Probably a professional photo or two to follow, but these snaps will have to do for now!

Highfox Sky High, two year old gelding (Highfox Skyfall x Willoway High Society). Just chilling in the field. Owned by A...
30/08/2026

Highfox Sky High, two year old gelding (Highfox Skyfall x Willoway High Society). Just chilling in the field. Owned by Alison Gladwin and Amanda Butler.

26/08/2026

Very sad to hear that Farriers Fingerprint is no longer with us. Buster was a big personality, a legend of a ridden pony and a lovely character. He lives on in his successful descendants (here through his son Samsons Spy’s children and grandchildren - see first comment). A great loss to the Breed.

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25/08/2026

12 months ago. Highfox Fairytale and owner/breeder Philippa Hadwen. Champion Filly and Champion Stud Bred Pony, New Forest Pony Breed Show 2025.
Edit: a great granddaughter of the late Farriers Fingerprint.

24/08/2026

It’s all groundwork with the young ones at the moment. Whiteladies Tokyo (AKA Hana) is coming along nicely. Her tail (chewed for entertainment by last year’s foal!) is now finally almost long enough for her to be seen out in public. She has looked most odd without one. This pony has the most laid back, kind temperament.

A memory from 11 years ago. Faith was 6 and just starting her ridden career. ‘Rubbish picture, fun pony, lovely day. Ga...
22/08/2026

A memory from 11 years ago. Faith was 6 and just starting her ridden career.

‘Rubbish picture, fun pony, lovely day. Gargrave Show with Philippa Hadwen and Faith 🙂

Most lovely day at Gargrave Show in the breath taking Yorkshire Dales. So busy, but so well organised, lovely going, nice ponies, friendly people and boiling hot. Few tears too when Faith and Pip won the Supreme Pony Championship, unexpected and all the better as Pip not eligible next year. Won lots of boxes of chocolates and sweets and free passes for Craven Country Ride. Better than money 🙂’.

Hard to believe Faith is now 17.

Highfox Heritage loving learning new things today. Very positive, enthusiastic and obedient. The model pupil! The handle...
21/08/2026

Highfox Heritage loving learning new things today. Very positive, enthusiastic and obedient. The model pupil! The handler however, would have failed her pony club D test leaving the lunge line on the floor!

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