Gallifraygypsycobs

13/08/2026

Huckleberry Finn :
Wee Finn is getting his teeth done Monday then will be starting to learn the big horse ropes. He’s just rising 4 (DoB 25/11/2022) so will be a slow start with mouthing, some long reining and lunging over the next few months. As Margot isn’t short and Finn is, we will get him to ready to back but unless we find a small older child we won’t be able to produce him under saddle (we estimate him to be around 12.2). We are happy to take EOI and if someone wanted to start him from scratch themselves we would consider that. He’s pretty chunky, but short coupled so needs a child rider. May also suit harness. He has a bump on his hind leg from a kick from a year ago. Cleared by vet but would probably impact his showing potential.
He’s a confident, happy chappy, good to handle, floats very well (we took him from Hamilton to Kuratau via Wharepapa South as companion to a novice floater and he handled that awful road like an old pro) but is strong so currently not suitable for a young child to handle unassisted- he’d drag them to the nearest grass patch.

All enquiries welcome. He’s a cool dude and we will be very sorry to see him leave.

Sire: Nilloh Gansermay (purebred Welsh)
Dam: Gallifray Lilith (purebred Gypsy cob)
NZGCA registered: Part 595

22/06/2026

Just arrived home from a baby sitting job. Looking pretty good for an older girl (17 years). Gypsy Elite Quinntessa N’Co. Arrived to our place in 2015 from the USA in foal with Fred (Sinclair’s Warrior). Has since been ridden, had foals (Ash, Harriet, Victoria, Gus and Antonia) and been a best friend. Looking forward to many more years with you in our paddock.

(Thanks Annika for the clip!).

29/05/2026

We finally got serious and listed Maisy on TM

Esmeralda aka Maisy. DoB: 19/04/2024 (so technically rising 3 but out of season) Purebred Gypsy Cob filly Bay tobiano (Tt, Ee, Aa) Dam: Gallifray Lilith (GE...

23/03/2026

Taupo Equestrian Supplies NZGCA Show 2026

Gallifray Emily attended her very first show. Whilst she’s had all the basics done with her up until this point, her general life experience has been pretty limited due to other commitments such as dressage (ongoing) and thesis (done). We were a bit unsure how she would cope with the experience and happenings that come with being a show horse, such as washing, standing to be plaited, travelling to a new place (let alone 2 hours away), learning to trot out without too many acrobatics and coping leaving her friend to go into the ring. To say she was an absolute dream to prep and take away is an understatement. She is fairly high powered and has certainly got the makings of a real athlete in the years to come. She was on our looking for a new home list however I’m thinking we might have to hang onto her a bit longer (however she has a full sibling due early on in the season so we will have that available if you like the look of Emily and we do decide to hold onto her).

Percy came along to keep Emily company as he is Mr knows what it is all about when it comes to going away and the ultimate travel mate. The show being 10 days out from nationals meant he wasn’t in what people would call show condition. Asking him to perform with extra weight isn’t fair, so he looked a bit lean compared to most but we already know what a superstar he is so really he didn’t need to prove that.

I had the privilege of riding the fabulous Rumble (Anam Cara Earthquake) owned by Thief of Hearts GypsyCobs in the ridden purebred classes. Rumble was an incredibly good boy especially since he is a young stallion that I only hopped on the night before show day. He came away with Champion Ridden Purebred (thank you to Karyn Morris for the sponsorship). I had such a great time riding him, I have booked myself in to ride him again at all breeds in a few weeks time.

Both Kids had a go at the obstacles on the second day. Percy is known to be rather spooky so I was a bit unsure what he would think of it all but he kept a brave face and gave all the obstacles a go. Emily did the lead obstacle course and took it all in her stride, a rather big ask for a 2 year old to leave her friend to walk over and then navigate her way around plenty of obstacles in an unfamiliar environment.

Thanks to all those involved the show and fellow competitors.

Huge thanks to Taupo Equestrian Supplies for their ongoing sponsorship of our show, as well as the partbred championship sponsors Olivebrook Gypsy Cobs and Andrea Ericksen

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10/03/2026

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📣 The news you’ve all been waiting for! ENTRIES OPEN TOMORROW!

Please share far and wide!

Thank you for your patience as our small team pulled together a schedule and sponsorship.

We are so excited to see you April 11th and 12th. Don’t miss out, it’s going to be epic 😎

📍Claudelands Event Centre

17/02/2026

A note to partners who get involved with us horsey peeps ...

Please read carefully.
This is your induction. There will be no refresher training.

1. Do not ask about “basic horse costs.”
There are no basics.
Everything costs £20.
Stop asking. 🚩

2. You will spend long periods outside holding things.
Horse.
Bucket.
Fork.
Coffee.
Sometimes emotional space.
Accept it.

3. You are now Chief Videographer
Film the whole thing.
Not the floor.
Not your feet.
Not half a circle.
Miss the good bit and we will remember forever.

4. “I’ll just be 30 minutes” is a concept, not a promise.
It exists outside of time.

5. Just eat dinner without me.
I’ll eat later.
Or not.
Or I’ll eat three biscuits at 10pm and call it a meal.

6. “I’ll be five minutes” means at least an hour.
Do not ask why.
Do not look confused.

7. Get a good waterproof jacket.
Don't question it just get one.

8. You must admire all horses equally.
Even the ones that are clearly gremlins.
But the ones I own are the best.

9. You will understand the boxes that arrive at the house do not need questioning. .
It's just stuff.
Like...more....stuff.......
For the horse (and me...probs another coat)

10. Weather will be discussed constantly.
In detail.
On repeat.
This is vital information.

11. Your clothes will smell of hay, mud, and horse.
This is permanent.
There is no escape.

12. You will be asked to hold a horse “just for a second.”
This second will last 45 minutes.
And you will become besties by the end of that 45 mins.

13. Weekends are not yours anymore.
They belong to the yard.
You may attend as a guest.

14. You must show interest in rugs.
Yes, they all look the same.
No, they are not.

15. If we go to a show.
Just exist.
I love you.
But please only speak to me when I'm done and fed.

16. You will learn to nod sympathetically at vet bills.
Do not gasp.
Do not flinch.

17. You may not suggest selling the horse. Ever.
This is grounds for immediate dismissal.

18. You will be expected to understand that horses come before plans.
All plans.
Including yours.

19. Photos of you may include horse heads, mud, or half a human.
Be grateful.

20. Despite all of this…
If you show up, hold things, film badly but try,
and love us anyway
you are deeply appreciated.
Even if we don’t say it while we’re “just popping up the yard.”

Horse partners.....we love you and sorry if we don't say it as much as we tell the animals.
You're truly appreciated for your support and care 🥰

Welcome to the lifestyle.
There is no opt-out clause. 🐴🤣 you've signed your life away....🙈

02/02/2026

The hopeful crew- Antonia (yearling) and Maisy
(Nearly 2yrs).

01/02/2026

Gorgeous wee Alfie has had a super, kind and careful start to life and only due to life changes for his owner is he available to a new home. Could be gelded before leaving for a new home and would be the most amazing kids pony.

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