------ Littletree Fell Pony Stud

                                                 *NEWS * 

WELL DONE EMMA AND STENNERSKEUGH FRANCES II BEST OF BREED AT OLYMPIA FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR 

The Littletree Fell Pony Stud  prides itself on Breeding and Producing top class ridden ponies, which are well trained and can excell in many different disciplines.

Littletree stud is based in the heart of Cumbria on the outskirts of the quiet, scenic village of Great Asby. The farm is set in 54 acres of open hill land, which our herd can roam through freely. We are busy, family run day to day yard consisting of husband and wife Nicholas and Jane Woolley and their two daughters Emma and Jessica. A new member of the family is Brian, who is Emma's fiance  he too is also a breeder and producer of native ponies. 

Nick and Jane both have sound knowledge on equestrianism, both coming from horse- orientated families.

 Nick has competed in many Showjumping, Working Hunter and Showing classes with Welsh ponies through to Hunters. His Father bred Thoroughbreds and so Nick has gained much knowledge on conformation and breeding from him. Aswell as this he has also had much experience in backing many different types of horses, and has passed his knowledge onto his daughters.

When she was younger, Jane competed in many Show Jumping, Working Hunter and Eventing Competitions and enjoyed much success in these areas with ponies and horses that she schooled herself.

                    Nick competing at a Hunter Trials in the 1970’s                          Jane doing Cross Country as a 17 year old 

                 Lunesdale Evening Star                    Raisbeck Casino                         Colliery Grace                      Stennerskeugh Frances II

We strongly feel that the most effective way to promote the Fell Pony is through performance, and so have devised a Breeding Programme that produces ponies that best suit our needs. We have hill- bred ponies from semi- feral herds as we feel keeping type and hardiness is extremely important.  Aswell as this we have carefully selected stock which combines quality and movement along with a positive mental attitude towards work, athleticism and a good  performance ability. We have been heavily involved with backing, training and competing a large number of ponies for the last 10 years. Through studying the attitudes of these ponies from many different bloodlines, we have been able to choose breeding stock with the most trainable temperaments. We also look for the ponies to have good natural balance and the appearance of easily and well- flexed joints.

Our ponies are competed in showing and,more recently, dressage competitions.    

                          Stennerskeugh France II and Castle Hill Jock both qualifying for the British Dressage National Finals at Hartpury. 

Between 8 and 12 ponies are in work at any one time, from youngsters being backed to fully established competition ponies. We have excellent modern facilities which enables us to work the ponies all year round, meaning their training programmes are unaffected when the bad weather comes in winter. We keep a calm, peaceful atmosphere around the ponies to build up trusting relationships, which helps to bring about their true potential. 

Whether looking for a high quality showing/ competition pony, exceptional breeding stock or a willing, responsive riding pony, you are likely to find it at Littletree. 

                                                                            Littletree Proves that Quality Breeds Quality. 

             Hoys finalist Littletree Bodini (left & Right) passing on his good looks and talent to his son Littletree Born Identity (centre)

 Contact us for further information or to arrange a visit on: Daytime: 017683 53824 Evenings  017683 52190

Alternatively Email:  littletreestud@yahoo.co.uk