The Stud usually has 2 or 3 stallions standing each season and between 5 and 7 brood mares plus youngstock of various ages.  

Visiting mares usually run out with the stallion; stud fee normally £250 to include grazing.
The Highland is recognised as one of the best breeds for  producing crossbreeds of stamina,  strength of bone and temperament.   Thus the crossbreds make excellent hunters and endurance horses.
Stallions
Duke of Glengary of Dykes, yellow dun,  14hh is the sire of the youngstock advertised on the website but, sadly, is no longer with us.









Duke well known for his superb movement










                                                                                                                














Here are three black Brownbread boys cooling off in a water jump;

Brownbread Raven,
Brownbread Bowman
Brownbread Percivale
    Raven is now doing film & TV work and fully enjoying his life in the cavalry.


                                                                                                  
Mid summer; the hay has been cut and taken in.  The herd is moved in to the harvested field to enjoy the fresh young shoots popping up  They are always in full view here from our house.
Most of the fields on the farm are hedged and many, like this one also have mature woods surrounding them.  Also most fields, like this one, have a small copse and springs where the herd can get shade from the sun and fresh running water.

Highland haven;

                                   Highland heaven!




Two of the famous Chocolate mares mingle with the other brood mares over the hedge.  After 37 years on this farm we have made it virtually ragwort-free and, as insecticides and artificial fertilizers are not used, we are proud to have one of the highest numbers of flora and fauna species for any Wealden meadow farm.  Our Highlands have a rich and varied diet contributing in no small way to the excellent health and growth of the herd and especially the youngstock.



                                                                                                            
                                                    "Look at me, Mum!    I'm so happy and contented that I'm not even afraid when you walk away and this person comes close to take my picture!"

Bliss is being a Highland foal at the Brownbread Centre.