At Ballytruckle Welsh Cob Stud we breed Welsh cob/Thoroughbred crosses and purebred Welsh cobs.
We aim to produce the best riding horses possible for NZ riders and NZ conditions. As the heritage of most NZers is from the UK we looked at UK native breeds to find a breed that compliments our temperament. We have found the Welsh cob to be a dependable, longlived, strong horse with a good brain that can take our challenges of terrain and weather.
The Welsh cob is an active horse with a powerful reach of the forearm which is matched by strong hock action. They point their toes with style and will work all day without flagging. They have quality flat bone which allows muscle fibres to adhere strongly so tendon injuries are minimised. They travel gaily, patting the ground lightly with a true moment of suspension and fabulous elasticity of their joints. They have fizz and activity without exploding and will usually stop to assess a threat rather than flee. 
6yo Welsh Cob Mare Ballytruckle Alexander Rose
We are a small stud on only thirty acres. Every mare here is either registered Welsh or Thoroughbred, with excellent performance histories. We started the Stud in 2000 and by 2008 we had two horses competing with huge success at National level, Ballytruckle Shilelagh and Ballytruckle Shamrock. Read in my blog about B. Shamrock winning a medal at the NZ National Dressage Championships March 2008 and B. Shilelagh winning two Championships at The Canterbury Royal!
In 2010 yet more horses bred at Ballytruckle or by our stallions have won cups and Championships in their owners chosen performance arenas. We love nothing better than showing everyone our wonderful Welsh cobs but please ring first as we are often competing. 09 294 6483.
We stand Welsh Cob stallion, Cwmkaren Beaufort Express (imp) at stud.
The Large Welsh Partbred- 50% welsh cob X tb
Welsh Cob X Tb Garmon Cerise eventing in Pau (France) 2* CCI
Ballytruckle Stud breed and produce the large Welsh partbred by breeding the Welsh cob stallion over quality NZ thoroughbred mares selected for their race record, pedigree and conformation. "As is frequently the case with the larger pony breeds, the best mating is a pony stallion to a Thoroughbred mare." Elwyn Hartley Edwards, Horses and Ponies of the World, 1979.
We are so proud of our 13yo son Conor competing with Ballytruckle Shamrock (7yo Welsh cob X tb) in Horse of the Year 2010 Showhunter Pony of the Year Category C Class in Hastings NZ, what an awesome combination.
After 8 years breeding and producing the Welsh cob X tb we believe they are the best cross in the world and are perfect for the modern rider. They are especially talented in the Olympic equine disciplines. Some examples of fantastic performers on the international stage: West Farthing -winner of Kentucky Event CCI***, Aztec -Burkner Trophy winner and campaigned in Grand Prix Dressage NZ and Aus, Mytice Minding Time 17hh Dun A grade SJ and Sidesaddle dressage specialist in UK, I could tell you about dozens of talented Welsh cob X tbs For example the lead horse of the riders who enter the stadium prior to a Crusaders rugby game is a welsh cob X, brave to go in front of 30,000 roaring spectators.
Ballytruckle Sally Gap, 5 yo Welsh cob X Tb, in winning Showhunter form. She proves once again this cross is perfect for the modern rider. Search "Sally Gap " to read more about her on this website.