Testimonials


"We have always tried to breed the best livestock we can whether it be prizewinning shetlands; Aberdeen Angus, or Connemaras.  These days we conentrate on the connemara ponies and have used stallions from Ireland becaue of the pedigree.  We were thrilled when Glenwood purchased Rosenharley Laughris, which ticked all the boxes for us!!  We have used him by AI three times with our Royal Dublin Champion, and she has conceived first time each year, which says an awful lot for the Stud's skill in semen collection.  Our first foal by Laughris was a prizewinner at the recent Royal Highland Show.  We shall not change a winning formula."

Dianne Staveley
Eastland Stud


I have been extremely pleased with the service from Glenwood Stud.   The semen from their stallions has always been ready to collect whenever I have placed an order over the last three or four years.  This year I have five horses in foal to Glenwood Stallions all by AI.

Hazel Bramley
York


We would not send our mare to any other stud as we know she is so well looked after and everything is done to get her in foal  We have a beautiful yearling filly by Dance in the Dark who among other championships this year has won  her class at the Great Yorkshire Show for us.  So we are hoping for more of the same.

Chris Nicholson and Simon Ness owners of Blakestones Dior

"OVER THE MOON - Fantastic service , my horse was very happy and really well looked after - couldn't have wanted anymore and looking forward to my foal next year."

Sharron Watson and Chess
Co. Durham.


"I was lucky enough to purchase Cosmic Image, a mare I had admired as a 5 year old (g. Another Hoarwithy, g.s. Loch Pearl) after she sustained an injury eventing as a 12 year old.  I had looked at several studs and stallions in the Spring 2006 but immediately liked the stamp and temperament of Omarco, and also the facilities offered at Glenwood Stud.  I am a first time breeder and Rob and Val were extremely supportive throughout the whole pregnancy and I felt I could ring them at any time for advice, particularly nearer the birth.  On 17th June 2007, Cosmic Colours was born, a lovely coloured colt.  He was extremely strong and alert right from birth, but with a very amiable temperament.  I have no regrets whatsoever in picking Omarco and Glenwood Stud and will continue to use them when I put her back in foal next year."

Philippa Thompson

Eliza Farm

County Durham



"I wanted to let you know what a great experience it was having our mare come to vist one of your stallions (Catherston Dancing in the Dark).  We were a bit nervous as our mare has never been away from home since we got her 3 years ago, but you and Rob soon put us at ease.  You spent a whole afternoon showing us all your stallions and it was obvisous from their reactions to you both that they are well handled and looked after.

Our mare was welcomed into her paddock and it is so nice that there are just a few mares in one paddock, your stud has an air of being a well run establishment even though you are very busy your staff too have always been friendly and professional at the same time.  The whole experience was a pleasure and we always felt that you were organised and knowledgable and made us feel that ours was the only mare that mattered, although obviously you have many horses and owners to cater for.   We were free to visit and call at any time but to be honest we only came once even though we live locally we felt that Ella was in good hands and that it was unnecessary to keep calling to visit, but it was nice to know that we could have if we wanted to.    Everything seemed to be so simple and our mare has come home a happy horse and setteld back into her own home straight away. 
 
We now await the arrival next spring of her foal, and shall let you know how we get on, you never know she may even return for another vist!!"

Pauline Steele and co owners Jayne and Mandy Craig


"I first sent my much-loved mare Smudge to Glenwood stud in 2005 to catherston dance in the dark, she proved difficult to get in foal and after a few tries still hadn’t conceived, I was considering giving up but Rob and Val said I must bring her back the following year, so I did and after just one covering my mare was scanned in foal! As I was a first time breeder I decided to take smudge back to Glenwood to foal as I knew she would be in the best hands should anything go wrong, two weeks after her due date on the 6th April 2007 my mare gave birth to a gorgeous bay colt named Charlie. Rob and Val were excellent, they stayed up until the early hours to make sure mum and baby were ok. Charlie is a lovely foal, he’s very playful and friendly. I would definitely consider using Glenwood stud again in the future if I decide to breed another foal. "

Lucy Whitfield owner of Smudge and Charlie, Co. Durham


"This is just to thank you for the very good care that you gave to my mare whilst she was at your Stud.   I was very pleased with the way she looked on her return.   Indeed, I believe she looked better that she did when she left here."

Marjorie Liston,  Edinburgh


"Because of the very good choice of stallions at Glenwood, I wasn't sure which one I liked, or would be suitable for my mare.Ater being introduced to all of them who had impeccable manners I still could not make up my mind. As my mare is quite flighty and nervous, I was happy to ask Rob for his advice. I took Brook down one very windy day, she came out of the trailer and almost knocked Rob up in the air.After removing her rug inside and looking at her,he decided Knightley Park was the one. I left her for four weeks , she was covered ,scanned in foal and looked after really well."

Liz Gunter, Galashiels, Borders 


"I just wanted to let you know how pleased I was with the service I received, and to thank you for your care and patience with Gem, as I know she can be difficult to get in foal. She has come back in wonderful condition and I would recommend your stud to anyone. Your stallions are top class and you service is both friendly and professional. In fact I am so pleased with your stud I am bringing two mares in 2008."
 
Mandy Davies,  Kendal, Cumbria


"Kevin and I wanted to thank you for your support and communication whilst our mare Sky was at your stud.  You made us feel very welcome when we came to visit her and discuss her progress.  She was very settled on her stay with yourselves which made us feel at ease with our choice of stud and stallion used.

 

We are now looking forward to the bundle of fun being born hopefully early June"

Georgia Stuart and Kevin Hale, Durham



 

"This is the second year that we have used Glenwood Stud and on both occasions we have been impressed by the friendly and professional attitude shown by Val, Rob and their staff.  Our mares have been well cared for and we have a super colt foal by Rosenharley Laughris this year.  We are looking forward to a foal by Knightley Park next summer and are planning our next breeding venture with Glenwood Stud. The choice of stallions available is excellent and it is always a pleasure to see how calm and settled all the animals on the yard appear."

Linda and Edward Clark, Lincoln


"I was really impressed with all of the Stallions I saw at Glenwood.  I chose Dance in the Dark for my mare as he complements her perfectly.  I am now awaiting the result.  The facilities at the Stud were first class and my mare was extremely well looked after during her stay there.  Val and Rob are clearly proud of all of their horses and offer excellent advice and assistance. I felt confident that any horse in their care would be happy.  My mare will certainly be returning to Glenwood next year."

Barbie Clarkson

‘I am delighted with ‘Little man’, 2006 foal by Valesco. He has produced a sizeable, good natured offspring, showing great promise and oozing quality’

 
Kelli Barron

 

I must thank you again for the excellent service provided by the Glenwood Stud in the provision of AI for my mare Skeyton Dutch Nova.  Due to the lateness of the Vet in calling to check her and the rapidity of the follicle’s maturation I did not call until after 12.00.  It is impressive that you obtained semen and managed to get it into Newcastle (by taxi!) for delivery the next day.  This resulted in a successful fertilization and we are now hoping for a productive pregnancy and the patter of little hooves!

Barry and Val Penn

the Isle of Wight

My 17 year old maiden mare went to Glenwood Stud not having cycled all year.  She is now in foal to Omarco.
We were always welcome at the stud and whoever we talked to there either or on the telephone they always know about Finn and gave us accurate information.  Nothing was too much trouble.
 
The standard of care was excellent, Finn was treated with respect and considertion, returning to us in superb condition.
I can't recommend Glenwood Stud highly enough

 

Elizabeth Williams

Durham

We have been customers of Glenwood Stud International for over 3 years. In that time we have found their professional care of our TB mare to be of the highest standard. We have experienced Glenwood to be a highly organised stud with competent friendly and helpful management and staff.

Margaret Hunter / Joanna Bancroft

Cumbria

 

I have used Glenwood Stud on 3 occasions for their A.I. services, of which I cannot find any failing.

Val, Rob and their staff were at all times very professional, helpful and friendly. I was made welcome at any time and no question was a problem. Thoroughly recommended.

 

Jane Wyton.  

Northumberland 

The service we recieved from Glenwood Stud was fantastic! Rob and Val are always willing to give you as much advice and help as possible. When we tried to get AI from Germany they were so organised and knowledgable and after a few attempts and problems with the shipping from Germany Rob successfully had Jem in foal 1st time to Wise Guy. We are now awaiting our foal, but most of all Jem was very well cared for.

Julie Punton,
Berwick upon Tweed.