Royal Welsh & Centenary Champion
Two time US National Champion (National High Score Champion)
*Wedderlie Mardi Gras
2001 Section B Welsh Pony stallion
Imported from the UK November 2002
USEF & WPCSA permanent measurement cards at 13 hands
>> APPROVED WESER-EMS SPORT PONY BREEDING STALLION <<


*WEDDERLIE MARDI GRAS IS THE 2007 NATIONAL CHAMPION!!!
(National High Score winner -- a cumulative points based championship, not based on just one show)

In 2007, Mardi Gras accumulated MORE points than ANY of the other National Champion Section B Welsh Ponies since the year 2000 (which is the earliest year available for viewing online)!
We are VERY proud of his superb accomplishments!!!

 

NEWSFLASH!
The 2007 show season was FANTASTIC!!!
  • D'Alonzo Spring Show - Grand Champion Section B - Supreme Champion!
  • SLWPA Summer Gold Show - Grand Champion Section B - Supreme Champion!
  • OWPS 37th Annual Gold Show - Champion Stallion - Grand Champion Section B - Res. Supreme Champion!
  • 2007 Western Nationals Gold Show - Champion Stallion - Grand Champion Section B - Res. Supreme Champion!
  • Santa Barbara National Horse Show - Double Champion Stallion - Double Grand Champion - Supreme & Reserve Supreme Champion!!!
  • Columbine Summer's End - Colorado - Champion Stallion - Grand Champion - Supreme Champion & Best In Show!!!
  • Brookside Welsh Show - Grand & Reserve Grand Champion - Supreme Champion!
  • Central Nationals - Tulsa, OK - Stallion Champion - Grand Champion!
  • Inland Empire Halloween Gold Show - Double Grand Champion - DOUBLE SUPREME CHAMPION!!!!!!!!

  • What an INCREDIBLE show season!!!

    Photo by Kim Qualls
    Click here to see Mardi's 2007 show season in pictures!
    For Mardi's YouTube video presentation, click here!
    Photos by Reg Corkum:


    Photos by Alison Ruhe:


    Photo by Kim Qualls - Mobile Digital Pics


    Now accepting bookings for the 2008 breeding season.
    E-mail for contract
    Mardi Gras is an exceptional sire for all breeds of mares!
    Click here for his Foal Photo Gallery


  • WPCS & WPCSA registered
  • Weser-Ems Sport Pony Approved
  • All foals eligible for Welsh or Half Welsh Registration with the WPCSA
  • Live Foal Guarantee
  • All Breeds Welcome
  • Multiple Mare Discounts
  • Returning Mare/Client Discounts
  • Assistance in marketing your foal
  • Proven quality shipped semen

  • Mardi winning at the 2007 Western Nationals

    Though limited, Mardi Gras had a WONDERFUL 2006 show season!
    West Coast Welsh Spring Show - Double Champion Stallion - Double Grand Champion - SUPREME CHAMPION!
    Oregon Welsh Pony Society - Wins the stallion class - Champion Stallion - Grand Champion - SUPREME CHAMPION!
    Brookside Welsh Show - Grand & Res. Champion - SUPREME CHAMPION! - Reserve Hunter Champion
    Pacific Coast Classic - Champion Stallion - Grand Champion - SUPREME CHAMPION! - BEST IN SHOW - Reserve Long Stirrup Champion
    2006 National High Score Winner - 4th Place Section B Stallions - missing 3rd place by only 4 points!
    2006 Reserve Champion Section B stallion in the Northwest Region and 2006 Reserve Champion Section B stallion in the Southwest Region
    2006 4th place Long Stirrup Hunter for the Southwest Region



    Mardi Gras is APPROVED as a Weser-Ems Sport Pony breeding stallion!!!
    Click here for photos of his inspection day!

    Mardi wins at the double Gold Pacific Coast Classic!!!
    BOTH JUDGES
    1st place in his class
    Champion Section B Stallion
    Grand Champion Section B
    Double SUPREME CHAMPION!
    ~ Double BEST IN SHOW ~

    Noted UK judge Les Partridge described him as "the perfect Welsh Pony"...

    Photo by Kim Qualls, Mobile Digital Pics


    NOW ACCEPTING BOOKINGS FOR 2008.
    CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.


    Photo by Alison Ruhe
    Click here for Mardi's Video Gallery
    For Mardi's YouTube video presentation, click here!

    NEWSFLASH! Mardi wins at the Santa Barbara National Horse Show!!!!
    July 2005
    Mardi won his class under both judges, won Champion Stallion under both judges, Grand Champion and Reserve Section B,
    then went on to win Supreme Champion!!!
    He also won his first blue ribbon in performance, winning the Ridden Pony class!

    OFFSPRING AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE:
    CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

    Click here for Mardi's Video Gallery
    For Mardi's YouTube video presentation, click here!


     


    Mardi Gras is proving himself to be a true sire, stamping his foals with his sensational looks
    from a wide variety of mares.
    Click here for the Foal Photo Gallery!
     

    Click here for an illustrated photo showing why we think Mardi is unequalled.

    Mardi at 4 years old - May 2005
    MARDI WINS AGAIN!
    Shown at the West Coast Welsh Spring Show where he was Champion and Reserve Sec. B Stallion, Grand Champion and Reserve Section B, and Res. Supreme Champion under both judges!!!

    Photos by Alison Ruhe


    Ridden by Megan Burtness

    Click here for Mardi's Video Gallery

    MARDI AS A 3 YEAR OLD...

    Click here to see a video clip of Mardi in motion! (Fall 2004)

    June 2004 - 3 years old

    Click here to see Mardi at the Pacific Coast Classic, 2004!


    Mardi had a lovely 2004 show season and here are his year end results:
    OWPS Res. Champion Section B Stallion
    WPCSA 3rd Place Section B Stallions - Northwest Region
    WPCSA 3rd Place Section B Stallions - Southwest Region
    Mardi competed against some of the country's top ponies,
    and we are very proud of his accomplishments as just a 3 year old!!!



    See Mardi's Fall 2004 Slide Show here.


    Winner of 32 Championships in 2003!!!

    Photos Fall 2003 at 2 years old

    Mardi is a truly breathtaking pony and we are so thrilled to own him. He is maturing so well, and is every bit as spectacular as we had hoped for. He has a lovely, balanced body with a short back, great shoulder, and a terrific hip. His gorgeous, well shaped neck goes on forever, and he has an absolutely exquisite head with tiny ears and width between his large eyes. He exudes presence and Welsh type. His movement is very free and from the shoulder, with little knee action and he uses his powerful hindquarters to their best advantage. He floats out there when he moves -- just a joy to behold. His wonderful disposition is very important to us, as we value that very highly in our breeding stock. And his beautiful golden color is just icing on an already spectacular cake!!!

    Photo at 2 years

    Mardi was the US National Champion High Score Winner for 2003!


    Mardi, April 2003 - at "Summer Camp" in California, at Goldhills Welsh.
    He is shown here just after a bath, so isn't really quite that dark.
    Shown at almost 2 years old.

    Pedigree for *Wedderlie Mardi Gras:
    Sire:
    Royal Welsh Champ.
    Eyarth Beau Geste
    (see additional photos below)
    Boston Bentick Varndell Right Royal
    Boston Bodecia
    Eyarth Zsa Zsa Eyarth Celebration
    Weston Twiggy
    Dam:
    Wedderlie Marianne
    Producer of Royal Welsh Champions
    Mybella Victor Radmont Tarquin
    Lydstep Bashful
    Wedderlie Marina Oakley Welsh Blue
    Wedderlie Mermaid

     
      Some notes.....
       
      • The "National Championships" that *Wedderlie Mardi Gras have won are cumulative awards, based on the Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America points system, for points accrued during a given show year. The National Championship is also known as a High Score Award, and is not just based on one show.
      • Mardi Gras was also National Champion in 2003, as a Junior, with National High Score placings on the years in between, with limited showing.
      *Wedderlie Mardi Gras is shown "all natural". What does that mean?
      • No neck sweating -- ever.
      • No shoes to change his movement -- ever.
      • No "creative trimming" or leaving his toes long to enhance his movement -- ever.
      • Nothing to "enhance his performance" -- ever. In fact, he was randomly drug tested at three different shows in 2007. :-)
      • What you see with Mardi is exactly what he is. If you like what you see, you can be assured that that is precisely what he is, looks like, and how he moves. We try and provide photos from every angle possible so that you may be assured of exactly what he is..... QUALITY.... from every angle.....
    • Quality is passed on genetically, gimmicks are not!

    Mardi is available at stud to a limited number of mares (all breeds) in 2008.
    Limited bookings available.
    See Stallion page for more information.


    YEARLING PHOTOS:
    Shown with his Champion ribbon at the Royal Welsh.
    the largest Welsh Pony show in the WORLD!

    Mardi's sire, Royal Welsh Champion, Eyarth Beau Geste.
    Photos courtesy of the Waxwing Stud.

    Beau winning at the Royal Welsh.


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