Our miniature herd, was founded not solely for our own interest but also to help create an interest for later generations of the Swan clan. Jenna, Kate and Fraser are still young enough to have more confidence with the smaller ponies.

Notwithstanding difference in height, we have applied the same “standards” for the miniatures as for our standard height ponies. They are quite simply smaller editions. 

We were very fortunate to have Sandy and Dorothy Gray ('NorthWells' and 'Bogs' Studs) as advisors/mentors. Jim, first and foremost, was and still is a great admirer of his beloved 'Clydesdales'. This was originally encouraged by his grandfather, who ploughed, worked with, prepared  and showed these magnificent beasts. Jim's love of the breed has led to his being a 'Life Member' of the Clydesdale Society. His knowledge of show qualities,  points particular to show quality Clydesdales, undoubtedly passed on to him and fostered by his grandfather, together with a knowledge of the pedigrees and history of some of the better known Clydesdales, allowed him to have a 'shared interest' not only with Sandy but also with H.P.Sleigh who was a real stalwart member of the Clydesdale Society and who owned and showed some quality Clydesdales. (Kismet being an outstanding example). Jim is fairly confident that this 'shared interest' was integral in his getting to know Sandy and Harry fairly well. This is something that Jim is extremely grateful for and proud of.

Just as H.P.Sleigh has done with our Standards, so Sandy Gray has done with our Miniatures.