It all started with the purchase of Shiloh Tiger Bay, a Sec. D colt. Although a wonderful performance pony, he didn't live up to my expectations as a stallion, but narrowed my vision of what I wanted, in the breeding shed and in the show ring. Fortunately I happened upon an overweight, shaggy stallion who turned out to be my swan. Once his registration papers were found, there was no turning back. I was hooked on Welsh Ponies. Heather Hill Brass Tacks became the foundation of my breeding program. He possessed the kindest disposition imaginable. In 1992, Heather Hill Brass Tacks became the American National Performance Champion showing only in Western Pleasure. Brass Tacks was -

• CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE A/B 18/0
• CHAMPION HI-POINT SENIOR PERFORMANCE
• CHAMPION HI-POINT WESTERN DIVISION
• CHAMPION HI-POINT OVERALL

Unfortunately, Brass Tacks left us with siring only 4 purebred Welsh and 8 Crossbreds. A few to mention:

• KACEY MARIONETTE (f. 1988) Shown from 1993 to 1998 has amassed many Championships and Reserves in Western Pleasure, Trail, Hunters, & Stock Seat Equitation. Kacey Marionette also became respected in Dressage, receiving High Score Awards in Training Level Dressage. Now owned by Jordie Smith, Kacey is carring Jordie to many Equitation awards too.
  
  
• MAJOR MOTION (f.1990 1/2 Welsh) A wonderful big gelding out of a Thoroughbred type mare, Major Motion has consistently and confidently carried his young riders to wins in Hunters, Showmanship, and ribbons in Western and Trail.
  
  
• PIED PIPER (f.1991 1/2 Welsh) Registered AQPA Stallion, Pie received his Certificate of Excellence in Halter and has produced several wonderful foals for his owner. Pie also has a full sister that has been retained as a brood mare.
  
  
• TACKS BRASS STAR (f. 1991) A sweet gelding who just recently started showing. In 1999 and 2001, Brass Star was AHSA Zone 10 Champion Welsh Pleasure Pony, 12.2h/U. In 2000 he was Res. Champion.
  
  
• KC TOP BRASS (f. 1992 1/2 Welsh) Top Brass is proving he can go with the best in Endurance. This large Welara gelding has finished in the top in 25 & 50 mile Endurance Rides, all in a bitless bridle.
  
  
• CR TACKS RETURN (f.1993) As a young stallion, "TJ" was shown only in 1998. At his second show, "TJ" was Champion English Pleasure. Now gelded, TJ is showing Training and 1st Level Dressage. - Champion 2007 CDS Junior Young Rider Championships 1994+later).
  
  
  Tacks Returns accomplished get are:
  
  
• Kacey Facet (f.1996 out of Asgard Honor)
  April has been an outstanding broodmare nearing her LOM. She is dam of: Chaparral's Heartbeat (CH Youth English Pleasure), Chaparral's Sweetheart (Multi Championships in Western Pleasure), Chaparral's Hawkeye (CH Hunter), Chaparral's Bravada (Supreme CH In-Hand), all by Chaparral's Te Quiero. April's latest foal, Bridlewood Fool's Gold, by Goldhills Most Wanted, is now showing and winning under saddle and in-hand. In 2009, April started her undersaddle career. In 2010, April won her first Division Championship in Santa Barbara, CA!
  
  
  
  
• Kacey Brass Prince (f.1997 X Asgard Honor)
  "Brass Prince" is a pony full of character, wonderfully balanced, great reaching trot, uphill canter, and lots of Welsh character. Currently showing with qualifing scores for CDS Young Rider Championships in 1st Level. In 2009 Prince was shown by a 9 year old to Engligh High Point Show Champion. I kept 2 daughters of Princes, Kacey Prom Queen and Kacey Amulet, both are making their mark in the show ring. Prom Queen's full brother Kacey Independence is also proving himself as a show pony winning 2007 SHA English High Point and has had wonderful scores at Training Level Dressage.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Kacey Majorette (f.1999 X Asgard Honor)
  Mary was a cornerstone in my riding lesson program for the very young kids. She is an incredible Lead Line pony with Wins in Lead Line, Lead Line Trail, and Walk Only classes. Mary was also proving herself in Dressage showing Training Level. I am looking forward to watching her future with the Tedford Family in MN.
  
  

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