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Kirball Ponies - Sooty + Liver Program Closing
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    With the introduction of Breeds, I'm so happy to combine my favorite Authors (Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon) with this game. If you like fantasy, magic and horses that aren't horses (iykyk), you'll love the World of Valdemar.


    About the Sport of Kirball

    In the World of Valdemar, horses are a way of life. They are used for transportation, for war, and of course for sport. One of the sports that developed in Valdemar, is Kirball. It was designed as a military training game to help Heralds and Guards work together. The game is played with 2 teams of 12, with each team having 4 Herald & Companion riders, 4 normal Riders, and 4 Guards on Foot...[Read More]


    About Our Kirball Program

    Various types of horses were used in Kirball, from the swift and long legged Courser type, to the sturdy and enduring Hobby Pony. Our breeding program at Cheshire Farms combines the two body types for an ideal Kirball Pony...[Read More]



    The Kirball Pony Standard

    The Kirball Pony ranges from 13.2hh to 14.2hh, with the ideal being 14hh. Smaller ponies are not ideal breeding stock and should be avoided, however taller stock can be used. They have Light to Medium bone weight depending on the breeding, with a Medium Bone being preferred...[Read More]

    Foundation-Stallions
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    KB Aylward

    ERA 13 | $1 STUD FEE | 14 HH | LIVER CHESTNUT
    e/e, a/a, TE1/-, S+/S+, DP/DP
    Standing in the Era 13 Room



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    KB Albirich

    ERA 15 | $1 STUD FEE | 14.1 HH | LIVER CHESTNUT
    e/e, A/A, nd1/nd1, S+/S+, DP/DP
    Standing in the Era 15 Room



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    Click here to see all Foundation Mares at Cheshire Farms.



    Naming Conventions in Kirball Ponies


    Ponies registering in the breeding books follow an Alphabetical pattern based on their Sires. With foundation Ponies registering under the letter "A", and each foal crop afterwards progressing through the alphabet...[Read More]


    Horses For Sale & Auction

    Since these horses do not carry any special genes, they will all be available publicly and will be able to be found using the search option here.

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    Cheshire Farms began in May 2020 with a focus on breeding Dun Appaloosas. With hard work an dedication to the breed, we are now over 11 generations strong. Our foundation is built upon excellent breeding stock and rigorous testing. You can expect the same dedication from any breeding program hosted by Cheshire Farms. Click here to learn more about Cheshire Farms.
    Post edited by CheshireFarms at 2024-07-10 17:00:19
  • Nice! Do you do straws?
    Post edited by Fiddler at 2023-08-20 18:18:38
    I am Fiddler, my pronouns are she/her
    and my game number is 276934

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  • I love your story and you have some beautiful stock. Good luck on your breeding program.
    Bluegrass id:182429
    Forest id: 289
    Mesa id: 351 home of the Katbianloosa, Katlineers Cob, Katlusian, Katalouse, KatriesianRID and Katroughbred
    Thanked by 1CheshireFarms
  • Send me 10 please
    I am Fiddler, my pronouns are she/her
    and my game number is 276934

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  • Albirich please
    I am Fiddler, my pronouns are she/her
    and my game number is 276934

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  • @Fiddler can I get 5 straws please from KB Alyward
    Bluegrass id:182429
    Forest id: 289
    Mesa id: 351 home of the Katbianloosa, Katlineers Cob, Katlusian, Katalouse, KatriesianRID and Katroughbred
  • @RKO I don't have that horse :-)
    I am Fiddler, my pronouns are she/her
    and my game number is 276934

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  • @Fiddler ah okay than 5 straws from one you do have please
    Bluegrass id:182429
    Forest id: 289
    Mesa id: 351 home of the Katbianloosa, Katlineers Cob, Katlusian, Katalouse, KatriesianRID and Katroughbred
  • @RKO you got it!
    I am Fiddler, my pronouns are she/her
    and my game number is 276934

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  • @RKO and @Fiddler I am very confused lol. Fiddler asked for 10 straws from my stud, and RKO asked Fiddler for straws from my other stud. So instead Fiddler is giving RKO 5 straws for the 10 straws I just sent Fiddler....

    RKO if you wanted straws, you could have asked me, the owner.
  • @Cheshirefarms, I'm keeping the straws from your horse! I will use them
    I am Fiddler, my pronouns are she/her
    and my game number is 276934

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    Thanked by 1CheshireFarms
  • Year 136 Foals

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    KB Aylward


    Colts


    NO HORSES RETAINED THIS SEASON

    Fillies


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    KB Basmat 2g




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    KB Albirich


    Colts


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    KB Berkeley 2g


    Fillies


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    KB Bambie 2g

    Post edited by CheshireFarms at 2023-11-07 18:32:58
  • Year 137 Foals

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    KB Aylward


    Colts


    NO HORSES RETAINED THIS SEASON

    Fillies


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    KB Baylee 2g


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    KB Bora 2g




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    KB Albirich


    Colts


    NO HORSES RETAINED THIS SEASON

    Fillies


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    KB Barva 2g


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    KB Besiana 2g

  • About the Sport of Kirball


    In the World of Valdemar, horses are a way of life. They are used for transportation, for war, and of course for sport. One of the sports that developed in Valdemar, is Kirball.

    It was designed as a military training game to help Heralds and Guards work together. The game is played with 2 teams of 12, with each team having 4 Herald & Companion riders, 4 normal Riders, and 4 Guards on Foot. The game is played with a ball that can be kicked by hooves and feet, carried by hand, or hit by a club.

    The playing field is designed with various terrain types (rough and level) that you might encounter on the battle field. At either end of the field is a tower the team must defend. Each tower has an open door, windows, and a flag.

    The game objective is to score points by getting the ball into the opposing teams door or windows, stealing their flag, or occupying their tower.

    The sport grew into such popularity that other towns and cities started having their own matches, but without Heralds and Companions. Because normal horses do not have the same stamina and endurance as Companions, Riders have multiple strings of horses they play with during the game. This sport created a booming demand for high quality horses and ponies, and it was just as much as a competition between horses breeders as it was between teams.
  • About Our Kirball Program


    Various types of horses were used in Kirball, from the swift and long legged Courser type, to the sturdy and enduring Hobby Pony.

    Our breeding program at Cheshire Farms combines the two body types for an ideal Kirball Pony. Our ponies have speed and power, with strong quarters and greater bone density.

    The Hobby Ponies we used in our line mostly come from the Mine Country. These ponies are great in a scrum, not bothered by being pinned in by other horses and riders. Their offspring have inherited their strong dense bones and healthy hooves.

    While the Courser type horses pass along their speed, power and agility. As well as lending just enough sensitivity that they are more entuned with their riders ques during this fast and quick thinking sport.
  • The Kirball Pony Standard


    The Kirball Pony ranges from 13.2hh to 14.2hh, with the ideal being 14hh. Smaller ponies are not ideal breeding stock and should be avoided, however taller stock can be used.

    They have Light to Medium bone weight depending on the breeding, with a Medium Bone being preferred. Light boned Riding Ponies are used to maintain the Sport Pony type incase the breeding becomes to heavy and looses agility.

    While the Kirball Pony is a blended type, with a focus on performance characteristics, they do have some uniformity when it comes to color. Horses can be solid Bay, Brown, Black, and Chestnut with shades ranging on the darker side due to Dense Pheomelanin and Sooty+ genes. These are just the genes commonly seen, mostly due to the use of Minining Ponies.

    Because putting together a great team of horses is such an art form, many team owners or sponsors like a uniform color across all horses.

    In addition to the genes above, some other genes that are present in our Kirball Ponies are Tigers Eye1, Non-Dun1, Pangare+, and Rabicano. There is one mare that tested as recessive for Pearl, and while we're not breeding specifically for that, it will be interesting to see if it ever crops up generations from now.
  • Naming Conventions in Kirball Ponies


    Ponies registering in the breeding books follow an Alphabetical pattern based on their Sires. With foundation Ponies registering under the letter "A", and each foal crop afterwards progressing through the alphabet.

    Regardless of gender, all Foundation horses entering in the breeding books are registered with a name which begins with "A".

    Offspring will be named following their Sires. If their Sires name begins with "B", regardless of the Dam, that generation of foals will begin with "C".

    In this way, you can easily see the generations in the pedigree or who you are breeding to (all "C" names would be 3rd generation).

    A horse which is Boot Strapped, intentionally or otherwise, is marked with BS at the end of their name. Likewise a horse that is Boosted is marked with a B, and Maxed is marked with a MX.
  • PROGRAM IS CLOSING

    All horses have been put up for auction.
    Foundation to 3rd Generation
    Genes: Sty, S+, DP, P+, TE1, TE2, nd1,

    SEE HORSES HERE

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