Keeping you updated with what's new!
Foal Photoshoot
The very talented Gary B Robinson Photography returned to the Manor Born Stud!
Many of you will recognise Gary's work from the previous stud visit in 2025 for photos of Eider and the mares.
This time it was to capture magic moments of the foals as they explored the fields in the glorious spring sun.
Please visit Gary's website for more examples of his work and to book a photoshoot.
Introducing Archie!
Only a few days after the arrival of Reya, saw the arrival of our second foal of 2026.
Introducing Manor Born Earl of Perth, named after the title linked to Strathallan Castle, which is were Archie's mother was born.
First time mum, Strathallan Aurora (Tilly) is a complete natural.
First foal of 2026!
Mother's Day saw the arrival of the first Manor Born highland foal of the year and the first filly to be sired by Eider!
Introducing Manor Born Queen Mother (Reya) a beautiful yellow dun who is the double of her full brother, Monty.
Highland Pony Society Performance Awards 2025
16th February saw the announcement of the 2025 HPS Performance Awards.
Strong year of showing for the Manor Born Highlands show team which was reflected in the results.
Perburn Eider Embrace (Eider)
- Reserve Champion
- Shawgreen Trophy
- Bowmore Trophy (Best Stallion)
Manor Born Queen's Legacy (Fergie)
- 5th placed
- Potterton Park Trophy (Best Yearling)
2025 NPS Area XI Performance Awards
End of an amazing season for the Manor Born stud
In-hand Awards
- 1st Perburn Eider Embrace
- 2nd Manor Born Queen's Legacy
- Champion In-hand - Perburn Eider Embrace
Member Awards
- Champion Senior Member
- Overall Reserve Champion
2026 Stud Availability
Perburn Eider Embrace (Eider) will be available in 2026 for visiting mares, however only for a limited time.
Eider will be available for in hand covering from early March until late July.
With five mares covered in 2025, we are excited to see what he produces when the foals are born later this year.
Foaling season at the Manor Born Highland stud starts as early as the end of February this year but runs through until June.
Royal Highland Show
Grand Parade 2025
Saturday 21st June, Manor Born Future King (George) took part in his first very Royal Highland Show Grand Parade. Presented on behalf of his owner, Cara Backhouse.
Sunday 22nd June, it was Perburn Eider Embrace's turn to represent the Highland Pony breed and also the Manor Born highland stud in the Grand Parade.
National Pony Society Stallion Parade
Stallion Parade of Native and M&M Breeds
At the National Pony Society Spring Festival, which is to be held on Saturday 26th April at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern.
Eider will be representing the Highland Pony Breed for the second time within the NPS Stallion Parade.
It's an excellent opportunity, not only to promote the amazing breed but also showcase Eider to those who may want to use him for Stud either this year or in the future.
The parade starts at 13:00 and there will be commentary throughout.
You can now watch Eider within the 2025 NPS Parade below:
Meet Monty!
Thursday 13th March saw the arrival of Manor Born Monarch (aka Monty)
Barnfields Trinity Mae (Trinity) and Perburn Eider Embrace (Eider)
A very exciting day at the Manor Born stud as we welcomed Eider's first foal into the world.
Very excited to see what the future holds for this fantastic colt foal. Hopefully the first of a long line of stunning foals from Eider.
Highland Pony Society Performance Awards
February saw the announcement of the 2024 HPS Performance Awards.
Exception results for Eider, taking the highest awards of the season and being awarded his first HPS Bronze Medal.
- Overall Champion In-hand Highland Pony (Loandhu Trophy winner)
- Best Youngstock (Fourmerk Trophy winner)
- Best 3 Year Old (Perburn Trophy winner)
- Newcomer Trophy
- Best Colt
