POEDAROSA PERFECT STARR

(Canadale Understated Perfection x Canadale

Prim ‘n’ Proper)

DPS UK Registered Section A Mare

Foaled June 2006 - 13.3hh

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree and this is the case with Starr who is the daughter of our Prim. Another foundation mare for us we adore her! Starr is a total pocket pony and just like her mum, is happy doing whatever is asked of her. Starr is not quite as tall as Prim, but  by no means is lacking, with huge bone and substance that she passes along to her gorgeous foals. She produced our homebred stallion Supernova, who is simply an outstanding example of a Dales pony. Starr is nearing retirement from being a mum, and we look forward to continuing the partnership with her as an all around easy mount.

Previous Foals:

• Sprucemeadow Sodapop

• Sprucemeadow Ponyboy

• Blackshadow Supernova

• Blackshadow Little Black Dress

• Blackshadow Starstruck

RedPRAIRIE VIOLET

(Dartdale Peterboy x Sowermire Diane)

DPS UK Registered Section A Mare

Foaled June 2003 - 14.2hh

Sweet, sweet Violet has traveled to us all the way from out west, originally bred on the west coast. Her loving nature and temperament is truly what the Dales pony is all about and she passes this along to her offspring. We are overjoyed to have Violet here and she is another favorite for everyone. With both parents being imported and only a couple siblings actively producing in NA, she is an integral part of our program. Violet puts size on all of her foals and continuously produces exceptional offspring. Violet occasionally goes back into the light riding string when not in foal - easy and willing in true Dales pony fashion.

Previous foals:

• Blackshadow Lunar Eclipse

• Blackshadow Spectre

• Blackshadow Poison ivy

• Blackshadow Apparition

• Dakotadales William

• Lagniappe Diva

• Lagniappe Britannia

• Lagniappe Aristocrat

• Lagniappe Contessa

Griseburn orchid

(Wolsey Viking x Westwick Ginny)

DPS UK Registered Section A filly

Foaled May 2019 - 14.3hh

We imported this gorgeous mare all the way from the Griseburn stud in the UK and she is a perfect example of what a Dales pony should be. Solid flat bone, loads of mane and feathers, and a most coveted temperament that check all of this boxes for this girlie. Being a larger size pony we anticipate her offspring to be large as well. She also brings lineage such as Westwick to North America, which is very exciting. Orchid is a real standout and we have huge plans for her future. Special thanks to Helen Horn of the Griseburn stud for entrusting us with one of your very special ponies, and to Zana Jackson of Great All Rounders for preparing Orchid for her long journey to us.

Orchid has had her first foal!

*Blackshadow Deja Vu

    SMITHILLS TOP SECRET

(Tarbal Matthew x Pumphouse Waterlily)

2023 Black Filly - Registered DPS UK

This absolutely stunning filly will be arriving in New York this fall! Seriously put together and a true inky black, she’s setting the bar high. Just look at those furry boots! Brought along thus far with care, she’s a true credit to the Smithills Stud.

LUMMAS ENVY

(Westwick Dalesman x Lummas Maisie)

2023 Black filly - Registered DPS UK

Let’s talk lineage with this knock out filly, who will be arriving in New York this fall. She hails from the Lummas stud who have bred and preserved some of the oldest Dales pony lines. The same theme holds true with her Westwick sire and lineage. This is a huge filly who is going to be an important addition to North America.

miksue may

(Wolsey Ravenstar x Miksue Verity)

DPS UK Registered Section A mare

Foaled 2005

May is a kind and gentle soul who immediately fit right into our herd. She’s a larger type pony standing at 14.3hh with a solid presence. May has rare lineage to North America and so she and any offspring that she has are important for the Dales breed and future. Check back for updates as we get to know this special girl.

Previous Foals:

• Forresthills Cricket

UPTOWN IN ARMANI

(Silhouette In Armani x Uptown Girl)

2019 Quarter Horse - IBHA registration pend

Meet Georgianna! We are so pleased with this filly, out of our most treasured mare Bentley. Besides her gorgeous buckskin coloring, and all of the chrome that one could ask for… she is so sweet! Inheriting impeccable confirmation from both of her parents, Georgie also exhibits the traditional pleasure horse personality. A horse in a pasture of ponies (along with her mum),

Georgie has had her first foal!

• Blackshadow Calypso

KINGMAKER JUPITER

(Coverdales Carnival King x Aquilasstud Maebelle)

Dales Pony Society Licensed Stallion

Jupiter is a 2019 bay stallion, section A, licensed and registered through the Dales Pony Society UK. This young gentleman was bred by the Kingmaker Dales Pony Stud in France and was brought on by Millowbridge Dales in the United Kingdom. Before departing the United Kingdom, Jupiter spent some time on centre at Stallion AI Services in Whitechurch, where he was collected and frozen to preserve his lineage for the future. Jupiter is now available via frozen semen in the United Kingdom, with SAIS staff commenting upon his superb temperament and ease.

Jupiter will mature right around 14.2hh and is solid with nice clean limbs and impeccable conformation. Always the gentleman in every way, Jupiter has a temperament like no other. Jupiter will begin his riding career in 2025.

* His first progeny have begun to arrive… five gorgeous bay colts, a bay filly and a buckskin filly cross thus far.

There are limited bookings available NOW for 2025, both AI and Live Cover. Please inquire further to book your mare.

blackshadow apparition

(Rosebarr Gambler x Redprairie Violet)

Dales Pony Society Licensed Stallion

Percey is a big, 2019 stallion with huge bone, long legs, and a powerful hind end. This impressive boy is a stunner with confirmation all day long. His forward moving trot shows off his pronounced knee action, a hallmark of the Dales pony breed. Extremely sweet natured like both of his parents, Percey is willing and able and always by your side. He can best be described as a cartoon character - silly with a desire to entertain whom ever may be watching. Well handled for his age thus far, he is at the beginning of his riding and driving career so keep an eye out for him!  

Percey is now proudly owned by Maya Dobush in Vermont, and he is available for breeding live cover.

POEDAROSA BLACK MAGIC

(Raspotnik Connor x Canadale Prim ‘n’ Proper)

2008 Black gelding - Registered DPS UK

Magic is a very special pony and has a great affinity for our daughter - who feels the exact same for him. The two of them are fabulous partners and can hopefully get out together this summer. Magic is a larger size Dales like his mum, and is a super fancy mover. When he isn’t busy riding, Uncle Magic is a wonderful sitter for the weanlings and keeps his cousin Sparks company.

Some of Magic’s siblings include Blackshadow Superstition, Blackshadow Syros, and Blackshadow Northstar.

Magic is not a stallion, but is the leader of his herd just the same. A pull out of the field and ride any time fella- a true Dales pony!

Malhamdale Apocalypto

(Dartdale Jimmy Lad x Rosebarr Donna)

DPS Registered Section A Licensed Stallion 

Apollo visited the States all the way from the UK in 2017 with his owner and trainer Zana Jackson.  Before returning home, Apollo was able to add to the gene pool, which was much needed for the future of breeding our beloved Dales ponies here in North America..  Apollo is a true "Great All - Rounder" with athletic action and fluid movement, adapting to all disciplines, environments and riders.  We were lucky enough to breed our much loved mare Prim to Apollo, and the result of this match is our 2018 colt Syros. What a stunner he has turned out to be, possessing a most coveted temperament, which he received from both his sire and dam.

Blackshadow Calypso

(Kingmaker Jupiter x Uptown In Armani)

2024 Buckskin filly - Registered DPS UK

Lyza is a Dales pony cross…poshy sport pony! Our first cross from our homebred buckskin beauty quarter horse Georgianna, she really outdid herself. Lyza shows off nice muscling like her dam. Her already impressive gaits show remarkable promise for a future in the show ring. Her character completes her! Stamped by both parents with a sense of ease and willingness, she really pulls you in. The coloring on this filly is only the added bonus! She will be ready to go spring 2025.

What we like about Lyza… besides being stunning, her intelligent and cheerful disposition is irresistible. Lyza is always by your side!

$7,500

Blackshadow Starstruck

(Kingmaker Jupiter x Poedarosa Perfect Starr)

2024 Bay colt - Registered DPS UK

Oh Teddy!! This super sweet purebred Dales pony is so very special, in more ways than one. He is our biggest foal this year, with probably the longest legs and substantial bone that we have ever seen in a foal. If your looking for a larger sized Dales pony he’s the one. His conformation mirrors his grand mum Canadale Prim ‘n’ Proper - she is a big solid pony. His markings reflect those of his dam with a tiny star and rear white hind. Personality plus, passed on from both sire and dam, who exude the most sweet and willing nature. Teddy will be ready to travel to his life time partner in the spring of 2025 once he is gelded. He will have all age appropriate handling completed, and all vaccinations up to date (including negative coggins). Also included is a complimentary one year membership to the DPS UK. Teddy will grow fast and he is going to be on the larger side, a deposit will hold him until he is ready. In the mean time follow his progress!

What we like about Teddy…those long thick legs and his super snuggly personality!

**Reserved

Blackshadow Lunar Eclipse

(Kingmaker Jupiter x Redprairie Violet)

2024 Bay colt - Registered DPS UK

Luca is named for the eclipse like marking on his forehead! He is the perfect example of a purebred Dales pony and is sired by our recently imported Dales pony stallion Kingmaker Jupiter. His dam is none other than our Redprairie Violet, who is the very epitome of what a Dales pony should be. Violet consistently represents her breed by embossing all of her foals with nothing short of excellence. Her firstborn, bay gelding Lagniappe Aristocrat, represents the Dales pony breed at the Kentucky Horse Park. She is also dam to the gorgeous licensed Dales pony stallion Blackshadow Apparition. Both sire and dam have passed on their exceptional conformation and temperaments to Luca - he's got it all. Luca will be ready to go on to new adventures in the spring of 2025 after he is gelded. He will have all age appropriate handling completed, and all vaccinations up to date (including negative coggins). Also included is a complimentary one year membership to the DPS UK. A deposit with contract will hold Luca until he is ready for travel. In the meantime, follow his journey as he grows and prepares for his future. 

What we like about Luca…his excellent conformation and ability to judge all things new with ease and willingness!

$8.500

BLACKSHADOW Deja Vu

(Kingmaker Jupiter x Griseburn Orchid)

2024 Bay Colt - Registered DPS UK

Absolute darling of a purebred Dales pony colt! Louie is a solid bay, whose sire and dam were both recently imported from the United Kingdom. Both parents passed along their impeccable conformation and temperaments, not to mention Louie is a mirror image of his sire (hence the name). This boy is top notch, and a total pocket pony already. Louie will be available for new adventures as a gelding in spring 2025. He will have all age appropriate training, and all updated vaccinations (including current negative coggins). Also included is a complimentary one year membership to the DPS UK. A deposit reserves him for you, where you can watch him grow until he is ready!

What we like about Louie… he’s a chunk of a pony who is the most fun to play with and spend time with!

$8,500

Blackshadow KORE

(Kingmaker Jupiter x Uptown Girl)

2024 Bay Colt - Registered DPS UK

Kore is a Dales pony cross and is quite a fancy one at that! He has been blessed with wonderful attributes from both his sire and dam. Kore simply floats when he moves and you really cannot take your eyes off of him. Nice pony head and ears, soft kind eye and will finish on the larger side like his dam. His temperament is delightful and he is already an absolute saint when standing for the vet during his foalie check up.

Kore is the outer most moon of the planet Jupiter. We thought this fitting for this handsome foal, as he is the last foal to arrive this year sired by our Jupiter.

What we like about Kore…he’s super fancy in everyway and commands attention.

$6,500

Smithills Strawberry Fields

(Colliery Shadow x Colliery Misty II)

2023 Black Filly - Registered DPS UK

A sweet natured filly whose breeding goes back to some of the oldest lineage from the Colliery stud. We can appreciate this, as a perfect example lies with our foundation mare Canadale Prim n Proper who has similar breeding. A big solid girl, she will be arriving in New York this fall.

*Berry is available

COMING SOON!!

BLACKSHADOW MOONSTRUCK

(Blackshadow Supernova x Canadale Grayce & Favour)

2022 Section A gelding - DPS UK registered

It's not everyday that a grey Dales pony becomes available! For the time being, we are offering this two year old gelding to a lucky someone. Sparks is a stunner with his gorgeous grey coloring, not to mention nice flat bone, powerful rear end and ample hair and feathers. He's a solid pony with significant presence - a serious contender for the show ring. Sparks shows off three impressive gaits along with meaningful conformation. His groundwork has been started and he checks all of the basics for a pony of his age.
This guy is fun and curious and with his willing personality will train with ease (a hallmark of the Dales pony breed). Sparks is a respectable citizen who mingles in a mixed herd. His irresistible personality pulls you in! Think about groundwork and bonding for your fall agenda to prepare for his riding career in the near future.
Sparks is very reasonably offered at present, however if retained through the winter he will go off to the trainer (who is absolutely amazing) and will be priced accordingly at that time. A positive investment with a lifetime partner, he is registered with the Dales Pony Society UK and is up to date with all vaccinations along with a negative coggins.
**Sold

$12,500

Blackshadow Ravenstar

BLACKSHADOW NORTHSTAR

(Roandale Blue Heath x Canadale Prim n Proper)

2023 Section B Blue Roan colt - DPS Reg pending

A star is a beacon of hope and a shining light that guides the way. In particular, the North Star is the brightest star in Ursa Minor and is famous for holding still in the night sky while the entire northern sky moves around it. Used for thousands of years as a guide for travelers “if you can see the North Star you will always find your way”. With the biggest and brightest star that we have seen thus far, ensuring only the best direction for his future. How can one’s world not revolve around him? So special in more ways than one, Prim really outdid herself for her last and final foal! As always, she stamped with some serious size and bone, he’s going to be big like his brother Black Magic. His sire Heath passed along his gorgeous blue roan coloring, and the chrome is really going to stand out against that! He is going to be a stunner and as of now, one of a kind in North America.

*SOLD

Blackshadow cosmos

(Blackshadow Supernova x Whisperingwillows Fallin)

2022 Section A gelding - Registered DPS UK

Cosmo is a real sweetheart of a classic black Dales pony, melting into you for scritches, and giving a nicker to say hello. He is a good example of what a Dales pony should be and is really growing up now. His sire Nova continues to stamp size on all of his foals, and Cosmo will finish right around 14.2hh. Cosmo is up to date on vaccinations and holds a current negative coggins. Transfer of ownership papers and passport convey, along with a complimentary one year membership to the Dales Pony Society UK. As a coming two year old gelding, there are next to none available like him!

*Sold

BLACKSHADOW THE SCARLETT WITCH

(Envoy de Kingmaker x Canadale Prim n Proper)

2021 bay filly - Registered DPS UK

Wow, wow, wow!! Just look at this exquisite bay filly, another big and solid Prim baby! Such a lovely, feminine girlie, Scarlett will preserve her mum’s Canadale lines, and is our first Ziggy foal. Scarlett is shedding out showing a rich mahogany coat - which is one of the less prevalent colors of the Dales here in North America. Scarlett adds color to our herd as our first bay, and her confidence gives us a peek at her future as the herd leader someday, as her mum currently is now. She is a boss, to say the least and right at the top alongside her mum and older brother Magic.

*SOLD

Blackshadow SPELLBOUND

(Blackshadow Supernova x Uptown Girl)

2021 Dales pony cross - Registered DPS UK

An exceptional black Dales cross filly with flash and chrome. Ella shows off a proper pony head, with solid flat bone and feathers inherited from her sire. Well done Nova putting his stamp on this one! Her two white hinds represent her grand mum Starr, where her mum Bentley consistently adds white markings on her babies faces. Ella is a nice mover with consistent grace and style. She is also a very well mannered youngster with a pleasant demeanor, stands for vet and farrier. This girlie will be one to watch and is going to mature to a large sport pony type. New photos show her as a yearling!

*SOLD

BLACKSHADOW SYROS

(Malhamdale Apocalypto x Canadale Prim)

2018 Black gelding - Registered DPS UK

Sweet, loveable Syros is such a pocket pony! He is by the gorgeous Apollo who briefly visited the USA a few years back. Syros is another Prim baby and example of the larger type pony that she always gives us, he is bigger than she is! He almost matches his brother Black Magic, while having identical markings of his sister Perfect Starr. Another gelding that we have here, check back for updates!

BLACKSHADOW SPECTRE

(Blackshadow Supernova x Redprairie Violet)

2022 Section A colt - Registered DPS UK

Another spectacular foal by his spectacular parents… meet Buddy. He is a full sibling to yearling Poison Ivy and wow is he something just like she is. Buddy is a very proud youngster, who is very mature for his age and is a social butterfly. He always nickers when you go to greet him and everyone’s response has been “hey buddy”. So the nickname stuck. He will be a larger type pony and is solid as a rock. Buddy is black in color and is the first black foal that Violet has had.

*Buddy is now sold!

blackshadow tesla

(Canadale Little Oak x Uptown Girl)

Registered DPS part bred Dales filly 

Foaled July 2017

Tess has inherited the large bone and substance of the Dales pony, as well as the thick mane and ground sweeping tail of the Dales breed. She’s built strong and sturdy with a powerful hind end and some serious presence. shows off her trot with that of the knee action of her Dales pony sire, but also resembles her QH dam in many ways - and will be a larger type sport pony. 

Tess is now SOLD!!

blackshadow superstition

(Ellenrod Prince x Canadale Prim ‘n’ Proper)

DPS Registratioin Pending Section A gelding

Foaled 2015

Stitch is a big, solid boy, correct in every way just like his mum. Prim always produces the larger type sort of pony! Stitch closely resembles his siblings, Magic, Starr, Syros and Scarlett. We love our Prim babies!

Stitch is now sold!

CANADALE CONSTABLE

(Colliery Bobby x Canadale Promise of Integrity)

Registered DPS Section B

Foaled May 2017

Bobby is a kind soul who likes to please and be with other ponies and humans alike. His dam is a full sister to our Prim, so no wonder he has such a gorgeous head! And being a section B, he’s got some serious chrome - a super flashy boy.

Bobby is now sold!

Blackshadow poison ivy

(Blackshadow Supernova x Redprairie Violet)

2021 Section A filly - Registered DPS UK

We’ve waited almost a whole year for this foal, the first by our homebred stallion Nova! Ivy has good solid bone and loads of hair and feathering just like her sire and grandsire. She is a very confident and outgoing filly, we couldn’t be more pleased with her! Ivy should finish around 14.2-3hh and will excel at any discipline and/or be an asset to any breeding program.

Ivy is now sold!

Blackshadow Little Black Dress

(Envoy de Kingmaker x Poedarosa Perfect Starr)

2021 black filly - Registered DPS UK

Sweet Pippa is the last of our purebred foals to arrive this year, and well worth the wait. Another Ziggy filly and this foalie is classic black! Pippa has the most darling personality and is already an in your pocket pony.

Pippa is now sold!

Canadale end of era

(Dartdale Freddie X Canadale Lightning)

2009 grey Section A mare - Registered DPS UK

We imported this gorgeous mare from Canada and decided best to share her with other Dales pony enthusiasts. A nice chunky girl, Eve now resides in Vermont with three other Dales ponies - one being a stunner of a now gelding that she foaled.

Eve is now SOLD!

“I am so impressed with Blackshadow Dales Pony Stud!! This was the only Dales pony breeder who contacted me back immediately and they are so knowledgeable about this breed. My journey began nine months before Blackshadow Spectre “Buddy” was born and the journey continues today! Blackshadow Dales is dedicated to preserving the Dales pony breed and is a responsible breeder who is also highly active with the Dales Pony Society UK. Anyone who purchases a Dales pony from Blackshadow Dales Pony Stud is very lucky.” ~Monica W.

“We were new to the Dales pony world and were excited to travel to New York to visit Blackshadow Dales Pony Stud and pick out a new Dales pony filly. Our Pippa is now coming three years old and Blackshadow Dales has been a wonderful mentor along the way, so much that we will be bringing another Dales pony into our herd and expanding to further preserve this rare native breed. Blackshadow Dales Pony Stud has a beautiful herd of Dales ponies and is dedicated to the Dales pony breed.” ~Casey G.

“I am so glad to have made the acquaintance of Blackshadow Dales. This breeder, who cares fiercely about their ponies in particular and who is passionate about the future of the Dales pony at large. When it came to purchasing a pony, they were professional to work with, and responsive by phone and text, and happily answered any questions I had.” ~Alyson G.

“Many years ago, I and my top clients, bred top notch mares to the leading stallion in the Standardbred industry. Big Towner still hasn’t been matched in earned winnings and his offspring were wildly successful. Our success depended on careful selection of mares with the right conformation, bloodlines and temperament. When I considered buying a Dales pony the same considerations of conformation, bloodlines and temperament were high priority. I chose Blackshadow Dales Pony Stud because their priorities mirrored mine. Knowledge is key, especially with an endangered breed. Blackshadow Dales and I have worked together since my Dales purchase to ensure the preservation of the breed here in the United States through the establishment of the Dales Pony Breeders Association. My advice to newcomers… ask the questions and get the facts.” ~ JT G.

“Blackshadow Dales Pony Stud has been so generous and gracious in hosting our mares to breed to their stallion Kingmaker Jupiter. We truly appreciate all they have done for us. You are my hero!” ~ Sandra K.

“I had been set on owning a Dales Pony for years after learning about this great breed and I was so happy to find Blackshadow Dales and make that dream a reality in January 2024. I found them to be extremely knowledgeable about the breed and open to questions. It was great to be able to tour around the farm and meet the dam, grand dam, siblings and several other ponies related to the sweet boy I ended up bringing home. Clark (Blackshadow Cosmos) has been home with me for 3 months now and I love his curiosity and bold nature. I have to constantly remind myself that he is not even two yet as his low-key demeanor can fool you. I am so excited to be on this journey with Clark and look forward to his continued development and our budding partnership.”

Janine V.

“Blackshadow Dales was a pleasure to work with when I enquired about purchasing Northstar. After I signed a contract it took several months before Northstar was weaned, gelded and ready to come home. While I waited I received pictures and videos and news on a regular basis and before I knew it, it was time for Northstar to come home!

Thank you Blackshadow Dales for our new gelding Blackshadow Northstar. He’s been a joy since the day he arrived. He’s friendly and cuddly, and very smart and accepting of new things and situations. Our filly bonded with him immediately and now they are best friends (Lyric the filly on the left, Northstar on the right), two peas in a pod!

~Jennifer H.

“What can I say about Bobby? He has come so far in a way I wouldn’t have dreamed of as far as riding capabilities go; however, he is also the sweetest and funniest guy. I wouldn’t trade him for the world’s weight in gold. Thank you Blackshadow Dales for letting it be possible for me to be his human.”

Jessica K.

BSD New York State of Mind “Ellis”

DOB: 07/18/2020

OFA CLEARANCES HIPS: Excellent HEART: Pending ELBOWS: Normal CYSTINURIA: carrier

AKC Titles DCAT

Meet Ellis…

Ellis is an AKC registered grey Newfoundland who is being brought along as a future sire. He is sweet and loveable and is proving to be everything that we look for in a Newfie. He’s a big boy and lives inside with us along with his best Great Pyrenees friend Saint.

Please inquire further for AI options!

CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES AS ELLIS WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN UPCOMING AKC EVENTS!!

June 2024 - Ellis competed in his first AKC FCAT event in Mt. Laurel NJ! His qualifying runs earned ribbons and points towards his first title. Ellis is one of 12 Newfoundland’s competing in the USA!

Ellis has earned his BCAT!!! Special thanks to the Susque-Nango Kennel Club for a very well run event!

September 2024 - Ellis ran is fastest time to date in Freehold NJ! Closing in on that DCAT title!

October 2024 - Ellis is getting faster! Earning his DCAT at DONKC!!