Ravenscairn Selkie was foaled in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 18 April 1994. She lived there for a few years before moving to Cumbria where she’s lived on the Fells. She has been backed but mostly she has been used as a broodmare. Even in England, her bloodlines are more unique than average. She arrived at Braeberry Farm 28 April 2005.

She is reserved and has warmed up to us slowly. She is boss of the herd unless Bunny is home. Her sire, Greenfield Gay Lad, is a champion and currently the end of his line for stallions. Over 28 years, he is still a stunning and active Fell.

Her first foal for us was Braeberry Bonnie Lass in 2005. This year she's had a colt, Braeberry Douglas. She is a great dam and looks after the little ones with the skill of an experienced mare. She's a very plain looking mare in the pasture until she has a foal by her side, then all of a sudden she looks stunning. The foals definately bring out the best in her!

Photo at right is Selkie's only marking and I suspect how she got her name. A selkie in Scottish lore, is a seal who can come on land, shed her skin and be human. The marking is somewhat like a jumping seal. The photo also shows her kind eye and broad forehead.

Selkie has been exposed to BroughHill Hadrian's Wall for a 2008 foal.

To view her pedigree, click her registration number above.