MidnightValley Thistle's first foal, came early on 29 May 2007. She had a grey colt with a small star, probably only a few dozen white hairs. The colt is easily handled by anyone who comes in the pasture.

We gelded him and named him Silverton both for his future color and for a town near us with some great waterfalls. I think he would work as a future therapy pony, he has the personality.

On day 8, Jonathan went up to Silverton in the pasture, scratched his neck and shoulder, then proceeded to lift each foot going around all four without Silverton moving his location. I hadn't done that yet!

In March 2008 he represented Fell Ponies at the Horse Expo in Albany, Oregon. In April 2008 and 2009, Silverton spent time in Salem at the Ag Fest for the petting zoo and did very well. He also enjoyed his visit to the ocean one evening.

Silverton has been purchased by HAwleywood Farms, where he will be trained to ride, drive, pack and likely be used as a lesson pony and trail pony too. Congratulations and have fun with him!

To view his pedigree, click the link above.