Foundation Mares

KIRKBYS BIKINI – IM HSH was by KIRKBYS COBALT – IS HSH and out of GLEN PRARIE CUPITA LASS – HSH. Bikini is a notable mare for the stud as she was the dam of multiple mares that continue to influence the stud, including KIRKBYS STUD WHITE ROSE – HSH. Bikini produced 15 foals, although I will only list below the mares that had progeny or photos recorded.

DOB: 25/10/1979REG: 205420Colour: BayHeight: ~15.0 hh POLO LASS – HSH produced ten foals for the Kirkbys, Rathcool, and Willdraft studs. Polo Lass is the dam of KIRKBYS STUD MADONNA (who is the dam of KIRKBYS STUD ELVIS – HSH, an open campdraft stallion who won the 2022 Paradise Lagoon Stallion...

The foundation mare, KIRKBYS WHITEY – FM HSH (Bignalls Radiant – WH/unknown dam), was a grey mare foaled in 1954 and played a significant role in the early development of the stud. Whitey was a classic Stock Horse type, with a quiet temperament, and produced versatile horses with strong performance ability and trainable natures. Her bloodlines are still found in many successful Kirkbys horses today, reflecting her lasting impact on the stud’s breeding philosophy.

DOB: 1/10/1964REG: 10638Colour: ChestnutHeight: ~15.2 hh The foundation mare KIRKBYS STORM GLORY – FM HSH (Storm Warning/Glen Prairie Glory – see ASHS article) bred exceptionally well with over 800 descendants in the studbook. Although she had a tough start as a drought-born poddy foal in 1964, Phillip realised her potential, admiring...

DOB: 1/8/1957REG: 2749Colour: BrownHeight: ~15 hh KIRKBYS COMPANION – HSH (Good Company/unknown) played a pivotal role in the Kirkbys breeding program, still seen in pedigrees today, such as leading sire, EAGLE HUSTLER – HSH. She was the dam of four foals: KIRKBYS RUBY – HSH, KIRKBYS CARNELIAN – HSH, KIRKBYS...