Holloway Mahvash

Ruby is a calm and sweet natured Chestnut Caspian mare. She bred one foal by Spark Kalaleh in 2017 and has otherwise largely been used as a companion to other horses and ponies.

Ruby seems to go through frequent colour changes and somehow moults out a slightly different shade every summer! For the last couple of years, she has had a lovely dark Liver Chestnut summer coat, which is very rarely seen in the Caspian breed.

Ruby is currently living in Leicestershire and being used as a field companion. I hope that one day she can be bred from again, as she was exceptionally easy to cover, foal and raise a foal to weaning.

In December 2020, Ruby picked up a field injury and went lame on a hind leg. X-Rays showed a very small bone chip to her fetlock. Under veterinary guidance, she spent several weeks on box rest and was slowly reintroduced to turnout the following spring. She has lived outdoors in mixed herds 24/7 since April 2021 and has remained happy and comfortable. She does not appear unsound, but strenuous exercise can show up a very slight mechanical lameness. As a result of this, she is possibly best suited to life as a broodmare or companion – but could certainly stand up to gentle/lead-rein type work.

Ruby has worn tack, been lunged, long-reined and leant over, but has largely spent life standing in a field! She is very sane and sensible and could make a sweet child’s pony, but would have to almost start from scratch.

Breeding History

2017 - Holloway Manoush - Pure Caspian gelding by Spark Kalaleh

Photos of Holloway Mahvash