2010
January -
We welcome a new Mare - "Zia Park Fanfare"-Danni- thanks to Brenda owner of Ferndale Springs Stud.
Danni will be Bred to S.P Tylah.
A trip to the beach with Shanetta & Luke

Farhan & Thomas

2009
December -
Le`Skelle` Lodge welcomes home - Fawley Farhan ! I am over the moon to have Rarn back in my paddock, at 27 hes still a lovely boy. Thank you Julie.
S.P Evitah has foaled ! a big bay & white Pinto colt !
"Le`Skelle` Lodge Shooting Star"- pending
Comet.
CC has sold to a fabulous home- huge congrats to Tai & family, Le`Skelle Lodge wishes you years of enjoyment with him.
November- Le Paint Ball { aks Tyson } left for his new home with Liz & Dai. Chris & Leanne would like to wish them the very best of luck & hope they have years of fun with him.
Another Pinto Filly ! Congrats to Chatahn Estate on the safe arrival ! a full sister to Le PaintBall.

Congratulations to Vern & Bek Reed at Chatahn Estate on the safe arrival of "Chatahn Estate Voodoo Prince"{pending} by SHANGRALA IBN SIDU out-of VENICE born 3/11/09


September- 19th, a very sad weekend, we at Le`Skelle` Lodge, would like to extend the hand of friendship & ours hearts full of love to Gretchen, Keeley & Party in the sad loss of Maralinga Stormy Knight- Saint. I truly wish you could of had more time with him. I thank you for giving Saint the home I dreamed of for him, and the love you all gave to him.
He will always be your lovely boy.

Keeley & Saint Whitfords Beach 09
Saint has been laid to rest next to Mahu.
August- We say good bye to Delkara Saphires n Cream who has now found a loving home with Jo Frances. Le`Skelle Lodge wishes Aria & Jo many years of enjoyment.
July- ZZ & Faith finally get their rugs on and back out in a green paddock with Le` Laylah.
In February this year we where lucky to acquire the Pure Bred mare- "KARDA MORDO MAHULENA", but sadly due history out of our control, Mahu suffered a stroke, and had to be put to sleep. It was a very sad lost to all who had come in contact with this lovely natured mare in the past few months. RIP sweet Lady. 23/5/89 to 28/6/09 you are at home now and forever more with love from Leanne.
May- 24th- the start of ZZ & Faith being weaned...
April- Harvey Ag.Show 26th - "Le` Paint Ball" { Tyson's}- first show, he was a little trooper and came home with a 3rd in the open registed Arabian Derivative Colt or Stallion class, his competition where 2 older lovely mature Pony Stallions, the winner went on to win SOS.

Le` Davu- also at his first show won Champion Stallion or Colt-then on to win Supreme Pure Bred Arabian !

-thanks to DT PHOTOGRAPICS- http://www.dtphotographics.com.au/
Congratulations to Keeley & Saint successfully competing at Pinjarra Hack Day.

Tyson & Laylah have been weaned..
Tyson

Laylah

Lenetta, Silver, Chilli & Anavah are now rising 2 year olds- how time flies !
The Girls- Lenetta & Silver.

January-
Foal updates
Laylah

Tyson

Faith
ZZ
Thank you to Kiley G. for your work with Boston & taking some much needed photos.

Faith & Chris having a cuddle

on the 6th of January- 3 1/2 weeks to early Sarahs much loved mare, A Drift of Freedom, foaled an awsome Bay & White Pinto Filly ! This poor little dear was not only Prem but Red-Bag & Septic when the Vet delivered her, shes a fighter, we all waited in faith for a Miracle..I'm now proud to introduce to you
"A Miracle of Faith" {pending}

Thanks go to Ross from Pinjarra Vets, { sitting on a milk crate..milking Freedom } Rebekah, Luke & Chris.

Sarah & Luke had first night watch.

Thanks to everyone who sent good vibes Faiths way, with out your support, help & well wishes she wouldnt be here.
From Leanne & Sarah.
2008
December Chaswyck Shesa Doll has foaled ! the most aswome chestnut / grey filly !
NEWS FLASH- Le`Skelle` Lodge will no longer stand their Stallions at Public stud after 2008 Breeding Season ! Negotiation by private treaty only.
October Raz gave birth to a loud Pinto Colt-we are thrilled with him !
September Le`Skelle`Lodge has its first foal on the ground for this year. A stunning Bay/grey filly by S.I.Sidu out of D.Nahlah

July:- The foals relaxing in the back paddock- Chilli, Lenetta & Silver.
May;- all the foals are weaned & branded.
March 23th;- All Arabian show, Shangrala Ibn Sidu came into the indoor area with Professional Handler Ms. Paula Sparre and won Reserve Champion Stallion.

Next was the outside area for 1st in Western Australian Bred Senior Stallion, then on to win Champion W.A Bred Stallion indoors with Handler Ms.Kiley Gilbraith.

On the same day, S.I. Sidu competed under-saddle with Ms. Kathi Griff onboard, for 1st in Ridden Stallion & Reserve Champion ridden Pure Bred.
photo credits to Ms. P. Sparre

The highlight of our day was 2nd in the Ultimate Pure-bred Arabian exhibit !
Thank you to all our dear friends who helped & suported S.I. Sidu.
Maralinga Stormy Knight sadly scratched from competing on the Sunday.
February;- See's Le`Skelle`Lodge horses start to move onto their new home.
Huge thanks to Vern, Rebecca, Julie, Brett & Sarah for all your help and suport. Thank you- with out your help we'd still be in Perth Christmas '08.
Jan;- Today is a sad sad day- my condolences to Erica Stotter & family, her beautiful soft white pure Arabian mare "Yamegi Tazi Arabi" was put to sleep.
RIP Lovley Lady we will all miss you. 8/11/1985 to 30/1/2008.
2007:-
December;-Le`Skelle Lodge would like to welcome our new addition-
"Sapphires n Cream" {pending}
"Ayria" is a Cremello yearling Pure Bred Quarter Horse filly.
Sire- "Delkara Viking Warrior" & her Dam- Delkara Tiara Gold. Thanks to Rachelle De Campo owner of Susannah Stud.
Foals foals foals ! see foal page
November;- See's the return of "Chaswyick Sheza Doll" who has been broken to saddle. Thanks to Kath Griff, Doll will now be bred to Shangrala Ibn Sidu.
the 16th "Delta Park Destiny"-Warmblood Mare owned by Sasha and Helen left W.A bound for Victoria, in-foal to Shangrala Ibn Sidu. We wish her owners the very best of luck, and fingers crossed for a much awaited foal in 2008.
October;- Perth Royal Show -Wednesday- Saint was placed 4th in Classic Trot-with Luke, 5th in the ridden Part-Arabian Gelding and 2nd in the Arabian Costume ! Big thanks to Hayley Hellier for riding Saint.
Perth Royal-Friday- S.P Tylah won Champion Pinto Stallion, Supreme Pinto, Reserve Champion Ridden Pinto & 4th in the Costume class !
June;- Foal update;- "The Wedge" & "The Mirage" both Yearlings by "Shangrala Ibn Sidu" are happy & growing, Thanks to owner Katrina & sister Linda for the pics.
"Wedge"

Easter Saturday;- Arabian Showcase, S.P Tylah won Showcase Reserve Champion 3yo Derivative.

"Le`Skelle`Lodge" had the plessure of looking after "Shangrala Standing Ovation" for 3 weeks before the Arabian Showcase, to his owner-Renee McKenna's & our delight, he won his class then went on to win Showcase Champion 3yo Derivative ! Congratulations Renee & Steve Muco who show'd Blitz.

March;- 24 & 25th All Arabian Horse Show, "Springfield Park Tylah" won Champion 2 & 3 year old then on to win Supreme Part-bred Arabian on Saturday. He came back out under saddle for the first time with good friend Mrs. Erica Stotter on Sunday for a 1st &2nd place. Thank you Erica for all your hard work.

"Maralinga Stormy Knight"-for the very first time under saddle-won Champion Novice Derivetive on Sunday ! Thanks to Kathlyn Griff, Hayley & Kelly.

and as usual, Luke had fun with SAINT in the Junior Handler Classes

The All Breeds-Welsh show"S.P Tylah" won Supreme Pinto & was in the final top 5 for Supreme of Supremes.

February ;-The 13th, a phone call received today, telling of the sad news that Mariba Nandisa's fantastic filly has died. My condolence to Mike. All who had laid eyes on this little girl, nic named "China Doll" fell in love with her straight away.
2006:-
December;- Congratulations to Mike Woods on his early Christmas present, a FILLY ! by "Shangrala Ibn Sidu". Born midnight 14 december '06, mum-"Mariba Nandisa" and bub are doing well.
photo's thanks to Brenda Ellery.
November;- The West Australian State Championships.
"Shanetta" on Saturday with good friend Mrs.Erica Stotter, place Top 4 Senior Mare, and competed in the Ridden mare & Costume class.
A very warm thank you to Erica,
then on to be placed in the Junior Handlers with Luke.
"Shangrala Ibn Sidu" helped me with State Champion Amateur Owner & we competed in the Ceremonial Costume class aswell.
Sunday, "Springfield Park Evitah" won hearts aswell as Junior State Champion Part-Bred, Reserve Champion Derivative Quality Trot & with Luke- State Champion Youth Derivative Handler !
Well done Luke !
"Maralinga Stormy Knight" & Mollyann Stotter, placed Top 1 Youth Handler, then on to be placed in the Derivative Quality Trot Male class ! A big Congratulations Mollyanne.
Photo credit C.Ros
October;- Perth Royal 06
Well done to Luke, who showed M.Stormy Knight for a 2nd in the Derivative Classic trot class.

A warm thanks to Kiley for showing Shanetta , Reserve Champion Female Perth Royal 06

& S.P Evitah, won her 2 to 3 year old Derivatve class, Perth Royal 06.

August:-The 26th saw the arrival of "Chaswyck Sheza Doll's" foal by the Majestic bay Stallion "Aivu" owned by Charaway Arabians in Qld, a stunning bay colt ! Warm thanks to dear friend, Miss. Sarah Boston for helping "Doll" with the delivery.


July;- We proudly welcome the arrival of "Springfield Park Evitah" and send a very big thank you to Liza Lampre from Springfield Park in South Australia.

March:- All Arabian -
"Chaswyck Sheza Doll" won the broodmare class, 2nd in Classic Head, & with Luke Knight won the Junior Handler of a Pure-bred 12 yrs & under Class!
"Maralinga Stormy Knight" was placed 3rd in his gelding class, and 1st in the Derivative Junior Handler class with Luke !
C.Ros
Well done Luke.
A big thanks to Kiley Galbraith for showing Doll & Saint for me.
February- "Maralinga Stormy Knight" a 6yr old unbroken bay Part-bred Gelding was my Valentine's pressy, nic named "Saint" thanks to Jackie Marsh.
January- "Chaswyck ShezaDoll" went Supreme Arabian at Riverside All Breeds Show !!
Photo credit to ChrisRos

2005:-
"Shangrala Ibn Sidu's" First Foal has arrived!! "Wedge" { Dam:Tingledale Visison of Grace} is a beautiful little chestnut/grey colt Born 22nd Sept. 05.
"Chaswyck Sheza Doll" Has arrived in Perth, thank you to Wayne Besley & Miranda from Charaway Arabians Haigslea, Queensland.
"Yamegi Sapphire" [ Naasser/Yamegi Galena ] has had a bay / grey FILLY born 28th Nov 05 (pictured below)

&
Congratulations to
Jayne Kemp, owner of "Hillain Minstrel" { BA Minstral Bay [imp usa] /Formosa Park Naazika } who foal a chestnut/grey FILLY " Rahayu" on the 30th Nov 05

Luke Knight - 4th in the Junior Handler at the W.A State Championships 2005 with "Shanetta"
A very warmThanks to Jason & Michelle Hodgins from Qld.