The very first brood mare Roulette was bought in 1988. That was the start of the New
Forest pony breeding at Marttila Stud.
A small old stable, roomy paddocks and
very spacy pasture areas still offer the
frames to quality NF-pony breeding in
a small scale. Since the beginning 24
NF-pony foals have seen the daylight at
Marttila. Also 4 Shetland pony foals
were born here in the early days.

The aim of the pony breeding at Marttila is to produce proper New Forest ponies, meaning true to type, with good conformation, healthy and useful for various purposes. With the right training, Marttila Ponies excel in dressage, show jumping, harness driving, riding schools and trekking, not to mention show rings.


Year 2008 was a jubileum for our breeding. It was 20 years ago that the first brood mare Roulette arrived at Marttila. The year brought us two super foals, a lovely breeders party, wonderful successes in the show ring and a new brood mare with a stunning pedigree. We look back with satisfaction and pride, and with confidence to the future.

At the end of year 2010 our pony breeding is at a new exciting turning point. All three brood mares will be leased to England for breeding and showing. It will be most interesting to follow their lives in the home land of the New Forest Pony!