Littletree Matador

Registered Fell Pony Gelding Developed & Shown by Feathered Foothill | Now happily placed in a new home in Virginia

Littletree Matador came to Feathered Foothill from Wisconsin in 2021 at the age of fifteen, proving that thoughtful development and new adventures don’t have an age limit. Imported as a colt from the Littletree Stud, Matador had spent much of his earlier life as a beloved family pony with light arena work and some dressage exposure.

Upon arrival in Oregon, he completed refresher training in Medford before beginning his next chapter in the Pacific Northwest.

Jet black, kind-eyed, and quietly confident, Matador earned the nickname “the puppy horse” from his prior owner — a title that fits his gentle, people-oriented nature and steady presence. He quickly settled into life in the Oregon foothills, eventually becoming a trusted and gentle herd leader.

Developed & Shown by Feathered Foothill

During his time with Feathered Foothill, Matador’s education expanded significantly:

  • Introduced to Mountain Trail at the Oregon Horse Center (open arena days, Fall 2021)

  • Participated in Mountain Trail clinics with Brent Graef (2021–2022) and Julie Fisher (2022)

  • Competed in the Oregon Horse Center “Summer Round Up” Show in:

    • Mountain Trail

    • Ranch Riding

  • Earned his first show ribbons, shown by Tara O’Brien

  • Logged trail miles toward the Fell Pony Society 100 Mile Challenge (FPS 100th Anniversary)

  • Excelled with cattle exposure, translating well to Ranch Riding

  • Served as a breed ambassador while horse camping (2022–2024)

  • Participated in Washington State Fair horse displays and demonstrations (2022)

  • Shown in-hand in the 2024 FPSNA Virtual Show, earning ribbons under an FPS-approved judge

Matador also played a special role at home as a steady mentor pony, warmly welcoming Greenholme Peggy when she arrived from the UK.

Littletree Matador

A detailed pedigree chart of a Littletree Matador castrate horse, showing names, identification numbers, and color descriptions of the horse and its ancestors.
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Close-up of a Fell pony from Feathered Foothill wearing a bridle and harness, with a colorful noseband, against a background of blue sky with clouds and green foliage.
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