New Forest stallions released for 2026 season

A total of 25 New Forest stallions have been released today (Monday, May 11) to mark the start of breeding season with the free-roaming mares in the Forest.

The stallions will be out for six weeks and are permitted to remain out until Monday, June 22, although they can be brought in from Monday, June 15.

As ever with New Forest livestock, members of the public should keep their distance from the stallions.

Please do not feed, approach or touch the animals as it is not only dangerous, but can also result in a fine under the PSPO (Public Space Protection Order).

Stallions are are let out each year to help maintain the New Forest pony bloodlines and control the number of foals born each year.

Turn-out areas

• Bunny II, Nomansland
• Walhampton Scholars Farewell, Wootton
• Cadland Masterplan, Sway
• Knavesash Gold Fever, East End
• Lucky Lane Warrior, Leaden Hall
• Lucky Lane Pegasus, Woodgreen
• Bullhill Major, Black Knowl
• Mallards Wood Law & Order, Holmsley
• Fidleywood Falconer, Culverley / Beaulieu Road
• Knavesash Polaris, Longdown
• Brookshill Jasper, Ashurst
• Wellow Vivaldi, Balmer Lawn
• Mogshade Quarryman, Whitten Pond
• Carterstone Cufflink, Backley
• Brookshill Major 2nd, Hill Top
• Knavesash Duty, Bramshaw Golf Course
• Jetset Monarch, Withybeds / Andrews Mare
• Woodfidley Victorious, Markway
• Nutschullyng First Light, Green Pond – Fritham
• Knavesash Oberon, Pilley
• Rushmoor Marksman, Broomy / Milkham
• Rushmoor Swainmote, Acres Down
• Churchplace Chancer, Mill Lawn / Burley Rocks
• Marksway Crimson King, Linford / Rockford
• Moorbridge Rudolph, Penn Common