About Us

ESTABLISHED in 1982, Lotuspoint Stud is run by shetland pony experts John,Christine and Joseph Hodgson well known as the Hodgson Family

Based at Newton Arlosh on the edge of the picturesque border of the Solway Firth , Lotuspoint Stud is a family interest in breeding ponies for the show ring with superb temperament, conformation, and paces and showing qualities.

Christine said: "After starting Lotuspoint Stud it soon become the focal point of our family life.

Our son Joseph has always had a fascination for horses/ponies and he now deals with Equines with Behaviour Problems, he has his own methods but these methods follow on from Monty Roberts. Joseph also breaks equines into harness to drive, and does a great job, and is a great help to others.Contact Joe on: 07729282217

Our daughter Lindsey has always had a great interest in horses/ponies, but she also has a passion for caring for people, now also a mother to a baby boy who was born end of February 2006, Named John Brian Blair.

"We have over 50 ponies, consisting of blacks, chestnuts and broken colours ranging from 31" to 42" in height."

"We welcome all visitors and look forward to meeting new people and promoting the Shetland pony breed.

If we can be of any assistance in supplying ponies from our stud please don't hesitate in contacting us.

  • Show Ponies
  • Driving Ponies 
  • Breeding stock
  • Coloured Ponies 
  • Young Stock 
  • Stallions
  • Pets 

Contact Joseph if you require any help with Equine Behaviour Problems also driving enquries.

Lotuspoint Shetland Pony Stud continues to grow from strength to strength, with many wins to date .

Anyone can share in the success through sponsorship, including local businesses.

Christine explained: "Whether your company is new, up and coming or mature there has never been a better time to promote yourself, and the Stud believe they can join with you to our mutual advantage.

Sponsorship can be structured to suit any requirement from general annual advertising on Stud vehicles to an individual handler, pony, show or a combination of these.

"Individuals or businesses can sponsor the stud for a year and help with buying feed and stable accessories."

Please contact us through the online form on our contacts page to find out more about our sponsorships