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Well met! My name is Michael Haynes, and I am the owner of Fferm Cadfarch (formerly Epona Du Farm) .
Fferm Cadfarch - pronounced "cadvark" - means Warhorse Farm in the Welsh language.
The name relects my strong interest in all things Welsh, the medieval Destrier, and the origins of the Welsh Cob breed.

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My equines areWelsh Ponies of Cob Type, Welsh Cobs, and Welsh Sport Horses, also known as Large Welsh Partbreds . The Welsh breeds are exceptionally intelligent and talented athletes, with unbeatable temperaments. THANK YOU to all the friends and clients that have purchased Welsh ponies and Cobs from me!

This picture shows me at age 12, on my wonderful Welsh Cob mare, Madoc Sarah Margaret. Her sire is Grand Prix dressage champion *Kentchurch Chime. The Welsh Cob temperment and build give a natural aptitude for combined driving or riding and dressage, including Haute Ecole. The study of Classical Dressage is my favorite equestrian discipline. My superb trainer is Tracy Rowe McEwan of Rowe Dressage Stables.


As you may have noticed on the front page, I am also a shepard. My major interest is the French Lacaune Lait breed. This is the breed that gives the milk that all Roquefort cheese is made from. Sheep milk is the best tasting milk I have ever had - it is even better than Jersey cow milk! (Yes, in Michigan I had a wonderful Jersey cow as well as my sheep) Sheep milk yoghurt is superior to any other; rich, creamy thick, mild and slightly sweet without the need for added fillers and thickeners. Of course, sheep milk is best known in North America as the required milk for many of the finest and best known cheeses in the world (such as Roquefort, Romano and Manchego).

I have leased out my sheep for a couple of years so that I can attend school. I look forward to continuing with my sheep dairy plans in the future, and will post an update on this page.


My other major interests are reading - especially historical fiction, fantasy (Wheel of Time!) and Arthurian novels, writing, Society for Creative Anachronism and RECREATIONAL PAINTBALL. I also am interested in archery, fencing, martial arts, music and dance.


The Four R's:
  • Reading,
  • Riding,
  • wRiting, and
  • scenaRio paintball!



My SCA persona

Drake Marshall


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