Pioneer Pigeons

Pioneer Pigeons: Building Satellite Racing & Breeding Partnerships Across Europe

Pioneer_Mark / January 22, 2026

At Pioneer Pigeons, our direction is clear. Under Mark Lyford’s leadership, the primary focus of the Pioneer breeding programme is

Pioneer_Mark / January 18, 2026

We had a lovely weekend in Blackpool. Zandie and Katie did a great job on the stand and spoke to

Pioneer_Mark / January 18, 2026

I had a great weekend at Blackpool, made even better by getting this boy this morning. Meet Pioneer Jimmy D.

Pioneer_Mark / January 1, 2026

Zwols Pigeons will be at the Blackpool show this year once again. Due to family commitments, John Gladwin will not

Pioneer_Mark / December 31, 2025

At Pioneer Pigeons, our focus has always been clear:to breed elite One Loft Race pigeons that also possess the engine,

Pioneer_Mark / December 27, 2025

Pioneer Zwols Vega bred by Zwols Pigeons (6th Final UK Premier One Loft Race 2025) and Pioneer Jazz bred by

Pioneer_Mark / October 7, 2025

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Pioneer_Mark / September 17, 2025

What a great day! I attended the final of the The UK Premier One Loft Race today. Met some great

The best of Zwols Pigeons, Maurice O’donnell and other great pigeons. I’m excited and grateful for my team. All young

Pioneer_Mark / January 24, 2025

A little story about Hercules and my decision to have him preserved. Hercules was gifted to my son Zandie 4