GFS Sporthorses

22/11/2024

The babies had their first experience of snow. It was fascinating how they individually interpreted and reacted to it as they left the barn and entered a world of white as they came out for their daily handling and play session.
Aquillo and Nelson were horrified, as were Zephyra and Kalindi, although they all decided to leave their stables and test out the white stuff with a little reassurance. Astro and his pal were bemused but happy to trust us, GFS Olympia was her relaxed self and took it all in her stride, her friend Luminita just wanted to dig in it and see if it was good to roll on and GFS Tiger Lily couldn’t wait to get out into it and thought it was the most exciting thing ever and just wanted to chase around with the dogs, blowing plumes of steamy clouds as she snorted and cavorted.

12/11/2024

Many of those who have followed this page for enough years will remember little GFS Ziggy Stardust. He is by Destello and the first foal out of It’s Magic who foaled GFS Illuminati, GFS Lolapalooza, GFS Alchemy and GFS Spellbound.
It is so good to see that he has done so well and remained true to the GFS ‘stamp’ of being such a true delight under saddle and in temperament.

08/11/2024

I could not be more delighted to be posting this, the latest update in the journey of GFS Moon Daizie. She left us five weeks ago and has absolutely blossomed under the care and tutelage of Sophie Walker Eventing where she has made huge and enthusiastic steps towards starting a ridden career with promise, potential and her happy little ears pricked with interest and enjoyment at all times.
I could not be prouder of this wonderful young horse or her wonderful trainer Sophie.
Regretfully it is now time to find Moon Daizie pasture new where she will no doubt be adored, admired and enjoyed as she deserves to be.
Young horses this special and with such faultless temperaments, calm and sensible dispositions as well as such enthusiasm for work and true synergy with their rider do not come along very often...they are special!
There is plenty of information on our website as well as photos galore of her, her sire and incredible dam, but please contact Sophie direct for details and to express your interest. I do not think this super horse will be around for very long!
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03/11/2024

GFS Sporthorses continue to reduce our numbers as we move towards stepping down from breeding horses professionally. We have a couple of two and threee year olds, some really super yearlings and a number of very exciting 2024 foals currently at a seriously reduced asking. These reductions will not extend into next year as once we are through another winter and the hard work is done.
As the bells toll for the new year the values will be returned to a number that does not simply cover the cost of production and there they will stay. This is a once only opportunity, not to be repeated and it ends midnight of 31st December!
If you are looking for a quality foal or youngster bred for guaranteed temperament, excellent bloodlines, ensuring versatility, rideability and trainability under saddle as well as a true beauty, we may very well have your dream come true! We have probably owned most of these horses great grandparents and are able explain these bloodlines from a personal point of view, if not introduce you to them!
These young horses are professionally handled from day one, they have established ground manners, a high level of trust, superb natures and fabulous attitudes. They have been assiduously trimmed and wormed from six weeks old, they are vaccinated and Registered with the AES.
They will all attain a mature height of 16hh upwards.
They are bred with performance in mind but are very much bred to be amateur friendly and a pleasure to deal with in all respects (www.gfssporthorses.co.uk)
If you may be interested or know someone who may be, please contact us direct and or share this post.
Many thanks

27/10/2024

It has been a busy weekend here. Our wonderful farrier has been here for the past two days trimming the horses feet to perfection and checking that every horse is correctly balanced.
We were not only blessed by blue skies and sunshine, but I also had my two gorgeous grandchildren here to help.
We do very much focus on temperament in our breeding program but when it is seen in action, I cannot help but feel both proud and inspired by the generosity of our horses spirit.
From the youngest weaned foal to our most senior stallion, these remarkable horses showed an extraordinary understanding of small vulnerable people to the point that I felt confident with each and every one interacting with the girls as a special mutual respect developed between them and communication barriers overcome and understood.
Here are a few photos, GFS Fire and Ice enjoying a chat and a cuddle and yearling c**t GFS Equinox standing for his feet held by my eldest granddaughter. It was all carefully supervised, but wow! What incredible horses x

25/10/2024

And in a blink of an eye...they are gone!
Today we bid a sad farewell to the striking GFS Firestorm, the rather uniquely marked buckskin pintoloosa by GFS Fire and Ice, out of Camaro mare, Charisma.
Firestorm has started his journey to his wonderful new home in France where he will be professionally produced with the aim of seeing if he can live up to some of the incredible eventing names to be found in his pedigree.
He loaded like an absolute professional and apparently traveled like a dream on the first leg of his journey. This c**t has been an absolute dream to handle from day one. Like so many of our foals, his relaxed and 'can do' demeanor, combined with his kind, intelligent attitude has not only won him a place in our hearts, but it made him somewhat of a schoolmaster for the younger foals as they have come in to be weaned. He has shown the way when they have been a little lost or worried, standing strong and patient beside them; encouraging them to lead with growing confidence and gently reassuring them whenever they have become overwhelmed with the many lessons learned away form 'mum's' side.
Firestorm, you will be much missed and remembered fondly. You are going to a simply wonderful new home and to someone who fell in love with you almost as quickly as we did. Be safe little one and always be happy x

24/10/2024

With only three more foals left to wean, I thought I would give a little update on the exquisite GFS Tiger Lily. This little looker has neatly poached the very best genetics of her magnificent sire GFS Illuminati and the beauty and grace of her dam GFS Arabesque. Her pedigree is a testament to some of the most incredible performance and breeding stallions throughout her bloodlines with a little twist of the exotic.
Tiger Lily is a fun and charismatic filly with a wonderful personality and keen intelligence. She is a really feminine filly with a beautiful head, kind eye as both her dam and sire as well as the same incredible movement as both her dam and sire who absolutely float above the ground and really use their whole body to express their love of life and their paces to another level.
We really have been so very lucky this year to have bred so many beauties who not only look the part, exude quality but are all such genuinely kind, trusting and friendly souls too.
I am very much looking forward to updating the next three in too; GFS Luminita who is the paternal sibling to Tiger Lily, GFS Astronova by Ahorn and GFS Conchaccorado by Conthalou...

22/10/2024

As promised, an update on our star pupil GFS Moon Daizie;
A little over two weeks since she left us to join Sophie Walker Eventing for her initial training under saddle, this superstar three year old has taken to every aspect of the new challenges and questions asked of her. She has always been a kind, sensible and willing young horse with a serene temperament and relaxed attitude to life in general. But, even those who know and love her so well have been astounded at her foot perfect progress!
From the moment Daizie strolled up the ramp of the horse box with zero hesitation to leave on her new adventure, she has embraced every lesson and adapted to her new life in work with admirable enthusiasm, ears always forward and her typical good grace. Sophie is amazing, but I think that you will agree that Daizie is pretty incredible too! I had the opportunity to go and visit this dynamic pair yesterday and had the pleasure of watching Daizie hack alone down country lanes, passing other horses and farm machinery and then along a busier road with traffic and vehicles with flashing lights. I watched her working in the school with enthusiasm and intelligence over poles and developing her lovely big trot with a rider on board. This really is such a genuine, cheerful and workmanlike young horse with tremendous class and massive potential to become an absolute dream ride. She is straightforward, non spooky, obedient and listens to her rider beautifully. She steps out with style and with confidence, she transitions seamlessly into a lovely big trot and comes back to walk or stop with the lightest of aides.
We already know from her loose jump that Daizie has a huge amount of scope and a tidy style over a jump and have little expectation that she will make a competitive grass roots eventer or the most exceptional mother daughter share/top class Riding Club horse or pretty much anything else you can think of. This is a kind, loving and gentle youngster and the type most riders would sell their soul for. She is at the start of her education, but she is going to be the most exciting prospect for anyone in search of quality and a temperament that is absolutely without fault. GFS Moon Daizie will probably settle in height at 16/16.1hh, she has good bone and great feet, she is Registered with the AES and her dam is the full sister to GFS Fire and Ice. Her sire is GFS Lord of the Dance. She has super breeding and bloodlines that emphasise her highly desirable versatility, she has good conformation and has been professionally handled from birth with emphasis on developing both trust and a great bond with people. For her age she has had a fantastic education to date, her manners are impeccable in all situations and is absolutely perfect for someone to now have the pleasure of bringing on and to further develop this very special young horse's natural talents and attributes.
She is vice free and we have yet to find anything that she is awkward about or worried by, including clippers, bathing, farrier, tying up politely, traveling, loading, in or out of the stable, dogs, chickens, cattle and chaos in general.
If Daizie sounds like the kind of youngster that you may be looking for or know someone who is in search of a similar paragon of virtue. Please don't hesitate to get in contact with either Sophie or myself for further details.
Horses as genuine and trainable as this are rarely available and would almost be described as suitable for a novice were it not for her age and only at the start of her education! She will remain in training and will also shortly be followed by our other three year old GFS Daizie Fantazie!
More photos and information can be accessed at gfssporthorses.co.uk

19/10/2024

Just a quick reminder that with weaning well under way, we still have some very beautiful and well bred 2024 foals remaining. These super youngsters are very well handled in all ways with fantastic temperaments and winning characters.
Our horses are bred with bloodlines to include Diarado, Al Pacino/Andiamo, Monte Bellini, Quirifino Z, Conthalou, Ramiro B, Indoctro, Camaro and with many fabulous performance ancestors in their immediate pedigree. They are bred to be amateur friendly in all respects and to have the potential to perform in all disciplines.
More information can be found at www.gfssporthorses.co.uk or by contacting us direct x

14/10/2024

Sometimes champions are made and sometimes they are born!
All I can say is that in over twenty years of breeding, I have absolutely no doubt that this filly has something so special about her.
GFS Olympia was born with attitude, she knew she was special from her first breath and she has not stopped reminding us all!
Our original trepidation that she was going to be a little devil was quickly dispelled as she is the most charming, sociable and gentle soul. She is frighteningly intelligent and it sometimes feels that she has been here before. Every lesson taught is one remembered; she loves attention which has made everything so easy to teach her and so obliging, as long as her efforts to please are recognised and praised appropriately!.
Olympia is bold, very brave and highly motivated to be the best, the fastest and the smartest when enjoying the foal games with her friends. She is vocal, bossy, independent and demanding of an audience at all times whilst always maintaining a kind attitude, a sensible approach and a big sense of humour.
I have no doubt this filly will be heading to the top of sport when her time comes, her breeding is exceptional being by the late great Ahorn and probably one of the last, if not the last of his foals to be born.
Her dam is the fabulous mare Dolanda (Ultimo x Wellington - Nimmerdor) Dolly as she is known is a retired International Grade A show jumper with winnings in excess of £22,000 having jumped consistently up to 1.40. On the Sunshine Tour she won ten out of her twelve classes and she is just the most glorious mare with the biggest heart and the kindest nature.
We are currently not prepared to part with this filly as not only is she the stuff of dreams, but to see her through to a competitive future would be a dream come true too x

11/10/2024

It occurred to me that I have not created any posts on one of my favourite boys. GFS Equinox is just an absolute 'teddy bear', he is so polite, considerate, affectionate and intelligent. Although he is still a c**t and only a yearling , he is just so well behaved and responsible. We really do adore him and continue to have the high hopes for him that we have had since his arrival last year.
Equinox is by the glorious GFS Illuminati, a son of GFS Eskimo Jo and out of a super jumping mare by Hogwart. His dam is Dolanda,(Ultimo x Wellington) one of the most wonderful mares to have ever graced my yard and who is much adored. She is KWPN Grade A show jumper with a phenomenal record and a heart as golden as her son.
We will be running this super c**t on for a while, but I just wanted to share this handsome boy, even though he is looking a little scruffy with his winter woollies having eclipsed his glorious iridescent summer coat x

10/10/2024

'Rainbow' yearlings!
They will soon be past the 'ugly duckling' stage and I think these three are going to be quite a sight to behold when gliding across the paddocks with their manes and tails floating on the breeze x

09/10/2024

It is a funny kind of light at this time of the year.
As the blue skies and bright summer sun start to lose their battle with endless, dull grey skies and chillingly damp mists, it seems that with every reemergence of the sun's cheerful face, she becomes weaker but no less beautiful. I personally live for the summer and wish that I could hibernate through every winter!
Nature is a fickle and wondrous beast, her moods can be playful, awe inspiring and miraculous. She can also be a treacherous and cruel creature too; as the sun sets on a glorious autumn day here, I am thinking only of those in the path of Hurricane Milton.
I send my prayers and love to my friends and everyone in Florida tonight. I pray you stay safe, stay strong and have faith that during the darkest hour, a light somehow always appears x

07/10/2024

The gorgeous GFS Moon Daizie has left us to be started under saddle with the lovely Sophie Walker. Sophie is the talented young rider featured in earlier posts and who did an absolutely outstanding job with GFS Zingalina this summer who is currently home and enjoying a break before real work recommences next year in preparation for young event classes.
Daizie is definitely ready to start her initial training under saddle. She is a super stamp of youngster with a great mind and the most exceptional temperament you could hope to find. This girl only ever has to be asked once, she is so willing and clever. We bred both her dam and sire as well as owning both grand sires and dams. These bloodlines really do ensure the most outstanding natures and exceptional willingness under saddle.
Daizie is being prepared for a home where her faultless attitude and relaxed attitude will be appreciated and where she will be able to enjoy and be enjoyed as a quality all rounder or produced as a Grassroots eventer, or more.... She is definitely amateur friendly, she moves beautifully and when loose jumped, she had tremendous scope and style.
Daizie is vice free, has perfect manners both in and out of the stable, she is great with the farrier, to worm, catch and handle in all situations. Actually, as she left to go, I was going to take a photo of her climbing the ramp to enter the lorry, it was her first time and she loaded so instantaneously, that I did not get a chance!!
Daizie is a very pretty horse with a lovely head, she has a good amount of bone and a strong conformation. She will be approximately 16hh.
Over the coming weeks, I will be sharing Sophies photos and video so that GFS Moon Daizie's progress can be followed as she starts ridden work. If she may be just what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to register an interest as she is a type very hard to find and is going to make someone the most perfect little horse.
More information on Daizie and others that we have can be found at www.gfssporthorses.co.uk

05/10/2024

With Autumn starting to colour our landscape, bathing us in that wonderful golden light and putting a distinct chill in the early morning and evening air, it is once again time to start thinking about weaning our 2024 foals.
The first group are almost ready to come in and start their first steps to a life of more independence. I have been making the most of enjoying watching them in the fields before this happens, capturing those special moments before innocence is lost. They all seem to have grown so much and so very quickly, it only seems like a few weeks have passed since those magical moments of welcoming them into our world and fretting endlessly about their health, well being and protecting them from all hazards. They are suddenly so tall, strong and full of their own characters as the horse inside the foal starts to emerge.
It is a bitter sweet time of the year as separating our lovely girls from their adored young brings mixed blessings; the ladies are usually tiring physically from the physical efforts of feeding their young. We have been feeding them to keep their energy levels constant and creep feeding the foals for for several weeks to help where we can, but the foals are big now; they take what they want, when they want and can be quite rough with their demands.
Before the mares start to lose their much needed condition to navigate winter, this is the time that we have traditionally separated them from their foals. Ours is a gentle process as we are fortunate to have the facilities to make this process both gradual and stress free, they are familiar with coming in every four weeks to be trimmed and reminded of leading politely. Our foals are weaned in pairs, usually with their best buddy in a large shared loose box with both of their dams are either side, with full visibility and 'chatting' access. The 'mums' are slowly moved further and further from their foals in the barn before the girls are led away once dried up and turned out for a few weeks - out of sight and earshot. By this time the foals are completely independent and actually more focused on their friends and the routine of feeding, handling and playtime.
Then the work then starts over the winter with daytime access to large fields and individual stables at night. This way we are gently instilling their initial education and developing their lovely bright little minds and to prepare them for a life ahead as trusting, relaxed and enthusiastic students, complete with lovely manners and happy hearts x
We do still have a number of this years heavenly foals available, a few absolutely gorgeous yearlings - two fillies and two c**ts (with all the hard work already completed!) and some rather special in foal broodmares currently available to the very best of homes and due to produce some rather spectacular 2025 foals x
If interested please look on our website to see what is available www.gfssporthorses.co.uk The website is up to date and any further details can be found by contacting me directly.

04/10/2024

The beautiful GFS Mikado in the US and now Graded with AES and Oldenburg.

GFS Mikado
Tobiano smokey cream Anglo European Studbook stallion, 2017
by GFS Lord Of The Dance out of Charisma by Camaro
owner/contact:
Sergent Stables, LLC, Erika Sergent, Fort Worth, FL
724-840-1674, [email protected]