Sport Horse Breeding (GB)

24/01/2025

SHB(GB) 2025 Handbook now available to download from SHB website
https://www.sporthorsegb.co.uk/shbgb-resource-and-downloads.asp

22/01/2025

Anthony Steward.

We were deeply saddened to hear that Mr Anthony Steward has passed away. Mr Steward was a highly respected panel judge and a tremendous supporter of Sport Horse Breeding (GB). Our sincere condolences go to Anthony’s family and friends.
We have been asked to pass on details of the funeral for anyone wishing to pay their respects.
Wednesday 5th February at 12 noon at St Andrews Church, Brigstock.

21/01/2025

Advanced event mares Bling and Hester – both ridden by Laura Collett – have taken the top two spots in the 2024 Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain's mare gradings.

Bling (pictured, left), owned and bred by Yvonne Ferguson, was the top-graded mare, while Hester (pictured, right), who is owned by her breeder Lucy Nelson, was the second-highest.

Lordships Parc Royal, a half-sister to Lordships Graffalo and bred by Penny Wallace, took third.

Hester's connections have even more to celebrate, as the mare's offspring FLS Wi******er (by Future Guilty Pleasure), bred by Mrs Nelson, was named the highest-placed foal. Mrs Nelson also bred the second-highest placed foal, Fusilier II, who is by Churchill III and out of Cara Admira.

14/01/2025

Stallion Grading- 2024

We had five lovely young stallions that came forward and passed the grading process, we had breeds ranging from Anglo-Arab, to Irish Draught and also graded the maternal ½ brother to Lordships Graffalo!
The following stallions are all now Graded and made Premium graded status:

Freckleton Untouchable an AES registered 7 yr old by Copilot out of Unbelievable.

Gold Mode an AES registered 6yr old by Quasimodo Van De Molendreef out of Novella Gold.

Gorseyleas Hunter’s Moon an IDHS registed 6yr old by Aye Aye Skipper out of Foxford Taras Dream.

Pencos Arctic King an SHB(GB) registered 6yr old by Chilli Morning out of Cornish Queen (dam of Lordships Graffalo).

Primitive Alpine an SHB(GB) registered 4yr old by Primitive Proposal out of Viola Des Alpes.

Along with the above, we assessed and accepted the 16yr old Thoroughbred Arrigo by Shirroco out of Aiyana and accepted two other stallions by way of transfer, Chacco Volo by Chacco Blue out of Haribo and Z Concorde by Concorde out of Lentefee.

We look forward to another year of grading in 2025, so if you interested in our gradings, please look out for our dates which will be advertised soon.

Pictured is Gold Mode, photo by kind permission of 1clicphoto.

10/01/2025

2024 Mare & Foal Grading Report

We have had another successful year with 10 venues kindly hosting mare and foal gradings across the country. We had 26 mares and 16 foals forward for grading.
11 mares graded into the Head Stud Book, 15 attained Main Stud Book status. All of the mares forward gained good scores and had favourable comments. As a society we are delighted to welcome these mares onto the grading system and share their owner’s enthusiasm to improve and increase their mares value for future generations.
Of the 16 foals presented 10 graded and 6 achieved the higher Premium status. The standard of foals was extremely high, and the highest placed foals were exceptional.

The top 3 mares and the top two foals will receive monetary prizes. Every other Head Stud Book graded mare will receive a voucher for a free foal registration.

Top Graded mare went to Bling belonging to Miss Y Ferguson. Bling is by Kannan out of thoroughbred Moody Margaret. Bling has been eventing with Laura Collett and has so far achieved 182 BE points and gained her Elite Status. Congratulations to Miss Ferguson who wins the top prize of £400.

Second highest mare went to Hester belonging to Mrs L Nelson. Hester is by Heinrich Heine out of Blue Anna. Hester has also been eventing with Laura Collett and has 479 BE Points and also gained Elite status. Congratulations to Mrs Nelson who wins the second prize of £300.

Third place went to Lordships Parc Royal belonging Mrs P Wallace. Lordships Parc Royal is by Parco out of Cornish Queen. Lordships Parc Royal is maternal half sister to Lordships Graffalo.
Congratulations to Mrs Wallace who wins the third prize of £300.

Each of the other mares achieving Head Stud Book status will be awarded a voucher for a free foal registration (including DNA). Vouchers are valid for two years, and foals must be by an SHB(GB) Graded Stallion.

The highest placed foal of the series goes to FLS Wi******er owned and bred by Mrs L Nelson. FLS Wi******er is by Future Guilty Pleasure out of Hester.
The second highest place foal is also one of Mrs Nelson’s Fusilier II by Churchill III out of Cara Admira.
Congratulations to Mrs Nelson who will be receiving £500 for FLS Wi******er and £300 for Fusilier II.

We are very grateful to all our generous hosts who allowed us the use of their facilities and we are also very appreciative of the time given by the panel of graders who ensure that consistent standards are maintained.

We look forward to another year of grading in 2025, so if you currently have an un-graded mare in foal or a mare you intend to breed from look out for our dates which will be advertised in the new year and you too, could be winning prizes similar to those above!.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries or questions regarding mare or foal grading.

Below photos, Bling & Hester by kind permission of Hannah Cole Photography.

08/01/2025

Previous post re Hunter Show dates should have read 12 & 13 August. Original post now amended. Please share.

08/01/2025

National Hunter Show
Incorporating BYEH, HOYS, RIHS Qualifiers
12 & 13 August - Addington Equestrian

08/01/2025

SHB(GB) Spring Show
Save the Date
27th April - Addington Equestrian.

08/01/2025

Save the Date
SHB(GB) AGM & Lunch
23 April 2025
Primrose Hill Farm, Arlescote, OX17 1DQ
Further details will be sent to all members.

Whilst situated in an idyllic rural location, Primrose Hill Farm is easily accessible. Junction 11 and 12 of the M40 motorway are just 9 miles and 6 miles distance, respectively. Banbury mainline train station provides frequent and fast links to London Marylebone (57 mins) and Birmingham Internation...

06/01/2025

This morning’s views and it is still raining!

01/01/2025

Get a Head Start!!!
Online Membership & Registration for 2025 Now Live!!
https://sporthorsegb.co.uk/sports-horse-membership.asp

24/12/2024

A kind, knowledgable horsewoman and judge who will be greatly missed ❤️

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧

It is with great sadness the Society heard the news that Caroline Nelson passed away peacefully in hospital on 23 Dec 2024, following a brief and sudden illness.

Caroline was a loyal and lifelong supporter of the National Pony Society as a greatly respected member, breeder, judge, steward and friend. Caroline served many terms on the Society’s Council and was a past NPS President, as well as being a member of the current riding pony studbook and show committees. We will greatly miss Caroline’s deep understanding of the NPS and its history, as well as her experience, wealth of knowledge and sheer hard work – traits which were her hallmark.

Caroline was a talented and experienced horsewoman of the old school, who produced and rode many horses and ponies so beautifully and to great success, across a variety of disciplines. What a wonderful legacy she has left the NPS and equestrian world more broadly. We will miss Caroline terribly and are so grateful for the outstanding contribution she made to the National Pony Society over many years.

We pass our sincere condolences to Caroline’s friends and family at this very sad time.

God bless you Caroline and may you rest in peace.

23/12/2024

Happy Christmas from all at Sport Horse Breeding (GB). Our offices are now closed for Christmas. The office opens again on Thursday 2nd January.

18/12/2024

SHB(GB) AFFILIATION NEWS - ONE STOP SHOP FOR HUNTER CLASSES

We are delighted to announce that we have received notification from Grandstand Media that SHB(GB) are once again able to offer the option of Horse of the Year Show affiliation for all Hunter Classes.

We believe that is a positive consequence of the changes that we have made within our Society and our commitment to our all our stakeholders to continually improve.

Thank you to all of our supporters, we cannot do it without you, we look forward to seeing you all in 2025.

17/12/2024

17/12/2024

The HOYS 2025 Rulebook is now available, and includes any important changes that competitors will need to know ahead of the season. Take a look on our website here 👉 https://bit.ly/4fsWYhs