Billy has potential to be a top-class event horse or show jumper. He has previously jumped up to 1.30 level before he started eventing, he is hugely talented and could excel in either discipline. A lovely horse to work with and we are very excited about his future.
Name: Grennanstown Sarco Luxhill
Former Owner: Graham Smith & Holly Smith
Foaled: 2010
Sex: Gelding
Height: 17h
Breeding:
Shannondale Sarco x Olympic Lux
Bart was purchased by Holly and Graham after seeing him jump in the 3yo loose jumping at Millstreet Horse Show. Always super careful and a great competitor, Bart and Holly went on to be crowned 7yo National Champions amongst many other age class titles.
Bart made the move a stone’s throw away in the same village to the talented young rider Tabitha Kyle. Tabitha went on to win a Team Bronze at the Children on Horses European Championships, whilst narrowly missing out on an individual medal.
Name: Quarrycrest Echo
Former Owner: Graham Smith & Holly Smith
Foaled: 2007
Sex: Gelding
Height: 16.2h
Breeding:
Holly and Graham bought ‘Red’ from Cavan’s Elite 3 Y/O Sport Horse sale in Ireland. He was bought as a show jumping and eventing prospect and went on to successfully show jump up to 1.25m level with Holly. She also dabbled in the eventing scene with him and it became obvious that he would go on to achieve great things in the sport.
As a 6 year old Red and Holly won at novice level, before he was sold on to Kate Walls for Piggy March (nee French) to ride. The rest of his success is history…
He went on to win a Team Gold at the World Equestrian Games in Tryon – USA, followed by a Team Silver medal at the European Championships in Luhmuhlen – Germany the following year.
Red was a real character and full of mischief, but Piggy brought the absolute best out of him for his long-term owner Jayne McGivern.
Name: Quality Old Joker
Former Owner: Graham Smith & James Mossman
Foaled: 2008
Sex: Gelding
Height: 16.2h
Breeding:
A mountain of a horse who was originally spotted and purchased by Graham Smith at Gorsebridge Sport Horse Sales as a raw 4yo.
In joint ownership with James Mossman and after a couple of seasons hunting with James, George returned to Holly @ Fox Covert to great success. A real Derby and Puissance specialist who could easily turn his hand to a speed class.
One of only 61 clears ever Hickstead Derby for a 2nd place finish.
Clean sweep of GB Puissance wins, Hoys, Olympia, Liverpool, Bolesworth.
HOYS Speed horse of the Year 2017.
2* GP winner Oliva Nova ‘16.
This special horse was the start of an incredible story.
Doug was bought on Holly and Graham’s first trip to Goresbridge Horse Sales in an attempt to raise the quality of the trade horses they had for sale. He was bought as a lightly backed 4yo for €5,800.00. His talent and the partnership between Doug and Holly quickly became obvious. Despite offers at nearly every show they attended along the journey, we took the decision to let the dream carry on through as far as the partnership could go.
In a whirlwind 6 years, despite Holly never having competed above 1.20 level previously, he and Holly progressed straight through to 5* Nations Level. Despite a few obstacles along the way, including the birth of Holly and Graham’s daughter Rosie and a terrible leg break for Holly. Doug won all the way through his career before being sold for €1.4m as a 10yo.
Doug was a special horse, the type many of us dream of. I cannot thank him enough for everything he did to help my career and he truly deserves the wonderful home he has with Katherine Dinan in the USA, who loves him equally as much as I did.
Thank you Dougie.
Name: Gold de Riverland (Max)
Owner: Graham & Holly Smith
Foaled: 2016
Sex: Gelding
Height: 16.2h
Breeding:
Performance
None to date
Max is one of the most exciting prospects we have ever owned. A real athlete, with the whole package. Currently out at grass maturing.
Name: Dominant (Dom)
Owner: Graham & Holly Smith
Foaled: 2017
Sex: Stallion
Height: 16.3h
Breeding:
Although very young he shows masses of ability. He is beautifully bred by Diamant De Semilly and now been ridden away under saddle. A super easy character with abnormal ability, we can’t wait to see what his future holds. As he is only young, he is currently out at grass maturing.
Name: HHS JD
Owner: Graham & Holly Smith
Foaled: 2014
Sex: Gelding
Height: 16.2h
Breeding:
OI Metta x Beach Ball x Heritage Fortunas
Performance:
None to date
JD is an interesting prospect who arrived with us as a trade horse. He very quickly showed promise as a Grand Prix horse and will be given plenty of time to mature to reach his full potential. We are excited to see how he develops over the coming years.
Diane is a very classy mare with huge potential. She is a true athlete by Diamant de Semilly and has all the ability and quality to be top class.
Name: Balouish (Flora)
Owner: Kevin Sleap
Foaled: 2016
Sex: Mare
Height: 16.2h
Breeding:
Performance:
None to date
Flora is a lovely mare owned and bred by Kevin Sleap. She has an exciting future ahead of her with her can do attitude, athleticism and quick action. She will be carefully brought into the sport over the next couple of years and given plenty of time to mature and develop.
