H.C show production

20/08/2025

✨ Feeling so grateful ✨

I have so many updates (and lots of photos!) from GCAT still to share with you all, but before I do, I just want to say a huge thank you 💕

To everyone who took the time to message me with congratulations, good luck wishes, or words of support – it honestly means the world. A special thank you as well to everyone at Manor Farm for the beautiful gifts on my return!

This weekend at GCAT was truly incredible – both competing and getting the chance to enjoy London. It’s left me feeling inspired, motivated, and more excited than ever for next year’s show season… even though there’s still plenty left of this year to enjoy too! 🐎✨

Thank you all again for being part of this journey with me – your support never goes unnoticed. 💖

15/08/2025

✨ Celebrating the Arabian Breed at GCAT London! ✨

I’m thrilled to be here at the Royal Hospital Chelsea this week, soaking in the elegance, grace, and incredible spirit of the British Arabian entries—there are so many beautiful horses shining in every class.

Why you absolutely should be here (and it’s free to watch!):

Free entrance — so bring your friends, family, or fellow enthusiasts along to enjoy the spectacle in person

A vibrant atmosphere with a shopping village, top-tier performances, and the opportunity to witness these stunning horses live

Can’t make it? No worries—watch all the action unfold from wherever you are through the official livestream:

Watch Live: Global Champions Arabians Tour Livestream

Let’s celebrate the beauty, tradition, and excellence of the Arabian breed together—whether you’re here at GCAT London or watching from afar!

14/08/2025

✨ Tomorrow… we go GLOBAL! ✨
Dancing Mirage SBM is off to GCAT London – and this truly is what dreams are made of.

Six years ago, I was sat around Sarah and Peter Howard’s kitchen table, underselling myself and saying I wouldn’t be showing colts or stallions. Fast forward six years, and here I am… about to step onto the biggest stage of my career with Mirage by my side.

From that first conversation to this moment – it’s been an incredible journey. I wouldn’t want to share this stage with any other horse. 💫🐎

13/08/2025

✨ Show Week Update! ✨

Last week was a busy one with two shows and two new horses making their debuts alongside the wonderful Diamond 💎

First up – North Devon Show with the lovely Connemara 2-year-old Sylla.
She was there mainly for the experience, and it’s safe to say there was a lot for her to take in! I handled her calmly and quietly so she could enjoy it all in a positive way, and apart from a couple of babyish moments, she really tried her heart out — coming home with a 4th place 🥰

Next stop – Honiton Show where I had the pleasure of handling Nicola and Andrew Lovell’s bold and beautiful coloured foal. She strutted in like she owned the ring and even let her lovely mum shine too 💕 She only went and won her Foal Sports Horse class! 🏆

Then it was Diamond’s turn. Sadly, she wasn’t quite the judge’s cup of tea this time and wasn’t 100% herself (being in season didn’t help!), but she still pulled off a 5th place and behaved beautifully.

Now no rest for us – this week we’re off to Okehampton Show on Thursday and then straight to GCAT on Friday morning! 🐴💨

13/08/2025

The big dreams are getting real now. I will post a link for those that want to watch the live stream

08/08/2025

✨ Celebrating the Arabian Breed ✨

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Gifted Spirit SBM and Lexie Moores – a partnership that truly shows how patience, dedication, and teamwork can create something very special.

At just 5 years old, Spirit is already proving himself to be the perfect example of a well-produced young Arabian. A lot of thoughtful groundwork went into his early training, ensuring he was exposed to all sorts of experiences, taught to think, and given the time to develop into a safe, sensible, yet fun ridden horse.

Earlier this year, with the help and support of her mum, 13-year-old Lexie began the exciting process of backing him – and what a journey it’s been! Watching them grow together has been a joy. They’ve taken things steadily, never rushing, and the results speak for themselves: Spirit takes everything in his stride.

Their hard work has already paid off in the ring – at their very first show, they came home with two 1sts, two 2nds, and Joint Champion! We’re certain this is only the beginning for this talented pair.

Bred by SBM Arabians, who focus on exceptional conformation and movement, Spirit is proving to be a truly versatile horse – and we’ve no doubt he’ll turn his hoof to every discipline in the future.

📸 Pictured: Spirit and Lexie in their winning fancy dress costume – pure joy and partnership on display!

💬 I’m sure Lexie and Sam will share some of their videos with you.

If you’d like to be our next Reason to Celebrate the Arabian Breed, send us a PM – and please share this post to help showcase the versatility of Arabians and how they can make fantastic teenage ponies.

A truly great combination for the future ❤️🐎

05/08/2025

North Devon Show bound tomorrow with the lovely Connemara filly, Sylla! 🐎✨

This will be my first time handling her, and I’m really looking forward to it. She’s a beautiful, well-trained young mare who’s had the benefit of time, patience, and the right foundation. Excited to see how she takes to the show ring!

If you’re heading to the show, come say hi — we’ll be flying the flag for native ponies with style! 💚🍀

03/08/2025

🎥 British Breeding Futurity Virtual Entry Filming – Only £50 at Our Yard! 🎥

We’re now offering professional virtual filming for just £50 at our yard in Cornwall for those entering the British Breeding Futurity.

With over five years of hands-on experience, we’ve successfully competed youngsters from foals to four-year-olds across disciplines including endurance, dressage, and sports ponies — all with strong results. We provide experienced handlers, a professional filming set-up, and a calm, supportive environment to get the best from your horse.

📌 In-hand only entries from foals to four-year-olds are welcome.

💫 Futurity discipline options include:

Dressage

Eventing

Endurance

Showjumping

NEW: Native breeds

Sports Pony

Whether you're a breeder, owner, or young horse producer, the British Breeding Futurity is a brilliant way to showcase your horse’s future potential in their chosen discipline and receive professional, developmental feedback.

🗓️ Filming must be completed by 15th August, so don’t delay — book your session now or drop us a message with any questions!

📲 Full details and virtual entry requirements can be found here:
👉 https://british-breeding.com/futurity/virtual-futurity

02/08/2025

🌟 Diamond Mabuse Shines at Yealmpton Show! 🌟

What a day! On Thursday, I took Diamond Mabuse to Yealmpton Agricultural Show — just the two of us — and she absolutely blew me away 💎✨

From the moment we arrived, she was a total professional: loaded like a dream, stood quietly on the box, and let me prep her solo with no drama at all. Such a grown-up girl already! 🐎💖

In the In-Hand Youngstock class, Diamond strutted her stuff and came away with 1st place 🥇👏
We didn’t place in the championship, but she was up against some seriously seasoned competition and held her own beautifully.

Later in the day (after a very long wait!), she went into the Open In-Hand Horse class — open to all breeds and ages — and even though she was clearly tired, she gave me her all and brought home a brilliant 2nd place 🥈💫

I couldn’t be prouder of this rising star. She’s growing up into something really special 💫💖

30/07/2025

Breeding for Temperament – Why It Matters 💛

Whether you're breeding, choosing a stallion, or buying your next horse, temperament should never be overlooked.

At H.C Show Production, we truly believe that a great mind makes all the difference — in the ring, at home, and everywhere in between. We work with horses from all backgrounds, but it’s those with kind, willing, trainable temperaments that really shine and bring joy to work with every day.

This post is a must-read if you're thinking long-term — because a good brain is just as important as good movement or conformation.

👉 We’d love to hear your thoughts — what do you look for first when viewing a horse?

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧✨️ Because a beautiful horse with a bad attitude is just... difficult. 😅

When we talk about breeding better Arabians, we often focus on conformation or beauty — but what about what’s going on between those cute ears?

✅ 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬! 𝐈𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬:
– Trainability
– Safety
– Enjoyment
– Performance
– Longevity in use

🔹 Arabians are known for their intelligence, sensitivity, and loyalty — but not all temperaments are equal. Some bloodlines are sweet and willing, others can be hot or reactive. And YES — temperament is heritable.

𝐒𝐨, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧?

🔸 𝟏. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬
Both the mare and the stallion must have good temperaments. Calm under pressure. Willing. Trusting. If either parent is unpredictable or aggressive — stop there.

🔸 𝟐. 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞
Good breeding starts with what you SEE and FEEL:
– Does the horse stand quietly for the farrier?
– Does it spook often?
– Is it kind to humans and other horses?
– Does it handle change or noise calmly?

🔸 𝟑. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦
That stallion might win ribbons, but if he's hard to manage or passes on a hot brain — you're creating more problems than prizes. Breed the kind of horses that kids can groom, beginners can ride, and that you want to be around.

🔸 𝟒. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫
“He’s just stallion-ish.” “She’s moody.” “He’s too smart.” 👀
Nope. A horse that bites, bolts, kicks, or can’t focus should NOT be part of a breeding program. Don’t breed difficult into the next generation.

🔸 𝟓. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
If a mare is alert but nervous, pair her with a calm, steady stallion. Let their foal inherit the best from both. 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭!

An Arabian with a good mind is worth their weight in gold. Kind. Smart. Safe. Easy to train. It’s not just about looks – it’s about what they’re like to live with.

✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲 – 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝, 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐱 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 – 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫. 💛🐴

29/07/2025

Next stop: Yealmpton Show! 🚛✨
After her brilliant result at Liskeard Show, where Diamond was crowned Supreme In-Hand Reserve Champion, she's all set for her next outing.
Owned by Linda and Jodie Bensley, this special mare is looking and feeling fabulous — bring on tomorrow! 💫

25/07/2025

✨ Celebrating the Arabian Horse ✨

As many of you already know, Arabians have been a huge part of my life for the past 20 years – and my love for this incredible breed just keeps growing. From my first part-bred, Beckham, who introduced me to the world of competition, to working with some of the best purebreds on the international in-hand circuit – Arabians have shaped my journey every step of the way. 🐎

Beckham took me into every corner of the equestrian world: showing, showjumping, dressage up to Elementary, eventing, hunting, pleasure rides – you name it, we tried it. Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to produce and back purebred and part bred Arabians in multiple disciplines, worked at stud farms, and now proudly ride and compete for different Arab owners, with incredible achievements including:

🏆 Many dressage wins personally and for the riding club
🏆 Multiple championships under saddle with part-bred Toya Contradiction
🏆 International in-hand win with Princess Castra SBM
🏆 British National Champion Yearling C**t & Bronze Champion Senior Stallion with Dancing Mirage SBM – now headed to the Global Tour in London! 🌍

With this in mind, I’ve decided to use my platform to promote this versatile and special breed through a weekly feature. I want to celebrate not just my own journey, but yours too – so I’m inviting you to DM me your own wins, funny moments, heartwarming stories, or successes with your Arabians (pure or part-bred) so I can share them here.

Let’s show the world the temperament, versatility, and heart of these horses. 🐴💫