About
At HB Stud, we are committed to breeding top-quality sport horses with the temperament, athleticism, and conformation required for success in modern equestrian sport. Our breeding program focuses on producing horses for showjumping, dressage, and eventing, using proven bloodlines and performance-driven selection.
Our youngstock are raised in a supportive, well-managed environment, with careful attention to their health, handling, and early development. Whether you're seeking a future competition partner or a quality prospect, our stud offers horses bred with purpose and raised with care.
HB Stud has grown into a trusted name in equine care, breeding, and development. Our mission is to provide a professional, supportive environment where horses can thrive—whether they are here for rehabilitation or training, or as part of our own breeding programme.
Stephanie Holker BHS AI
Stephanie Holker created HB Stud 5 years ago along with Mark Barnard. She has been a BHS AI qualified instructor for over 20 years, along with competing her own horses internationally.
Stephanie uses this knowledge to start youngstock off in the correct way and develop them for their future careers, along with assessing the traits of potential broodmares and stallions to ensure the best quality foals are produced.
Mark Barnard AWCF
Mark Barnard creted HB Stud along with Stephanie Holker 5 years ago. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in farriery, he specializes in remedial hoof care that supports long-term soundness, comfort, and performance.
He has worked with horses across disciplines, from leisure hacks to elite competition, tailoring his work to the individual needs of each animal.
He now uses this experience in the breeding industry to help breed the best quality youngstock as well as to help stallions, broodmares an youngstock reach their full potential.
