Holsamhay competition
production and livery yard
About us
Why choose Holsamhay?
Here at Holsamhay competition production and livery yard we offer a very friendly, professional and second to none care and training for your horse/pony. We have miles of beautiful hacking surroundings, fantastic schooling facilities, friendly, experienced, professional and very knowledgeable staff and we run at very competitive prices. The yard is managed by Holly Watkinson, who has a great deal of knowledge, experience and many competition achievements under her belt. She is always on hand to offer any advice or support and give you peace of mind that your horse/pony is in good hands.
Holly Watkinson (Yard manager)
Holly has over 25 years experience working with, training and competing different horses and ponies. Holly has won every county show on the circuit, she is 3 times champion at Horse of the year, 2 times champion at the Royal international horse show, and she is also a European bronze medallist achieved through eventing in Hagen, Germany. Reference from Mrs Sandra Bucknell (British show pony society judge):
‘’My name is Mrs Sandra Bucknell. I have been associated with horses all my life, having hunted, evented, bred and produced top class ponied, both worker and flat for over 60 years. I have been a British show pony society judge on panels for over 50 years, having judged all over the world including HOYS and the Royal international.
I have known Holly for over 20 years, from when she rode top working hunter ponies, taking championships at the royal international, champion at HOYS and when she was also on the British eventing pony team in which she won a bronze medal.
She is a brilliant jockey with a sensitive feel for her animals, she has always been able to get the absolute best from whatever she rides. Her stable management and general welfare of her horses is second to none and her horses are always looking in perfect condition. Her schooling and preparation for the show ring, eventing and show jumping is excellent. I currently have a Connemara pony with Holly, which is having considerable success at showing, eventing and show jumping competitions.’’
