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Showjumping Horse Production private introductions, trusted assessment.
Production, preparation and trusted private introductions for riders and owners who want the right showjumping horse, the right programme and the right long-term fit. Led by Dan Barnes at HRB Equestrian in Hertfordshire.
Three routes, one standard of care.
Whether you are producing a horse, preparing one for the next stage, or looking for the right showjumping horse, HRB can support the process with judgement, honesty and a clear approach. Riders actively searching can also explore HRB's showjumping horse sourcing and showjumping horses for sale pages for more detail on suitability, trusted introductions and long-term fit.
Produced With Structure
Young horses, developing horses and competition horses are produced with structure, routine and long-term soundness in mind. The work is paced carefully, with a clear programme from the start.
Prepared Carefully
HRB can support with schooling, assessment, competition preparation, presentation, viewing preparation and honest owner communication. The aim is always for the horse to be clearer, stronger and better understood.
Connected Through the Right Network
For riders looking for a horse, HRB can help identify suitable routes through a trusted showjumping network and guide the conversation professionally from first contact to final decision.
The right horse starts with the right conversation.
This is the quickest route into HRB for serious horse enquiries, production support and private introductions. Share the context clearly, and HRB will guide the next step with care, honesty and discretion.
I am looking for a horse
For riders, parents or owners searching for the right showjumping horse. Share your level, confidence, budget, goals and preferred type so HRB can advise whether there is a suitable horse, route or trusted introduction.
Share a Horse Search Brief 02I need production support
For owners who want a horse assessed, produced, prepared, strengthened, represented or quietly introduced through the right network.
Discuss Production SupportShare the right details for a clearer first conversation.
The more clearly HRB understands the horse, rider, budget, confidence level and goal, the more useful the first conversation can be. This form is designed to capture the context needed before advising on the most suitable next step.
Private, serious enquiries only.
Suitable routes are discussed carefully, not forced.
Horse, rider and long-term fit are considered together.
Dan Barnes Horse Producer and Director.
Horse Producer · Director · HRB EquestrianDan leads the horse production and private introduction side of HRB. His background is rooted in young horse production, showjumping and practical yard standards. He has worked with young, sharp and complex horses, developing a calm and systematic approach to training, rideability and long-term confidence.
At HRB, Dan's role is to assess each horse honestly, understand what it needs, and help shape a route that protects both the horse and the rider. That may mean further schooling, competition preparation, presentation support or quiet conversations within the right network.
The right horse is not just the one that jumps. It is the one that suits the rider, the job and the long-term plan.
Dan Barnes · Horse Producer
Production, preparation and trusted introductions.
HRB's involvement can be as narrow or as broad as the horse and owner require. The process is always honest, structured and focused on the right outcome.
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Young horse production
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Showjumping horse development
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Training and rideability work
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Flatwork and jump schooling
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Competition preparation
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Production and presentation support
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Honest horse assessment
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Video and viewing preparation
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Owner advice and communication
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Rider and owner suitability
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Network-led introductions
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Private horse conversations
For owners who want their horse produced with care and represented clearly.
Producing or representing a horse carefully is not just about advertising it. The horse needs to be understood, prepared and presented in a way that gives the right people confidence.
HRB can help owners create a clearer route by assessing the horse, identifying the right type of rider, preparing the horse correctly and supporting the process with honest communication.
This is particularly relevant for owners who want their horse produced further before the next step, presented with better structure, or introduced through a more trusted showjumping network.
Discuss Production SupportFor riders looking for the right showjumping horse.
The right horse depends on more than age, breeding or jump.
HRB looks at the full picture: rider experience, confidence, ambition, budget, competition goals, temperament fit and the level of support needed after purchase.
The aim is not to push the quickest decision. The aim is to help riders make better decisions. If you are actively searching, HRB's showjumping horse sourcing page explains how we approach suitability, trusted introductions and long-term rider fit.
- Rider experience
- Confidence level
- Competition ambition
- Budget
- Temperament fit
- Support needed after purchase
Quiet judgement. Structured production. Honest conversations.
HRB is not the loudest name in the room. It is the one that gets called when the decision matters.
Dan's production experience
Years working with young, sharp and complex horses builds a clear understanding of what a horse needs to thrive long term.
Structured yard environment
A calm, consistent routine produces more honest horses. HRB's yard standards support the production process from the ground up.
Showjumping knowledge
The technical knowledge behind rideability, scope and competition preparation comes from real, active involvement in the sport.
Welfare-first management
Production that takes shortcuts creates problems. HRB builds horses that are sound, settled and genuinely ready for work.
Trusted equestrian network
Access to the right people at the right time. Quiet introductions through a credible network rather than public advertising.
Honest owner communication
If a horse is not right for a rider, HRB will say so. If more time is needed, that conversation happens early.
How the process works.
The process is kept simple. HRB does not overcomplicate the conversation, the aim is to understand the situation clearly and advise honestly from there.
Initial enquiry
HRB understands the horse, rider, goals, budget, level and current situation.
Assessment or search brief
Dan helps clarify what is needed, whether that is production, preparation, suitability advice or a trusted introduction.
Quiet, professional next step
HRB then advises the most suitable route, whether that means further production, a viewing, a network introduction or a decision not to move forward yet.
Not every horse is publicly listed.
Some horses connected to HRB are handled quietly through the right network. Suitability, temperament, rider level and long-term fit are considered before any introduction is made.
If you are actively looking for a showjumping horse, the best first step is to share a clear brief so HRB can advise whether there is a suitable horse, route or introduction available.
Not every horse connected to HRB is publicly listed. Some matches are made quietly — the right horse with the right rider — without public advertising or open viewings.
For more detail on how HRB approaches suitability and long-term fit, read the dedicated showjumping horses for sale and showjumping horse sourcing pages.
View the horses currently at HRB.
You can view the current HRB horses to see the type of programme, breeding and development environment behind the yard.
Not every horse connected to HRB is publicly listed, so the best route is always a direct enquiry.
View HRB HorsesEnquire about production, assessment or private introductions.
For enquiries about showjumping horses, production support or trusted introductions, please contact HRB directly. Tia will take the initial enquiry and direct it to the right next step.
Crossoaks Ln, Shenley Hertfordshire WD6 5PH Enquiries answered within 24 to 48 hours.