Showjumping horse production for owners across the UK.
Private showjumping horse production, young horse development and competition preparation for owners across the UK. Based at HRB Equestrian in Shenley, Hertfordshire, Dan Barnes builds clear programmes around rideability, confidence and long-term progression.
A considered programme, built around the horse.
HRB provides private showjumping horse production from its base in Shenley, Hertfordshire, working with owners across the UK. Every programme is shaped around the horse’s stage, confidence, rideability, physical development and long-term competition plan.
Looking to buy rather than produce a horse? Explore HRB’s dedicated showjumping horse sourcing service.
For owners seeking an ongoing residential programme combining professional riding with full daily care, explore HRB’s UK training livery programme.
Produced With Structure
Young horses, developing horses and competition horses are produced through a clear programme built around their stage, rideability, confidence and long-term soundness.
Prepared for the Next Stage
Schooling, competition preparation and sales preparation are handled carefully, so each horse is stronger, clearer and properly prepared before the next decision is made.
Assessed With Judgement
HRB gives owners an honest view of where a horse is now, what it needs next and whether more time, a different programme or a clearer presentation route is required.
Dan Barnes Horse Producer and Director.
Horse Producer · Director · HRB EquestrianDan leads HRB’s showjumping horse production work, supporting owners across the UK from the yard’s base in Shenley, Hertfordshire. His background is rooted in young horse production, showjumping and practical yard standards, with a calm, systematic approach to rideability, confidence and long-term development.
At HRB, Dan assesses each horse honestly, identifies what it needs and builds a route around that. The next step may be structured production, targeted schooling, competition preparation, sales preparation or simply more time before a horse is asked to move on.
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
Dan's Approach
Production begins with
The strongest showjumping horse production starts long before a horse is presented, stepped up or prepared for its next stage. Watch Dan’s approach to rhythm, rideability, confidence and clear progression.
A standard built through daily production.
Dan riding Unikat at HRB. The work reflects the principles behind every programme: rhythm, rideability, confidence and a horse given time to strengthen at the right pace.
A clearer production plan starts with the right detail.
Whether a horse needs a careful start, a more structured programme, targeted competition preparation or honest sales preparation, share the context clearly. HRB will advise whether a production place, assessment or next step is right.
I need horse production support
For owners of young horses, developing showjumpers or competition horses needing a structured programme around schooling, confidence, rideability and progressive work.
Discuss Horse Production 02I need assessment or sales preparation
For owners who need an honest assessment, focused development work, video and viewing preparation, competition presentation or a clearer route before a horse’s next stage.
Discuss Assessment or PreparationShare the details behind the horse and the plan.
Tell HRB the horse’s age, experience, current work, competition history, temperament and the outcome you are working towards. The more context provided, the more useful the first conversation can be.
Private, serious production enquiries only.
Every horse is assessed honestly before a route is recommended.
The programme protects long-term confidence, soundness and progression.
Production, preparation and clear progression.
For horses in production at HRB’s Shenley yard, the support can be as focused or as involved as the horse requires. HRB works with owners across the UK, always with a structured programme and an honest view of the next step.
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Young horse production
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Showjumping horse development
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Confidence and rideability work
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Flatwork and jump schooling
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Competition preparation
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Sales preparation and presentation
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Honest horse assessment
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Video and viewing preparation
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Owner updates and programme planning
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Welfare and routine review
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Returning horses to work
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Private professional representation
For owners who want their horse produced with clarity and care.
For owners looking to place a horse in a structured programme at HRB in Shenley, production is never treated as a quick fix. The horse needs to be understood, developed at the right pace and prepared properly before any next step is considered.
HRB can assess the horse, identify the work required, build a clearer programme and keep owners informed as the horse develops in its training, confidence and competition readiness.
This is relevant for young horses needing a thoughtful start, developing showjumpers needing stronger foundations, or competition horses that need a clearer route before their next stage.
Discuss Horse ProductionQuiet judgement. Structured production. Honest progression.
A UK-wide service, delivered from a professional production yard in Shenley, Hertfordshire.
Dan’s production experience
Experience producing young, sharp and complex horses builds a practical understanding of what each horse needs to develop with confidence.
Structured yard environment
A calm, consistent routine supports clearer work. HRB’s standards underpin the production process from daily care to competition preparation.
Active showjumping knowledge
The technical judgement around rideability, scope, balance and competition preparation comes from active involvement in the sport.
Welfare-first progression
Production that takes shortcuts creates problems. HRB builds horses that are settled, sound and genuinely prepared for the work ahead.
Professional presentation
When a horse is ready for its next stage, HRB can support clear presentation through the right work, footage and honest representation.
Straight owner communication
If a horse needs more time, a different programme or a different outcome, HRB will say so early and clearly.
A clear route for the horse’s next stage.
The process is straightforward. HRB first understands the horse and the outcome required, then advises honestly on the most suitable production route.
Private initial enquiry
HRB first understands the horse, current work, history, owner goals and the outcome you are working towards.
Assessment and programme
Dan advises whether the horse needs a structured production programme, targeted development work, competition preparation or sales preparation.
A clear next stage
Where HRB is the right fit, the next step is agreed clearly. Owners receive an honest, welfare-led route rather than vague promises.
Enquire about showjumping horse production.
For young horse production, showjumping horse development, competition preparation or sales preparation, contact HRB directly. Based in Shenley, Hertfordshire, HRB works with owners across the UK.
Crossoaks Ln, Shenley Hertfordshire WD6 5PH Enquiries answered within 24 to 48 hours.
