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Donna Smith - BD List 3/ FEI L1 Eventing Judge. BHSAI. Former Event Groom to 5* Level
Run Woodville Livery. Compete BE/ BD.

17/07/2026

‘Louis’ long legs has been named! 😆 How is he 2 weeks old already. 💕 Full of sass and is definitely going to keep me on my toes! 🙈

04/07/2026

So after 6 nights of no more than 2 hours sleep at a time after Herzi started running milk, the most gorgeous c**t by Diarado was born on Friday 3rd July at 2.30am. 12 days before due date!

Black, 3 little socks and a star. I’m absolutely in love. 🥰 Truly special to witness him being born here at home just me and them. Quite emotional! 🥹

Herzi is a complete pro - such an amazing mum. 💕

02/05/2026

It was a VERY exciting day earlier this week when I finally got to bring this beautiful girly home having bought her at 3 months old last year. As soon as she was born I knew I had to buy her. 🤐 🤪

She’s by the renowned Grafenstolz and out of an Advanced event mare who’s dam was none other than 5* and Olympic long listed The Wexford Lady. Certainly bred in the purple!

Obviously in it for the long game with these babies but the future is exciting! Patience is a virtue as they say!

16/12/2025

2026 baby?! 🤐 🤞 🍀 An opportunity too good to turn down.

I’ve been reluctant to post about this as I’m so conscious that there’s a very long way to go and never any guarantees where breeding is concerned. It’s already been an eye opening experience to get to this point and it’s still very early days!

That said, it’s incredibly exciting and I’m extremely grateful to have been given the opportunity to loan Herzi as a broodmare from Juulia.
I’ve known Herzi for a number of years as she’s been a livery on my yard with Gabbie (who I also can’t thank enough for suggesting the idea) and it’s really nice that I was able to ride her a number of times when she was still in work. She was the most beautiful mare to ride who just floated around - so light on her feet.
When she retired she went out to grass initially but then came back to me to winter in my barn with my then 2yr old Beau whilst she was carrying this years foal, who I now also have here at home on Gabbie’s behalf. It’s been a steep learning curve about the whole journey of looking after a mare in foal and then a mare with a foal at foot and more recently, the weaning process.

Herzi previously evented to Intermediate level successfully and is a grade 1 Oldenburg broodmare sired by the renowned Heraldik. She already has a few offspring on the ground who are looking exciting prospects, one of which I was lucky enough to have a sit on this summer (pictured).

I have put her to Diarado (sire of JL Dublin amongst MANY other very good horses!) in the hope of breeding a top level event prospect for the future but we all know a bit (a lot!) of luck is needed along the way! First of all, let’s hope we have a healthy foal born next summer! 🤞🤞🤞

Exciting times! (And praying putting this ‘out there’ doesn’t jinx it all! 🙈)

18/10/2025

Time to introduce the lovely Ruby who I initially tried to purchase at 2 months old last summer. Unfortunately I couldn’t convince her breeder to part with her back then but almost a year later I was more successful and she made the trip over in July.

She’s the sweetest girl and very well related which is why I sought her out in the first place. She has a number of full and half siblings who are very successful competition horses some of which are listed below.

Full sibling 5* eventer
Full sibling currently eventing at 4*
Half Sibling (same dam) SJ 1.45m in USA
Half Sibling (same dam) Grade A SJ

She is by Imperial Hights (Master Imp) x ARD VDL Douglas who himself was a Grand Prix Show Jumper.

Hopefully the future will be exciting with her! 🤞

10/08/2025

Andarna on her way back home to us for owner Gabbie Law Secure Ltd Think she might be a bit of a time waster! 😂🙈🥰

09/08/2025

🌟 🌟 🌟 CLEAR OUT 🌟 🌟 🌟

Various rugs, boots and equipment.
Most in excellent condition. Collection from Sandbach or can post at extra cost.

WhatsApp or Call 07887 904395

Equilibrium Massage Pad *SOLD*
Very Good Condition & in full working order
With charging pack & original Bag
£190

Shires tempest plus turnout with neck *SOLD*
6’3 200g Used but excellent condition
£40

Shires tempest plus turnout with neck *SOLD*
6’6 200g Used but good condition 1 minor repair £30

Horseware Amigo Insulator Lite *SOLD*
6’3 100g very lightly used - excellent condition
£40

Mio turnout with neck *SOLD*
6’6 used but fair condition. One minor repair. One small hole on edge could easily be repaired £20

Set of 4 woof wear travel boots
Cob size. Barely used. Excellent condition
£32

Mio turnout without neck *SOLD*
6’6 200g well used, few minor snags and one repair. Still plenty of use in it. £15

Weatherbeeta Fleece Cooler Combo *SOLD*
6’3 Used but very good condition £25

Shires Tempest Stable Rug *SOLD*
6’3 barely used - excellent condition
£40

Tornado Stable Rug *SOLD*
6’3 300g Excellent condition
£30

Unsure of brand Stable rug *SOLD*
Poss Weatherbeeta
6’6 Very good condition, lightweight
£25

Jumpers Horse Line Stable Rug *SOLD*
6’6. Used only a few times. very good condition but not cleaned £30

Weatherbeeta Stable rug *SOLD*
Brand new still with tags and in original packaging 6’6 £28

Horseware Amigo Competition Sheet *SOLD*
Brand new still with tags and original packaging
£30

Set of 4 Double Lock Woof Wear Brushing Boots
Cob - Fronts/ Full - Hinds
As new - excellent condition £50

Style XC Boots Full Size
Brand New never used - still in original packaging £45

Ascot Padded Leather Headcollar
Cob Size Havanna Brand New Still with tags
£35

Padded Leather Headcollar
Full Size Unsure of brand but had little use
£30

Eskadron Faux Fur Headcollar
Cob Size £18

24/07/2025

Been a while since I’ve updated on here but there’s not been a lot to report as they’re all out eating grass! 😂 One day I may ride again. I am determined! 🙄🤞 In the meantime I shall run! 🏃‍♀️ 😆

So my gorgeous 4yr old Finn. I adore this horse. 💓

After breaking him to tack last year he has been backed this summer. Hacking out confidently on his own and with others and was looking pretty smart for only his second time in the school.

He’s now off back to the field - another winter to grow and fill out will do him no harm as he’s a big lad and pretty lanky at the moment! Hopefully he’ll be worth the wait! 🤞

06/04/2025

Great to see the youngsters back out on grass after wintering in the barns. 💓
Soon be time for Finn to come in to be properly broken. 🤩

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