Category Archives: Testimonial

“Following on from countless recommendations over the years, I contacted Ryan in 2017, when I found myself very short on time due to my other training and competing commitments. I was part way through backing a very talented, but very sensitive, youngster and simply couldn’t give him the extra attention he required at the time. […]

‘I’ve known Ryan for a number of years and watched his work with a growing number of young horses. So when I had a youngster of my own that had grown to 17hds and was proving quite sharp to back, I rang Ryan to ask if he would have him. I can recommend Ryan’s approach. […]

Hi Ryan – I just have to write and say a huge thank you for finding me the most wonderful Horse. Having heard from an associate of mine, who had recently purchased from Ryan, I couldn’t wait to get in touch, however, there was no need, Ryan contacted me first, gladly as I am not […]

I first met with Ryan and Calum when viewing a top class 4yo Stallion with my very good friend and colleague Mrs Jayne Dillon, Needless to say we purchased Donald and love him dearly.  Donald is exactly what they said he was on the phone and in person and would not hesitate to ask for […]

I first met Ryan and Calum in 2013 as we were looking for a Young Rider horse for my 18 yr old daughter Francesca. “Ernest” was for sale through them, as his owner was working abroad and could only take one horse.  What a find. Ernest has proved to be everything and more, and taken […]

I can definitely recommend Ryan and Calum after having my youngster to break.  She came back an absolute pleasure to ride, loves her jumping and quite safe hacking round big open fields. They obviously took the trouble to treat her as an individual to keep her happy in her work and what is more she came home […]

  I am the lucky owner of a fantastically talented and quite brilliant young KWPN all thanks to Ryan!  In 2009 I was looking for a young dressage horse to take all the way to GP. I had seen quite a few that I liked but none had really grabbed me, and many were well […]

When my current horse developed a health issue and I took the really hard decision to retire him , a really good friend recommended Ryan. I was looking for a dressage horse suitable for a hobby dressage riders compete at elementary / medium level. I had a modest budget , which I could not exceed, […]

Hi, just wanted to say a big thanks to Ryan and Calum at Shannon Equestrian for finding us Furona. I never thought that I would ever consider buying a horse off a video without seeing it in the flesh. After endless journey’s to see horses and even buying a horse off someone I know and […]