Testimonials

Ryan now does all the backing of our own homebred and clients horses based here at Headmore Stud and has done for the last couple of years.
We trust Ryan completely. His empathy and understanding of young horses is second to none, hence why we continue to make the 2 hour+ journey up to him.
Ryan has always done an outstanding job for us and we cannot recommend him highly enough.

Sarah and Alice Oppenheimer

Hey Ryan…..  I just want to tell you that the two horses Beth Butler purchased from you (Accentuate and Reveille) are the very best horses I have ever had the privilege of training and riding.  Thank you so much for representing such quality horses and being so trustworthy and reputable!!!!   You and Beth have changed my professional career forever.

Very best to you…..
Fran Kehr

We purchased Giacomo from Shannon Equestrian in December 2014 as an imported 3 yr old stallion, after one viewing I could tell he was the perfect horse for me as this would be my first youngster, Ryan at Shannon equestrian was very informative and could see that I was wanting me “forever horse”. He was helpful and knowledgeable throughout.
Gio has in his grown into a very nice horse and as a 5 yr old broken and ridden by an amateur  rider has qualified for both the BD regionals and pet plan, also gaining qualification for BYRDS sheep gate champs and qualified for BRC Intermediate Champs.
We have been very happy with our baby, and would recommend and use again Ryan to find a horse.
Thank from Chloe Allen

After what felt like an age of trawling through overpriced and over indulgent adverts I had almost given up the hope of finding a sensibly priced new dressage prospect. I stumbled across Ryan Shannon on facebook and was immediately impressed with the quality of horses that he had in and the sensible approach taken in their early training.
I took the plunge and messaged Ryan to enquire about anything he may have suitable, discussing I wanted a horse that was sane and sensible enough to be produced my an amateur but with a little bit of *sparkle*. Ryan responded promptly, providing detailed videos, pictures and answered all my questions about the prospective horses he had.
We took the plunge, and one chaotic bank holiday we made the 4 hour drive. We arrived and Ryan was welcoming and had Beau ready to view, he was happy for us to stay as long as we wanted and see her both inhand and on the lunge.
There was no pressure selling and we did not feel that we had to make a decision there and then. Upon further discussion at home we decided to go ahead with the purchase and Ryan went above and beyond, making sure he was available for vetting times and also helping to arrange her transport to the lovely North West!!Since her arrival I’ve spent 4 months waiting for her halo to drop, she has been the most fantastic 2yo, taking everything in her stride and is a joy to own.
She shows all the makings of a super star and I cannot wait to get her started. Ryan has taken a keen interest in Beau since her sale, often asking for updates and was kind enough to send pictures through of her as a foal, which were fantastic to see.

Thank you so much for selling us a super star Ryan, I cannot wait to start her dressage career!

Alex

I first met Ryan Shannon and Shannon Equestrian when I was looking for a youngster, Ryan was recommended to me via Charlotte Dujardin. My youngster was found and imported by Ryan. Once I had purchased Joey I asked Ryan to have him for 6 weeks to back him as a 3 year old. From the first moment I saw Ryan work with a Ferrell, big young horse I knew I had put my horse in the right hands. Ryan and Callum are the most calm, considerate and empathetic horsemen I know. Joey trusted them both and they did a beautiful job of teaching him the ropes. Within 6 weeks I had a 17hh 3 year old who could walk, trot and canter on both reins confidently and calmly.
After 6 months in the field I sent Joey back to Shannon Equestrian to continue with his education as a young 4 year old. He stayed with Ryan for another 8/9 weeks. Every time I visited my horse he was happy, healthy and improving.
At the end of his time at Shannon equestrian I took home a safe, well trained youngster whom I was confident to ride myself. Ryan produces horses ready for life, not just a dressage arena. I’m able to ride him on the road, round open fields, in the school and at competitions. The fundamental ground work he received was second to none. He was never scared and everything was black and white, he had had an all round education.
A year on from him having been with Ryan, Joey is now a 5 year old. He has competed at two premier leagues and has qualified for the Novice Gold at the Summer Regionals with scores of 70+%. I am so greatful to Ryan and Callum for how they produced my horse and I’m confident that without the grounding they gave him he wouldn’t be the superstar he is becoming. It now my job to do Shannon Equestrian proud by building on the concrete foundations they gave me!
Thank you!
Tor and Joey

“Martha V was broken in by Ryan in 2013 and there has never been a day that I have any problems with her.  As soon as she came home I was able to hack her out alone round the farm or on the road and school her in a 10 acre field.   Within the three months Martha was attending Riding Club Training Group Sessions with no problems.

Since then we have successfully competed County Level Small Hunters and BD Dressage, this is all down to the basics taught to her by Ryan.  We plan to breed from Martha in 2 years and the youngster will then go to Ryan as a 3 year old to be broken in, that is definite”.