Find your next horse at DHI…
Ian and Heidi Woodhead are renowned for their practical and realistic approach to producing young horses for competition and for sale. Many top horses have left DHI and gone onto great success across a variety of equestrian disciplines including many at the top of their sports, competing around the globe.
Izilot DHI; DHI Jackpot; Bryjamolga VH Marienshof Z; DHI Mighty Dwight; Russal Z; DHI Purple Rain; Deniro Z; Isazsa; DHI Top Story; DHI Topper W; Ferrio's Cello; DHI Bandit King; DHI Beaunesse, DHI Babette K; DHI By Design and No Fear JRA are recognisable names from the highest international levels of equestrian sport. Horses to look out for in the future include: DHI Make My Day; Gorgeous DHI; DHI Nashville; DHI Nala and DHI Rocketman.
Many horses sourced by Ian and Heidi are sold before competing but still carry the much sought after DHI prefix/suffix and the DHI Event Horses stamp of approval. With so much experience within the equestrian world, Ian and Heidi know exactly what to look for when purchasing a horse with reputable bloodlines and exceptional confirmation ensuring a sound building block for the future.
With the competition horse at the heart of what they do, top quality KWPN, Irish and Thoroughbred horses are purchased for the equestrian competition markets. Whether looking for your next horse to compete across any of the equestrian disciplines; have any special requirements; or are just looking for some friendly and reliable advice on your next purchase please give Heidi or Ian a call.
All of our horses for sale may not be listed below. Please do give us a call to discuss your requirements.
DHI NALA
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16.3hh Mare, by 'Golddigger'
Beautiful and rangey mare with a scopey jump and eye-catching paces.
She has been carefully produced in the DHI system, proving to be very bold and confident, including cross-country schooling over logs, banks, ditches, water etc. Jumped double clear round her first 90 ODE, and has been placed 2nd in her events three times this season!
Serious enquiries only - open to any vet etc.
Year of birth 2018
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DHI NICSIBALIA
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16.2hh Mare, by 'Jazz'
Genuine, careful mare learning her job and ready for a competitive home. Would make a super potential Junior horse, or for an amateur wanting to progress.
A horse with a really lovely character who will try her hardest.
Competed successfully GOBE90 classes and BYEH in 2023.
Serious enquiries only - open to any vet etc.
Year of birth 2018
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DHI KANE
Available
16.3hh Gelding, by 'Cidane'
Super smart, attractive horse with showjumping experience, learning XC skills and finding it easy!
Physically strong horse who is ready to get cracking in any sphere.
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Year of birth 2015
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DHI OLITUS
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16.3hh Gelding, by 'Brantazau VDL' (by Baloubet du Rouet)
Quite a tall horse but very genuine and straightforward, with a laid back character, showing plenty of jump.
Jumping bred lines include Carthago, Phin Phin and Chin Chin.
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Year of birth 2019
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DHI NASHVILLE
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16.2hh Gelding, by 'Impressive VDL'
This is a genuine superstar in the making - loves an audience, and tries really hard to be brilliant!
Sometimes a little bit of a sharp character and not a novice ride, but makes up for it with his huge talent.
Recently jumped double clear round his first 90 ODE to win - March 2023.
Serious enquiries only - open to any vet etc.
Year of birth 2018
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UNNAMED
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16.2hh Gelding, by 'Classico TN' (by Cornet Obolensky)
Very uphill, powerful young horse with massive future potential. Easy jump, brave and confident in his jumping, ready to move on in 2024.
Breeding lines include Clinton, Heartbreaker and Burggraaf.
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Year of birth 2019
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DHI ORAMBESI
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16.2hh Gelding by 'Zambesi'
Very sensitive but equally talented 4YO, with massive future potential in the right hands.
Top quality, beautifully bred and certainly one for years to come. Same bloodlines as a current 4* competitor.
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Year of birth 2019
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DHI MILAN
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16.1hh Gelding, by 'Vittorio'
Super type with lovely paces and a great jump. Very genuine character who wants to please.
Training confidently over cross-country fences, lightly competed showjumping. Will be a super competitive horse for the future.
Serious enquiries only - open to any vet etc.
Year of birth 2017
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DHI NOTEWORTHY
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16.2hh Mare, by 'Zirocco Blue VDL'
Top quality mare with the most endearing character we have experienced for a long time!
Genuine, straightforward and tries so hard to please - a very exciting horse.
Serious enquiries only - open to any vet etc.
Year of birth 2018
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GALANT DHI
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16.1hh Gelding, by 'Indoctro'
Beautiful, flashy type with a proven record, now looking to step down and have a slightly easier life - would suit competitive U18.
Competition Results:
Placed 2nd, 3rd & 10th at his Novice & Intermediate runs in 2021
Placed 8th in the 7YO World Young Horse Championships 2018
Placed 3rd CCI3* - Millstreet 2018
Placed 3rd CCI3* - Ballindenisk 2018
Placed regularly in the Top 5 at EI115/Int level in Ireland
Has previously had a small injury and then missed competing due to Covid. He has had a successful return to competition in 2021, prior to his season being cut short due to rider injury - however he is fit, in full training and ready for the remainder of the 2022 season.
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Year of birth 2011
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DHI JACKPOT
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16.2hh Gelding, by 'Durango VDL' (x Zirocco Blue VDL)
This horse is a jumping machine; genuine, bold and careful - and a real eyecatcher in the dressage arena. Potential Blenheim 8/9YO contender for 2022, following his meteoric rise up the levels in 2021.
Competition Results - 2022:
Intermediate Placings: 2
Double Clears: 5
Top 10 Placings: 4
Competition Results - 2021:
Wins: 4
Intermediate Placings: 2
Double Clears: 6
Top 10 Placings: 8
Carefully produced with his future in mind. Super talented, special horse with a very laid back character and a big future.
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Year of birth 2014
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DHI TOP MAN
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16.1hh Gelding, by 'Canturano Z'
This horse is a really exciting prospect - he is bold and brave, with a super technique.
He has been carefully produced, working well on the flat, and proving to be a scopey jumper, including cross-country schooling over logs, banks, ditches, water etc.
Ready to run for the second half of the 2022 season.
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Year of birth 2017
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DHI CANDYMAN
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16.2hh Gelding, by 'Harley VDL' (Heartbreaker)
The quality of jump that this horse has reflects his heritage, and he is proving to be a brave cross-country horse.
This is a very eye catching horse who is learning fast with a very calm mentality. Excellent in traffic with an amazing brain to train.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2016
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DHI ROCKETMAN
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16.1hh Gelding, by 'Inaico VDL' (Indoctro)
Super young horse, slowly and carefully produced. He has covered all the basics. He is currently in light work following a break during Dec/Jan. He has a lovely friendly temperament, is getting fit and will be ready to compete in spring 2022.
Good to hack on the road, shoe, box, clip etc.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import.
Year of birth 2017
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DHI KING NELSON
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16.2hh Gelding, by 'Namelus R'
Stunning young horse with presence and scope to burn. Consistently placed at BE100 and Novice level.
This a serious horse with a big future.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2015
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DHI MAKE MY DAY
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16.1hh Gelding. By 'Toulon'.
Lovely blood type, working well on the flat and scopey over fences. Schooling cross-country including logs, banks, ditches, water with ease, and has a kind, straightforward character.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2017
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DHI ICEBERG
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16.1h Gelding, by 'Indoctro'.
A true gem of a horse. Irish in his type and the mentality of a dutch sports horse. Brave and bold in every respect and an easy character to deal with on a daily basis.
Would suit a junior, amateur or professional because he wants to please at any level.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2016
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DHI LORENZO
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16.1hh Gelding. By ‘Dallas VDL'.
A genuine, bold jumping horse. Easy going character with tonnes of scope and ability for a big future.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2016
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DHI WINGMAN
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16.1hh Gelding. By 'Etoulon VDL'.
Brave, bold and intelligent - another exciting prospect.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2017
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DHI KIKKIS
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16.2hh Mare by 'Netto'.
A serious prospect, with an amazing future ahead - huge ability in any sphere.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2014
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DHI KACHAREL
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16.1hh Mare. By ‘Grandslam VDL'
A very straight forward, quality mare.
Working well on the flat and jumping. Proving confident and bold cross country - jumping ditches, steps and water.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2014
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DHI TREND SETTER
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16.2hh Gelding By 'El Clarimo.'
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2014
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DHI QYARACOLLE Z
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16.1hh Mare by 'Quinar Z.'
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2016
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DHI KEVIN G
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16.2hh Gelding By ‘Dakar'.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2016
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DHI RUSSIAN
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5 year old 16.2hh Gelding
Super temperament. Been to showjumping competitions and cross country schooling pre lockdown.
Would have been a top contender for Burghley Young Event Horse classes this year and has a very big future ahead of him.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2015
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JOHNNIE WALKER DHI
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2014 Gelding, by “Berlin”
Broken & produced at DHI Event Horses, a lovely horse with the athletic ability & temperament to take him to the top. Jumping confidently XC, has been out to training shows jumping & dressage. This super young horse has a very calm attitude to life, & is a real trier. Hacking out & competition fit ready for the 2019 season.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2014
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D'LUXE STEEL
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16.2hh Gelding, by Up to Date
A superb, top quality young horse. Showing depth of talent and ability in his early training at DHI Event Horses.
Naturally athletic paces, & a bold scopey jump to match.
Jumping all the basics XC including water, ditches, steps & small combinations.
This horse is a serious prospect for 2020 and beyond.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2014
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DHI HIGHLIGHT
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Beautiful KWPN mare, by ‘Chello III VDL’ (x Contender)
Has jumped 1.20m sj & proving brave & bold in XC training at DHI Event Horses. Elegant paces, & a lovely attitude to her work, this is a stunning & rare find as a 6 year old. Ready to go on & compete.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2012
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JUPITER DHI
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2014 Gelding, by “Ublesco” out of a mare with ‘Cor de la Bryere’ bloodlines.
A very handsome young horse produced by DHI Event Horses. Jumping confidently XC, has been out to training shows jumping & dressage. A natural athlete, & very genuine character. Hacking out & competition fit ready for the 2019 season. Would make an ideal amateurs horse due to his laid back character.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2014
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GADAMORKA
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KWPN 16.1hh, Mare. By “Harley VDL” (x ‘Heartbreaker’) out of mare by “Indoctro”
This lovey mare has been jumping 1.20m SJ classes in Holland & now competing BE100. Straight forward temperament, & easy to handle in every way. Double Clear & placed 6th at Aldon, March 2018.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2011
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HASIL DHI
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16.1hh KWPN Gelding. By “Whispering Hope’ , grandsire ‘Indorado’ (- “Cor De La Bryere” bloodline)
Very good looking young horse – brave, but sensible. Competed SJ training classes (to 1.10m) prior to arrival at DHI Event Horses. Hasil has a very good work ethic, & a trainable brain.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2012
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DHI LIBERO
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2013 Gelding, by “CANNABIS Z” (x’Contender’), out of a mare by ‘Berlin’
This horse has a natural athletic movement on the flat & scopey jump. Jumping confidently, & has competed unaffiliated eventing. A serious prospect for 2019 season & beyond
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2013
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DHI NO FEAR
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16.1HH Gelding by “Non Stop” out of a mare by “Contendro I”
Such a lovely horse to work with, & jumping well. Big & expressive movement on the flat. He has done some XC training, & is proving brave & ready to move on. Will be a real contender for the Young Horse classes in 2018.
Full vetting & x-rays prior to import
Year of birth 2013
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