MY 2024 EQUESTRIAN GOALS // Europe? Grand Prixs? Breeding?

[@rebekahnewman3876]

Take as many breaks as you need! Your loyal followers would rather see you make videos for a long time rather than try to make a lot of videos and get burned out (-:

[@susanfantozzi4415]

You have been clear on your business goal all along and putting Khal up for sale at the end of the season is perfect timing. I look forward to seeing him on a bigger stage his talent deserves it. It will be very hard on you to say good bye, you've raised him for 10 years. I think it will be a good marking point for your first entry into sales. You should be very proud.

[@crystalbrewster5265]

It’s too bad that Megan Elphick already bought a horse. I think Khal would be an amazing eventer.

[@BDXRDM]

@@crystalbrewster5265​​⁠probably way beyond the budget as well, there’s a word between a green 6yo TBxCo cross and a 145 jumping horse. ( and btw don’t get me wrong, I love Wilma and Megan :) )

[@MissJools11]

@@crystalbrewster5265 Kahl would be way too big for Meg, also he's a Show Jumper NOT an eventer. How would you know that Kahl would make an amazing eventer, when he's never been x-country schooling?

[@chocolatechunkcookie5424]

I'm so gonna cry when Khal will be sold... I totally understand how heartbreaking but necessary it is for you... Looking forward to enjoying you two together this year!

[@SonicAndTrippy]

Also, I'd love to see a foal training series where you essentially treat us as friends that have never before handled/brought up a foal and teach us. Same with backing Wiggy, would love to be taught the whole process!

[@lemmebeawinnerequestrian7555]

The fact that you've made it to a meter 45 without a trainer is crazy amazing! 🤪 All of your horses are top-notch, and you have done a great job with all of them. I can't wait to see the babies finish growing up and starting their careers. ❤❤❤ So glad you're back and looking forward to your 2024 show season!

[@Alex-pb3nd]

So nice to see you back in Ireland Holly! If/when you do the breaking-in series with Wiggy, can you talk us through what you're looking for when breaking in, and why you choose to do certain things at certain times? It would be interesting to see your lessons on Khal, also. Hope that makes sense and I can't wait to see more progression with Dali as he's kinda my fave!

[@lizzyrbits1283]

Fabulous update with all your plans! I think all of it sounds fun and makes perfect sense! Including selling best boy Khal :) I can't imagine how tough it's going to be, but how wonderful to have had an amazing time learning with him and then giving him and another rider the opportunity to really grow further! With all the babies in the pipeline, it will be so nice to be able to give each of them their time in the sun! I applaud you for finding a way to explain it :) and best of luck with getting the girls in foal!

[@mimitravis5288]

Would love weekly updates on Wiggys backing ❤

[@sophiemilne9889]

Same!

[@bethany6148]

Whoever ends up with Khal will be very lucky; he's a credit to you and although it will be hard for you to let him go I'm sure it will be amazing to watch him go on and do well knowing you produced him!

[@mandydanish3907]

not going to lie, I got choked up FOR you when you mentioned eventually selling Khal. I absolutely adore that horse but I understand why you would and my gosh is the person that ends up with him going to be one lucky human being be wise he is a special animal, that's for sure.

[@Life.on.the.wrong.leg2020]

Would love to see the lessons on Khal!! As for the breaking in, more details include why you do what you do, would be lovely to see. It is heartbreaking to see and know you need to sell Khal, but I bet you will look for a great home for him.

[@izzyb1428]

Every session with wiggy would be so fun to watch!

[@DaisyDunn18]

Also the fact that you’re at 1.45 level without a trainer is madness (amazing too!), you and Khal have nerves of steel 😆😍

[@jillfatucchi8264]

Hi Holly, so nice to see you back. Wow you seem to have this season mapped out for you and all the horses. I so love that you let the babies grow up and mature properly. Not backing/breaking until 4 year olds always used to be the way to go, then suddenly everyone started them younger and younger and I still think that a 4 year old is much better equipped to handle the whole "breaking " part of their lives as against being done as a 3 year old or even 2 1/2 year old. So I commend your ethics in the letting a horse be a horse and grow properly before being started. I cant wait for the next video, have really missed your video's. Sending love to all the family. Jill. Birmingham U.K. XXXXXXXXX

[@Patti-1962]

It's so exciting to have you back in Ireland with your amazing horses! I can't wait to see how Wiggy does, and how Khal and Dali come back into jumping. Having a trainer to work with will help you get to the higher levels, so I also can't wait to see how that goes!!!

[@luizafonseca_]

I am sooooooo excited for Wiggy! like, I NEED. EVERY. UPDATE. POSSIBLE. on him lol what a handsome boy he is

[@MsDgroff]

You are breeding horses with fantastic potential, Holly! Unfortunately, breeding programs need money also. So easy to say and so hard to do!!! Heart ouches when it comes to selling horses you love. I am so excited that you have an Irish summer to really get your breeding program going. Kudos to you for keeping your eyes on your goal! Enjoy your summer!! 🏇⭐️

[@joanneday7518]

Holly thanks for updating on everyone. Selling one or 2 of your horses i can see is incredibly hard. We can see it in your body language and voice. But it will be so good for your future breeding and future sales prospects to have Khal out there competing with someone else to showcase his abilities and yours because you bred him and gave him such a great foundation to let him natural talent come through. As for wiggy I'd love to see weekly updates and then maybe once a month or 6 weeks a vlog just on what you have worker on, how it's gone, any changes to plan, what worked and if anything didn't work. We all know that in some situations what works with 1 horse will be different and sometimes you need to adjust such as give more time in 1 area or move on quicker because horse is managing itsowell. During these vlogs we all know it's not a how to video on backing a youngster but id love to see and hear why you choose certain methods for example why you do or do not use a specific item of tack such as a neck rein or why your first ride is around the stables instead of the arena. I'm looking at it from educating myself on seeing other ways to do things.

[@nikasbigsecret91]

If it makes you feel any better, I became friends w/ the girl I bought my ottb from! I love seeing her posts of training horses and she gets to see the horse she produced being loved like crazy and continuing to her education and enjoying life! You can also ask someone to sign a right of first refusal. That way he comes back to you if things don’t work out.

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

That would be perfect 😍

[@Track2HackStandardbreds]

It’s not a personal failing to sell a horse! I found that too but I was cut up about long term leasing my boy, I’m too much of a sook to sell him 😅 At the end of the day it’s a business and you don’t have to justify your reasons to anyone. ❤ I’d love to see weekly updates on Wiggy for the whole breaking process, I’m starting a new project this year and would love to see what else I can learn off ya!

[@teddytots3148]

Such a great update, and what an exciting few months you have planned! So glad you are going to have another go at breeding a full sibling of Khal, but with Fiona’s health and welfare your first priority. Fingers crossed she can enjoy being a second mum to Welbeck’s foal again this year! And, is there going to be any Mav action this year? I was so taken by him last year, such a nice little horse with just an extra something about him. But with all your other plans perhaps ‘the pattern is full’!😂

[@PureGingerify]

Really really appreciate your honesty with regard to possibly selling horses etc. it’s so exciting to hear your plans for this year and hope all goes well! Don’t forget to look after yourself amongst it all!

[@dazyv0]

CACKLING at the "does it Kim Kardashian style" 😆 Love these updates! I can't wait to watch whats to come for you the next few months!

[@merauble6658]

Good to see you and the horses again. Sad re Khal, but I understand. Very much looking forward to Wiggy's progress, Welbeck is one talented mare! ❤

[@Latarielle]

I can't wait to see Wiggy being backed!! Would love to see his training processing right from the start!

[@equinoah]

I would love weekly vlogs of the breaking in process, with some more in depth sessions filmed!

[@kayleighbirch5314]

Weekly updates 🎉!!!!! Especially for the backing process on Wiggy

[@timeaaraouzou710]

Delphy is GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE following your breaking-in series. Weekly would be great if you can.

[@elizabethedwards917]

I think I felt every emotion along with you. What a year it will be. I always smile when you mention Rocky. He is a favourite. I'm excited to see what happens and will cry along with you about Khal; tears that are both proud and sad. You are brave in so many ways.

[@ruthbickerstaffe1915]

Thank you Holly for sharing your Spring and Summer plans with us. Delighted that you still have Rocky!! I am quite sure you will have a great time in Ireland and do hope you also get to compete in Europe. I can just imagine how very costly that will be. You must be very happy to be at home again with your parents. I hope weather improves at home and much less rain. Blessings for a top class summer 🍀🍀🌠🌠🙏

[@LarieCichosz]

Glad you are back! Missed your posts!

[@suzannerichards4885]

So good to hear from you!! I was getting worried, thought I'd have to ask Meg if all was ok!

[@DaisyDunn18]

Absolutely love that you’re back in Ireland, can’t wait to see how this season goes for you and your herd 😁

[@itsels]

I’ve got a Dignified filly out of a Tullabeg Fusion mare & she is just wonderful, rising 4 year old - she was so easy to lightly back and is very brave and trainable. Lots of luck with Wiggy he is stunning xxx

[@susan_brehm_art]

I love all of your videos, especially training vlogs and weekly updates. This year is going to be so exciting!!

[@eiry25]

Really feel for you having to sell Khal, such a sensible decision but so hard emotionally. What an exciting year you've got planned - looking forward to following!

[@law7897]

Great to see you Holly. Thanks for the update. How are Dali and Cal, 8 and 10? I can’t wait to see you start working with Wiggy xx

[@MissJools11]

It's Khal not Cal!!

[@Katy.Lou.K]

Excited to see your 2024 season with the kids in Ireland 🇮🇪!!! Let’s get ready to rumble! Love from California🏔️🌲🌧️🩵 Ps. I can tell the amount of thought you have already put into each horse and their future. The best is yet to come! Anyone who might get upset about these plans, they may not empathize with you and your love for these amazing souls🐴🩵

[@joannesmartens9442]

Your idea about fiona and a surrogate mother is very good. In the netherlands i saw already a few cases. But there in the clinics where they do the proces there are always mares availabel , owned by the clinic. So i could see that a westfaler mare is in foal from a friesian crown sport mare. And they stay now together in the field in friesland. This technology is really so special. 👌

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

So exciting!! Wishing you a wonderful season and great luck with your established boys and your new crop. ❤❤❤

[@Lietjesmarket]

Cant wait for more videos! Very exciting plans. And sad your selling Kahl but someone is going to be so happy with him

[@timeaaraouzou710]

Hurray! Have missed you, Holly! But no pressure - you've got a REAL life too! 😅

[@andystpierre6086]

Glad to see you back in Ireland! I love Rocky, but Dali has a special place in my heart!!! Your dad and you are very resilient to continue breeding after the bad luck, I had troubles with my first one, forgot about them; had another one. Didn’t go well. So I hung up my breeder’s hat 😅😅 that and that I’m not a great rider like you are also, so I couldn’t bring them to higher levels!

[@psychique13]

so exciting! sad about Khal but it makes sense. Good luck this season.

[@bobmatthews8389]

So enjoyable to see you develop your horses, your business and your brand. So much success already and so much potential ahead. !

[@kippen64]

Rocky is my favourite because he's a sweetheart. I'd better start saving up.

[@fishygirl3548]

I swear I see your comments on so many Horse related videos

[@kippen64]

@@fishygirl3548 True. I follow a lot of horse related KZbin channels.

[@kippen64]

@@fishygirl3548 I am subscribed to a lot of horse related KZbin channels. As you have seen many of my comments, I think that perhaps we are subscribed to the same channels.

[@2000valerica]

Hi Holly! Glad to hear you are doing great and all about your plans. I am excited to see more about your journey breaking in your 3 year old! (I do not dare to write his name just in case I mess it up 😅😅). I would love to see what is your weekly routine with him, the time you invest in every session and what are the most important things to work on! Greetings from Spain!

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

Holly we ALL understand HOW hard IT IS in THIS whether. Rickey has lert SO much with YOU, AND I addmeryou for all you HAVE done with him . Good luck with yuor foiling plan's, maybe ever 2 week's training /braking in KZbin . Take care and all the best. And a big thank you to your parents, for looking AFTER the horses. 😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@janeminwell4395]

How lovely to see you back Holly! Much excited to see how it all goes this season. Do you ever compete in Britain? Always very sad to say farewell to our horses, Heartbreaking but necessary. Good luck with it all, and as many You Tube vlogs as you can manage please!

[@heiker.4549]

Just a few days ago I thought about you and that your Ireland season must be starting again soon - and there you are. ❤ I‘m looking forward to all you are up to this year. 🫶🏻 And regular updates of your breaking in series would be very nice. ☺️

[@marissajonkers3756]

So excited for you that you can concentrate on your horses for 6 months! ❤

[@dianehookham]

Yay your back, cant wait to see all your videos!!!

[@thinkingriding]

Really looking forward to seeing your progress with the horses over this year.

[@susangardner6348]

So glad to see you back. Love watching you live the dream.

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Thanks so much!!

[@surgeoninthesaddle5522]

I would love to hear about your step wise development of your horses. I would also be interested to hear how you selected the stallions to pair with your mares.

[@joannesmartens9442]

I know your horses have training when you're not there, but i think they miss your bond and trust, so it's possible your horses loose some of their potencial in those 6 months. Although they are very good horses. I hope that you will reach your dreams with kahl and dali. I love to see you jumping with kahl, and hope that you can go international with him. Maybe one day the netherlands or belgium? But competing international is very expensif. Wish you allthe best🥰

[@christinemartindale8715]

Hi Holly I’m happy you are back on here as it’s the only one I watch utube is ok for me as I’m not into loads of twitter n all that. Sounds like a very interesting time for you albeit I sure will miss Khal he’s gorgeous but I totally get it been a business you are running. Since I’ve been watching you I have always enjoyed your vlogs and I wish you all the best in your big dreams and adventures.tfs🏇🤗🏇

[@alisonwilks302]

Yay ! Happy days ❤❤

[@lonia.5283]

Hi Holly, nice to see you! 🙋👍

[@OutragdPickle]

Please do in depth breaking in. 👍❤️😊

[@brendaswanson6629]

I will be posted like a thumbtack watching oh I respect your taste and horses so much absolutely brilliant breeding

[@morganlee6708]

im in bendigo and definitely will be keeping an eye out for you selling rocky!!

[@thelunicornandme]

This season is going to be AMAZING!! I'm in for the ride, behind my screen 😂 Good luck!

[@edwinadooley5174]

Would love more info on SJI costing etc

[@richardmuir9693]

hi holly your Videos are brilliant, your horses are lovely

[@katiemcintrye3579]

I can not wait to see you break him in this year!

[@courtneyquashen6386]

Weekly updates!!

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Khal deserves someone who is soley focused on him. I think getting him to this point and selling him on is fair. It doesnt mean you dont love him. But if he can teach a kid or an amature he would be perfect for that. I think dali would be a tougher sell (In my mind) but Khal seems to be just an ideal candidate for passing along to someone who is learning and wants a safe boy.

[@molly4605]

I don't think an amateur would be taking on a horse that jumps competitively at 1.45m? I'd imagine he'll go to someone who can continue taking him up the levels at international shows as it'd be a waste of his potential to just teach a learner

[@rachaelmaloney8278]

Where is your coat from? I love it 😍

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

I actually got it second hand in Australia, but the brand is Horze ☺️

[@gabiudoff]

I'm so excited to see how everything goes this summer! I seem to recall you saying that this coming year will be your last in Australia...is that still the plan?

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

It’s my last season on my current contract but not definite that it’ll be my actual last season.. to be determined!

[@tasha3276]

Mine is to be able to go in the outdoor school without shitting my self and have confidence to be able to canter again and sit my horses bucks 😂

[@moofyify]

Oooo Dhali could make a peussance horse..hehehe

[@ke9459]

You would be MAD to sell Khal, only your heart horse will give you the feeling he does. Its great to be ambitious but he has given you so much, don't you owe it to Khal out of all your horses to offer him a home for life?

[@maria-k3g9u]

Is it profitable to breed so many foals? You have a yearling, are about to have a new foal, and then another, potentially 2, next year. I'm wondering if this profits you at all, especially as you need to wait 4 years before doing anything

[@rebeccamccormack1075]

😢 sell Dali and keep Khal he clearly means so much to you. I know you have to sell them but you can keep one. Or lease him out. Well do what you want obviously but I’ve always kept my big milestone horses. I know you can’t keep them all but some horses are so special to us.

[@joannesmartens9442]

Are all the horses irish sport horses?🤔

[@TheBulle]

Oh no…Khal. 😢 I’m not judging but Khal is special.

[@lizgarland2241]

💜💜🐎💜🐎💜🐎💜🐎

[@AndrewMason-t1w]

Have a great time(from zb)

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Sending love to my Bendigo family! 😘😘♥️♥️

[@SonicAndTrippy]

Its so so upsetting how much shows cost, it makes the sport so inaccessible for so many of us that would love to do it.

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

It’s not even just the shows, it’s everything that comes with owning horses - feed, land, vet, equipment! It can be very difficult. I’m very lucky with the job I have that is able to support it now, but for many years it was my parents who helped me, without them, I wouldn’t have been able to do it!

[@SonicAndTrippy]

@HollyLenahanSJ I got very lucky with the land and awesome af rescue horses. Feed is stupid expensive but I can manage. Vet goes to racking up credit card debt lol. But the shows are too much that it pushes things over the top, even for me in a two income household 🥲 you're right though, for most it's absolutely everything about horses that is too much. So unfair, because I know so many girls would give just about anything to ride.

[@yorkshirelass1297]

What a brilliant update vlog Holly, thank you so much for that. So sad to hear you will be selling Khal tho, as you two are just brilliant together and you have done a fabulous job with him, however I do understand your reasons hun. The youngsters are looking awesome and so looking forward to follow their progress with you. As for your vlog content and frequency I would be happy with what you can manage to put out there, I love all your vlogs anyway and it depends how busy you are as to what you have time to film etc hun, a weekly one would be great to look forward to, but whatever you can seriously manage to do is fine. Take care and look forward to your next vlog Holly 🥰

[@stephaniesmith3864]

Oh no Cal he is the best. It won’t be hard to sell him to a good home. He is a star! Though I can’t imagine how hard that will be so let’s just not think about it! Maybe KZbin can pay for him instead!

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

I think I’d have to make a hell of a lot of videos to make enough money to match selling him 😭

[@MissJools11]

It's Kahl NOT Cal.

[@maria-k3g9u]

Meg Elphick was looking to buy a horse, and Kahl would have been perfect! I remember she loved him😊

[@MissJools11]

Meg brought Wilma from Ireland, plus Meg is an eventer, not a show Jumper. Kahl has been trained to be a show jumper. Also,, he'll be too big for Meg.

[@crazy1coral]

Khal would also be way out of her budget

[@nikasbigsecret91]

HOW have you made it so far without a trainer?!? Do you film and critique yourself a lot?

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

I do a lot a lot of research and study and rewatching videos. I have taken a couple of lessons over the years and I really try to take everything I possibly can from each lesson. But no doubt I need some more in depth advice now to move up a level

[@ceciliavondehn4402]

Everything you post and plan is looked forward to whether it is in Australia, Ireland ,or Europe! A horse dream saga with the two 10yr old stars Kahl and Dali and now the next generation. Top kudos for what you have accomplished as career veterinary , breeder and trainer., Plus your Irish optimism and humor along the way!