Britannia’s Bijou

7/8 TB x Sports pony / 154cm / 2017 / Bay / SHB(GB) SPSS

Stud fees: £500+vat. Stands at Tomlinson Equine

Proven outstanding breeding & competition stallion. Grandson of Badminton, Burghley & Kentucky winner Headley Britannia, with excellent fertility rates  

Eventing bloodlines in the purple, Britannia’s Bijou is an exciting young international competition and breeding prospect with internationally renowned parents – daughter of legendary 5* eventing champion Headley Britannia & Elite graded sports pony stallion Littledale Bright Star.

Britannia’s Bijou has huge scope – effortlessly jumping 130cm, classic technique, three beautiful paces and a superbly relaxed and trainable temperament. He had a phenomenal debut season in 2022 with numerous placings, including SJ and BE90 & 100, going clear in all 7 BE events and achieving top 3 placings in 4 of these. Throughout the season he was also incredibly busy at stud.

Britannia’s Bijou’s sire is the top Riding pony stallion Littledale Bright Star – a high quality pony stallion that has competed at everything from Vaulting to Show Jumping. He is the only pony stallion that has sired many International progeny in all the Olympic disciplines.

Results:

  • 3rd South of England International BE100 2022  
  • 13th Wellington International 5yo BE100 2022
  • 15th Little Downham BE100 Open 2022
  • 2nd Ascott Under Wychwood BE90 Open 2022
  • 2nd Larkhill BE90 Open 2022
  • Clear in all 7 BE events in 2022 season
  • Finished 2022 season with 35 BE Foundation points 

With his first foal on the ground and more foals due in 2023, Britannia’s Bijou’s fertility is proven.

Britannia’s Bijou has been graded Premium by Sport Horse Breeding (GB), with 10 out of 10 for his jumping under saddle, and Gold Premium by the Sports Pony Studbook Society.

In 2023 he will compete in 6 year old SJ and Eventing classes as well as covering mares. He is a totally unique breeding prospect – there is no other pony stallion with such quality breeding.

Britannia’s Bijou is available for fresh/chilled semen around his competition schedule, standing at Tomlinson Equine. Frozen semen is available in the UK. Contact  to book.  

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