Britannia’s Mail
16.1hh, 2008, Bay, Selle Francais x ID x TB (7/8 Thoroughbred), SHB(GB) Approved AES
Stud fees: £800+vat* Stands at Rozel Breeding Centre.
Proven 4* Eventer by Olympic parents. Sire: Show Jumper Jaguar Mail, Dam: legendary triple 5* Event winner and Olympic Silver medallist Headley Britannia
Britannia’s Mail, known as Marley, is a proven 4* eventing stallion. Now 17 years old he competed a full season every year for 12 years – since he was a 4 year old – but has now retired from top level competition with 169 BE points and is being used as a schoolmaster at home for Lucinda’s pupils in between his stud duties. Both he and his sister, Little Britannia, reached Advanced level by the time they were 9 years old and were the only two foals ever born when both parents were competing successfully at the same Olympics in Beijing.
Marley’s mother, Headley Britannia, was the most successful eventing mare there has ever been, having won Badminton, Burghley and Kentucky 5 stars as well as a Silver medal at the Beijing Olympics. His father, Jaguar Mail, has and outstanding record himself as a show jumper and has been named sire of the year on many occasions. He has an incredible amount of successful progeny both SJ and eventing.
Marley has been partnered with Ellie Fredericks for the past five eventing seasons with great success – taking Ellie from Novice to Advanced within one year – and they enjoyed completing their debut 4* together at Bicton in 2023. The pair have produced fantastic results together, with top 12 results in all bar one of their events, including 6th at Cirencester Park Advanced, 10th at Rockingham International CCI-S3* and 8th at Thoresby Park International Advanced u25. With over 50 clears with Lucinda and Ellie Fredericks he has an incredible professional record.
Britannia’s Mail has three super paces, exceptional jumping technique and is incredibly bold, careful, sure-footed and quick across country. He continues to prove himself to be an outstandingly tough, sound and confident stallion who consistently produces extraordinarily rideable offspring with kind and trainable temperaments.
Britannia’s Mail has excellent fertility rates and is suitable for any type of mare, with breeders choosing him not just on competition performance but also for his genteel manner and suitability for riders at all levels – both professional and amateur.
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Britannia’s Mail has excellent fertility rates and has produced well over 140 offspring.
A number of Britannia’s Mail’s youngsters, including Britannia’s Dynamite, Born to Run and Britannia’s Star, are going up the levels with some top riders. Britannia’s Olive finished 6th in the CCI-L2* at Bicton International 2024 and Pure Britannia won the 2023 Pony Club Championships in both Eventing and Show Jumping.
Britannia’s Mail is available for fresh/chilled semen, standing at Rozel Breeding Centre. Frozen semen is available in the UK, Australia and the USA. Contact for more information.
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Testimonials
“My 3 year old by Britannia’s Mail has been exceptionally easy with a very willing attitude. He moves beautifully and nothing is an issue.”
“In The Post is going well and was placed 10th in the 4 year old final at Osberton last year. She is not over big but has a classic jump and is brave and accurate.”
“Britannia’s Muse is a lovely boy – very easy to deal with, very friendly and has taken to work well.”
“Marsh Marigold is a lovely natured creature. She is a joy to work with and has beautiful flowing paces. I’m really enjoying my time with her.”
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