About Horses Smith
Built on Quality, Integrity and Welfare
Welfare at the Heart of Horses Smith
At Horses Smith, exceptional sport horses begin with exceptional care. Every horse within our programme is managed with a welfare-first philosophy that prioritises long-term soundness, mental wellbeing, and optimal development from foal to sport horse.
Our approach combines modern equine science with meticulous daily management. Each horse benefits from carefully structured nutrition, with feed and forage precisely weighed and monitored to ensure balance and consistency. Diets are tailored to the individual horse's stage of life, workload, and metabolic needs, supported by targeted supplementation where beneficial.
Exercise is equally considered. Horses follow programmes designed to develop strength, coordination, and soundness progressively, with particular attention paid to maintaining a healthy balance between work, turnout, and rest. This ensures horses develop physically without unnecessary strain, supporting longevity in both breeding and sport.
Beyond nutrition and exercise, we provide what we consider luxury standard care for every horse in the programme — from broodmares and foals through to young prospects and competition horses. This includes high-quality forage, attentive daily management, structured turnout routines, and a calm environment that allows horses to develop both physically and mentally.
The Broodmare's Nest Programme
A cornerstone of our welfare philosophy is the Broodmare's Nest Programme — Horses Smith's dedicated system for the care of broodmares and their foals.
The programme is designed to maximise both broodmare wellbeing and foal health, recognising that the earliest stages of life play a critical role in a future sport horse's development.
Broodmares within the programme receive carefully balanced nutrition, monitored body condition, and tailored supplementation to support pregnancy, lactation, and recovery. Exercise is incorporated through low-impact movement and turnout that promotes circulation, muscular health, and overall wellbeing, while ensuring it never compromises pregnancy or foal development.
This environment allows mares to remain healthy, relaxed, and physically prepared for motherhood. In turn, foals benefit from a strong start in life — developing naturally in a carefully managed setting that prioritises sound growth, strong immunity, and mental confidence.
At Horses Smith, we believe that elite horses are not simply bred — they are raised through thoughtful, welfare-led management from the very beginning.
Meet Harriet
Founded and privately led by Harriet Smith, Horses Smith is built around a highly selective approach where quality, welfare and integrity take precedence over scale. Each horse represents a considered investment in long-term sport, produced with patience and transparency.