How it started
Landford Common Stud was born when Debbie Johnston retired her Grand Prix Dressage Mare Czarina. Debbie was looking for a replacement dressage horse and had always coveted Fleetwater Opposition after first riding him for Louise King. A deal was eventually agreed to purchase him.
The last thing on Debbie and John's mind was to have a stud. However as Debbie had always ridden mares it was inevitable that Landford Common Stud should evolve.
The stud consisted of Fleetwater Opposition, Czarina and Welton Gazelle who had been on loan to Jenny Loriston-Clark. These three horses were the foundation to the Opposition Dynasty.
Debbie's philosophy was to try and breed competition horses that would excel in any discipline. Landford Common Stud enjoyed good fortune and success over the next ten years and has bred Olympic, European and World Equestrian Games team horses. International Show Jumpers, Eventers, Dressage Horses, Pony Club and riding horses as well.
Debbie sadly died in 2001 and since then Landford Common Stud has been run by John Johnston and his daughter Kirsty. The stud is set in 100 acres on the edge of the New Forest in Landford.
The last thing on Debbie and John's mind was to have a stud. However as Debbie had always ridden mares it was inevitable that Landford Common Stud should evolve.
The stud consisted of Fleetwater Opposition, Czarina and Welton Gazelle who had been on loan to Jenny Loriston-Clark. These three horses were the foundation to the Opposition Dynasty.
Debbie's philosophy was to try and breed competition horses that would excel in any discipline. Landford Common Stud enjoyed good fortune and success over the next ten years and has bred Olympic, European and World Equestrian Games team horses. International Show Jumpers, Eventers, Dressage Horses, Pony Club and riding horses as well.
Debbie sadly died in 2001 and since then Landford Common Stud has been run by John Johnston and his daughter Kirsty. The stud is set in 100 acres on the edge of the New Forest in Landford.
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At Landford Common Stud we are very proud of our stallions and established reputation for breeding top quality horses in all equestrian fields. We are delighted to have won many awards in recognition of our continued dedication to promoting excellence in the breeding of British competition horses.
Achievements and Awards
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The British Horse Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award
In association with the British Equestrian Federation the British Horse Foundation was founded in 1991 with the express aim of promoting education in the breeding of horses and ponies. The programme supports a quality scheme for studs which meet consistently high standards. |
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The Trakehner Breeders Fraternty Lifetime Acheivement Award
The Trakehner Breeders Fraternity (TBF) is licensed by the Trakehner Verband GmbH in Germany to register, brand and grade horses for inclusion in the Main Trakehner Stud Book, the Stud Book, the Preliminary Register or Part Bred Register. |
- Breeders of Opposition Heracles - British Eventing's Young Horse Championships.
- Breeders of Yarlands Summersong France's Leading Competition Horse in 1996, 1997 and 1999.
- Breeders of Money For Nothing - French Junior Champion and European Silver Medallist.
- Fleetwater Opposition is the only stallion to sire a British Breeding Event Champion in the 4 yr old, 5 yr old and 6 yr old class.
- Fleetwater Opposition has the highest average score for Potential Event Horse at the 2008 BEF Futurity.
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Awarded Best Dressage Broodmare & Best Event Broodmare
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