William Funnell is a world-renowned show jumping rider with over 20 years experience at the top of his sport. He has won over 20 International titles and has represented his country all over the world at the highest levels.
Donal Barnwell has over 20 years experience in breeding horses and, in addition to his own unique philosophy and outlook on selection, breeding and training, is recognised as having one of the best eyes in the business.
Together they have created The Billy Stud and have developed a successful production program of young homebred horses where their individual philosophy's and approach are reaping rewards in producing successful sport horses.
They both have a firm belief that the Irish bloodlines have a lot to offer and give advantages over Continental breeding. The Irish bloodlines have been under-estimated in the past and they believe that their investment to date has given them an advantage in the market.
Their aim is to be the source of the best British bred competition horses in volumes adequate to satisfy the market. The oldest stock are now 6 to 7 and are producing results at the highest levels, and a large number of 4-5 years olds are now becoming available.
The majority of the mares are based at Donal's Kirdford yard with young horses then being transferred to William's yard near Dorking to bring them on.
7 Young horses from The Billy Stud are on the equine pathway for 2012 for both showjumping and eventing, and a selection of other Billy Stud young horses results are mentioned below:
BILLY BIRR (Animo/ Burggraff x Nurzeus)
- A Grand Prix winner with William Funnell
- Sold to the Ukraine in 2009 and has won the Grand Prix at St Roeser CSI 2*
- 4th in The Global Champions Tour Grand Prix in Hamburg
- 4th in The Grand Prix of Vienna 2009
- Top British Bred Horse in the BSJA rankings 2008
- Jumped successfully for Ukraine in 2010 World Championships
BILLY CONGO (Vechta/Animo x H Alme Z)
- Qualified for The British Show Jumping Championships 2010
- 3rd at BSJA Elite Grand Prix Scope 2009
- 4th at HOYS P Billington Memorial Cup 2009
- 2nd at The Rising Star qualifier BSJA Senior Premier 2009
- British Jumping Champion 2008 7 year olds
- Winner Grand Prix 2010
- Winner British 7 YO Championships 2010
BILLY JJ (Animo/Clover Hill x Golden Beaker)
- 2nd British Young Horse Show Jumping Championships 2009 5 year olds
- Equal 1st British Young Horse Show Jumping Championships 2008 4 year olds
- Qualified British Young Horse Show Jumping Championships Finals 2010
BILLY MEXICO (Cevin Z/Le Mexico x Mexico)
- Winner British Young Horse Jumping Championships 2009 4 year olds
- 2nd National 4 year old Championships Scope 2009
- 5th British Young Horse Jumping Championships 20010 5 year olds
BILLY ORANGE (Animo/Clover Hill x Sky Boy)
- International Grand Prix winner
- Represented Holland in Super League Nations Cup
BILLY BIANCA (Vechta/Iroko x Notaris)
- Successfully jumping in America with Olympic Gold Medallist Laura Kraut
- Winner 1.45m in Rome CSIO
BILLY AUTUMN(Animo/Clover Hill x Sky Boy)
- Competing at International levelin Canada
BILLY LANDRETTI (Vechta/Andretti x Diamond Lad)
- 4th at Lyon DAngers in 7 year old section 2009
- Winner CIC** South of England International Event 2009
- 2nd Eventing World Championships 6 year olds
- Winner of the British Eventing PAVO Finals 4 year olds
BILLY SHANNON (Kannan/Golden Bash)
- 5th in World Championships for Young Horses Le Lion D'Angers
- Winner Novice Section South of England International 2009
- Winner Burghley Young Event Horse Finals 2008 5 year olds
BILLY BE COOL(Vechta/Wolfgang x Edwig)
- Winner Burghley Young Event Horse Finals 2009 5 year olds
- Winner Burghley Young Event Horse Finals 2008 4 year olds
BILLY BE BETTER (Vechta/Andretti x Diamond Lad)
- 2nd Burghley Young Event Horse Final 2008
BILLY MANHATTON
- Winner British Young Horse Show Jumping Championships 2010 - 5 year olds
BILLY GRAND (Animo/Cavalier x Cut Above)
- 2nd British Young Horse Jumping Championships 2008
BILLY ON SHOW (Cevin Z/Andiamo x Golden Slipper)
- 3rd British Young Horse Jumping Championships 2008
BILLY ANGELO (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve Kroongraff x Calvados )
- 2nd British Young Horse Showjumping Championships 2010 - 7 year olds
- 4th British Young Horse Championships 2009
- Winner of the bonus for jumping clear throughout the Young Horse Jumping Championships 2008
BILLY LADEN (Cevin Z/Le Mexico x Mexico)
- Winner Young Horse Jumping Championships 6 year olds 2009
- 3rd Star of the Future Final Arena UK 2009
- Winner British Breeders Show Jumping Award 2009 6 year olds
BILLY SYKES (La Poco/Lamoureux 1 x Landadel)
- Winner British Young Horse Jumping Championships 2009 4 year olds
BILLY BEWARE (Kannan /Cavalier x Cut Above)
- 2nd Burghley Young Event Horse Finals 5 year olds 2009
BILLY BUCK (Kannan /Cavalier x Cut Above)
- 2nd Burghley Young Event Horse Finals 4 year olds 2009
BILLY BUTTERCUP (Vechta/Clover Hill x Sky Boy)
- 2nd National Grade C final Scope 2009
- 2nd Star of the Future Final Scope 2009
