Holly Hill Farm

08/28/2026

Day one of Trillium Champs was a busy one for the Holly Hill Show Team. Great job everyone!

08/23/2026

➡️Our course is set for our final jump schools before The Trillium Championships.✨ ➡️Our ring will also be available for schooling as of September 1st for anyone looking to get some rides in before the Final Glengarry Development Series Show being held at Holly Hill on September 19th. Stay tuned for info on some fun new classes at the final show- including a Derby👀

08/14/2026

My “Blue Wing” Voltaire Design saddle is proving to be one of my horses’ favourites. It’s flexibility really helps with connection and feel. The design and quality of leather are both beautiful and functional. Thank you Hannah Roy 🤍🩵🤎

08/03/2026

So true!!

The road to the top of the hunter/jumper world is laid with early mornings, sweat equity, and an unwavering work ethic. Few people understand this better than Don Stewart, a renowned trainer known for producing top equitation riders and hunters. While talent certainly plays a role, Stewart is quick to point out that work ethic is what truly separates the good from the great.

“If you want to make it in this sport, you’ve got to show up early and get dirty,” he said. “That’s the bottom line.”

In an era when specialization is common and grooms handle most of the care, Stewart still believes in riders learning from the ground up. For him, success isn’t just about what happens in the saddle.

“The ones who learn to tack up their horses, sweep the barn aisle, wrap legs, muck stalls… that’s where the real horsemanship starts,” he said. “That’s where the commitment shows.”

Stewart’s top students aren’t just polished in the ring. They’re often the first to arrive and the last to leave. They learn to recognize when a horse isn’t quite right, when the footing needs adjusting, or when a feed chart is off. Those details matter.

“This sport is about a partnership with the animal,” Stewart added. “You can’t have a true partnership if you don’t know your horse inside and out.”

While Stewart has coached plenty of naturally talented riders, he’s seen just as many flame out without discipline or grit.

“There are a lot of talented kids out there,” he said. “But if they don’t want to put in the work, if they think it’s just about showing up for the class and then disappearing, they’re not going to last.”

In contrast, Stewart points to riders who might not have had the fanciest horses or biggest budgets, but who made up for it with hustle.

“Some of the best riders I’ve had were scrappy,” he said. “They worked, they asked questions, they paid attention. That’s what gets you somewhere.”

📎 Continue reading this article at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/08/14/want-to-make-it-in-this-sport-show-up-early-and-get-dirty/
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08/03/2026

What a weekend to wrap up our final Trillium/Bronze show at Wesley Clover Park. Our team rode great, had fun and had good success. Margot and Felix even tried out the Jumper ring for the first time and nailed it🙌 Next stop➡️Trillium Champs😎

07/28/2026

We are home from a busy weekend of two horse shows in one. Our horses and riders worked hard, had great results and are ready to head back to Wesley Clover Parks this weekend for the final Trillium show before Champs😎.

07/15/2026

🐴Pony Camp is well underway at Holly Hill! We carve out two weeks each summer from the busy show season to run these camps. They are a great way to introduce young horse lovers to the sport. We focus on learning, horse care, riding basics and having some fun😎 ☀️

07/12/2026

Photos are up from the 2nd Glengarry Development Show held at Holly Hill✨

OFFICIAL SHOW PHOTOS from the Glengarry Development Series Show held on July 5th 2026 are now available!

Please read the graphic below for ALL the details on the purchasing options, discounted total package rate, and how to order. The link to the show album is IN THE COMMENTS BELOW. All currently available show albums are listed on our website, as well!

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out either by message or email! Please tag riders + share!

REMINDER: No instant downloads. Photos will be edited and emailed to you. The email we are given is the one associated with your PP account - so be sure to check that email!😁

07/02/2026

Here is the link to the GDS Horse Show Photos from June 27th. Dazzle by Design did a great job capturing these😎

OFFICIAL SHOW PHOTOS from the Glengarry Development Series Show held on June 27th 2026 are now available!

Please read the graphic below for ALL the details on the purchasing options, discounted total package rate, and how to order. The link to the show album is in the comments below. All currently available show albums are listed on our website, as well.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out either by message or email! Please tag riders + share!

REMINDER: No instant downloads. Photos will be edited and emailed to you! 😁

06/28/2026

Our first horse show of The Glengarry Development Series was a great success. Thank you to our Competitors, Sponsors, Volunteers and Vendors. Our next one is this Sunday, July 5th. Dazzle by Design put together this fantastic video for us and was our horse show photographer. Be sure to keep an eye out for the upcoming photos.