Pierre Briere Quarter Horses

06/01/2026

We had a great show despite the weather at The Premier ☔️

🤴The King Of Chrome “Elvis”, made his debut and we couldn’t be happier with him! We are so excited for this horse’s future owned by Erin Lyons
-9th 3yr old Ltd Horse/Ltd Rider HUS
-8th L2 breeders 3yr old HUS
-6th L1 breeders 3yr old HUS

💥Make Good Choices owned by Tracy Barbeito
-Reserve Champion L1 breeders 4yr old HUS
-8th L2 breeders 4yr old HUS
-5th 2,500 Ltd horse/rider HUS with Nicole Briere
-4th L1 breeders non pro 4yr old HUS
-7th L2 breeders non pro 4yr old HUS
With Tracy Barbeito

😎Freak N Cool owned by Dee Slade
-3rd L1 select trail

04/28/2026

We would like to congratulate all of our clients on a great AQHA L1 East Championship show! We are so proud of everyone giving there best rides and we are looking forward to the rest of the year!

💤RUSleeping and Susan Gough
🥈Reserve Champion L1 select Hunter Under Saddle

🤠Ona Impulsive Cowboy and Maggie Zepka
🏅6th L1 Amateur Trail

😎Cool Lookin Loper and Grace Kreft
🏅12th L1 14-18 Showmanship

🛠️Repairs Not Required and Melissa Struk
🏅11th L1 Select Horsemanship

🤠Ona Impulsive Cowboy and Brigid Johnson
🥇Champion Small Fry western pleasure
🥇Champion L1 youth W/T western pleasure

💤RUSleeping and Della Hubbell
🏅6th Small Fry hunter under saddle

😎Freak N Cool and Dee Slade
Made huge progress in there trail class and we are looking forward to great accomplishments to come this year with this young horse

04/10/2026

We’ve been a little quiet over here… but we’re not going anywhere.

If anything, we’re coming back with more value than ever.

This is your chance to hear directly from the judge’s perspective—what matters, what doesn’t, and what you might be missing in the pen.

From scoring to penalties to overall presentation… ask anything.

Drop your questions below ⬇️
We’ll be answering them in upcoming videos.

04/03/2026

We congratulate SOH HOT and Nicole Briere on placing 3rd in the 3 & over Limited Horse Hunter Under Saddle in Lexington, VA. Watch for SOH HOT in Jr HUS in 2026!

04/02/2026

We would like to congratulate Make Good Choices and Nicole Briere on placing 7th in the Virginia Maiden Hunter Under Saddle for owner Tracy Barbeito, the were also 2,2 out of 11 in his L1 HUS debut the following day. Bright future ahead for this 4 year old GBB gelding!! A big thank you to Maiden sponsor Amanda Smith, it is greatly appreciated!

02/13/2026

01/28/2026

If you’ve ever walked out of a horsemanship class thinking “I really thought that went better…” — this video is for you.

In this new Horsemanship Question & Answer video, respected AQHA judge and trainer Pierre Briere gives exhibitors exactly what they’re always asking for:
👉 perspective from the judge’s seat.

With over 30 years of experience judging and training at some of the nation’s largest horse shows, Pierre breaks down what judges are actually looking for in horsemanship — rider position, effectiveness, confidence, and the small details that separate placings in the pen. This Q&A format answers real exhibitor questions and helps connect the dots between how a ride feels and how it’s being scored.

The investment in this video is minimal compared to what you’ll take away — clarity, confidence, and a better understanding of how to show with purpose.

✨ This horsemanship Q&A is part of a growing video series, which also includes showmanship-focused educational videos, and Pierre is available for in-person clinics as well.

Winter miles matter — and so does winter learning.
Get inside the judge’s head now so you’re more prepared when show season rolls back around.

👉 Watch the new horsemanship video here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/pierrebriereqa

01/28/2026

If you’ve ever walked out of a horsemanship class thinking “I really thought that went better…” — this video is for you.

In this new Horsemanship Question & Answer video, respected AQHA judge and trainer Pierre Briere gives exhibitors exactly what they’re always asking for:
👉 perspective from the judge’s seat.

With over 30 years of experience judging and training at some of the nation’s largest horse shows, Pierre breaks down what judges are actually looking for in horsemanship — rider position, effectiveness, confidence, and the small details that separate placings in the pen. This Q&A format answers real exhibitor questions and helps connect the dots between how a ride feels and how it’s being scored.

The investment in this video is minimal compared to what you’ll take away — clarity, confidence, and a better understanding of how to show with purpose.

✨ This horsemanship Q&A is part of a growing video series, which also includes showmanship-focused educational videos, and Pierre is available for in-person clinics as well.

Winter miles matter — and so does winter learning.
Get inside the judge’s head now so you’re more prepared when show season rolls back around.

👉 Watch the new horsemanship video here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/pierrebriereqa

Join respected AQHA judge and trainer Pierre Briere for an insightful horsemanship-focused Question & Answer session designed for Youth and Amateur exhibitors.…

01/12/2026

Happy 2026 to all!!

 I am preparing talking points and video clips to discuss the Trail class and the Western Riding class and ways to help improve your scores. 

If there are any particular area of those two classes that you would like me to address, please write in the comments. 

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from our barn to yours 🎄
We hope this little crew brought a smile, a laugh, or at least reminded you that no matter who’s been nice or naughty… the treats still show up.

Thank you for being part of our journey this year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with good horses, good people, and a little extra laughter 🤍

Pierre + Nicole 🎄🐴