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We are a family run equestrian facility located in South Florida. Our main focus is bringing horses and riders along correctly.

We teach western, ranch, hunter/jumper/eq; focusing on proper horsemanship. We attend rated, local, aqha and 4-h shows.

08/04/2026

Just finished out our first AQHA Youth World Show. Words do not express how very proud I am of these two girls and their horses. Both horses have never been to a show this far from home, been in a stadium arena, or to a show this big. Sometimes things don’t workout quite how we envision in our heads, but it’s ok, at the end of the day great progress was made. And we are looking forward to all the wonderful things these two teams will accomplish together.

Kailey & Sensational Presence placed 9th in the level 2 eq over fences and 12th in the level 3 jumpers (a couple errors bumped her from the top 4). Solid rounds in the working hunter and hunter hack. I am so proud of all the hard work Kailey has put into poppy to get here. It’s been 3 years of dedication. They make a great team and we are looking forward to attending many more shows. Jacqueline Whitney and Kirbi Kozek I hope we made you proud!

Sofia & Sign Now attended as their first and last youth world exhibitor. We came into the show mainly for the experience, as Mav is still young and has grown so much in the last year. He has not been pushed to allow him to grow and mature to be the future amateur superstar for her. Slow and correct is what we shoot for. It was on the bucket list to get to Youth World for this team, so when the opportunity came up we went for it, knowing it would be a lot for a young horse. Mav haul half way across the country like a pro. Baby Mav was asked to put his big boy pants on, and although he did at points in practice and made huge progress, it didn’t quite come together in the show ring. And it is ok, Sofia walked away learning to better support her young horse and creating new goals to work on. Of course the day after we are done showing he started settling in and behaving more like himself, stress can be a lot on a young one. I am so incredibly proud of you and your horse! You both have a bright future, give it time. 😉

I think the biggest blessing we came back with is the great friendships created and memories made while we were there. We have a great group of riders, trainers and parents within our state of Florida! Thank you to everyone that made this a great experience for our first trip to Oklahoma! (You all know who you are 😉)

And to our amazing barn family at home… your texts, support, words of encouragement are appreciated more than you could imagine. We love you all! Shane Rux Photography American Quarter Horse Youth Association Florida Quarter Horse Association

03/20/2026

Josh in halter and showmanship this morning. Girls getting ready for overfences this afternoon.

03/20/2026

Getting ready for showmanship at Venice!

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! My it be a holiday filled with family, friends and your equine partners!

08/15/2017

G2 is a 6 yr old approximately 15.2-15.3 hand gelding. Just started his rated show career and shows promise in any direction. Has jumped up to 4'3" at home. Jumps anything, same on and off property, easy keeper, trail rides, no spook or bolt. Perfect for a kid that wants to do all three rings, but doesn't have the budget for a finished ride. Puppy dog personality. Priced in the mid 5 figures

05/15/2017

First off: Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there! I would not be able to do my jobs without the amazing support I get from all my barn moms on a daily basis.

Second: It took me time to reflect on the crazy busy 4h area f show we had and to think of the right words to say. Not sure words can express how I truly feel, but here it goes...

I want to congratulate my students and heavenly horses 4h members on a fantastic job at the 2017 area f horse show! For months we coach, yell, pull our hair out, sometimes scream, laugh, get frustrated, and watch as our students try, progress, learn, process information and grow into great equestrians. We preach for months on the importance of practice and creating a partnership between horse and rider.

I had the opportunity to observe as students studied their patterns, worked with each other to understand the patterns, reviewed their schedules, prepare their horses for the show, older 4h kids assisting younger 4h kids, everyone working as a team. For the first time at a show I wasn't running around like a chicken with my head cut off! I couldn't help but think about 4 years ago and some of the same kids attending area f for the first time as my students. They were so small, unaware of what to expect, beginners in the 4h world. Out of 5 students that first year, 1 qualified for state. Lots of different horses, practice and hard work over the next few years, I now have 7 out of 8 qualifying for the state championship horse show! Including Kalyn MacGibbon receiving the high point award on riverwalk!

Many of my students only started working with some of their horses over the last few weeks. None were given horses that were school masters, many are the horses that others throw away and write off as a piece of garbage. My kids put work time and lots of effort into polishing those ponies and make them shine again into the superstars they truly are. Regardless of any ribbons earned there was lots of success in the show ring this weekend, even if it was just getting the horse to not speed around the ring or throw out any stubborn kicks. I had students that just started jumping full courses over 2'3" and faced with a 4 stride to a 1 stride, taking it all in stride and not complaining and putting their best foot forward. I watched as older students guided young horses around the ring over some questionable courses, and supporting their horse with confidence and a quiet and calm demeanor.

Needless to say i feel happy, proud and sad. I feel saddened as I start to realize that some of these kids that have been with me from the start are now to the age of graduating and going to college. Now students always come and go, but these kids are everything to me and have been loyal from the beginning and have grown into some amazing young riders. I feel happy knowing I have help sculpt not only some great riders, but great horseman, which the world needs a lot more of good horseman out there. Lastly I am incredibly proud to be your coach, mentor, trainer, etc. congrats to my kids and horses on a fantastic job! I am proud of not only your riding, but the true quality horsemen you all have become! Your hard work and dedication is awesome!

Congrats on a fantastic job kalyn, Hannah Alker, Lily Gumbinner, mel, Leah, lil hannah, Danielle Williams, Emily and Aubrey! And for those attending state..... Lets Go Get 'Em!!!!!

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