SFT Performance Trail Horses

24/04/2026

Starling is the sweetheart of the ranch. She has an endearing, friendly personality and is bold and steady. She's had miles and miles on the trail and experience with water, various terrain, scary objects, and all sorts of obstacles. She's been a trusted companion and a reliable trail partner and she's is ready for what's next.

Learn more about Starling and see her FULL-LENGTH VIDEO at: www.curlypinesranch.com/stag-creek-starling/.

Starling is an SFT Performance Trail horse from Curly Pines Ranch in Bastrop, Texas. She's an American Bashkir Curly mare (smooth coated) (Stag Creek Starling ABCR S705). Learn more about SFT Performance Trail training and the American Bashkir Curly at: www.curlypinesranch.com.

Contact us with questions by email: [email protected]. Happy trails!

09/04/2026

The trail is where the truth comes out . . .

At SFT Performance Trail Horses, we prepare our horses for the trail and train them on the trail for success in any discipline. Just like any performance discipline, in trail riding, whether competitive or recreational, the connection between the horse and rider is critical. A horse that is responsive and supple on the trail means a better ride -- one that is more enjoyable, scores higher, takes you to more places, and is safer. Learn more about our SFT Performance Trail training at www.curlypinesranch.com/sft-performance-trail-horses/. Happy Trails!

26/03/2026

While I don't condone drinking and riding, I still try to prepare our horses for cowpokes who've had one too many at the saloon . . .

Learn more about how we train our horses on the trail for success in any discipline: www.curlypinesranch.com/sft-performance-trail-horses/. Happy trails!

18/03/2026

At SFT Performance Trail Horses, we prepare our horses for the trail and train them on the trail for success in any discipline. Just like any performance discipline, in trail riding, whether competitive or recreational, the connection between the horse and rider is critical. A horse that is responsive and supple on the trail means a better ride -- one that is more enjoyable, scores higher, takes you to more places, and is safer. Learn more about our SFT Performance Trail training at www.curlypinesranch.com/sft-performance-trail-horses/. Happy Trails!

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12/03/2026

Good pony! Just a little warm-up ride, but what I especially liked was how connected Quahada was with me at the start and finish. Training horses certainly has its challenges and frustrations, but connecting with these special creatures is just pretty dang cool.
Learn more about our SFT Performance Trail training at www.curlypinesranch.com/sft-performance-trail-horses/. Happy Trails!

06/03/2026

At SFT Performance Trail Horses, we prepare our horses for the trail and train them on the trail for success in any discipline. Training on the trail helps horses learn to be composed and responsive at the walk, trot, and canter while navigating brush, obstacles, ravines, and water and confronting wildlife, vehicles, noises in the brush, or whatever else we encounter on the trail . . .
Learn more about our SFT Performance Trail training at www.curlypinesranch.com/sft-performance-trail-horses/. Happy Trails!

27/02/2026

A picture of a horse standing perfectly square, in the perfect light, looking perfectly submissive may make for pretty marketing. But, the trail is where the truth comes out . . .
Learn more about how we train our horses on the trail for success in any discipline, visit us at www.curlypinesranch.com/sft-performance-trail-horses/. Happy trails!

20/02/2026

WARNING: This video may induce utter boredom. It features no EPIC SLIDING STOPS or BLAZINGLY FAST SPINS. No one gets BUCKED OFF or TRAMPLED. These horses have a whopping $0,000,000 in LIFETIME EARNINGS. Watching this video make cause you to experience severe drowsiness. Or . . . if you would like to learn more about how we train our horses on the trail for success in any discipline, visit us at www.curlypinesranch.com/sft-performance-trail-horses/. Happy trails!

11/02/2026

At SFT Performance Trail Horses, we prepare our horses for the trail . . . and train them on the trail for success in any discipline. Training on the trail puts a foundation on a horse like no other. Learn more at http://www.curlypinesranch.com/sft-performance-trail-horses/. Happy trails!

29/05/2023

At SFT Performance Trail Horses, we prepare our horses for the trail and train them on the trail for success in any discipline -- including working with cattle. Starling recently participated in a Martin Black Stockmanship Clinic. This was her first exposure to cattle, and she did great. It was a fantastic opportunity for Starling to put learning into action.

Starling is for sale to an approved home. Learn more about Starling and see additional videos and pictures at: http://www.curlypinesranch.com/stag-creek-starling/.

Contact us with questions by email: [email protected]. Happy trails!

05/04/2023

The trail is where the truth comes out . . .

Riding on the trail challenges a horse’s skills, intelligence, and composure like nowhere else. At SFT Performance Trail Horses, we prepare our horses for the trail and train them on the trail for success in any discipline -- and for the inebriated trailhand riding back to the herd after a raucous time at the saloon . . . .

Learn more about SFT Performance Trail Horses at www.curlypinesranch.com/sft-performance-trail-horses/. Happy trails!