C & A Performance Horses

01/06/2024

01/06/2024

🤩All three geldings will be available at the Great American Ranch and Trail Horse Sale, Located in Virginia April 2024.🤩

Sneak Peek for what’s coming!

Poncho – App – 15.1h – 5yrs old
Unique color with bold markings that make him down right Stunning! Poncho is Safe, Sound, and Broke for the whole family! Poncho is the man that you can count on, guns, tarps, crack whips, he will help his rider mount by moving over with a snap of a finger. Kids as young as 6 has ridden him independently with no trouble, he is one you can trust to take care of his rider. Ranch work, parades, shows, and trails he really is one that can do it all! Type of gelding many dream of owning but never have the change because they are so hard to come by. Poncho has a great personality that make him a barn favorite and a mind and body to last a lifetime!

Freckles – Paint – 15h – 5yrs old
Show Stopper color, with fun markings. Freckles is the right man to take you down the trails and enjoy that smooth, safe ride. Freckles is forward moving so no need to be stuck in the back wishing you could be up front because freckles will take you any where you want to go with ease solo or lead the pack. Freckles is one that turns heads with his fun markings and cool blue eye, you can’t go places without the “Oh look at him” so if you like to get noticed while doing what you love here is your chance to snag him!

Smoke – Grulla – 14.3H – 5yrs old
Hands down one of the most forgiving, easy to ride, finger touch cruise control geldings around. Safe for all ages, broke the correct way, and lets not forget this amazing man will move over with snaps of your finger for mounting, and he will even lay down!!!! Oh yes Smoke is the man of many dreams with the looks to go along with his amazing ability and personality. Not much this man cant do so don’t be worried hitting the trails one day then back to the ranch work the next because he does anything with ease and a willing attitude. He is the love bug of the barn and sure does enjoy your attention and he will give you 110% every time you step on.

All three geldings are safe, sound, have the show stopping looks with amazing color and markings! They are broke the right way, family friendly, clip, tie, haul, and have great personalities with not a mean bone in any of them. Arena ride, shows, tarps, flags, whips, guns, trail ride, and have been kid tested and approved.

C ~ A

01/04/2024

Training here at C~A comes from the whole family! When we say kid tested and approved we mean it!!

01/03/2024

Here are a few of the amazing horses coming to the Great American Ranch and Trail Horse Sale! Looking for quality, good temperament, training, athletic ability, and beauty, this is the sale for you. Trail horses deluxe, ranch horses ready for show or ranch work, they will all be there! More to come, buy live at the sale or bid online. Visit our website for all of the details www.greatamericantrailhorsesale.com

01/01/2024

Wishing all of our friends, family, and customers a Happy and Safe New YR!!!

12/28/2023

Poncho and Smoke can’t wait to see you all at the Great American Ranch and Trail Horse Sale!!
Theses are just two of our outstanding geldings that will be there but we are taking 4 total and let me tell you they are all nice!!!

12/23/2023

Just tell them you want a IOU this Christmas to use at the Great American Ranch and Trail Horse Sale in April!!!
Guys theses ladies don’t want diamonds 💎 we want horses!

(I do not own rights to the music)

12/22/2023

Don’t Miss out on an amazing gelding!

⭐️Great American Ranch and Trail Horse Sale

When: April 2024
Where: Virginia
How: In Person, Online, and or By phone!

⭐️ Safe
⭐️ Sound
⭐️ Handsome
⭐️ Broke
⭐️ Family Friendly

We believe in Honest Sales that are very much lacking in our industry. Feel free to check out our Reviews and we will ask you to leave us one if you decide to snag any of our horses.
Honest Sales bring you back and keep a good name attached to ourselves and our horses!

C~A

Feel free to PM for any additional information or schedule a time to try them prior to April. We want you ready in case you can’t make it to Virginia be confident in your online or phone bids!

⭐️Poncho (App) 15.1h
⭐️Freckles (Paint) 15h
⭐️Smoke (Grulla) 14.3h
⭐️Boots (Roan) 15h

12/21/2023

We support our brand in all aspects, check out this custom AZ style tripping collar made by Punchy Mare Mohair for our very own Cody!

12/16/2023

Horse training is problem solving.

Not every problem needs a common solution.

Sometimes we have to think outside the box to find an answer.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you are struggling to correct the problem.

www.betweenthereins.us

12/13/2023

In honor of 2023
Smoke, Poncho, Boots, and Freckles the four that will be headed to the Great American Ranch and Trail Horse Sale in April!

12/11/2023

✨Sneek Peek- New Yr means new opportunity for someone✨

I will be listing one of my (Ashley) personal horses next month. I am riding both currently in hopes to figure what one is a better fit.
Keep your eyes open if you will be in the market!

😍Rednecks Rockin Reno- 2019- KISS/Tomorrows Legends- 16.2- Poles/Barrels- Quirky / gate sassy occasionally- intermediate to advanced only.

😍Jazzing For Redmaker- 2017- FF/ Eligible for KISS - 15.3- Barrels- Handy youth suitable- Does crib.

Pm if u have questions or needing info prior!

12/08/2023

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Thank you in advance, we appreciate you!

Please remember we love your honest reviews!

12/07/2023

We would love to help you out!!

12/07/2023

I do not own copy rights

12/05/2023

Tip for today: BE. PROUD. OF YOURSELF.

Do not let someone that is not out there doing this bring you down. There are a million people that will judge you. A million more that will tell you you can’t do it. Those people don’t matter. Celebrate small wins and be proud of yourself. It’s ok to share how far you’ve come. This is hard! It is not easy to take 1000lbs animal and turn it into your flawless dance partner.

If it was your goal to go to a jackpot and you went. Be proud. If it’s your goal to get a 5D check, and you did, be proud! It doesn’t matter how small or insignificant the goal, if you’re out there crushing them, be proud of yourself.

Keep people on your team who truly want you to do better.

12/01/2023

🤩 The line up C ~ A will be offering at the Great American Ranch and Trail Horse Sale is second to none!!! You want safe ☑️ You want color ☑️ you want sound body and mind ☑️ You want family friendly ☑️ You what big or small we have options ☑️
April 4-6 2024
Freckles, Poncho, Boots, and Smoke look forward to seeing you at the Sale!!!

12/01/2023

This is for whoever needs to read this today...
“Maybe I’m not cut out for this.”
The horse industry is an animal all it’s own, and being a horse trainer isn’t for the faint of heart. It is full of tough horses, and even tougher people. It’s full of tough situations, especially if you’re an intern, so hungry to learn that you will happily suffer through whatever means necessary to be good at what you do.
You’re probably someone who has endless energy with a work ethic to match; a drive only shear determination can fuel. But the long days and endless nights catch up sometimes, and leave you more tired than usual. You may feel that you fall short of others expectations, the people you look up to and work so hard to please never quite satisfied. You crave criticism, but acceptance too, and you can’t help but wonder if this was meant for you. The luck never seems to catch up. No matter how hard you try to master each maneuver horseback, it’s never quite right.
The dissatisfaction leaves you wondering, “am I good enough?”
They say you have to have a backbone of steel to be a horse trainer. Ice water in your veins and fire in your eyes. You have to stand tall, be callous in the face of adversity. You can’t let people or horses hurt your feelings, because if your pride is fragile, you won’t make it long. You can’t let the difficult people or horses that challenge you make you think less of yourself. You can’t let the injuries that sideline your champion hopefuls from the arena stop you from moving forward. You can’t let the heartbreaking decision to put down the best horse you ever had kill your try.
Many times these exact things are what make someone ask if the dream in their heart is really what God intended for them. Do you choose to keep going, or do you choose to let go?
But don’t mistake; it’s not a fear of struggle, because you know that it takes struggle in this business to climb to the top of the mountain. It is, however, a fear of failure, to never make the climb at all. You question if you will fail at the thing you love in the world the most, fail the people and horses that came before you and believed in you, and gave you that impossible dream to begin with.
In your worst moments you will question if all the hours, years, sweat, blood and tears were for nothing. If striving for excellence was ever an attainable goal. Most of all you will question yourself; am I cut out for this?
There are things you don’t question though. Like lightbulb moments on the back of a good c**t, a reminder that you are capable. You don’t question the long nights with great friends that turn into family, living proof that there are people who want you to win. You don’t question the sweet moments of victory, the payoff after months of hard work come to life to the arena. You certainly don’t question answered prayers; a mentor who refuses to give up on you, a horse finally sound after a year off, your first real owner to send you something to ride, the satisfaction of watching your friends succeed and being there to cheer them on.
I want you to know that despite everything that might be going wrong, you can find the silver linings. You can find peace in the early mornings and late nights in the barn alone. The horses are always waiting for you, with nickers and soft eyes that greet you everyday without judgement. They are always there, asking for treats in exchange for using their shoulder to cry on. There is no denying the freedom they give you when you’re on their back, or by simply being in their presence. There’s no denying the happiness they add to your life, the fulfillment and purpose they give you that you’ll never be able to pay back.
I think that’s when you know, when you heart swells with unconditional love and gratitude. In those quiet moments alone, with one of God’s greatest creations, you realize…
Maybe I’m not cut out for this, but maybe I am.
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If you read this far, thank you! One of my passions aside from horses, is writing, and I hope that this resonates with someone. So many great trainers have all told me the same thing about dreams; whatever you do, don’t give up.
Written by
Sarai Angelle

12/01/2023

ATTITUDE MATTERS—

If I get up on the wrong side of the bed and it’s going to be a bad day I don’t get on a horse.

I might groom or clip them, maybe clean the tackroom, work on entries or billing, but I don’t get on a horse.

If I am mad at the world and get on a horse, especially a sensitive on, I can cause damage that takes me weeks to fix if I pick a fight.

www.betweenthereins.us

12/01/2023

Happy to announce C~ A is now offering and bringing more info regarding Stride Animal Health to Southern IN! Let me help you find the right products for your equine athletes.
I can order and you can pick up in Boonville IN or I can bring to shows. I am here to make it easy on you, this is a great Company that I stand behind and we use personally so why not offer it to my Friends and Family!
Message: Ashley Lane personal account for quick response! Save 5% by using our online referral code C-A Or let me help save u shipping by making large orders coming directly to us!
https://strideanimalhealth.com/

11/29/2023

Choosing Gratefulness

I think we all have times of self pity where we feel singled out and alone in our struggles. It is easy to get stuck in bitterness. Choosing to remain grateful in ALL circumstances is life changing. We give power to the parts of our life that we focus on. Let’s feed the things we are grateful for, not just during the holidays but all the time. Get your mind right and recognize when you need to change your perspective!

Between The Reins

11/28/2023

Christmas is coming up!! Don't forget to PM us on what horses are coming available.

11/23/2023

Taco 🌮
Keep an eye on this handsome man… He will be coming available!