Running P Performance Horses

04/29/2024

Updates like these make it all worth it! Both Duke & Painto are doing great things at the high school rodeos this spring, making us proud! If you are in need of a breakaway horse we will have several available soon!

03/20/2024

Bandit has MOVES💥 he is currently available on HorseBid.com now through March 25th.

FULL video: https://youtu.be/EfzQ6yT_Po8?si=xUFzqb0U0zD0FII5

💙Gentle
💙Gorgeous
💙BROKE
💙Versatile
💙Sound
💙Trails
💙Kid safe
💙Unique

He is the entire package!

03/17/2024

Bandit is what dreams are made of!💙

He is a versatile gelding that has size, eye appeal, class and pedigree!

Currently available on HorseBid.com

His FULL video will describe him better than words ever could!
🎥 https://youtu.be/EfzQ6yT_Po8?si=Qh7Ff-NkwDAkbKbX

03/16/2024

Introducing Bandit.💙

Currently being offered on HorseBid.com now through 3/24/24. He is extremely special to us, he is very trainable, broke & and safe, not to mention he’s a true sweetheart.

Direct link to bid/view profile: https://bid.horsebid.com/lots/view/4-D4NXOI/bandit

Link to his Full video; it’s a must see. This video describes him better than words ever could! https://youtu.be/EfzQ6yT_Po8?si=0GkBkXYTa47_0ZGR

Kickin It Smart is a 2016 double registered AQHA/APHA bay gelding standing at 15.2 hands. Sired by “Solanos Kicker” who was a NRHA money earner and out of a “Smart Peppy Doc” mare. “Bandit” is a unique and stunning gelding with correct confirmation, a bald face, white socks, and a beautiful blue eye! Bandit is truly a once in a lifetime horse, he is a SMOOTH traveler and rides the very best! He has effortless transitions, lead changes, spins, and slide stops. He will do whatever is asked of him willingly and is so smart and easy to train. With his reining background, Bandit would be an exceptional candidate for versatility events with his fancy buttons and athletic ability. He is effortless to ride both inside and outside of the arena. He covers country with ease and is very enjoyable to ride out on the trails. He crosses water, bridges, and downfall with ease. You can rest assured he will keep you safe no matter how steep or rocky the terrain is. Bandit is the same horse every time you throw a leg over him, no matter if he’s been ridden once a week or once a month he is always gentle and safe. He loves to work cattle, set your hand down and he will show you the ropes! Bandit is not easily spooked and isn’t bothered by tarps, traffic, machinery, dogs,etc.. He is a true gentleman with the best manners. Little kids are able to climb all over him and he is very patient and careful with them. He has been an amazing confidence builder for the little ones to ride as well. Both inside and outside the arena, Bandit will do whatever they ask. He is effortless to ride which makes spinning and the fancy buttons so much fun for the kids. Bandit gets along with other horses well and is a true gentleman to be around. He loves people and attention, has a very friendly personality, and is easy to clip, load, bathe, and shoe. Bandit exceeds expectations in all aspects and is truly a once in a lifetime horse! Don’t hesitate to give us a call at 208-351-7684 with any questions about Bandit!

01/18/2024

Light N Chex is ready for The Rope Horse Sale this weekend! He is Lot #23.

Protected by Parsons
Let’s Rope Wickenburg
BJ Campbell Team Roping

12/22/2023

Lot 23 at The Rope Horse Sale January 20th!
Jackson is as gentle as they come & easy on the eyes!🖤

Upper Edge Equine is the best behind a camera!

BJ Campbell Team Roping
Gold Buckle Horse Sale
Protected by Parsons
Let’s Rope Wickenburg

12/18/2023

🖤Jackson🖤
2018 grandson of Light N Lena

Proud to offer this quality gelding at The Rope Horse Sale January 20th, 2024.

Not only is he beautiful, but dog gentle too!🖤

08/30/2023

“Clutch” now known as “Playboy” was sold last year and can be seen carrying the flag in this video. This son of Rockin W and his owner are doing amazing things together!

08/14/2023

“Shiner” who sold earlier this year landed the best home. Ashley takes the best care of him and they’re loving life together! Thank you Ashley for giving this special horse the best life!

07/16/2023

We are proud beyond belief of McCrae, he did an outstanding job with this pony, “Jimmy.” Jimmy sold at the Cowboy Warrior Ranch horse sale this weekend and landed the best home. The little girls already took him for a test drive this morning.

07/04/2023

Congratulations to Kara Burns on her purchase of “Roxy.” This sweet mare has a bright future ahead of her. 🦄

This is Kara’s second horse she has purchased from us within the last year, we appreciate your business and can’t wait to see what the future holds!

06/01/2023

🎉Congratulations to Scott and Tina Farquhar on their purchase of “Hippie!”

Hippie is the 3rd horse they have purchased from us, thank you Scott and Tina for your business, we can’t wait to see the updates!

05/29/2023

💛Updates like these make it all worth it!💛

“Beau” was sold at Premier Horse Sales Vegas sale last December and we just got an update!

“Hi Ryland, hope you’re enjoying your Memorial Day! It’s been over 6 months since we brought Beau home, and thought I would just share that he’s been the perfect addition to our family! We trail ride every weekend, lots of arena time in between, and he’s never skipped a beat anywhere we take him. He still had a keen cow instinct so we’re going to do a cattle work clinic soon for fun. Hope all is well!!”

05/02/2023

We are so proud to announce that Sonny was the top seller of the Gold Select online auction presented by HorseBid.com! 🎉

Sonny is already on the payroll at his new home on a ranch in Texas and doing great!

03/30/2023

Worth the read!❤️

Occasionally I write things. I’m
not very good. I certainly did enjoy writing this, however…

I’m often asked what the most satisfying part of training performance horses is? The answer follows:

I despise going to horse shows. I’d much rather stay home and train than go to a competition. Unfortunately, competition is an essential part of what I do.

(This next part may sound as if I’m bragging. That’s not my intention. I’m using it as a necessary aid to answer the proposed question, so please forgive it’s unintended brashness. I’m sure there are tons of trainers capable of making similar claims.)

I was at a competition this weekend. A friend pointed out that I had done the primary training on 3 of the top 4 finishers in the Derby. I’d shown the winner myself, and the two other horses were shown by another competent trainer who has been continuing on with them for some time. I then realized I’d also done the primary training on 3 of the top 10 Worlds Greatest Horseman finalists this year. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to have 6 horses entered in the Worlds Greatest Horseman that I’d trained at least through their 4 yr old year. Three of these made the finals as well.

In 2017 I was at the National High School Rodeo Finals with my daughter. There I found 6 horses competing in reined cow horse and/or cutting that I had trained for at least two full years. Many of them weren’t top level horses for Open competition but had become champions on a high school level.

All these mentioned horses’ success is not, however, what I find “the most satisfying part of training performance horses”. The most satisfying part is knowing that my work, to a great degree, has possibly assured that horse a good life. A well trained horse fulfills dreams and brings happiness. That horse is valuable both monetarily and sentimentally. I guarantee the high school rodeo kids and their parents have experiences and memories associated with those 6 horses that are irreplaceable. I guarantee that all three of those mentioned horses from this week’s competition cannot be bought for twice their purchase price. People take excellent care of things that make them happy. There is great satisfaction knowing both a person and a horse has a better quality life because I did my job well.

Pictured is the Reymanator. He is a perfect example. He is actually owned by Mr. Sandy Semanik of Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Semanik graciously lets Reymanator live with us. Reymanator was a champion in the arena and is now currently raising his third Davis’ kid in rodeo and show competition. We’ve often joked how every material thing we own can be credited, in some way, to what this horse has done for me. The great family memories associated with him are innumerable. He is appreciated, revered, and receives excellent care. One day, hopefully a long time from now, I will respectfully bury him in my yard behind the house he bought for me.

03/21/2023

Our favorite boy Sonny!💛✨

03/21/2023

⭐️Sonny is what dreams are made of!⭐️

💛This is a MUST see video, he is so kind, willing and well trained.💫

💥Currently selling on HorseBid.com NOW until Monday (3/27).

🎥

03/16/2023

💛 𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙤𝙪𝙨 & 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮!

‼️Selling on HorseBid.com, bidding ends 3/27‼️

💫Watch his full video here👇🏻
🎥 https://youtu.be/wCOt4BSq7dQ

⭐️ We are so proud to offer PQ Magically Dun, a 2017 model AQHA Gelding. “Sonny” is an absolutely beautiful gelding standing at 15.2 hands, all black solid feet and big bone. Sonny has exceptional confirmation with his big hip, stout build, and keen head. He turns heads wherever we go with his looks and quiet demeanor. He is very well broke, soft in the bridle, moves off leg pressure, has a great stop and correct spins. Sonny catches his leads easily and lopes pretty circles on a loose rein. He is the smoothest horse we have ever ridden and will ride in any bridle or no bridle at all. Whether you ride him once a year or every day, Sonny is the same horse each time and never gets fresh. He is extremely gentle and as close to bombproof as they get! He isn’t bothered by tarps, flags, traffic, trains, wildlife, machinery, ATV’s and he absolutely adores kids. Sonny can cover any ground he steps foot on with ease. He has been all over steep and rocky terrain, through thick brush, over downfall, logs and crosses water. You will not find a more reliable and safe horse out on the trails as he is confident out by himself or will be happy wherever you put him in a group. If an inexperienced guest or kid wants to ride a horse Sonny is the one we put them on. Sonny absolutely loves people and attention, he will meet you at the gate every day and has a lot of personality. Sonny gets along with other horses, stands tied quietly, he is great to shoe, bathe, and clip. He is UTD on shoeing, de-wormer and dental. You will be hard pressed to find one as safe, versatile and beautiful as Sonny, he really is the entire package! You are welcome to come try Sonny for yourself before the sale ends or give us a call at (208)351-7684 with any further questions.

03/14/2023

‼️Update‼️
❤️Banjo sold on HorseBid.com in December

From his owners:

“Hello! We just got Banjo some winter shoes, sage got on him, the first time he has been handled much and saddled since we brought him home. He was awesome she said, took him through the cows out in the field alone. She said he stops and turns so good and left all the horses at the barn with no issues.”

Thank you Stephanie for the update and for giving Banjo a great home.

03/10/2023

⭐️Sneak peek at what’s to come!

💛Sonny is absolutely gorgeous and gentle for anyone! Stay tuned for more info.

02/12/2023

Remix winning his first check for $660 tonight at the jackpot! This nice gelding is as good as they get! Please PM for more info!

02/09/2023

“Angus” sold on HorseBid.com last month and is loving his new home! Thank you Melissa for the update!

02/05/2023

🔥 SOLD 🔥

𝓜𝓜 𝓢𝓶𝓸𝓴𝓮 𝓝 𝓦𝓲𝓭𝓸𝔀

2019 sorrel gelding by Smoke N Boonlight (Boonlight Dancer, LTE $136,252).

“Snoopy” is a well broke, athletic, and gentle young gelding that could excel in many different directions.
Snoopy has been started in the breakaway and coming along nicely. He is good in the box, runs to cattle really well and has a great stop. Put your finishing touches on him and start hauling him! We have also started him on the heel-o-matic on the heel side. Snoopy reads a cow well, making him a great candidate for sorting events.
He is nicely broke with a correct spin, good stop and rides around with a low head set on a loose rein. He is gentle and broke every day, no matter how much time he has had off. He really wants to please and is a quick learner!
Snoopy has been used on the ranch his entire life. He has a great work ethic and knows what it’s like to work for a living. He is sure footed and rides out alone quietly. Snoopy has been used to brand, doctor sort and ship cattle.
With his athleticism, fancy handle, great mind and breeding this young gelding could go in any direction and be successful. He is going to finish out to be a high caliber breakaway horse! Snoopy is sound, he is an easy keeper, and has a friendly personality. UTD on worming, easy to shoe, hauls well & turns out with other horses.

📏14.1 hands
📍Congress, AZ
📞(208)351-7684

01/05/2023

R***r doing what he does best!💛

This GORGEOUS switch ender gelding has a big resumé!