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Mark Smith Training Center

25+ years of successfully working with horses and their owners. We specialize in training All Around Paint and Pinto horses.
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Mark is a numerous World and Reserve World Champion in APHA and PtHA in multiple events inlcuding Trail, Jumping, Western Riding , Western Pleasure and Halter. He has coached many World and Reserve World Champions, Number One Youth and Amateur’s, Honor Roll winners, Top 20 APHA Youth and Amateur and High Point's at the World Show. He is currently an instructor at the University of Findlay in their

Western Equestrian program. He trains out the the University of Findlay Equestrian complex, a gorgeous facility with 2 large heated arenas, 2 huge outdoor arenas, 12x12 stalls, all under one roof, round pen turn-out and hot walker. Also, we run a small breeding program focused on quality all around horses with good minds and good legs. Many of our foals have gone on to be champion shows horses winning many World Championships and National awards.

05/18/2024

Congratulations to Alyssa Butler on her purchase of Lazy At The Ball! Luke is our 2yo gelding by Lazy Loper and out of multiple world and reserve world champion producer Invited To The Ball. They will be under the expert guidance of Kathryn Baumann.

We can’t wait to cheer you on!

05/05/2024

Introducing “Caroline”

2024 bay tobiano filly by One Special Asset and out of a daughter of Zippos Mr Goodbar.

04/11/2024

Excited to introduce our first foal of 2024- “Shadow” is a bay tobiano c**t by One Special Asset out of our VS Code Blue mare.

We are extra proud that he is the 5th generation to be produced in our program. Both his sire and dam are direct descendants of our breeding program. It is a pleasure to produce colorful, talented, good minded horses year after year.

03/15/2024

Sneak peek 😍

Our wicked cool 2yo gelding Luke will be offered for your consideration soon.

02/05/2023

SOLD. The horse everyone is looking for! 16.2h FULL DOUBLE finished all arounder with sweet personality, zero maintenance needs and a sweet lead change 🔥

02/05/2023

SOLD!

16.2h FULL DOUBLE all arounder with a sweet lead change 😍

HuntinChocolateStars - 2017 AQHA/APHA regular registry bay gelding by Etched in the Stars and out of a Huntin For Chocolate mare. True 16.2h and lots of body.

Murphy is a big, sweet boy ready to take you to the top in the patterns and HUS. He has been lightly shown (APHA and AQHA points) and is show ring ready in the HUS, Equitation, Horsemanship and Trail. Close to finished in the showmanship and green western riding. Big enough and brave enough for the over fence classes. Smooth lead change, has all his buttons for the patterns and is clean over trail poles. Built solid and sound- he has no maintenance needs, has not had anything done and is an easy keeper. Loveable, in your pocket personality and lots of try. Quiet and easy to ride- has been used in youth lessons successfully. Selling only because owner wants to focus on her western pleasure prospect.

Located in Findlay, OH. Asking 2️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

🛑 Send a private message with questions or for more info 🛑

02/04/2023

Got to love when they go around like this at 20 rides 😍😍

2yo filly by VS Good Ride out of multiple world and reserve world champion producer Invited to the Ball.

01/08/2023

Sold! Congratulations Kelsey Bergloff on your purchase of Got Magic Assets! We can’t wait to follow your success with him.

11/12/2022

Now offered for your consideration: Got Magic Assets (pending) aka “Han Solo”

2022 tobiano APHA c**t by the dynamic young sire One Special Asset (Mult. World Champion produced in APHA and PtHA) and out of an own daughter of the legendary Zippos Mr Goodbar.

Han is a sweet, quiet, gorgeous c**t. No spook and super easy going. We’ve only had him in the training barn long enough to wean him and he took right to everything we’ve asked without a single “no” answer. He is slow legged with lots of natural lift and wants to be level through his top line. When in doubt, he leans on the lazy side. Well suited to the all around- he can trot out pretty but gears back for western and has the brains and try for the pattern classes and trail. Good size already- we guesstimate him to be 15.3-16h fully grown. Well balanced for the halter and perfectly 50/50 and flashy for the color classes. He will be a top contender down the road and will certainly stand out every time he enters the show pen with his unique color.

Has been handled and loved on since birth. Lightly started on the lungeline, good groundwork manners and happily goes over poles/bridge. Accepts clippers and baths through they aren’t his favorite. Videos are his 10th time on the lungeline and first time over poles. He has not been (and will not be) pushed in our ownership.

Located in Findlay Ohio. Priced in the high 4 figures. Show home is a plus but good home is a must.

Private message with any further questions not answered by this ad. Thanks!

07/23/2022

Rose is getting so big and her color is as cool as ever! She’s been happy and free just growing up natural in the pasture- just the way we like them for the first two years! And she’s just as sweet as pie!

2021 bay roan filly by VS GoodRide and out of multiple world and reserve world champion producer Invited to the Ball! Can’t wait to get her under saddle this spring 😍😍

07/09/2022

How cool is this dude looking?!?! 😍😍😍😍

GOT MAGIC ASSETS (pending) aka “Han Solo”, 2022 bay roan (blue roan?) c**t by multiple world champion producer One Special Asset and out of a daughter of Zippos Mr Goodbar.

He is going to turn every head when he walks into the show pen 🤩 and just wait until you see him lope 🤑

04/21/2022

Introducing Han Solo 😍😍

Lilly (daughter of Zippos Mr Goodbar) had her baby a few hours after Ella last night just before midnight. A GORGEOUS tobiano c**t by One Special Asset!

This cross is so exciting to us as One Special Asset is a son of Sacred Assets, who we bred, raised, trained and campaigned (and still own several of his siblings and their get). It is wonderful to have his bloodline join our barn in this way.

04/21/2022

Introducing “Luke”, a HUGE bay tobiano c**t by the legendary Lazy Loper and out of our beloved multiple world and reserve world champion producer and 3rd generation bred on our farm mare, Invited the the Ball ❤️

This is a full brother to our 2yo Phoenix and they are carbon copies! Hopefully this one will be just like his fabulous big brother and other siblings!

03/27/2022

Getting ready for show season!

Zac and our 3yo Farrah will be debuting in novice amateur and amateur western events this summer.

Long time team Brandy and Charlie will return to the show pen on amateur all around events.

Hunter and Charlie will be ready for another year of leadline!

03/15/2022

Good boy Phoenix 😍😍😍😍😍 45 rides in.

Lazy Invite “Phoenix”- 2020 bay gelding by Lazy Loper and out of multiple World & Reserve World Champion producer Invited to the Ball. Bred, raised and trained by Mark Smith Training Center and now proudly owned by Lisa Norris! We are expecting a FULL sibling in April!!

02/17/2022

Can’t wait to get our sweet Farrah in the show pen this summer 😍

“Blue Invitation” 2019 bay tobiano mare by VS Code Blue and out of Invited to the Ball (multiple SC/RWC producer). 4th generation bred, raised and trained here at MSTC.

02/13/2022

20 rides in 😍😍😍😍😍😍 He is just as naturally talented as they come. His future could not be brighter!

Lazy Invite- 2020 bay gelding by LAZY LOPER and out of World & Reserve World Champion producer Invited to the Ball. Bred raised and trained by Mark Smith Training Center and now proudly owned by Lisa Norris! We are expecting a FULL sibling in April!!

01/30/2022

Check out this promising cross for our second 2022 foal!

Got Goodbar Magic is expecting a One Special Asset baby for the first time. This cross is very exciting for us because not only is OSA an highly proven young sire, he is a son of Sacred Assets whom we bred, raised, trained and campaigned. Got Goodbar Magic never showed due to injury but she would have been lethal in the show pen as she is brimming with natural talent.

This baby is guaranteed to be a tobiano and with a pedigree like this, surely will be a knockout. Can’t wait to see this baby!

01/29/2022

The anticipation is building for our 2022 babies!

We can’t wait to see the results of this rebreed- our phenomenal mare Invited to the Ball is back in foal to the legendary Lazy Loper. The first foal from this cross is 2 now- he has fancy looks, killer legs and an amazing mind. Now under saddle, he is shaping up to be one of the coolest horses we’ve ever swung a leg over so a full sibling will be very exciting!

Oh and the mare is homozygous so GUARANTEED color in this foal!

12/11/2021

So proud of this homegrown 2yo Blonde Guarantee
(Buckskin tobiano mare by Guaranteed and out of our ZMGB mare)

This fabulous filly is proudly owned by Rebecca Jaster and has been trained by Kathryn Baumann. She came back for a brief period of training while Kathryn is on maternity leave and we are loving assisting in her continued progress!! She’s been unpushed as a 2yo but comes up with all the right ideas and is really coming into her own as she approaches her 3yo year.

06/23/2021

2 for 2 for 2022! Thanks for cooperating Ella and Lilly!

♦️ Invited to the Ball (World and Reserve World Champion producer, homozygous daughter of Special Invitation and Zips Sacred Slipper) is checked in foal to Lazy Loper. This is a repeat cross- her LL yearling is so fancy we just needed another!

♦️ Got Goodbar Magic (daughter of Zippos Mr Goodbar) is checked in foal to One Special Asset. This cross is special to us as OSA is a son of Sacred Assets, whom we bred, raised, trained and campaigned in the USA.

Our broodmare band is small but strong. Can’t wait to see these crosses!

06/16/2021

“Rose” is just as pretty as they come!

2021 Bay Roan Tobiano filly by VS GoodRide and out of INVITED TO THE BALL.

Could not be more pleased with how she is growing up. So much fancy packed into one pretty little package!

05/09/2021

Yesterday we said goodbye to our resident legend.

In the show ring she was unstoppable and as a broodmare she was irreplaceable. But most of all, she was dearly, dearly loved for her kindness, her intelligence, her fierceness and her unwavering loyalty. We are thankful to have bred, raised, trained and enjoyed her remarkable presence for all 18 years. She will be so missed and we are lucky to have her daughter and granddaughter on the farm continuing her legacy.

ZIPS SACRED SLIPPER ~ 2003-2021

-8x World Champion
-Reserve World Champion
-30x Congress Champion
-Pinto World High Point Youth
-4x Congress High Point Youth
-2x Number One Youth in the Nation
-Earner of over 10,000 points in her lifetime
-Mother of 6 beautiful babies
-Reserve World Champion Producer

05/07/2021

Meet Rose!

2021 bay roan tobiano filly by VS GoodRide and out of Invited to the Ball (Special Invitation X multiple WC Zips Sacred Slipper).

So pleased with this one!!

05/03/2021

Very happy with how our 2yo Farrah is coming along. She is so natural and easy to work with!

“Blue Invitation” VS Code Blue X Invited to the Ball.

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14700 State Route 68
Findlay, OH
45840

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Sneak peek 😍 Our wicked cool 2yo gelding Luke will be offered for your consideration soon.

SOLD! 16.2h FULL DOUBLE all arounder with a sweet lead change 😍 HuntinChocolateStars - 2017 AQHA/APHA regular registry bay gelding by Etched in the Stars and out of a Huntin For Chocolate mare. True 16.2h and lots of body. Murphy is a big, sweet boy ready to take you to the top in the patterns and HUS. He has been lightly shown (APHA and AQHA points) and is show ring ready in the HUS, Equitation, Horsemanship and Trail. Close to finished in the showmanship and green western riding. Big enough and brave enough for the over fence classes. Smooth lead change, has all his buttons for the patterns and is clean over trail poles. Built solid and sound- he has no maintenance needs, has not had anything done and is an easy keeper. Loveable, in your pocket personality and lots of try. Quiet and easy to ride- has been used in youth lessons successfully. Selling only because owner wants to focus on her western pleasure prospect. Located in Findlay, OH. Asking 2️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ 🛑 Send a private message with questions or for more info 🛑

Got to love when they go around like this at 20 rides 😍😍 2yo filly by VS Good Ride out of multiple world and reserve world champion producer Invited to the Ball.

Getting ready for show season! Zac and our 3yo Farrah will be debuting in novice amateur and amateur western events this summer. Long time team Brandy and Charlie will return to the show pen on amateur all around events. Hunter and Charlie will be ready for another year of leadline!

Good boy Phoenix 😍😍😍😍😍 45 rides in. Lazy Invite “Phoenix”- 2020 bay gelding by Lazy Loper and out of multiple World & Reserve World Champion producer Invited to the Ball. Bred, raised and trained by Mark Smith Training Center and now proudly owned by Lisa Norris! We are expecting a FULL sibling in April!!

Can’t wait to get our sweet Farrah in the show pen this summer 😍 “Blue Invitation” 2019 bay tobiano mare by VS Code Blue and out of Invited to the Ball (multiple SC/RWC producer). 4th generation bred, raised and trained here at MSTC.

20 rides in 😍😍😍😍😍😍 He is just as naturally talented as they come. His future could not be brighter! Lazy Invite- 2020 bay gelding by LAZY LOPER and out of World & Reserve World Champion producer Invited to the Ball. Bred raised and trained by Mark Smith Training Center and now proudly owned by Lisa Norris! We are expecting a FULL sibling in April!!

So proud of this homegrown 2yo Blonde Guarantee (Buckskin tobiano mare by Guaranteed and out of our ZMGB mare) This fabulous filly is proudly owned by Rebecca Jaster and has been trained by Kathryn Baumann. She came back for a brief period of training while Kathryn is on maternity leave and we are loving assisting in her continued progress!! She’s been unpushed as a 2yo but comes up with all the right ideas and is really coming into her own as she approaches her 3yo year.