Vondra Performance Horses

12/14/2023

National horse day. I am blessed with my team and my future team.

12/11/2023

Well up early tomorrow and our adventure begins. We are off to Vegas. This will be Mays 2nd trip and I am so thankful to take her again. This will be Wilson’s first long haul as well as the biggest race he has ever seen. We will be competing against 625 other talented horses and riders. I try to prepare my horses and myself all year long for this. I want to say thank you to everyone who had a part in getting us there this year. Thank you to the ones who helped me mentally, physically, and the sponsors who helped make it possible to pay fees and fuel. You are all the ones who make this dream possible. Thank you to the family and friends who hold things down here when we are out chasing dreams and crushing goals. Thank you Laurie Gray for the opportunity to ride such a talented mare. Thank you charles vondra for not batting an eye when I asked you what you thought about taking a chance on a skinny one eyed 3 yr old in Mississippi. Prayers and good vibes for safe travels and fast clean runs.

12/08/2023

Getting little Ms Jade started. January 1st starts her spot in the trailer. Have big hopes for this young filly. She is available. But price will increase as she continues her training.

12/03/2023

Skippy and I decided to go play today. He did good. He is definitely feeling better and his daily lung has made a huge difference in his anxiety. 9th in the 3D today.

11/15/2023

Well look who is an official registered quarter horse. I would say the cutest registered quarter horse. Lol.

11/12/2023

Well May ran another 15.5 no video. But man her first was awesome. 2nd I was on my toes to keep it up. Lol. Wilson left his rider in alley. So had a not so pretty 1st. But he still managed to clock a 16.1. Great weekend confidence booster for all three us. We are ready for Vegas. I am so excited to take two of my youngsters. Very blessed to have the friends family and support to help get us there. Thank you to you all. You definitely know who you are.

11/11/2023

May 15.5. 15th in the 2d. We are getting practice in before Vegas. Been a wet cold day but we still kept our head in the game.

11/11/2023

Wilson 15.6 18th in the 2d. He is coming along.

11/08/2023

Every horse has potential to excel in some way.

11/07/2023

Fighting for Fame aka:Jester had his first vet visit. He was a perfect gentleman. Wasn’t sure about getting his wolf teeth pulled but he handled it. May came along to get her yearly stuff done as well. She is all ready for Vegas.

11/05/2023

Just for fun !!!

If you could run one of my horses, who would it be??

Skippy

May

Wilson

11/04/2023

8th in the 3D. I failed him on the third but he kept it up for me. Love my Skippy

11/04/2023

7th in the 3D with rider error

11/01/2023

Still available. 14 inch Larry Allen. Asking $1600 but open to offers. Buyer pays shipping. Can arrange to meet Tx, LA. Pm me or call/txt 936-662-4098 need this saddle gone it’s just sitting in the tack room taking up space. Please share

10/31/2023

No one cares about what you’re doing more than you. The cold hard truth is most people don’t want you to be successful, and if they do, they still don’t want you to be more successful than them.

I come across people everyday, that say they want to be a winner, that say they want to ride better, that say they are willing to put in the time, and simply don’t.

The truth is, winning is hard. Its not that 15 seconds you put in to claim the title, it’s the days where the absolute last thing you wanted to do is saddle up. It’s the days it was inconvenient to drive to the arena to ride. It’s the days you didn’t skip a lesson or an opportunity to learn. The days you didn’t skip your homework. The days you overcame that chip on your shoulder to ask for help. That day you skipped a night with friends. People will always make time for what’s important to them, in all aspects of life.

It’s hard to have true dedication. Where are your priorities? Ask yourself, do you really want to win? Are you tough enough to fail?

You want to win? Prove it.
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10/29/2023

Wilson was faster today. Super proud of him.

10/29/2023

Awesome consistent run. 16.0 again.

10/29/2023

I failed my little red mare last-night. So I had to show up today. So she returned the favor with a nice 2d run today. Had a little stumble on the second but hope to be faster tomorrow

10/29/2023

Wilson had a good run today.

10/29/2023

Glow in dark race 2023. Skippy was a second faster this year.

10/24/2023

Tots for Troops Deridder,La. Was a great weekend. These to youngsters worked great. Looking forward to having these two in Vegas this year.

10/22/2023

Wilson was also one out of money today. He worked great. He is starting to add speed and keep his brain. That’s a big deal for a youngster.

10/22/2023

One out of money

10/21/2023

C Red Cloud

10/21/2023

Wrong way May

10/17/2023

Had such good runs Friday night I had to at least get the pictures, since my camera man was out of town. Love this team.

10/16/2023

Skippy had a a good yesterday also.

10/16/2023

Wilson made a nice 2d run today. He sure is coming together.

10/14/2023

10/14/2023

Just hanging out checking out the eclipse.

10/14/2023

No videos but these three worked lastnight. Wilson was the fastest out of my crew and he keeps getting faster Wilson and May both won a little diesel money and skippy fell short of some hay money. Lol but my team worked great. I think Wilson is trying to take Mays ticket to vegas last few runs he has smoked her. I have to thank God everyday for putting these three horses in my life.

10/02/2023

Super proud of EZ and his new jockey. Their 4th time to compete and he has definitely builds her confidence. Ez has found his little girl and he is enjoying teaching and taking care of her. Thank you Danielle for videos and updates. Please keep them coming.

09/28/2023

DON’T QUIT

When you show up for the first time and you feel like everyone is looking at you, DON’T QUIT.

When you pull up in a field of big rigs & big time papers with your stock trailer & grade horse, DON’T QUIT.

When the others laugh at you because you train your own horse and it’s a process, DON’T QUIT
When you start to be competitive and you lose “friends”, DON’T QUIT.

When they talk about you behind your back, DON’T QUIT.

When you’re on a mountain pulling checks for months, DON’T QUIT.

When you’re in a valley and haven’t had a clean out in months, DON’T QUIT.

As long as you have the drive, DON’T QUIT.

That passion is in your heart for a reason. Don’t allow anyone or anything to slow your hustle. Keep your head down and grind on.

You got this, IF you DON’T QUIT.

The only difference in a Champion and everyone else is that they DIDN’T QUIT.

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09/18/2023