Johnsons Performance Horses

11/19/2024

Currently accepting young horses for starting, older horses for tune-ups and problem horses that need figuring out for training starting December 1st. Call Robert at 417-366-3540 to schedule your horse's spot.

09/30/2024

I'm sorry to announce that the Horse World has lost a phenomenal equestrian today. My Sister, Patty Johnson Stovel passed this afternoon from her 3 year battle with cancer. She was known from coast to coast, was a multiple Hunter Futurity Champion, was the top Jumper Rider on the 1998 USEF World Cup team and an AQHA World Champion in Hunter Hack to name a few. She showed my first good horse, Portland Cat to an AQHA reserve World Championship in the Hunters way back in 1978 in our try for Super Horse.
Patty grew up in Portland, Connecticut at our family farm, Merrie-Land Stables showing her hunter ponies, King Creole and Cotton Candy at the Connecticut Horses Show Association shows. By 16 she was managing her own little barn down the road where she became the leader of the local pack of horse loving girls.
She was the apple of our father's eye who started hauling Patty the three hours to ride with George Morris in New Jersey. Aboard her home trained horse, Brownstone, she went on to a second place in the prestigious Medal Maclay class.
In 1979, Patty moved to Tennessee to work for Otis Brown. The two became a perfect match and "Brownie" helped Patty become a Nationally known horsewoman showing from coast to coast in the Hunters and Jumper classes.
One of my fondest memories was walking the Jumper course in Gladstone, New Jersey for the 1996 Olympic Trials with my sister. Riding her 18 hand black warmblood, Mont Cenis, it was thrilling to see her make the Jump-off. Few people knew she had recently had her collar bone pinned back together which meant she had to negotiate her right turns in the class with the use of mostly leg. It was amazing to watch and although she didn't make the team that year, two years later she went to Europe on the World Cup team and was High Point US rider.
Being only a year apart in age, we grew up together with the love for horses instilled in us by our mother, a pioneering horsewoman who built an amazing horse business in the early 60's. Patty had saved our mother's ribbons dating back to 1946. Patty definitely got her drive and determination which she used to build her own horse business with.
I will miss talking to my sister about horses. Discussing their quirks and solutions or how the truck and trailer were doing as she drives to and from Florida each winter. But mostly I will miss her problem horses she would send to me to "fix" for her or those huge prospects to break. And if you knew Patty, you knew she didn't want them back until they were ready to behave, jump around and of course, change leads. I greatly appreciate the faith my sister had in my Horsemanship skills. There is a hole in my world now that Patty is gone.

09/01/2024

Now accepting horses for training for Ranch Events, Trail, English and young horses to start under saddle. Robert also specializes in figuring out problem horse's issues. This Fall cattle will be back to train horses on for Boxing and Ranch Cutting events, plus lessons on your horse with them.
Robert's training horses for 50 years has taught him a low stress program to educate a horse to a rider's commands while instilling a horse's confidence and trust in them.

08/31/2024

Put a fancy Ranch Horse Saddle on Professional Horse Services Sept Auction.
It's just fits to tight for me with a 15.5" seat. Used very little.

08/31/2024

Check out these two horses we have listed on the Professional Auction Services, Sale starts Sept. 8
An Uncertain Minute- Attractive 4 yr old, 16.1 hand gray gelding who is an excellent All-around horse. Slow enough for the western events, great and brave in the Trail, Does the English flat classes and over fences plus he has nice lead changes
Gold Bucks Royale- 10 yr old 15.2 hand Handsome Buckskin gelding that is classy in the Ranch Events. Fancy mover, Lots of Mane and Tail, expressive in Trail, works cattle, even ropes. A real eye catcher!!!

08/31/2024

Beautiful Arab mare available for trail riding. 15 hands, 14 yo. Will make an excellent horse for an older woman. Steady on trails, through water, no run-off. Come try her. See a new video on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xR5YbnpDOY

05/08/2024

Great 16.2 hand, dark gray, All-around prospect ready to start his show career with you. His laid-back attitude make him a great choice for a novice rider. It's amazing how this big boy can ride under English tack and then rock back for the western events. His smooth gaits make him perfect for Equitation and Horsemanship classes. Well stared over fences, is an easy lead changer and brave over trail obstacles. Watch his youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeG48lok1rQ 😄
Call Robert at 417-366-3540 for more info

05/08/2024

Outstanding Versatility Ranch Horse Available for your consideration. This eye-catching Buckskin gelding is ready to make you a champion. See him run through his paces in all events on youtube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4jODv8pVgo
Contact Robert for more info at 417-366-3540

Watch this beautiful Buckskin Gelding Rein, rope, ranch ride, cut and go through obstacles

05/08/2024

Attractive black 16.2 hand Hanoverian gelding is available as the owner of this 5 yr old has moved to Europe and cannot take him along. "Oscar" is a very nice mover and comes with flying lead changes. Priced to move. More detailed video on our youtube page

03/10/2024

Now available for your consideration - “Indy” is a 9 year old, 17 hand, stunning Reg. Paint gelding. Suitable for all levels of riders from beginner-advanced! Very personable and loves attention, not spooky, good ground manners!! No bad habits!!
Ready to show on the flat and low jumps!
Priced to move- low $ xx,###-
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