Elite Show Horses

02/14/2025

Deborah Casaubon and So Good looking great!

Exciting News! FWSSR Ranks Among APHA’s Top 10 Shows! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has been named a Top 10 APHA Show for 2024, ranking 4th in the nation.

This achievement is a testament to the incredible exhibitors, dedicated staff, Texas Paint Horse Club, and passionate horse enthusiasts who make our show an outstanding experience year after year.

Thank you to Official American Paint Horse Association for this recognition, and congratulations to all the incredible shows that made the list!

02/04/2025

✨ Congratulations to James Saubolle, Cammi Giesman & Green Machine – aka “Levine”! ✨

Levine wrapped up 2024 as the #1 Junior Trail Horse, proving his talent and consistency in every arena! With a Reserve World Champion title in Junior Trail at the APHA World Show, a Reserve Champion title in the Limited 4 & 5 Trail at the NSBA World Show, and multiple circuit championships throughout the year, he’s made a name for himself at the top of the game.

A huge congratulations to owner Cammi Giesman and trainer James Saubolle on an outstanding year. The future is bright for this incredible team!

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02/03/2025

🔥 Fort Worth Stock Show APHA Results 🔥

What an incredible show for our team at the Fort Worth Stock Show APHA Show! Our riders and horses put in the hard work, and it paid off in the arena! 🎉👏

✨ Alex Winiewicz & One Good Cowboy
🥉 3rd - Novice Youth Trail
🥉 3rd - Novice Youth Horsemanship
🥇 1st - Novice Youth Western Pleasure
🥉 3rd - Novice Youth Showmanship
🥇 1st - Green Western Riding with Paul Alexander

✨ Deborah Casaubon & So Good
🥇 1st - Amateur Walk Trot Western Pleasure
🥈 2nd - Masters Amateur Showmanship

✨ Lindsay Bates & An Original Cowboy
🏅 Top 10 - Amateur Walk Trot Western Pleasure

✨ Peytyn Goodin & Even More Sensational
🏆 High Point 18 & Under Youth
🥉 3rd - Youth 18 & Under Trail
🥇 1st - Youth 18 & Under Horsemanship
🥇 1st - Youth 18 & Under Hunter Under Saddle
🥈 2nd - Youth 18 & Under Hunter Seat Equitation
🥇 1st - Youth Performance Halter Geldings
🥉 3rd - Youth 18 & Under Showmanship
🥇 1st - Youth Western Riding
🥈 2nd - Youth 18 & Under Western Pleasure

✨ Izzy Hostetler & Platinum Cowgirl
🏆 Reserve High Point 18 & Under Youth
🥇 1st - Youth 18 & Under Trail
🥇 1st - Youth 18 & Under Horsemanship
🥈 2nd - Youth 18 & Under Hunter Under Saddle
🥇 1st - Youth 18 & Under Hunt Seat Equitation
🥈 2nd - Youth Western Riding
🥈 2nd - Youth Performance Halter Mares
🏅 Top 5 - Youth 18 & Under Showmanship
🥉 3rd - Youth 18 & Under Western Pleasure

👏 Huge congratulations to our riders, horses, and the entire team behind the scenes! Your dedication and passion continue to shine in the show pen.

A big thank you to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, the Texas Paint Horse Club, the judges, show staff, and all the volunteers who make this event possible. We also want to show our appreciation to our sponsors—your support helps our team succeed at the highest level.

Here’s to another amazing show season! On to the next one!

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02/03/2025

✨Big wins for our riders at the Fort Worth Stock Show✨

We are so proud of Peytyn Goodin and Izzy Hostetler for their outstanding performances!

🏆 Peytyn Goodin, showing Even More Sensational, took home the Youth 18 & Under Highpoint title and was also crowned the Fort Worth Stock Show Youth Highpoint All Around Scholarship winner!

🥈 Izzy Hostetler, showing Platinum Cowgirl, had a fantastic show as well, earning the Reserve Scholarship for her incredible efforts!

A huge congratulations to these talented young riders and their amazing horses! Hard work, dedication, and passion pay off in and out of the arena. We can’t wait to see what’s next for you both!

01/29/2025

✨ 2024 Highlights: Maggie Griffin-Book, Wave Walker & Get The Sensation ✨

This year was nothing short of incredible for Maggie Griffin-Book as she reached a major milestone—earning over 22,000 lifetime APHA points!

Her 2024 achievements include:

🏆 APHA National Champion in Amateur Western Pleasure with Wave Walker (aka “Chris”)
🏆 APHA Honor Roll Top 5 with Get The Sensation (aka “Nick”)

From forming a new partnership with Chris to continuing her success with Nick, Maggie’s season was filled with hard work, dedication, and well-earned accomplishments. Congratulations on an outstanding year—we can’t wait to see what’s next!

📸: Sean Mikal Photography

01/28/2025

✨ Looking Ahead: Katherine Smith & Hes Not Justa Rumor (aka “Rudy”) ✨

We are thrilled to welcome this exciting new team for 2025—Katherine Smith and her stunning partner, Rudy! A new partnership means new goals, fresh challenges, and endless possibilities, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things they’ll achieve together.

Katherine, we’re so excited to watch you and Rudy make your mark in the Amateur All-Around events. Here’s to a successful year ahead for this incredible pair!

📸: Sean Mikal Photography

01/27/2025

✨2024 Highlights: Raygan Follis & Ill Be Sensational (aka “Milo”) ✨

Raygan Follis and Milo had another memorable year in the show pen, earning:

🏆 APHA Reserve World Champion in Amateur Western Riding

This achievement adds to their already impressive career together, with 5 APHA World and Reserve World titles over their time together. Raygan and Milo’s partnership has been one of dedication, hard work, and true connection—a joy to witness over the years.

As Milo steps into a well-deserved retirement, we celebrate not just his career but also the unforgettable journey he and Raygan shared. Here’s to the memories they’ve made and the legacy Milo leaves behind!

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01/26/2025

✨ 2024 Highlights: Darcie Winiewicz & One Good Cowboy (aka “Petie”) ✨

Darcie Winiewicz and her incredible horse, Petie, had an unforgettable 2024 season, achieving major milestones together! This powerhouse team earned:

🏆 2X APHA Intermediate World/Reserve World Champion
🏆 APHA Top Twenty - #5 Amateur Masters
🌟 APHA Honor Roll - #1 Amateur Masters Trail

Darcie, your bond with Petie was on full display this season, and it’s been amazing to see you both rise to the top. Your hard work, dedication, and love for what you do make it all the more inspiring. Congratulations on a phenomenal year—we can’t wait to see what 2025 brings for you and Petie!

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01/26/2025

✨ 2024 Highlights: Alexie Estrada & Ima White Sensation (aka “Casper”) ✨

Alexie Estrada and Casper made their 2024 season all about one incredible show—the APHA World Show—and they made it count! This talented team brought home:

🏆 APHA World Champion in Novice Amateur Trail
🏆 APHA Reserve World Champion in Novice Amateur Horsemanship

Alexie, your dedication to preparing for this one special event with Casper is inspiring. It’s not easy to walk into the World Show and come out on top, but you and Casper proved that hard work and partnership can truly shine. Congratulations on an unforgettable World Show experience and an incredible season!

Special thank you to Jaime Savage for lending your perfect boy to Alexie this year!

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01/26/2025

✨ 2024 Highlights: Peytyn Goodin & Even More Sensational ✨

Peytyn Goodin and her incredible partner, Dillon, had a phenomenal year in 2024, making their mark in the show pen and achieving these outstanding accomplishments:

🏆 6X APHA World/Reserve/Intermediate World Champion
🏆 NSBA World Champion in Color Youth Western Riding
🏆 APHA Top Twenty - #4 Youth 14-18
🌟 Honor Roll Champion - Youth 14-18 Western Riding

Peytyn, your dedication, and partnership with Dillon have been nothing short of sensational (pun intended!). The hard work, passion, and connection you’ve built with him shine through every time you step into the arena. We can’t wait to see what’s next for you two in 2025!

📸: Sean Mikal Photography

01/25/2025

✨ 2024 Highlights: Cammi Giesman & Green Machine ✨

What a debut year for Cammi Giesman and Green Machine! In their first season as a team, they’ve proven to be a force in the show pen, earning:

🏆 APHA Bronze World Champion and Intermediate World Champion in Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation
🏆 NSBA Bronze World Champion in Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation

Cammi, stepping into the ring with a new partner is no small feat, but you and Levine have hit your stride in such a short time. Your dedication and connection have truly shone this season, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what’s next for you both. Here’s to an incredible first year and an even brighter future!

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01/25/2025

✨ 2024 Highlights: Libby Maness & Pop Sensation ✨

2024 was a year to remember for Libby Maness and her incredible horse, Pop Sensation! Together, they achieved so much:

🏆 2X APHA Reserve World Champion
🏆 APHA Top Twenty - #10 Classic Amateur
🌟 TPHC #1 Amateur Trail & Amateur Hunter Under Saddle

As we celebrate their accomplishments, we also look ahead to an exciting new chapter for Libby as she prepares to welcome her first baby girl in 2025! While she’ll be stepping away from the show ring for a little bit, we know she’ll bring the same love and dedication to this new adventure as she has in her showing career.

Libby, we are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to cheer you on in this next stage of life!

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01/24/2025

✨ 2024 Highlights: Izzy Hostetler & Platinum Cowgirl ✨

What a year it’s been for Izzy Hostetler and her one-of-a-kind horse, Platinum Cowgirl! From stepping into the Youth 14-18 division for the first time to dominating in the show pen, this pair has achieved so much together:

🏆 3X APHA World/Reserve World Champion
🏆 5X NSBA Gold/Silver/Bronze World Champion
🏆 APHA Top Twenty - #3 Youth 14-18
🌟 First Year in Youth 14-18 Division

Izzy, we are beyond proud of you. Your hard work, dedication, and passion for your craft continue to shine every time you step into the arena. Watching you and Taya grow together has been such an inspiration. Here’s to an incredible year and even bigger things in 2025!

📸: Sean Mikal Photography

01/19/2025

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01/04/2025

We’re thrilled to share this feature on James Saubolle and Elite Show Horses by The Equine Chronicle!

A big thank you to Delores Kuhlwein and the team for this amazing opportunity to share James’ story and the heart behind our program. We’re also incredibly grateful to our clients and sponsors for their continued trust and support—none of this would be possible without you!

📽️ https://www.equinechronicle.tv/one-on-one-with-james-saubolle-of-elite-show-horses/

One on One with James Saubolle of Elite Show Horses January 4, 2025January 4, 2025 adminBehind the Scenes, Featured, Profiles James Saubolle grew up showing horses, and that love blossomed into a full time career. The Equine Chronicle sat down with him at the 2024/2025 APHC Copper Country POR to lea...

01/03/2025

🎉 Scottsdale Success! 🎉

We just wrapped up two incredible shows back-to-back in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, hosted by the Arizona Paint Horse Club. It was an amazing event filled with top-notch competition, and our team delivered outstanding results across the board! 🏆 Here’s a look at how we shined:

CCPOR 2024

💚 Green Machine - James Saubolle
🥇 All Breed Hunt Seat Equitation
🥇 Junior Trail
🥈 Green Hunter Under Saddle
🥉 All Breed Horsemanship

✨ Hes Not Justa Rumor - Katherine Smith/James Saubolle
🥇 All Breed Showmanship
🥇 Amateur SPB Showmanship
🥈 SPB Trail

👻 Ima White Sensation - Jaime Savage
🏆 Reserve High Point Walk Trot Amateur
🥇 Amateur Walk Trot Horsemanship
🥈 Amateur Walk Trot Showmanship
🥉 Amateur Walk Trot Trail

🌊 Wave Walker - Maggie Griffin/James Saubolle
🥈 Amateur Western Pleasure

🙏🏼 So Good - Deborah Casaubon
🏆 Reserve High Point Amateur Walk Trot
🥇 Amateur Walk Trot Western Pleasure
🥇 Amateur Walk Trot Showmanship
🥈 Amateur Performance Mares (tie)
🥉 Amateur Walk Trot Horsemanship

🤠 An Original Cowboy - Paul Alexander
🔹 A fantastic debut in Senior Western Pleasure

CCPOR 2025

💚 Green Machine - James Saubolle
🥈 Green Western Pleasure
🥉 Senior Trail
🥉 Green Hunter Under Saddle

✨ Hes Not Justa Rumor - Katherine Smith/James Saubolle
🥈 Amateur Showmanship
🔹 An impressive debut in Green Western Riding

👻 Ima White Sensation - Jaime Savage
🥇 Amateur Walk Trot Showmanship
🥇 Amateur Walk Trot Horsemanship
🥈 Amateur Walk Trot Western Pleasure
🥉 Amateur Walk Trot Trail

🌊 Wave Walker - Maggie Griffin/James Saubolle
🥇 Junior Western Pleasure
🔹 Top 5 Amateur Western Pleasure

🙏🏼 So Good - Deborah Casaubon
🥇 Amateur Walk Trot Western Pleasure

🤠 An Original Cowboy - Paul Alexander
🔹 Top 5 Senior Western Pleasure

We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the judges, show staff, and volunteers who worked tirelessly to make these shows a success. Your dedication ensures a great experience for everyone involved. To our incredible clients—thank you for trusting us with your horses and for being part of our journey. Your support and partnership mean the world to us!

Here’s to continued success, and we can’t wait to see everyone back in the ring soon! 🐴✨

01/01/2025

🎉✨ ℂ𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕒 𝕃𝕖𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕕 ✨🎉

It’s the end of an incredible era as we honor the retirement of Ill Be Sensational, aka Milo, a horse who truly lives up to his name. 🏆🐴

Born in 2004, this remarkable APHA gelding has left an indelible mark on the show world:

🌟 23 World and Reserve World Titles
🌟 Multiple APHA World Show All-Around Titles
🌟 Over 6800 Points Earned
🌟 28 Superior Awards
🌟 60 Registers of Merit
🌟 4 Versatility Awards

From Pleasure Driving to Hunter Hack, Western Riding to Trail, Milo has done it all, proving himself to be the ultimate all-around show horse. His talent, versatility, and heart have inspired everyone who has had the privilege to watch him perform.

Milo, you’ve given us memories to last a lifetime, and while your time in the show pen may be over, your legacy will live on forever. 💖

Thank you for everything, Milo. Enjoy the pasture life—you’ve earned it! 🥰🌾