Gildo Minichiello Performance Horses

09/17/2025

Congratulations to Michelle LeMaster for a fantastic weekend in Graham! Michelle and Mootalic Cat were on fire in the Unlimited Amateur, bringing home two checks!

Thanks to our partners who keep our horses looking and feeling their best.

09/15/2025

NCHA MONEY EARNER!!! 💵💵

Congratulations to Michelle Tuegel who earned her very first check this week in Graham! She marked her first 71 to pick up a 4th place check in the 50K Amateur.

Michelle has been putting in long practice hours at the barn on multiple horses and we are so proud of her. Michelle, your hard work is paying off!

Congratulations to Michelle and CD Stylish Cat “Sophie” on this big milestone.

08/06/2025

“Chasing a dream is never easy. Chasing one in a foreign country, in a foreign language, in a sport you weren’t born into takes something else entirely.

Gildo Minichiello was 19 years old when he partnered with his nonna — his grandmother — to buy his first horse, a decision that would change everything. He was raised in Mirabella Eclano, a small town in Southern Italy, a world away from the sport that would one day define his life.”

G’s full inspiring story is now featured in ! His story is a powerful reminder of what grit, family, and passion can build.

🔗 in bio for full story and video.

Special thanks to Andy at for helping bring G’s story to life on camera. You helped make this possible.

08/06/2025

Thanks to Cowboys & Indians Magazine for sharing Gildo's story!

08/05/2025

Chasing a dream is never easy. Chasing one in a foreign country, in a foreign language, in a sport you weren’t born into takes something else entirely....

Thank you to Cowboys & Indians Magazine for sharing Gildo's story. From Southern Italy to Weatherford, Texas, this Italian cowboy is living a dream that once felt out of reach.

“I gambled everything. My life has been a gamble since I got into horses.” - Gildo

Gildo Minichiello dreamed of horses chasing the wind. When his home country of Italy didn’t offer the tools necessary to achieve his dream, he hopped the pond to America to pursue a life as a horse trainer.

08/04/2025

Back on that weekend grind! 💪🏼Team GMPH had a good weekend in Graham.

Gildo and Stylarey picked up a check worth $1,006 in the 25K Novice with a 2nd place finish for owner Michelle LeMaster.

Michelle then snagged her own checks aboard Mootalic Cat in the Unlimited Amateur to pick up two 2nd place checks worth over $1,400. Congrats on a big 74.5 on day two Michelle!

07/29/2025

Bucket and Courtenay DeHoff are 5/6 Amateur Semi-Finals bound at the Summer Spectacular!

07/15/2025

Loud Luxury and Gildo laid down a heck of a run in the 4YO Limited at the Summer Spectacular.

We’re so excited to watch this horse continue to mature and shine for owner Michelle LeMaster.

Denzel has a bright future ahead of him!

Thanks to all our great partners.

07/10/2025

Next stop, Summer Spectacular!

G and Loud Luxury owned by Michelle LeMaster kick off the 4YO Open at the Summer Spectacular.

First horse, first set! See ya Saturday👊🏻

07/06/2025

The amateurs were working hard over the weekend!

Good luck to Michelle Simpson Tuegel, Michelle LeMaster, Courtenay DeHoff & Amanda Bishop this week at the Bosque show.

Thanks to everyone who supports team GMPH including Purina Performance Horse EQUICOR LLC 4CYTE.

06/30/2025

Gildo and team had a great weekend in Sweetwater!

G and Stylarey picked up checks worth over $1,400 in the 25K Novice for owner Michelle LeMaster.

Courtenay DeHoff and Lil Metal Rebel picked up three checks in the 15K Amateur and 2K Rider for over $700.

Next stop, Bosque followed by the NCHA Summer Spectacular!

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