Aldridge Performance Horses

07/11/2025

Juan Sanchez is a longtime friend who started riding with us a while back. We consider him to be a great asset and blessing to the barn with his positive attitude and diligent work ethic. It paid off at the SERHA show where he won prime time green both days and high point buckle for the week!

05/25/2025

So this happened this weekend. Caylee Howerton graduated. It is not gonna be an easy day for us here at APH when she goes off to college. Caylee is a remarkable young woman, and we feel privileged to have mentored her in her skills with horses. She is a natural that’s for sure but even naturals don’t succeed unless they put in the time and effort. Her attitude has always been excellent and she is a team player that supports everyone around her. Thankfully, we will continue to see her as we have her two year-old in training and I’m sure she will be back to visit him as much as possible!

03/05/2025

Surfthedirtwave
2020 Palomino Gelding
(Magnum Chic Dream / RC Steps Like Tori)

Flashy and talented! “Murray”has the movement for ranch and the moves for reining. He is quiet in the show arena and easy for any level rider. Located in Central Florida. Please contact Lisa via messenger or at 352-457-2744 via phone call or text.

01/05/2025

I always find it challenging to make Facebook posts after shows because I want every rider to feel congratulated and appreciated whether they win a class or not. They all work hard and it never feels right to me as a trainer to focus only on the ones that win a class. Well I don’t have to concern myself with that on this post because all our riders rocked it at the 2025 Florida Gold Coast and Gulf Coast shows!

Of special note is the fact that two of our riders - Juan Sanchez and Daniella Dowling - are relatively new to reining. To place well in a large show against strong competitors would be a challenge for most, but these two riders managed high placings and wins showing off newly learned skills as if they were seasoned competitors!

And then let’s talk about Caylee Howerton! Caylee is a force in the show pen - and the list of what she accomplished at this show is testimony to that. Caylee started riding with us as a tiny little thing - it brings such joy to see how she has learned and grown as a rider. Talent will only take you so far. Caylee knows that and does not let up on working on her skills.

Congratulations Juan, Daniella, and Caylee –  we are super proud of you guys!

Juan Sanchez:
Monday Dec 30th: Rookie 1, 2nd place .
Thursday January 2nd: Rookie 1, 1st place.
Saturday January 4th: Rookie 1, 4th place.

Daniella Dowling:
Gold Coast:
Level 1 Rookie 3rd
Youth 13/U 2nd

Gulf Coast:
Level 1 Rookie 3rd
Youth 13/U 1st
AQHA Youth Reining Circuit Champion

Caylee Howerton:

Gold Coast:
Buster-
Non Pro Champion Day 1
Intermediate Non Pro champion both days
Non Pro Reserve Champion Day 2

Dolly-
Novice Level 1 Reserve Champion Both Days
Novice Level 2 Champion Day 1
Youth 14-18 Champion both days

Gulf Coast:
Buster-
Non Pro Reserve Champion Day 1
Non Pro Champion Day 2
Novice Horse Level 2 Co-Champion Day 1
Novice Horse Level 2 Reserve Champion Day 2

Dolly-
Non Pro Reserve Champion Day 2
Novice Horse Level 2 Champion Day 2

2 Bronze
5 Pewters
2 plaques
Over 4K in earnings

08/04/2024

07/20/2024

Late to post this, but we have a couple of world champions in the barn that need some recognition!

Caylee Howerton and Smoking Voodoo Doll - ARHA World Champions in Youth 14 - 18 Ranch Reining

Daniella Dowling and Boonie Parker - ARHA World Champions Youth 13 and under Ranch Riding.

These young horsewomen put in a lot of hard work and we are super happy for them both!

Thank you to Dolly and Boonie as well. Let it never be said that we do not appreciate the wonderful horses in our barn. These are two sweet, capable, and willing mares!

06/01/2024

06/01/2024

Whoops! We had a truly excellent show at the last SFRHA and I neglected to post any of the great photos that were provided so generously by Sacred Lotus Studios. There were so many good ones that I had a hard time picking! Thank you to SFRHA for sponsoring Sacred Lotus at this show and thank you to Mark and Shannon Rafaez for sponsoring the show itself. Without sponsorships these shows would not be possible. Our group had a great time with ample wins and earnings - congratulations (albeit belated) to all. Hope you enjoy the photos :)

05/24/2024

These two young ladies - Lilla Woodham and Caylee Howerton- traveled to Murfreesboro last weekend to attend the TNRHA. Coached by George, they both came home with a lot to be proud of with scores like 71 and 72.5 in big competitive classes earning paychecks, high placings, and even a reserve circuit championship for Lilla in the Rookie. They showed extremely well in an unfamiliar arena away from home. Congratulations to both of these young horsewomen!

05/18/2024

Update: Peaches has found her new family and we are delighted that she gets to stay in training with us here at APH! We are thrilled! Thank you to all who inquired.

Just Peachy
2017 AQHA/APHA Mare
Colonels Shining Gun / Ultra Spook
Mid 3x,###

Playlist of two recent show videos and trot:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHsd2cmHfGfOzWmFydfmm5F2KktNHViON&si=YGnnZHe9pgCAcQLK

Playlist of unedited recent clips with Peaches being introduced to obstacles:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHsd2cmHfGfP-Ye-DiRUGtuELrTI4Nvtr&si=x_4b5GRWjmn3qxmF

Peaches is a beautiful mare with so much to offer. She is kind and willing. She never gets ahead of her rider in the show ring allowing for confident approaches to nice deep stops and circles where you can push for the large fast knowing the come down will always be there. Her spins are dynamic and her lead changes are easy. She is kind enough for a lower level rider but has the talent to do the Open. She has the movement, happy expression, and willing attitude to make a great ranch riding horse! Check out the unedited clips in the playlist where she is being ridden with no previous practice over poles, through a gate, over a bridge, into a large puddle etc - she was bright and happy to comply with whatever we asked of her. We really love this mare and would love for her to stay in our program. She is simply wonderful to have around.

Peaches was recently shown by a rookie professional under our guidance. We did not even push her yet she marked a 72 easily on two separate days winning the rookie professional, the limited open and taking a reserve in the NHO. In the show before that she was shown by the same rookie pro - their first show together - and tied for first in both the rookie professional and the limited
open.

Peaches requires no maintenance and has never been unsound in the time we have known her. She has no bad habits and hauls easily. She measures 14.2.

Located at Aldridge Performance Horses in Webster, Florida which is approximately one hour south of the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.

If you are interested, please be sure to message Aldridge Performance Horses or Lisa Aldridge since it is difficult to keep up with inquiries that are in the comments. You may also contact Lisa Aldridge at 352-457-2744.

05/18/2024

Luke (Hang Tough Peppy) enjoying his whirlpool therapy bath at the TNRHA show in Murfreesboro after doing a great job for owner / rider Lilla Woodham. A special thanks to Rebecca Adams for allowing Lilla to purchase Luke. It is always difficult to let go of a great horse, but sometimes something so obvious comes along that you know it’s the right thing to do. We are very excited for Lilla and happy to hear that Rebecca has also found a new mount. I think this is going to be a wonderful thing for everybody.😊❤️