SS Performance Horses

22/11/2024

It's Day 1 of the APHC Harvest of Color, and we're off to an AMAZING start! 🤩

Karen Enderson and Zipped On Too Many took the win in the Amateur In-Hand Trail!

Maia Landon and Would He Be The Best won the Amateur Walk/Trot! They also placed 1st and 7th in Walk/Trot Pleasure.

Andrea Deyoung and This Scene is Taken rocked the Walk/Trot Pleasure, placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th! They also placed 1st and 3rd in Amateur Walk/Trot Horsemanship.

We can't wait to see the rest of our barn show! Let's go, SS Performance Horses!

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20/11/2024

Finding the perfect hat can make all the difference in the show pen!

Drew at Hayes Hat Company always works with us to find a hat that complements our show outfits and is the style we need for the class. And we can always count on him for a cleaning or shaping when needed.

We're so grateful for Drew's expertise and the quality of Hayes Hat Co.'s hats. Thank you for being such a great partner!

19/11/2024

I'm beyond excited to share that I won the Leading Trail Trainer in the Gold Coast Horse Shows Trainer Trip program presented by LEGIS - LEG Insurance Solutions!

A huge thank you to all my amazing riders who helped make this happen! I'm so proud of your hard work in and out of the show pen. And to those who entered the trail classes just to support me - it means the world! ❤️

My family and I are so excited to celebrate with a trip to Hawaii! Thank you to Gold Coast and Legis Equine for this amazing opportunity!

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Lucky You Designs
Kathy's Show Equipment
Schneider Saddlery

14/11/2024

This past weekend was the Gold Coast Finale, the last show of the Gold Coast Horse Show series, and what an amazing year it's been!

We've had so much fun showing all year at these shows, improving our skills, and bringing home those ribbons! And we always love being able to show at our very own Hansen Dam Horse Park 💙

We can't wait for 2025!

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11/11/2024

08/11/2024

We're so excited to kick off the Gold Coast Horse Show Finale tomorrow!💙 This show is always a special one, and we're excited to close out the series with a bang!

Good luck to everyone competing! ✨

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Kathy's Show Equipment
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05/11/2024

Nooooo! Daylight Savings is here, the day we all collectively weep for the loss of an hour of evening ride time! 😭

Guess it's time for night rides with the floodlights... and maybe some night vision goggles too?

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween from SS Performance Horses!🎃

Wishing everyone a fun and safe night filled with treats and spooky memories! Here’s a look back at some of our favorite costumes.

30/10/2024

Trainer Tip Tuesday: Plusing the Rope Gate

This trail obstacle can be a bit tricky, but with the right approach, you and your horse can ace it! Here's how:

- Approach with a plan: Angle your horse towards the gate, straightening a couple of strides before, so you're parallel and at the correct distance.

- Reach with ease: Stay close enough to grab the rope without unseating yourself. Pro tip: Line your shoulder/hip up with the rope for a smooth, effortless look.

- Back it up: When backing, use your inside leg to push your horse's hip away from the gate, giving you some extra space to maneuver.

- Through the gate: Start your transition through the gate, maintaining a consistent cadence. Walk a "U" shape through the gate, keeping that flow.

- Eyes up: Maintain a straight path to avoid bumping those standards.

- Almost there: Once your horse's hips clear the standards, stop and back up to straighten their hips and align parallel to the gate for rope replacement.

Practice makes perfect! Set up gates at home and vary the difficulty. Happy trails!✨

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Lucky You Designs
Hayes Hat Company
LEGIS - LEG Insurance Solutions
Formula 707
Schneider Saddlery

25/10/2024

Knowing our horses are protected with LEGIS - LEG Insurance Solutions gives us peace of mind to focus on what we love most: riding!

They understand the unique needs of horsemen, and their expertise is invaluable in keeping our horses and business safe.

Thanks for being such a reliable partner!

23/10/2024

Pull up a chair and stay awhile💙💛

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Lucky You Designs

18/10/2024

Can you believe the Western Nationals was Maia Landon's first show in 18 years?! And she's only been riding Would He Be The Best for 2 months!

Maia and Woody placed
13th Overall AM Performance Geldings with an 8th place in NSBA
Top 16 in AM Walk/Trot Pleasure (2 splits and a final!)
And they had a fantastic first-time trail go! 🤩

I'm thrilled with the results Woody and I achieved with a 3rd Overall Jackpot Junior Trail, 4th Overall Junior Trail, with a 2nd NSBA placing. 4th Jackpot Junior Pleasure, 7th Overall Junior Pleasure, with a 4th in NSBA. 9th Overall Performance Halter Geldings Open, 11th Overall Green Trail, with a 4th in NSBA

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Lucky You Designs
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Schneider Saddlery

17/10/2024

Give a little happy dance for Kelly Johnson and John's Affair! 🎉

At the Western Nationals, Kelly had the best rides and patterns to date with her green horse. I'm so proud of their progress!

At the show, they placed:
7th Overall (27) Novice AM Showmanship
12th Overall Novice AM HUS
13th Overall (34) Novice AM Horsemanship

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Lucky You Designs

15/10/2024

Kelly O'Connell and She's Good N Krymsun had an amazing show at the APHA Western Nationals!
🎰 ♥️ ♠️🎲 ♦️ ♣️

Check out these results:
4th Overall in Amateur W/T Trail, placing 3rd in NSBA
12th Overall in Amateur W/T Horsemanship, placing 2nd in NSBA
7th Overall in Amateur W/T Showmanship, placing 4th in NSBA

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Lucky You Designs
Kathy's Show Equipment
Schneider Saddlery

15/10/2024

Peach deserves all the scratches after her debut in Vegas!

It was Stephanie and Daddy's Sensational Peach's first show together, and they placed 7th Overall in Amateur Junior Mares! They also had very respectable runs in trail and halter.

I'm so proud of Stephanie and this special little girl! 💖

Together, we also placed 10th Overall Open Yearling Longeline and 11th Overall Yearling Open In-Hand Trail

Official American Paint Horse Association
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Hayes Hat Company
Lucky You Designs
Formula 707
LEGIS - LEG Insurance Solutions
Schneider Saddlery