Shelton Performance Horses

Don't ever give up on your dreams! Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!

We are having our sorting practice on Wednesday this week!!!

Wishing Everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

This is one of the hardest posts I've shared. RIP Buck. He was the grey calf horse that Scott's dad DW bred for. He had quirks, and so much talent. He loved... being a calf horse . When he went into the arena he loved the applause and attention. He had so many accomplishments. And so many great calf ropers rode him. He will always be our favorite. Thank you Jason Vohs for allowing us to spend time with him last winter. See more

We teach all our students to get to the front of the saddle! It also helps your horse run harder. https://breakawayropingjournal.com//boisjoli-setting-up-yo

The horses have always come first!!!

You can learn something from every horse you ride, if you pay attention.

Going through pictures and found these...

Good Morning Everyone! #WesternWednesday #RodeoChat #RodeoChatGetsWrecked

A good day at the ranch!

QUIT I never have respected a Quitter. Too many people in todays world don’t follow through with a Commitment. But when it comes to Horses knowing when to Qu...it is the most important part of any training program. I’ve seen Horses become successful despite unfavorable Techniques, because of the timing of the Quit. Why is quitting at the right time so important? When you take away pressure that is in timing with the desired response, you are encouraging the Horse to communicate. Rest is a big motivator to our Equine partners. A Horse actually learns after the action. They have to have time to digest the information of what just happened, if not the mind will run faster than the feet can keep up. There has to be something in it for the Horse, and that is the release of pressure. Quitting a horse and getting off them to loosen the girth is huge part of my program. Quitting when the Horse wants to give you more. Not when they have nothing to give. This also has an impact not only mentally but physically. When they lose their Air they lose their ability to think clearly. The more they are Fatigued while working the more the injuries come into play. Knowing when to Quit your Horse is a key element in Horsemanship. #Total Feeds, Inc.#5 Star Equine Products#American Hat Company#Kiser Arena Specialists#Triangle C Ranch

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So incredibly proud of Scott. First rodeo in 2 years and he won the over 40 by a second, riding Gus. So thankful to be back in Missouri.

WooWoo Jake Pratt and Six!