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Success Stories

Exceptional futures are in the works for so many
Sterling Equine bred quarter horses!

Take a look at the variety of performance horse activities our horses are capable of. Your success is our success. If you too, have a story to share, please email us all the details along with videos and photos. We would love to share what you have accomplished together.

Mickea Smith | Sterling Equine

“I have purchased multiple horses from Sterling Equine. Not only has each one proved to excel in my discipline of mounted shooting, they have proven themselves as excellent ranch versatility mounts as well. They have the bone to be sound for a lifetime and the mind to put the kids on one weekend then clock the fastest time the next.” Pictured here, Mickea Smith, on Rowdy Red Outlaw SEV.

Mickea Smith, Weatherford, Texas  June 2020″

“My experience with Sterling Equine was a dream come true. Four years ago, I bought my first horse, SEVS Lori Darlin. I was a green rider, and the folks at Sterling Equine have helped me every step of the way to become a better horseman. On my way back home, I took Lori to a large trail ride and swim through the river with Cross Country Trail Rides in Eminence, Missouri. At this huge event, no one believed she was just two years old. With 2,000 in attendance for concerts, fireworks, and riding events, she completely blew away all expectations I had of her. One year ago, I purchased another horse from Sterling Equine (Lori’s Sister), Whiskey River SEV and I could not be more excited and honored to have two of their horses. Not only is their stock stunningly gorgeous, they are strong, well put together, honest, and loyal. As a repeat customer, I would highly recommend the folks at Sterling Equine to you and yours.”

Jason Sexton, Sioux Falls, South Dakota  July 2020

Driftwoods Revenge

“We are extremely happy about our purchase of Driftwoods Revenge from Sterling Equine. He is an asset to our breeding program and a wonderful stallion. He is a pleasure to be around and have on our ranch as well as excelling as a performance horse. We have also purchased a second horse that was bred by Sterling Equine and we only have wonderful things to say about both of them. Kristen is amazing to work with and this company is very professional. “

Snell Quarter Horses, St Clair, Michigan August 2020

 

Mickea Smith | Sterling Equine

Hancocks Ruby SEV, pictured here, is one of Mickea’s more recent acquisitions.

I have purchased multiple horses from Sterling Equine. Not only has each one proved to excel in my discipline of mounted shooting, they have proven themselves as excellent ranch versatility mounts as well. They have the bone to be sound for a lifetime and the mind to put the kids on one weekend then clock the fastest time the next.

Mickea Smith, Weatherford, Texas  June 2020

 

My experience with Sterling Equine was a dream come true. Four years ago, I bought my first horse, SEVS Lori Darlin. I was a green rider, and the folks at Sterling Equine have helped me every step of the way to become a better horseman. On my way back home, I took Lori to a large trail ride and swim through the river with Cross Country Trail Rides in Eminence, Missouri. At this huge event, no one believed she was just two years old. With 2,000 in attendance for concerts, fireworks, and riding events, she completely blew away all expectations I had of her. One year ago, I purchased another horse from Sterling Equine (Lori’s Sister), Whiskey River SEV and I could not be more excited and honored to have two of their horses. Not only is their stock stunningly gorgeous, they are strong, well put together, honest, and loyal. As a repeat customer, I would highly recommend the folks at Sterling Equine to you and yours.

Jason Sexton, Sioux Falls, South Dakota  July 2020

Driftwoods Revenge

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Bryce Jenkins

(Roping)

Bryce can take horses from start to finish as well as tune up and further higher level training with rope horse prospects. His specialty is in training and competing on Team Roping horses and has trained many horses currently competing and winning in the PRCA arenas, as well as The American. From all types of roping, to barrels, and mounted shooting, Bryce knows how to quickly determine the specialty best suited for the individual horse.

Hilary Van Gerpen

of Van Gerpen Performance Horses (Barrels)

As a WPRA, multi year, Futurity, and Derby world champion rider and trainer, Hilary specializes in training and competing on Futurity and Derby colts to maximize their resumes and earnings (LTE). College competitors and barrel racing professionals alike, know and trust what training by Van Gerpen Performance Horses is worth.

Clay Logan

(Roping)

Specializing in AQHA Team Roping horses, Clay Logan is our go to trainer to build an AQHA resume. Clay’s accomplishments include over 10 AQHA World and Reserve Championships, over 16 World and Reserve APHA Championships, and is a trainer of several NFR Team Roping Horses. The value of a Clay Logan trained rope horse is undisputed.

Gary Wells

(Calf Roping)

Gary specializes in training and showing AQHA calf horses and has multiple AQHA World Calf Roping titles. He can take a calf horse from start to finish or help tune up and further training on a started rope horse.

Karen and Brice Manning

(Barrels)

Choice barrel bloodline prospects are placed with the Mannings, often as 2 year olds. The Mannings are excellent at creating a foundation and determining aptitude of these young colts. Horses leave the Mannings ready to further their barrel horse training with a buyer or to stay with us and find success in the futurity arena.