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“Mike" is a 1998 Supreme Champion POA Gelding, started by Stacy Irwin of KAN WIN POA's and out of Keegan Performance Horses. He began his show career on the rail, proving to be a talented and versatile performance horse. Shown by Sarah Neikirk, Mike became successful from 2001 through 2004 with State, Regional, and World Championships in Western Pleasure, HUS, Trail, Halter, and Timed Events. Retiring Mike from the rail, Sarah re-focused Mike’s skills in 2005 on Reining, training under the guidance of Jeff Evenson Performance Horses. Again, Mike demonstrated his all-around capabilities in 2006, winning the 2006 Western Classic Reining, and 2006 International Senior Reining Championships. In 2007, for Sarah’s last year as a youth, Mike was again under the guidance of Evenson Performance Horses. Sarah and Mike finished their show career together by again winning the International Senior Reining Championship.

"Rocky" is a 2000 Supreme Champion POA Gelding, started by Jenny Kahle of Mountain Creek Ranch in Valley View, TX. He has been under the guidance of DeForest Quarter Horses (2004 show season), Shawn Church Performance Horses (2005 show season) and Jeff Evenson Performance Horses (2006 show season). Shown by Sarah Neikirk, Rocky is a multiple State, Regional, World, and International Champion in Halter, Showmanship, HUS, Western Riding, Reining, and Timed Events. Highlights of Sarah and Rocky’s show career together include 2005 two time Res. International Champion, 2006 Res. International Champion and Res. 13-18 Highpoint, 2007 three time International Champion, Medium Gelding Stakes Winner, and 13-18 Highpoint Champion.

Tess is a 1987 ROM Champion POA Mare, started by Sarah Neikirk, and has been shown by Sarah Neikirk and Tyler Neikirk under the guidance of Allisa Sam, Trisha Spencer, and Julia Kubacheck. Tess is a multiple State, Regional, and World Champion; while her speed and Showmanship skills have earned two Western Riding and two Showmanship World Championships, Tess also excels with her 3'6" jump, earning two World Jumping Championships. At twenty, Tess has retired from long-distance show travel, and is currently being shown by Tyler Neikirk in Leadline; watch for them in 2007 as the Leadline team to beat in the Northwest.

Looking for a winner? Look no further. Velvet is a 1997 double-registered AQHA / Breeding Stock Paint Mare. Started by Paula Quigley trained under the guidance of Victoria Knudson. She is a fancy and correct mover, very deep in the hocks with incredible extension, with a fabulous jog and a lope to die for. She excels in Halter, Showmanship, HUS, Western Pleasure, StockSeat Eq., and English Eq., and is showing great progress in Reining, Jumping, and Timed Events. Velvet is a multiple State and Regional Champion, currently being shown by Victoria, Cassie, and Ally Knudson, and Sarah Neikirk. Velvet is unbeatable in Showmanship, earning a Grand or Reserve Championship in every Quarter Horse/B.S. Paint Halter class she has shown in! Excellent in All-Around, including Equitation patterns, Pleasure, Trail, and Hunter Hack. Velvet has also been completely sound on advanced trails is good with all levels of riders, is dog friendly (curious but non spooky), has absolutely no vices, and is 100% sound with all shots and shoeing up to date on. This mare can do it all; she is performance-deluxe, does speed events and enjoys it without getting hot. Show her on Saturday and Game her right afterwards; this is the perfect mare for the youth or amateur who is ready to win.

If you want a show horse ready to take her next rider to the top, with an A+ personality who loves to show, Velvet is for you.

"Bailey" is a 1992 AQHA Mare, she stands at 15.1 hands. Bailey has a HUGE, gorgeous, natural tail. Has always been sound, current (June) clean x-rays of front feet, no 'habits' or vices. Bailey is also a no non-sense broodmare, but a fantastic Mom; very easy going and good in a herd situation. She had her first foal in 2003, a GORGEOUS 3 x registered chocolate palomino colt, futurity money earner by Coo Obvious AQHA/APHA. Bailey has been consistently trained and handled by Kelly Shea, and could be ready in a short time to head back to the show ring to win for another youth, amateur, or novice competitor, and would make a world class walk-jog and showmanship horse.

2001 AQHYA Washington State Rookie 18 & u;

2001 OQHA Hi-Point 13 & u;

2001 Showmanship OQHA Hi-Point 13 & u;

2001 Western Pleasure OQHA Top 5 Overall

AQHA Youth points in:

Showmanship=28.5, Western Pleasure=10, HUS= 4,

Nov. Youth=1, Nov. Am.=9.5.

53 AQHA points & AQHA Incentive Fund

PHBA points in:

Open=9; Youth=10

Asking 12,500. For info, please contact Kelly or Julie Shea (360) 887-0544

“Styles" is a 2000 AQHA Gelding, he stands at 15.2 hands. Professionally started at 2, he has a quiet and solid foundation. EXTREMELY slow-legged and VERY deep in the hocks. Been hauled and schooled at shows, does everything like a seasoned show horse, no quirks. He loves to ride and you'll love to ride him; he is completely uncomplicated, ridden exclusively by his 14-year old owner under trainer guidance. He is ready to show and will be hard to beat on any circuit. Healthy and up to date on de-worming & vacc. Sound, but probably won't vet. AQHA Inc. Fund and eligible for many futurities including NSBA Stallion Incentive classes. Serious inquiries only, please. Short show video avail. For Information please contact Kelly or Julie Shea at (360) 887-0544

“Bandit" is a talented 2001 paint gelding owned by Laura Pongratz and shown by Danielle Pongratz, under the guidance of Sarah Neikirk. Bandit has retired from his successful show career as a halter horse and is now showing his versatility on the rail. Some of Bandit's most recent accomplishments include the 2006 CCEHC Fair Junior Bareback Equitation Champion, 2007 CCEHC Fair Junior Horsemanship, Hunt Seat Equitation, and Bareback Champion. Watch for Danielle and Bandit in their first Intermediate year together in 2008!

“Ace" is a 2002 APHA gelding owned by Zane White, currently being shown by Sarah Neikirk. Gorgeous, beautiful mover, sweepy long trot and lopes deep from behind. Very, very, quiet and sound, lots of personality, loves attention, great temperament, no vices and impeccable training. Ace won his junior HUS class in his first show under saddle. He excels in HUS, has experience in showmanship, hunt seat, jumping…or you can ride him on the trails or just down the road. Offered for sale as owner has sadly decided not to show, and knows Ace is too fine a horse not to be in the show ring. This horse has unlimited potential, will give his heart to do what you ask of him, is capable of being shown at APHA/PtHA shows, and is ready to start winning with his new owner.

“Prada” is a 2007 POA filly sired by Zip N Gold and out of Pal Masquerade (full sister to Pal Serenade). Prada is already showing her success in the show ring winning the 2007 International Weanling Fillies Championship and the Texas Weanling Filly Futurity Championship. Some of Prada’s siblings include, full sister Pal Malibu (winner of the 2006 Select Sire Weanling Filly Futurity), half brother JKB Zip N GoGo (International Champion) and many more. Prada has some big shoes to fill and we look forward to seeing her live up to our expectations. Prada will be shown in 2009 by Sarah Neikirk in 2 year old Fillies, 2 yo Longeline, and 2 yo In-Hand Trail.

Bugsy is a quality show gelding that is finished and ready to go. He is honest and consistent in the show ring and what you get at home is what you get at the shows. He is a solid mover on a draped rein with a completely level top line and he is able to distinctly transition from english to western with collected and correct gaits. He has a chiseled head, sloping shoulder, strong top line, muscular hip, straight legs, and that gorgeous deep palomino color which has won him numerous titles in halter including the 2005 World Champion Medium Geldings. Bugsy is finished in showmanship, western, english, patterns, trail and has been patterned through the games. He hauls, clips, ties, loads, etc. and is currently fit and in show shape. He has numerous state, regional, and world titles in all around events and he is ready to carry his next rider to the top. Don't miss out on this great gelding. Contact Lee Nylen or Peggy Boyer at (503)631-8628 or (503)631-3395

Angel is a 2006 POA mare out of Zippos Fancee Surprise (POA) and by A Sudden Zippo (AQHA) who is by the million dollar sire A Sudden Impulse (AQHA). In 2009 Angel was the International JPFC 3&4 year old Trail Res. Champion. In 2010 Angel had an outstanding year winning the 2010 International JPFC 3&4 Year Old Highpoint in St. Louis Missouri in August and then went back to with the 2010 International Futurity JPFC 3&4 Year Old Highpoint in DesMoines Iowa in October. These outstanding titles included a Res. International championship in JPFC Western Pleasure, a Res. Internatioanl championship in JPFC Hunter Under Saddle and an Internatioanl Futurity Championship in JPFC Western Pleasure. Angel as the looks, movement, disposition and pure talent to be one of the best mares in the breed and we couldn't be happier to have her at PN Performance Horses.

PN Performance Horses offers a variety of instruction and advertising for the youth and non-pro competitors. While equine advertising is our main focus, we also offer group and individual instruction as well as fitting, training, and showing for competitors in the areas of Showmanship, Halter, HUS, Equitation, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Reining, and Timed Events. Students of PN Performance Horses have excelled at the local, state, regional and national level and have gone on to become successful and competent riders and handlers. We offer full time and part-time instruction as well as onsite show assistance. We wish everyone a safe and successful 2011 show season! Check out our current show schedule as well as our current show string and stay tuned for updates and show results throughout the season!

Lassie is a 1993 been-there-done-that APHA mare with the experience, mileage, disposition, and movement to be a competitive all-around performer on the weekends and a kid-safe family horse during the week. She is the perfect horse for any family who is getting started in the horse world whether you want to show or have a horse that you or your kids can trust and quickly build their confidence and skills or refine their technique and ability. She is steady, reliable and easy for any level of rider to successfully perform on. Lassie would be the ideal lesson horse for a training program or for casual purposes. She is the go-to horse in the barn for a lesson horse as her cues are simple, straightforward and uncomplicated. She has been successfully ridden and shown by all ages and experience levels in a variety of venues and circumstances. From the highly competitive open performance classes, to long days as a lesson horse and even working around cows, this mare can do it all no matter who is on her back. Lassie is a very balanced mare with a tiny, relaxed jog that can then lift and swing from her shoulder into a lofty flat-kneed trot. She has an honest and correct lope where her large, deep hock drives nicely up underneath her. She has the mind to do the all around events where she can amp it up for speed events one day and pack a 10 and under youth down the rail in the pleasure the next. Her experience, mileage and disposition make her the kind of horse that you can trust with your youngest kids or most inexperienced students, and her movement, eye appeal and polished, refined training make her a competitive show contender for those wishing to compete. Lassie is a proven competitor in Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, HUS, Huntseat Eq., Bareback and Trail. She loads, clips and bathes and is current on all vaccines. She has been invaluable in teaching her current riders how to ride confidently, perform strategically, and be more responsible, all around handlers and she is ready to do that for her next family. We are only selling her due to the fact that our kids would like to purchase a younger project horse to be able to utilize the skills, training and confidence they have developed and learned with Lassie. For more information please contact Sheridan Coleman at 360-600-8655 or visit www.pnperformancehorses.com under Training and Showing for more information.