Welcome to the online site of Drake
Johnson Reining Horses, a premier training and breeding
operation specializing in reiners and working cowhorses.
Located on 650 acres on the plains of eastern Colorado,
the ranch facilities include a heated barn, 100' x 225' indoor
arena, outdoor track, mare motel, extensive pasture space, and
breeding lab. Since 1994 Drake has offered full-scale
training, instructional, and breeding services from the ranch in
Wray,
Drake
Johnson has nearly 20 years of experience as a successful trainer and
breeder, with Championships and Reserve Championships at such
prestigious events as the All-American Quarter Horse Congress,
the USET Festival of Champions, and the Appaloosa World Show to
his credit. His recent achievements include: the
2004 Dodge Invitational Freestyle Championship, the NRHA
Futurity Freestyle Reserve Championship, the Sandhills Slide
Intermediate Open Futurity Championship, and Silver Medalist at
the USET Invitational Freestyle. A multiple NRHA Futurity
and Derby Finalist and USET Top 50 rider, Drake combines his true
passion for reining with a sincere desire to pass on his
knowledge to others. Many youth and non-pro riders have
flourished under his guidance, garnering top accolades from
local circuits, all the way to World Championships.
The
breeding program features two exceptional, proven stallions with
the top bloodlines sought after by
breeders today -
Uno Rooster and Zans Shining Step. The
ranch offers complete stallion and mare reproductive services,
including artificial insemination, cooled and frozen transported
semen, and year-round mare care. Sales prep and
representation is also available.
Whether your
goals lie in competing as a youth or non-pro, campaigning an
Open horse, or breeding and selling top prospects, you will find
a program here tailored to fit the individual horse and rider.
Thanks for visiting Drake Johnson Reining Horses online. Feel free to stop by the ranch in person, or contact Drake by
phone or e-mail to discuss your individual goals and needs.
Photos on this site appear
courtesy of Jeff Kirkbride, Primo Morales, Waltenberry, J Bar D, Ryan Kyle,
Jennifer Keahey, and Nate Box.