Herbert’s Horses

Hi, I’m Cathy Herbert. I breed, raise, and show reining horses. My goal is to produce great prospects and show horses that start out strong and then go on to long careers. I got into this by accident, when I walked out into a field one day and saw a great prospect. I bought him for $10K, turned down $125K, and finally sold him for a great price–Mifillenium, now in Italy. I used the money I made to buy some nice mares and establish my own program. I’ve had most of the mares since they were young horses and know them well: strengths, weaknesses, conformation, training, if they are best suited for open or non-pro (or both). I try to learn as much as possible about the nuances of their bloodlines. I want the horses I breed and raise to be strong, sound, and physically talented enough to easily do what is asked of them.

I know that a lot of stallions make it on hype, and I try to learn the “back story” and avoid bloodlines/individuals that have issues (no matter how big the ads!). I look for quality, not fad and fashion, and try to ensure that every foal born in my program will be pretty, correct, athletic, and predisposed to soundness.

I don’t have a  fancy farm. There’s no long driveway, no big indoor, no  trainer on my payroll. My emphasis is on young horses. I like to sell them as 2 year olds at prices that enable me to make a profit and also let the buyer have a chance to make an even better profit. I want a win-win situation for everyone: me, the buyer, and–most of all–for the horse.

I’ve been involved with horses for most of my life, and I learned a ton about bloodlines, conformation, and what makes great horses as an editor for Practical Horseman, Horse & Rider, and the NRHA Reiner. For H&R, I did the conformation clinic, and had the opportunity to pick the brains of great horsemen and horsewomen each month.

If you’re interested in owning any of the great horses on this site, please call me: 845 325 8274. Thanks for visiting!