Horses

The JA ranch produces its own horses each year. We maintain a small band of mares, and raise colts to be used on the ranch. Confirmation, stamina, and disposition are very important due to the demanding rough country of the JA. Each cowboy is responsible for his own “string”. This includes the starting, and finishing of his horses. This gives the JA the ability to produce quality functional horses. Our standing stud is Stylish 2000. He displays the characteristics we are looking for, and has been an asset to our horse program.

In 1997 the American Quarter Horse Association honored the JA ranch and Montie Ritchie with one of the AQHA’s first ever Legacy Awards. This award recognizes breeders who have provided a foundation for the quarter horse industry. The JA ranch has bred quarter horses since the 1930’s and the present day stock traces back to those first horses.

View our Photos Page for more pictures of JA horses.

Bay Stallion foaled in 2000. Since coming to the ranch in 2002, Stylish has been an excellent match with the JA mares, producing colts with natural cow sense and good dispositions. For a printable version including the pedigree of Stylish 2000, click here.

For information, please contact Randal Gates at (806) 944-5212.