Brighton Performance Horses

09/21/2026

IdRHA Fall Final was a great one for Tucker and Mylee! ❤️

Tucker had an awesome run in the Short Stirrup, marking a personal-best 72.5! We are so proud of him and all the progress he continues to make.

Mylee had a great night too, winning the Ride & Slide class! Then, to finish off the night, she got to do something extra special—a fun freestyle with her dad. They marked a 71.5 and took Reserve! 🥈

It’s pretty incredible to think that just a year ago, these two were simply working up the confidence to lope—and now look at them! Watching their confidence grow and seeing how far they’ve come in such a short time has been so much fun.

We couldn’t be prouder of them, but even more than the scores and placings, we love watching them have fun, make memories, and fall in love with showing.

09/21/2026

🏆 Idaho Reining Horse Association Open Derby Level 4 Reserve Champion — Tie! 🏆

Whizzler does it again!

This talented 4-year-old continues to impress us. He is such a pleasure to train and show, and we’re excited to watch him continue to develop and shine in the show pen.

A huge thank you to Heather Hult for trusting us with Whizzler and giving Thomas the opportunity to train and show this talented horse. We are so grateful to be part of his journey and excited for what’s ahead!

09/20/2026

🏆 Idaho Reining Horse Association Fall Final — Open Level 4 Futurity Champions! 🏆

Congratulations to owner Heather Hult and Four Gun Whiz!

Four Gun Whiz finally had the chance to showcase just how talented he can be, marking a 72 to take home the Open Level 4 Futurity Championship!

This special gelding has been with Thomas from day one, making this win even more rewarding. It has been so exciting to watch him develop, gain confidence, and step into his potential.

A huge thank you to Heather for trusting Thomas and our program with this talented boy. We are incredibly excited for his future and can’t wait to continue watching him grow!

09/15/2026

We had such a great time with Nate Eaton, showing him a little glimpse into what we do here at Brighton Performance Horses! It was fun getting to share our horses, our facility, and a little bit of the reining world with him. We’re so glad he came out to spend some time with us!

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09/13/2026

🔹EYE-CATCHING 2-YEAR-OLD — GUNPOWDER N WHIZKEY 🔹

Gunpowder N Whizkey is by Dun It For Whizkey and out of The Wright Gunpowder, a granddaughter of Gunner.

She is a talented, athletic 2-year-old who can do all the maneuvers and is already started on her lead changes. She has a big, strong stop with a front end that peddles freely through the dirt. Her stop comes naturally—she makes it look easy and effortless, with a smooth, confident approach. She is NRHA nominated.

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09/11/2026

We were just kids, but we will always remember that day—and the feelings that came with it. The confusion, and the heartbreak are something a generation will never forget.

But perhaps even more importantly, we will remember what came after. We remember how united our nation became. How people came together, looked out for one another, and stood side by side as Americans.

September 11th is a reminder of the lives we lost, the heroes who stepped forward, and the strength and unity our country showed in the face of tragedy. 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

The Ranch Riding Show was a blast! Congratulations to everyone on our team for a job well done! We are so proud of all of you and everything you accomplished. It was such a fun day spent with an amazing group of people.

09/02/2026

Here is a link to pictures from our BPH Ranch Riding Classic. A huge thank you to Debby Tate for these fantastic pictures! If you would any edited contact her at [email protected]

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08/25/2026

BPH had a wonderful time at the Big Sky Reining Classic! We are so proud of all of our horses, owners, and riders and the progress they continue to make.

Alan Reed & Redneck Enterprize had a fantastic show! They were Champions in Prime Time Rookie, taking home the buckle! They also finished 4th in Rookie 2, qualifying for the Rookie Shootout, where they went on to finish 5th. They were also 6th in Masters and Reserve Champions in Legends. What a show!

Julie VanOrden & Finals Nite had a great show as well, accomplishing several personal goals and landing in the Top 10 in each of her classes. We are so proud of their progress!

Annalee & Vintage Voodoo Girl had a wonderful run in the Non Pro Futurity, finishing 5th in Level 1 and 6th in Level 2. With Monica now a money earner. We can’t wait to see how this talented young mare continues to progress! Annalee also showed Frosted Mercedes, finishing in the Top 10 in Limited Non Pro.

Thomas & Whizzler, owned by Heather Hult, had a great showing in the Novice Horse and Open Derby. At just 4 years old, Whizzler continues to show his consistency and tremendous potential for growth. We are thrilled about his future and excited to watch him continue to thrive!

Thomas also showed Four Gun Whiz, also owned by Heather Hult. Sometimes a show comes with a little tough luck, and this was one of those shows for Buster and Thomas. But one show certainly doesn’t define a horse. Buster is an exceptional 3-year-old, and we are incredibly grateful for Heather’s trust in our program as we continue developing this outstanding young horse.

Thomas & SS Enter Sandman also competed in the Derby. This 4-year-old had some time off and is now back in the show pen, showing great promise and excitement for the future.

A huge thank you to the Montana Reining Association for putting on such an outstanding, well-run show! We truly appreciate all the hard work that goes into making these events possible.

We are grateful for our clients, our horses, and everyone who continues to support Brighton Performance Horses. What a great weekend!

08/16/2026

What a great day it was!! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our show. We had such a fun day spent with all of you!

Congratulations to our High Point Winners! 🏆

🥇 Amateur: Laurel Nelson
🥇 Youth 14–18: Carrie Smith
🥇 Youth 13 & Under: Avanti Ellis
🥇 Green Horse Open: Vanessa Robison
🥇 Rookie: Mia Tibbetts
🥇 Open: Thomas Brighton

A huge thank you to our judge, Matt Livengood, for spending the day with us and making our show a success!

And, of course, a very special thank you to all of our amazing volunteers! I truly couldn’t run these shows without you.

We are so grateful for everyone who came, showed, helped, and supported us. We can’t wait to see you all next year!