Matthias Performance Horses

Matthias Performance Horses Horse training and riding lessons For over 40 years Matthias Arabians has bred and trained national-level champion Arabian horses.

These breathtaking Arabian horses have graced the Arabian Community nationwide...not only in the show ring, but in the impeccable bloodlines that continue to enhance the breed. Leon Matthias, a renowned trainer and respected regional and national-level judge, has dedicated his life to producing and training the finest of the Arabian breed. Within the Arabian world the name Matthias is synonymous w

ith integrity. Because of its full-scale operation and excellence in barn management, Matthias Arabians is used as a teaching center by Iowa State University's Animal Science Equine Program. Matthias Arabians is a premier source for Arabians and Half-Arabians that provides services in breeding, training of horses (halter and performance), sale of horses, as well as classes in all disciplines.

Another great show for the Matthias Performance Horses team! 🐴❤️🏆 Eva & BR Knight Storm• Unanimous Champion Arabian Ranc...
06/02/2026

Another great show for the Matthias Performance Horses team! 🐴❤️

🏆 Eva & BR Knight Storm
• Unanimous Champion Arabian Ranch Rail Open
• Unanimous Champion Arabian Ranch Rail ATR
• Unanimous Champion Horsemanship

🏆 Jessica & The Gipsy King
• Reserve Champion Horsemanship
• Reserve Champion Performance Halter

🏆 Maggie & SFL Capolavoro
• Reserve Champion Western Pleasure Select JTR
• Top 5 Horsemanship ATR
• Top 5 Western Pleasure JTR
• Top 5 Ranch Rail ATR

🏆 Aubrey & Bucardi
• Reserve Champion Western Pleasure JTR
• Top 5 Horsemanship
• Top 5 Western Pleasure Select JTR

🏆 Angela & Bambolero
• Champion Ladies Sidesaddle Open
• Top 5 Ladies Sidesaddle ATR

🏆 Nellie & The Gipsy King
• Champion Leadline

🏆 Ava Bates & Bucardi
• Champion Leadline

A special shoutout to Jill & Pawell and Aubrey & Tony for putting together some great classes and continuing to improve with every ride. Not every successful show is measured by ribbons, and we are proud of the effort, growth, and sportsmanship they showed throughout the weekend.

We are incredibly proud of all of our riders, horses, and families. The hard work, dedication, and countless hours behind the scenes continue to pay off. Congratulations to everyone on a fantastic show! ❤️🐴

Happy Birthday, Kim Matthias! 🎂🐴Thank you for everything you do for Matthias Performance Horses and everyone in it. We h...
05/19/2026

Happy Birthday, Kim Matthias! 🎂🐴
Thank you for everything you do for Matthias Performance Horses and everyone in it. We hope you have the best day celebrating! ✨

05/14/2026

merch is here! 🤍
We’re excited to share our online store for both Iowa Equestrian Team and Matthias Performance Horses apparel! From hoodies and crews to tees and more, there’s something for everyone to show their support in and out of the barn.

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Another great weekend for the Matthias Performance Horses team at Region 8 in Lincoln! We are so proud of all of our hor...
05/12/2026

Another great weekend for the Matthias Performance Horses team at Region 8 in Lincoln! We are so proud of all of our horses and exhibitors for their hard work, dedication, and success throughout the show. Congratulations to everyone on an amazing weekend! ❤️

Eva
🏆 Champion Horsemanship JTR
🏆 Champion Reining JTR
🏆 Champion Reining Seat Equitation
🏆 Champion Ranch Reining
🥈 Reserve Champion Showmanship 18 & Under
🥈 Reserve Champion VRH Ranch Riding ATR
🥈 Reserve Champion Cutting ATR
🥈 Reserve Champion Box Drive Box
🥈 Reserve Champion VRH Ranch Trail ATR
⭐️ Top Five Ranch Conformation
⭐️ Top Five Box Drive Box
⭐️ Top Five Ranch Rail Open
⭐️ Top Five Ranch Rail ATR

Maggie
⭐️ Top Five Horsemanship JTR
⭐️ Top Five Western Pleasure
⭐️ Top Five Western Dressage

Aubrey
🏆 Champion Western Pleasure ATR
🏆 Champion Western Pleasure JTR
🥈 Reserve Champion Horsemanship JTR

Jody
🥈 Reserve Champion Showmanship 18 & Over
🥈 Reserve Champion In-Hand Trail

Leigh
⭐️ Top Five Ranch Rail Open

Jill
⭐️ Top Five Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over

Drake
🏆 Champion Ranch Rail 10 & Under
🥈 Reserve Champion Walk Trot 10 & Under Equitation
🥈 Reserve Champion Short Stirrup
🥈 Reserve Champion Ranch Pattern
⭐️ Top Five Ranch Pattern
⭐️ Top Five Western Pleasure

Thank you to all of our clients, families, and supporters who continue to support the Matthias Performance Horses team. We are so thankful for this amazing group and excited for what’s ahead!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms spending their weekend at the horse show with us 🌻🐴💙Thank you for the endless...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms spending their weekend at the horse show with us 🌻🐴💙

Thank you for the endless support, early mornings, late nights, cheering from the rail, and everything you do behind the scenes for your kids and their horses. We are so thankful to have such an incredible group of moms in our barn family 🤍

Great start to the show on day one! So proud of how everything came together and excited for what the rest of the week h...
05/08/2026

Great start to the show on day one! So proud of how everything came together and excited for what the rest of the week has in store. Good luck to everyone showing — can’t wait to watch the rest of the show unfold! ✨

We are excited to congratulate Eva Matthias on the purchase of Innishfael Kholors (Signifikaynce x Kholored Khouture), a...
05/02/2026

We are excited to congratulate Eva Matthias on the purchase of Innishfael Kholors (Signifikaynce x Kholored Khouture), acquired from Sheila Kelleher. We are grateful for the opportunity to welcome this mare into our program and look forward to what the future holds for this team in and out of the show pen.

02/04/2026

✨ Khruzan LM ✨

2021 Dunalino gelding, 14.3 hands, located in Norwalk, IA. A versatile all-around horse and a strong prospect for reining, western dressage, ranch, western, and sport horse. Amateur-friendly.

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✨ 2025 Season Highlights | Matthias Performance Horses ✨As we wrap up an unforgettable year, we’re incredibly proud of o...
01/01/2026

✨ 2025 Season Highlights | Matthias Performance Horses ✨

As we wrap up an unforgettable year, we’re incredibly proud of our horses, riders, and clients. The hard work, dedication, and teamwork shown all season long truly paid off.

🏆 Youth & Mid Summer Nationals

Eva Matthias
• Youth National Champion — Arabian VRH Limited Ranch Cow Work JTR (Fire N Rein)
• Youth National Reserve Champion — HA/AA Reining Horse Intermediate JTR (LM American Honey)
• Youth National Top Tens:
HA/AA Western Horsemanship JTR 15–18 (LM American Honey)
HA/AA Country Pleasure English Pl JTR Select 15–18 (Hullabaloo NNW)
HA/AA Ranch Horse Rail Pl JTR 15–18 (Heartz on Fire)
A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 15–18 (LM American Honey)
Arabian Ranch Horse Rail Pl JTR 15–18 (Fire N Rein)
HA/AA Mounted Native Costume JOTR (Hullabaloo NNW)
HA/AA Reining Horse JTR (LM American Honey)
HA/AA Reining Seat Equitation JTR (LM American Honey)
HA/AA Reining Horse JOTR (LM American Honey)
A/HA/AA Herd Work JTR (Fire N Rein)
A/HA/AA Limited Reined Cow Horse JTR (Fire N Rein)

Aubrey Rozycki
• Youth National Top Tens:
HA/AA Ranch Horse Riding JTR 14 & Under (Bucardi)
HA/AA Western Horsemanship JTR 14 & Under (Bucardi)
HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR Select 14 & Under (Bucardi)
HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR 14 & Under (Bucardi)

🏆Mid Summer Results

Angela Sommers
• Top Ten — Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 50 & Over (Bamboleo)
• Reserve Champion — Arabian Ladies Side Saddle All Seats AATR (Bamboleo)

Jill Rittmer
• Top Ten — Arabian Western Pleasure AATR Select (LM Pawell)

🇺🇸 U.S. Nationals

Jody Helmick
• Top Ten — In-Hand Trail Open
• Top Ten — A/HA/AA Western Horsemanship AATR 50 & Over

Angela Sommers
• Top Ten — Open Side Saddle
• Top Ten — Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English Pleasure AAOTR

Jessica Maldonado
• Top Ten — A/HA/AA Western Horsemanship AATR 19–49

Eva Matthias
• Finalist — Ranch Rail Open

Jill Rittmer
• Strong performances at U.S. Nationals

🏅 Special Recognition

A heartfelt congratulations to Leon Matthias on being inducted into the Hall of Fame for Judging. Your dedication, integrity, and lifelong impact on the Arabian horse industry are truly deserving of this honor.

Thank you to every client, owner, and supporter who made this season possible. We are incredibly grateful and excited for what’s ahead in 2026 🤍

Address

4454 Clarke Street
Norwalk, IA
50211

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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+15152022154

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