Avondale,CO
Why Choose Ervin Cow Horses?
To Sum it up
Ervin Cow Horses Is a professional horse -training operation specializing in western performance horse disciplines, including cow horse, reining, fundamentals, ranch versatility, ranch riding and live cattle work. My business provides high quality colt starting, problem solving, tune ups, sale preparation, competition prep, and lessons and rider coaching.
Mission Statement
To develop safe, confident, willing horses and educated riders through high-quality training, horsemanship and western performance fundamentals.
About Ervin Cow Horses
THE TRAINER
Samantha is a well-known figure in the equestrian community, having excelled in the competitive circuit for an impressive 15 years and has earned multiple championship titles. Her magnetic personality complements her outstanding riding abilities, making her a preferred choice among horse lovers.
Fueled by an unquenchable desire for knowledge, Samantha continuously expands her expertise in the equestrian field. She is skilled at preparing horses for competitions and showcasing their talents, while also managing a prestigious two-year training program aimed at helping young colts achieve success.
Services
Training & Showing
Ervin Cow Horses Offers quality horse training , specializing in cow horses, we offer colt starting, tune ups , show prep and overall development of horses in our program.
We show NRCHA , AQHA and APHA , COWN , CRCA and Stock horse of Texas, just to name a few.
Equine Marketing and Sales
Here at Ervin Cow Horses we offer a professional horse consignment program designed to showcase and market your horse to the right buyers. We provide Training and tune ups, quality photos and videos and handle all showings and inquiries. Horses are kept in a structured program with excellent care , live cattle and arena time to insure that they are ready to sell with confidence.
Stallions at stud and mare care
At Ervin Cow Horses, we offer a diverse range of performance horse stallions, encompassing both Paint and Quarter Horse breeds. These stallions are distinguished by their champion bloodlines, ensuring exceptional performance and pedigree.
Private Lessons and Clinics
At Ervin Cow Horses, we offer private lessons and group clinics focused on horsemanship, cow work and versatility. Whether you're looking to build confidence, improve your skills , or work cattle , we tailor each session to fit your goals. All levels and ages welcome.
FOR SALE
MISS SMOKIN DUN
Meet Miss Smoking Dun, a gorgeous 2023 AQHA dun filly with a bright future ahead of her. She’s started correctly, soft, willing, and already showing all the shape and athleticism you expect from a top-quality prospect.
⭐ Training
She has 60 days and counting under saddle with a professional foundation:
- Smooth, correct transitions
- Soft in the face
- Quiet mover with natural cadence
- Loping balanced, correct circles
- Starting lateral work
- Tracks and maneuvers with confidence
- Easy to handle, haul, tie, saddle, and stand
This filly has the mind to go in any direction — cow horse, ranch versatility, ranch riding, trail, or a solid ranch using horse.
⭐ Temperament
- Extremely smart
- Wants to please
- Confident and safe
- Zero buck, rear, or drama
- Great work ethic
⭐ Health & Soundness
- 100% sound
- No vices
- Vet check welcome at buyer’s expense
⭐ Price
$12,500
⭐ Training Option After Purchase
Buyer may choose to keep her in the Ervin Cow Horses training program to continue her development.
Monthly training available to hold and continue her progress.
LHX SHINING RYKER
Ranch-Raised • Handy • Arena Broke
Located in Avondale, Colorado – Ervin Cow Horses
This sharp, good-looking 5-year-old AQHA buckskin gelding checks all the boxes — broke, willing, sensible, and ready to step into any job you point him toward.
He has the size, shape, and mind to make someone an exceptional partner in the arena or outside on the ranch.
⭐ Experience
He has been used on the ranch for:
- Gathering cattle
- Dragging calves
- Light sorting
- General ranch chores
- Started lightly outside on trails
- Mostly ridden in the arena with a correct foundation
This gelding is handy, responsive, and stays honest in his work.
⭐ Training
- Soft in the bridle
- Walk/trot/lope with smooth transitions
- Moves off leg
- Good stop and backup
- Willing to learn
- Quiet to saddle, haul, and tie
He’s the type you can continue in ranch riding, versatility, cow work, trail, or solid ranch using work.
⭐ Temperament
- Gentle and easy to get along with
- Not spooky
- Good-minded, sensible, and consistent
- Suitable for an intermediate rider wanting a nice young gelding with a future
⭐ Price
$15,000
⭐ Training Option After Purchase
Buyer may keep him in the Ervin Cow Horses training program to further develop him in any direction.
Monthly training options available.