JD Performance Horses *

06/03/2026

On the road to the YEDA Nationals in Lexington, Va. This was our first year in this fabulous organization with only 6 young ladies. Our intent was to "just get our feet wet and try it out." Plans changed when these ladies dove in headfirst, gave it everything they had and ALL got qualified for the Nationals. They have put so much focus into the small details and are prepared to showcase their hard work. We are so proud of each one of you and cannot wait to see you shine. Get it get it ladies!!!
Look for our line up post tomorrow!!!

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

What an exciting week here! Today was the first open show of the season, and while we only sent 2 of our young riders, Harper Richards and Kinley Eason came home Champion and Reserve Champion of their division. Great job ladies, you make us proud both at shows and at home. To watch these little young ladies buzzing around the barn, washing their horses, cleaning their tack and packing the trailer, you cant help but be proud of the horseman that they are becoming. Reach for the stars girls, you deserve them all!!!

While that was happening, things at the farm sure did not slow down. Our QH clients are diligently practicing for their next outing and the barn has been full of our YEDA riders who are headed to the NATIONALS this upcoming week. While this was our introductory year and we had just planned to get our feet wet, these 6 girls dove in headfirst. ALL SIX GOT QUALIFIED FOR THE NATIONALS........look out for these ladies, they have done their time and we are so excited for them to head to Lexington this week. MORE POSTS TO COME ON THIS TALENTED GROUP!!!!

05/20/2026

School is winding down for the year and that means summer horse camp season is just around the corner! Sign your equestrian or future equestrian up today ! We offer daily riding, swimming, crafts, games and lots of equine knowledge! Reach out to Katie for questions! 315-719-6648. Ready to sign up ? The link is posted below!!

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05/10/2026

We're so thankful for all the horse and human mom's here at JD Performance Horses today and everyday ❤️

04/27/2026

Home from the L1 East Championship Show. Thank you to AQHA for hosting such a wonderful event.

Congrats goes out to Hadley Bergstresser and Gone Batt Crazy placing in the top 10 in all of her classes. Extra shoutout to Gene Sp****la for his help and support.
4th- Youth Horsemanship 13 and under (earning the highest pattern score in the class under 1 judge)
9th- Youth Performance Geldings
9th- Youth Showmanship 13 and Under

Congrats to Jackie Mugillo and Made of Candy for successfully making their debut in the Rookie Western Riding. Keep your eye out for this team, its going to be a strong one!!

04/27/2026

A little late, but this month just flew by. Our first local show of the season, Spring Fling was a success. Taking mostly new teams and they all came home with class wins!!

Ava Elliot and Nite Worth Investing had class wins in Pleasure, Horsemanship and placings in the showmanship. Highpoint Yth WJ for the weekend!!

Evelyn Kenney and Unforgettable Dreams had top finishes in the Pleasure and Horsemanship and wins in the L1 Youth Showmanship making several points.

Rebecca Schmitt and All American Martini won the Am. Pleasure under both cards and had great placings in the L1 Open pleasure as well.

Hadley Bergstresser and Gone Batt Crazy had class wins in the showmanship and performance geldings and made points in the horsemanship.

Congrats to all and great job at the season opener.

04/09/2026

We are so thankful for Peppy 💚

🎉 Congratulations to the IHSA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductee Colonel Pepenator from the State University of New York-Oswego!

🏆 "Peppy has won national championships in all three western divisions: reining, ranch riding and horsemanship. He’s done everything at Nationals from beginner walk-trot up to the reining," said Dan Bergstresser, who trains the SUNY Oswego IHSA team.

"Though he is a stallion, you’d never know it as he’s a mellow guy," said Jill Bergstresser, co-coach of the SUNY Oswego IHSA team. "He was actually the first stud that they allowed to go lower than open, and within a year or two, he made his way all the way down to beginner because he was that level of trustworthy."

➡️ Trainers Jennifer and Tom Hoyt helped owner Catherine Berdan Pettite donate the Quarter Horse stallion to SUNY Oswego and he quickly became a barn favorite. While he showed plenty of pizzazz in the show pen with his IHSA riders, he’s just as happy carrying around a young child in a summer camp lesson.

📝 Read more and stay tuned for more on the other inductees https://brnw.ch/21x1oiq

📸: Courtesy of SUNY Oswego