Rancho Descanso - Valley Center

10/12/2026

It was a great honor to sponsor the W**e Country Classic Region 2 Championship Cattle Trial. We had a sticky and speedy but nice bunch of cattle. Thanks to Amanda & Cheryl, we were able to bring them in a few days early and work with them ahead of the trial. This video shows them headed back to their corral after we had worked them in a different arena. This is how we like to bring them home, nice and quiet and happy. Huge thanks to my good friend Kirt Moore for all his help with settling, numbering, stripping numbers and keeping the whole thing together for the weekend. You are a gem! My hope is that everyone in working equitation will recognize the value of the cattle trial and that it will become less of an add-on and more a part of the overall show.


09/28/2026

If you are looking for an incredible Lusitano stallion to breed to look no further. This horse has it all, looks brains and athleticism. 

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09/14/2026

Having trouble finding words to describe what this week has meant. To see my dear friend Robin Bond compete on the world stage alongside her incredible teammates Matt French, Kenton Wright and Kimberlee Barker was breathtaking. Coach Miguel Undaberrena, Chef d’equpe Julie Alonzo held it all together and a huge crowd of proud patriots cheered from the stands. The whole event was like being in a dream world surrounded by the most beautiful horse and rider pairs. It will take awhile to process everything I learned this week. Huge congratulations to our team, you all made us so proud! #8 in the World y’all! 🇺🇸

🌎🏆 HISTORY MADE! 🏆🌎
For the very first time in USAWE history, we proudly celebrate our first-ever team to compete at the WAWE World Championship — and what an incredible debut it was!

🇺🇸 8th IN THE WORLD! 🇺🇸

Representing USAWE on the world stage, Kimberlee Barker, Robin Bond, Matt French & Kenton Wright made history as the very first USAWE team to compete at the WAWE World Championship ... and brought home an incredible 8th place finish in the world!

To be the first is something that can never be repeated. And to make that first appearance on the world stage with a Top 10 finish is an achievement that will forever be part of USAWE history.

This result represents so much more than a placing. It represents dedication, passion, countless hours of training, teamwork, sacrifice, and belief, all coming together on the world stage.

🐴 And none of this would have been possible without the amazing horses who partnered with our riders every step of the way. Their talent, heart, trust, and dedication made these goals possible. They truly are the other half of this incredible team.

A special thank you to Chef d’Équipe Julie Alonzo for her leadership and support, and to Team Coach Miguel Undabarrena for his expertise and guidance in preparing our team for the world stage.

To everyone who helped make this historic moment possible — thank you.

🇺🇸🌎 8th in the World. First in USAWE history. Forever part of our story. ❤️🤍💙

And this is just the beginning…

Photo by our OFFICIAL USAWE TEAM PHOTOGRAPHER - Brooke Louise Creative

09/13/2026

It’s hard to put into words what this week has been like. Seeing old friends, meeting new friends, meeting folks I’ve only ever seen on Zoom calls or social media. Seeing some of the most amazing teams compete, but all with humility, grace and kindness. We congratulated Team France on their incredible showing and they responded with they can’t wait to see the US in four years because our team was amazing. This community is truly unlike any other. I’m humbled, thankful and blessed. Well done WAWE. An experience to remember. 🇺🇸 💕

09/12/2026

Little King Pine (Team Poland) AQHA showing his sprinter spirit! 🔥

09/12/2026

Love me some American Quarter Horse speed test (Team Italy). Smokin hot! The horse’s name is Rooster At Moonlight. 🔥🔥🔥