Ridge Runner Ranch

09/20/2026

We are back home from the The Breeders Halter Futurity and as always it went by faster than we’d like.

The highlight was the very first class of the show with Awe Enspiring taking home the silver globe and OBE champion belt buckle in Amateur Jr weanling c**ts.

We were thrilled with all 5 of our home bred weanlings and how they showed over the last week. It’s always so great to see the years of planning and waiting come full circle to get them in the pen.

Less than a week before heading down to Fort Worth for the WCHA and Halter Millions for more fun with a couple more horses making that trip.

Can’t wait to see all of our show family and have a ton more laughs and great times!

Thank you to Chris Arentsen and Anna for everything you do to have our horse at their best always!

09/15/2026

Great morning for Awe Enspiring winning the OBE and getting 2nd overall in Amateur Jr Weanling c**ts!

09/07/2026

Update on Anna Gloria’s race yesterday. Not the finish we were hoping for in the end. She fought through some adversity in the race and positioning and never stopped trying and we are proud of her effort when 4 of the 8 were unbeaten and 7 of them won their last race.

Best result is that she is healthy and ready for her next adventure which is likely a flight over to the states for her next start.

Photo of when the light blue silks slid into her and pushed her out wide at the end of the first turn.

09/05/2026

Tomorrow marks a new first for us that we didn’t think we’d ever have. ANNA GLORIA, a 2yo thoroughbred filly, is running in a G2 tomorrow in France! This will be the first time we are an owner of a race starter!

She has run once before and won in her maiden! We are so excited to watch her run tomorrow even if it is at 4:30am and 5:30am for us in SD and MN.

Hopefully she feels like tomorrow is her day to show all she has and she has a safe trip!

Video included is of a training run she had a couple weeks ago. She is in the second pair and is the one who pulls away. Can’t wait!

08/02/2026

Wishing Brody and his family all the best this week at the AQHYA World Championships in all of his classes!

Cannot wait to cheer on Brody and 2 time AQHA Res World Champion, I Inspire Secrets, on Friday!

GOOD LUCK BRODY AND GIGALO!

Our VQHYA President, region 5 director Brody Marshall heading out to the youth world show and competing on our team for Virginia . Check out below 👇

“Hi everyone, I’m Brody Marshall.
My journey with horses started back when I was just five years old. That was the year I got my very first horse, Ivan, PS Just Watch Me. From that moment on, I was completely hooked. Over the years, we’ve brought a few more incredible horses into our barn, kept pushing ourselves, and just kept on going. Every step of that journey has built on the last, and it's exactly what brought me to where I am today with the amazing group of horses I have.

Right now, my performance string includes Kirby, VS Man Code, and Reno (KM Right Call). I'm really proud to ride and campaign them, especially in my favorite classes to show in, which are trail and pleasure. On top of my riding horses, I also compete heavily in the halter events with my halter horses: Gi**lo, I Inspire Secrets, and my standout gelding, Barney, whose show name is IOIO OffToWorkIGo (and yes, whenever we head out to the barn or the arena, it really is a literal "off to work I go" mindset!).
When I'm taking a break from the show ring, you can usually find me enjoying my favorite food—a great steak. And if I could choose any horse to add to the barn based on looks alone, my absolute favorite horse color is a beautiful roan.

For me, being part of the horse world isn't just about what happens inside the show arena; it's about giving back, too. That work ethic has led me into multiple leadership roles within our community. I currently serve as the Virginia Quarter Horse Youth Association (VQHYA) President and was recently re-elected to my second consecutive term as an AQHYA Region 5 Director. I love stepping up, hosting my podcast Just Horsing Around to connect with members, and running on platforms like "Bridging the Gap" to make sure our youth have a great community to grow into. I really enjoy working hard to support the community that has given me so much over the years!”

We went to wish Brody🐴🐴 Marshall safe travels and good luck will be cheering you on!

07/28/2026

Seeing some ads for the qstallions leaderboard reminded us to take a look at them. We are truly honored to see our names amongst so many incredible halter horse owners, exhibitors, and friends.

We are blessed to be able to have horses on the top 50 for earnings (I Inspire Secrets #29 and Dream Makerr #37), top 50 producing mares (Enspiring #23 ( #15 in 2024 as well) and Antee Up Girl #45), be top 20 breeders, and top 5 in owners for 2025.

Thank you to everyone who helps make these dreams possible with a big thank you especially to Chris Arentsen who always has our horses at their peak come show season year in and year out.

Can’t wait to see what 2026 brings!

07/25/2026

Excited to say that AQHA World and Reserve World Champion, Mr Exceptional, has once again qualified for the AQHA World Show in Open 3yo Geldings!

“Levi” was Grand Champion under 4 judges at the Corporate Challenge show earlier this month!

This boy has done everything we could ever have dreamed of a horse could for us from winning the BHF as a weanling, being named Amateur World Champion weanling, then continuing to pick up a Reserve World Champion title as a yearling! He’s won over $30K in career earnings and numerous globes.

As we focus primarily on showing weanlings and yearlings, we are offering this incredible boy for sale. Because he is so special to us we are looking for a special home for him, one where he will be loved and continue to make dreams come true for his new owner.

Get him now and take him to the AQHA World Show this fall! He truly is a special special horse!

Levi has been under the guidance of Chris Arentsen since he was 3 months old and we cannot thank Chris and Anna enough for keeping him at the top of his game throughout his career.

07/14/2026

Excited to say that Cool Pick has qualified for the AQHA World Show in Open Yearling Colts with Chris Arentsen!

He took home named Grand Champion stallion under all 6 judges at the Corporate Challenge this past Friday!

This 6 panel N/N c**t is sired by Very Cool and out of MTK Picked Me (AQHA Res World Champion producer).

Thank you to Chris and Anna for having him ready and getting him qualified!