Kim Kuehne Performance Horses

07/29/2026

07/15/2026

I'm sure everyone has noticed the wildfire smoke from Canada and MN that is all around us today. People ask can I ride with smokey skies. This image is an easy to read guide from Smartpak to help you make those decisions.

Here's more information of the effects of smoke inhalation from air pollution in horses. Smoke is composed of chemicals and particulate matter. Different types of wood, vegetation, houses or buildings, plastics, and other combustible materials all affect the composition of smoke. Many toxic chemicals are produced, some of which can be fatal in high doses and when inhaled over long periods.

The particulate matter found in smoke tends to be very small in size, which allows it to pe*****te deep into the lung tissues. For this reason, smoke tends to be more harmful than some other airborne particles, like the dust generated from riding arenas or roads.

Horses that are exposed to wildfire smoke can suffer various degrees of injury ranging from mild irritation to severe lung tissue damage. Owners should carefully observe their horses for any signs of respiratory distress, which include:

Respiratory rate consistently over 30 breaths per minute at rest (not during or right after exercise)
Labored breathing (increased effort from the abdomen/rib cage)
Flared nostrils
Deep or repetitive coughing
Nasal discharge that is yellow/white in color
If you notice signs of respiratory distress in your horse, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.

The symptoms of respiratory distress are notable and most commonly experienced by horses in close proximity to wildfires. But what is less obvious and more common is continued and repeated exposure to air pollution caused by drifting smoke. It is not yet well known how this might affect horses’ athletic performance and long-term health. The best recommendations at this time are to minimize work intensity (and therefore the amount of air pollution inhaled) depending on the AQI.

06/24/2026

What a beautiful day for a horse show! Thank you to Branch River Riders Club for hosting such a well-run event. It was wonderful to see such a great turnout and large class numbers!

Pumped Up Kickks – Lillian Wautlet
🏆 14–17 High Point 🏆
🥇 Ranch Pleasure Jackpot
🥇 Ranch Halter
🥇 Ranch Pleasure
🥇 English Walk/Trot 17 & Under

Top 5 Placings:

* 🥈Performance Halter (29 in the class!)
* 17 & Under Showmanship
* Horsemanship
* Ranch Riding
* Equitation

Kiss Ya Later Boys – Angel Hon
🏆 Ranch High Point 🏆

* Ranch Halter
* Western Halter
* Showmanship
* Ranch Jackpot
* Ranch Pleasure
* Ranch Pleasure W/J
* Ranch Riding

Chrome Me Out – Gabby Cherovsky
🏆 Reserve Ranch High Point 🏆
🥇 Ranch Pleasure

Top 5 Placings:

* Ranch Pleasure Jackpot
* Ranch Pleasure Walk/Jog
* Ranch Riding

There’s No Escaping – Sylvia Bellin
🥇 English W/T 18 & Over
🥇 English Pleasure 18 & Over

Top 5 Placings:

* Showmanship 18 & Over
* Western Horsemanship
* English Pleasure Jackpot
* English Equitation

Diamonds To Details – Brianna DeGrave
🥇 English Walk/Trot
🥇 English Pleasure 17 & Under

Top 5 Placings:

* 🥈 Performance Halter (29 in the class!)
* 🥈 English Pleasure Jackpot
* English Equitation
* Western Type Halter
* Showmanship

There’s No Escaping – Addy Moheng
🥈 English W/T 17 & Under

Top 5 Placings:
* Novice Halter
* English W/T Pleasure 17 & Under

Opie Wan Kenobi – Austyn Heim

Top 5 Placings:
* Performance Halter (29 in the class!)
* English Pleasure 18 & Over
* Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 18 & Over

Thank you to these people who help our horses look and feel good!
Austin Equine Sports Massage
Peak PEMF Performance
Purina
Joe Nygren
Carrie Bleser
Lake to Lake Veterinary Chiropractic LLC
Dr. Abigail Nickel

05/21/2026

Fun was had by all, at the Winnebago County 4-H Horse & Pony Project -Thank you to the organization for putting on a well run show, with big class numbers!

Opie Wan Kenobi – Austyn Heim/First time out for this team!
🥇First Sr Showmanship
Top 5 placings
- Sr Western Pleasure
- Sr Horsemanship
- Sr English Pleasure
- Sr Equitation

Chrome Me Out – Gabby Cherovsky
🏆Ranch High Point🏆

Pumped Up Kicks- Lilllian Wautlet
🏆Weekend High Point🏆
🥇 First Discipline Rail - class of 22 riders!

Theres No Escaping – Sylvia Bellin/First time out for this team!
🥇First English Halter
🥇First Novice English Pleasure
Top 5 Placings
- Novice Showmanship
- W/T English Pleasure
- Sr Sr English Pleasure
- Sr Sr Western Pleasure
- Novice Western Horsemanship

Whata Betty White – Isabella Buresh
🥇First Sr Sr Showmanship
Top 5 Placings
- Ranch Rail
- Ranch Pleasure
- Ranch Confirmation
- Western Type Halter

Thank you to these people who help our horses look and feel good!
Austin Equine Sports Massage
Peak PEMF Performance
Purina
Joe Nygren
Carrie Bleser
Lake to Lake Veterinary Chiropractic LLC
Dr. Abigail Nickel

01/19/2026

Congratulations to our Kim Kuehne Performance Horses team on an incredible year at the Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association Year-End Awards Banquet! 🏆

So proud of all the hard work that led to these well-earned honors. Thank you to WQHA for a great evening celebrating a great season! 🐴✨

🔹Only Invite Cowgirls & Karli Grathen 🔹
🎓WQHA Youth Scholarship
🏅200pt Open Champion
🏆Reserve - All Around Horse, All-Around 14-18
🏆Reserve- Highpoint: L1 Non Pro Showmanship, Youth Showmanship 14-18, Youth Horsemanship 14-18, Youth Western Pleasure 14-18, L1 Youth Horsemanship & Youth Performance Mares

🔹IMA TWO TIMIN MAN & Nicole Patton-Frank 🔹
🏆Reserve - All Around L1 Amateur
🏆Highpoint Champion: L1 Amateur Showmanship, L1 Amateur Horsemanship, Rookie Amateur Trail, Rookie Amateur Western Pleasure
🏆Reserve - WQHA WT Trail

🔹Too Minute Warning & Katie Ribarchek🔹
🏆Reserve - Rookie Amateur Horsemanship, Rookie Amateur Equitation

01/11/2026

What a night to remember at the Wisconsin Pinto Horse Association Year End Awards Banquet in Wisconsin Dells!

We had an absolute blast celebrating an incredible season surrounded by such an amazing group of people. WPtHA truly is a fantastic organization! We’re so grateful to be part of this community!

🏆 So proud of our Kim Kuehne Performance Horses crew:

Emerson Kuether — Reserve All-Around Performance Champion
Solid W/T 10 & Under Division

Nicole Patton-Frank — All-Around Performance Champion
Amateur Solid Division

Huge congratulations to everyone recognized, what an awesome way to wrap up the year!