Y Knot Performance Horses

Y Knot Performance Horses Our names are Jillian and Phil McGinnis and we have always shared a passion for the Horse.

09/04/2026

We’ve been doing a lot of “training” lately. I wanted to mix it up, so Tagg and I went to the hills with the hounds!

I had to haul a horse to town for a friend today and it seemed like the perfect excuse to get some exposure on this two ...
08/20/2026

I had to haul a horse to town for a friend today and it seemed like the perfect excuse to get some exposure on this two year old. Of course, Tagg handled it like such a gentleman. Attentive to his surroundings but still got focused to get his sweat on. I love this guy!

Mithril went back to work today after nearly two years off. In 2024 I gave her most of the summer off after she received...
08/12/2026

Mithril went back to work today after nearly two years off. In 2024 I gave her most of the summer off after she received a bad cut on her hind leg. I rode her once that fall to make sure she still felt sound to ride before I let her have the winter off. The following spring, I decided I would try to breed her. So she spent some time with a stallion and I spent the next year waiting on a baby that never came. I thought she could go back to work if she’s not going to have a baby, so I slapped a set of shoes on her the other day and hopped on for a couple minutes to make sure she was still broke. She is still very broke and still every bit the EXACT same horse she was like I just got off of her yesterday. Today we gathered our little group of cows to get them worked before the fall run kicks in to gear. She gathered with every bit of pep in her step that she always has and sorted what needed sorting like she knew exactly what we set out to do today. I just love this mare. We absolutely hum at the same frequency and I don’t think I have ever managed to swing a leg over her without a smile coming to my face. She is an inspiration to me. She fuels me when I need it and yet still has the patience to do every job with such a controlled ease and the athletic ability that is hard to find. I can’t say enough good about her. Really hoping for a baby out of her in the next few years!

Sunrise gather
08/07/2026

Sunrise gather

Smokey sunrise this morning.
08/04/2026

Smokey sunrise this morning.

With this hot weather I have to freshen the horses water a lot. Can’t seem to figure out why I have to clean the tanks e...
07/28/2026

With this hot weather I have to freshen the horses water a lot. Can’t seem to figure out why I have to clean the tanks every other day though…

07/25/2026

It’s been hot and the stable flies have been brutal! Mithril is grateful for all the help she can get.

It’s been hot for the last week or so and doesn’t look to be cooling down at all. Tagg gets rinsed down every day after ...
07/12/2026

It’s been hot for the last week or so and doesn’t look to be cooling down at all. Tagg gets rinsed down every day after his ride and he really enjoys it! Bee also does not mind it one bit. The rinse is a heat reprieve and also gets all of that sweat and gunk out of their coats and keeps them from getting sweat bleached. I think we all know how good it feels to get a nice rinse off after these hot days!

It’s that time of year and we have been busy branding! I stink at getting photos but some good ladies got a few for me. ...
06/21/2026

It’s that time of year and we have been busy branding! I stink at getting photos but some good ladies got a few for me. These two are both outside horses, Snort and Stiletto. They’re making hands!

Tagg is extremely difficult to take photos of because he wants to follow me around everywhere. But here he is! I am REAL...
05/26/2026

Tagg is extremely difficult to take photos of because he wants to follow me around everywhere. But here he is! I am REALLY enjoying this little two year old!!!

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