Matthias Performance Horses

Matthias Performance Horses Horse training and riding lessons For over 40 years Matthias Arabians has bred and trained national-level champion Arabian horses.

These breathtaking Arabian horses have graced the Arabian Community nationwide...not only in the show ring, but in the impeccable bloodlines that continue to enhance the breed. Leon Matthias, a renowned trainer and respected regional and national-level judge, has dedicated his life to producing and training the finest of the Arabian breed. Within the Arabian world the name Matthias is synonymous w

ith integrity. Because of its full-scale operation and excellence in barn management, Matthias Arabians is used as a teaching center by Iowa State University's Animal Science Equine Program. Matthias Arabians is a premier source for Arabians and Half-Arabians that provides services in breeding, training of horses (halter and performance), sale of horses, as well as classes in all disciplines.

Congratulations Laurie Hall on your purchase of Khruzan LM! 🎉Wishing you both all the best as you begin this exciting ne...
06/17/2026

Congratulations Laurie Hall on your purchase of Khruzan LM! 🎉

Wishing you both all the best as you begin this exciting new partnership. May your journey together bring you success, joy, and many great memories ahead!

Congratulations Maddie Anderson and Hullabaloo NNW! We wish you both much success and happiness as you start this new ad...
06/11/2026

Congratulations Maddie Anderson and Hullabaloo NNW!

We wish you both much success and happiness as you start this new adventure together. Here’s to a bright future and many great memories ahead!

Another great show for the Matthias Performance Horses team! 🐴❤️🏆 Eva & BR Knight Storm• Unanimous Champion Arabian Ranc...
06/02/2026

Another great show for the Matthias Performance Horses team! 🐴❤️

🏆 Eva & BR Knight Storm
• Unanimous Champion Arabian Ranch Rail Open
• Unanimous Champion Arabian Ranch Rail ATR
• Unanimous Champion Horsemanship

🏆 Jessica & The Gipsy King
• Reserve Champion Horsemanship
• Reserve Champion Performance Halter

🏆 Maggie & SFL Capolavoro
• Reserve Champion Western Pleasure Select JTR
• Top 5 Horsemanship ATR
• Top 5 Western Pleasure JTR
• Top 5 Ranch Rail ATR

🏆 Aubrey & Bucardi
• Reserve Champion Western Pleasure JTR
• Top 5 Horsemanship
• Top 5 Western Pleasure Select JTR

🏆 Angela & Bambolero
• Champion Ladies Sidesaddle Open
• Top 5 Ladies Sidesaddle ATR

🏆 Nellie & The Gipsy King
• Champion Leadline

🏆 Ava Bates & Bucardi
• Champion Leadline

A special shoutout to Jill & Pawell and Aubrey & Tony for putting together some great classes and continuing to improve with every ride. Not every successful show is measured by ribbons, and we are proud of the effort, growth, and sportsmanship they showed throughout the weekend.

We are incredibly proud of all of our riders, horses, and families. The hard work, dedication, and countless hours behind the scenes continue to pay off. Congratulations to everyone on a fantastic show! ❤️🐴

Happy Birthday, Kim Matthias! 🎂🐴Thank you for everything you do for Matthias Performance Horses and everyone in it. We h...
05/19/2026

Happy Birthday, Kim Matthias! 🎂🐴
Thank you for everything you do for Matthias Performance Horses and everyone in it. We hope you have the best day celebrating! ✨

05/14/2026

merch is here! 🤍
We’re excited to share our online store for both Iowa Equestrian Team and Matthias Performance Horses apparel! From hoodies and crews to tees and more, there’s something for everyone to show their support in and out of the barn.

Shop the link below ⬇️

https://ramaekerscreenprinting.chipply.com/Iowaequestrian/

Another great weekend for the Matthias Performance Horses team at Region 8 in Lincoln! We are so proud of all of our hor...
05/12/2026

Another great weekend for the Matthias Performance Horses team at Region 8 in Lincoln! We are so proud of all of our horses and exhibitors for their hard work, dedication, and success throughout the show. Congratulations to everyone on an amazing weekend! ❤️

Eva
🏆 Champion Horsemanship JTR
🏆 Champion Reining JTR
🏆 Champion Reining Seat Equitation
🏆 Champion Ranch Reining
🥈 Reserve Champion Showmanship 18 & Under
🥈 Reserve Champion VRH Ranch Riding ATR
🥈 Reserve Champion Cutting ATR
🥈 Reserve Champion Box Drive Box
🥈 Reserve Champion VRH Ranch Trail ATR
⭐️ Top Five Ranch Conformation
⭐️ Top Five Box Drive Box
⭐️ Top Five Ranch Rail Open
⭐️ Top Five Ranch Rail ATR

Maggie
⭐️ Top Five Horsemanship JTR
⭐️ Top Five Western Pleasure
⭐️ Top Five Western Dressage

Aubrey
🏆 Champion Western Pleasure ATR
🏆 Champion Western Pleasure JTR
🥈 Reserve Champion Horsemanship JTR

Jody
🥈 Reserve Champion Showmanship 18 & Over
🥈 Reserve Champion In-Hand Trail

Leigh
⭐️ Top Five Ranch Rail Open

Jill
⭐️ Top Five Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over

Drake
🏆 Champion Ranch Rail 10 & Under
🥈 Reserve Champion Walk Trot 10 & Under Equitation
🥈 Reserve Champion Short Stirrup
🥈 Reserve Champion Ranch Pattern
⭐️ Top Five Ranch Pattern
⭐️ Top Five Western Pleasure

Thank you to all of our clients, families, and supporters who continue to support the Matthias Performance Horses team. We are so thankful for this amazing group and excited for what’s ahead!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms spending their weekend at the horse show with us 🌻🐴💙Thank you for the endless...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms spending their weekend at the horse show with us 🌻🐴💙

Thank you for the endless support, early mornings, late nights, cheering from the rail, and everything you do behind the scenes for your kids and their horses. We are so thankful to have such an incredible group of moms in our barn family 🤍

Great start to the show on day one! So proud of how everything came together and excited for what the rest of the week h...
05/08/2026

Great start to the show on day one! So proud of how everything came together and excited for what the rest of the week has in store. Good luck to everyone showing — can’t wait to watch the rest of the show unfold! ✨

02/04/2026

✨ Khruzan LM ✨

2021 Dunalino gelding, 14.3 hands, located in Norwalk, IA. A versatile all-around horse and a strong prospect for reining, western dressage, ranch, western, and sport horse. Amateur-friendly.

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Address

4454 Clarke Street
Norwalk, IA
50211

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+15152022154

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