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About Us

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Values

  1. Integrity: We uphold the highest standards in breeding practices, ensuring that our horses are matched based on careful assessment rather than pedigree alone. Our commitment is to the health and quality of our animals, not just their lineage or earnings.

  2. Versatility: We believe in the Quarter Horse's ability to excel in a wide range of activities. Our breeding program focuses on producing horses that are well-rounded, capable of thriving in various disciplines and everyday life.

  3. Tradition: We honor the historical versatility of the AQHA breed and integrate traditional breeding values with modern practices. Our legacy spans generations, reflecting our deep-rooted commitment to preserving and enhancing the breed’s exceptional qualities.

  4. Community: We value engagement with horse enthusiasts and the broader community. By offering tours and sharing our expertise, we foster a welcoming environment where others can learn about and appreciate the art of breeding and the unique qualities of our horses.

  5. Excellence: We strive for excellence in every aspect of our breeding program, from selecting the right pairings to the care and management of our horses. Our goal is to produce horses that not only meet but exceed the expectations of their owners and riders.

Fleetwood Quarter Horses is run by Ryan Fleetwood

 

Our philosophy here is simple – breed the best mares to the best stallions, based on the strengths and weaknesses of the animals in the pairing.

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In that consideration, we also contemplate the genetic traits given to the stallion and the mare from their ancestry; ancestry, which we trace for one simple reason – consistency. The whole existence of registration papers showing pedigree is to allow an educated understanding of consistent traits. I do not believe that simply choosing a stallion for a mare based on what each has won, or whether or not they come from families known for certain disciplines is always best.  A breeder must have the wherewithal to look objectively at their animals and know what it is that animal would require to be better – then match it to an animal that brings those characteristics to the table.

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The AQHA horse has, in so many cases, been bred into such a specialized animal that they only work for that discipline they were bred for, IF they work for that discipline, and if they are lucky enough to get through the early riding & training process without breaking down or generally failing out. I have never been accused of chasing a discipline with pedigree; that is – just because it is a “cutting horse” or a “reining horse” doesn’t mean it can and should only be bred to a horse with a pedigree that is also recognizable only in that particular discipline. Most of the time, a horse has weak points that need careful consideration in choosing a mate; horses should not be bred based solely on paper to paper, or earnings to earnings.  Too much of this breeding is done now, as those are the only measurable items for many in this modern world.  It is the Fleetwood belief that those people with horses so specifically bred – always, eventually, come back to the “old time” or “versatility” breeding to bring back brains, legs, feet, overall structure, etc.

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Our horses are used for real, everyday life, work and play. Versatility was what the Quarter Horse was built on and what made the AQHA the biggest breed registry in the world; and our goal is to breed the best all-around horse that truly can do it all.

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The Fleetwood family has been breeding horses for generations on this very place in southern Alberta; and consider ourselves to be horse people, not just people who own horses.

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We love to talk horses and frequently have horse tours on the place, so don’t hesitate to call & come for a visit.

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Ryan A. Fleetwood

AQHA Professional Horseman

 

Fleetwood Farms Quarter Horses Owner

 

2021 Winner CQHA “Best Remuda Award” in Canada

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