I am Scott McFarland and I train horses from start to finish.  I specialize in training Reining horses, but I have trained horses that have gone on to run barrels, work cattle, and compete in many other disciplines.

It is said that some people like horses for what they can do, and some people just like horses.  I like horses.  It doesn’t matter if it’s American Pharoah winning the Triple Crown,  a team of Amish draft horses plowing a field, or riding a Reiner doing a +1 1/2 spin, I just like horses.   Making a connection with such a sensitive, powerful animal is a unique experience that I find impossible to explain to the uninitiated.  It is that connection that gets me up in the morning, and keeps me thinking, sometimes late into the night.  If you are looking for help with your Reiner, or need someone to start a colt, give me a call.

McFarland Performance Horses is located in central Ohio, north of Columbus,  in the town of Mount Gilead. Scott specializes in training and showing Reining Horses. He has been on the National Reining Horse Association’s Top Ten list, as well as finished in the top ten at The All American Quarter Horse Congress multiple times. In 2012, Scott finished in 6th place at the North American Affiliate Championships, in Oklahoma City, as well as coached Betsy Brown to NRHA’s prestigious title of Rookie of the Year. Scott has coached multiple Congress Champions as well as Top Ten finishers, including   Emmie Lacey winning the Congress Freestyle Reining with an amazing score of 230.5 in 2014.

Scott is accepting horses in for training.   Call now: (570) 637-0390 or email: scott84@columbus.rr.com