2024 News

Pearl is furthering her show career by being shown in Performance Halter Mares by John Kabieseman and Working Western Raul by Cat Ditckoff and John Kabieseman. John has her in training now at his Paradise Stable.

American Quarter Horse World Championship

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

July 31, 2023 

Congratulations to Patrick McMahon! Bucks Shining Pearl is qualified for the 2023 World Show in Performance Halter, L2 and L3 Heading and Heeling! We are so excited for them both!

Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo

Rapid City, South Dakota

January 21-26, 2023  

They switched things up this show, and under the guidance of JD Yates, Assistant Trainer, Micheal Kunzler was placed in the saddle.

There are no words to express my gratitude to JD Yates, Micheal Kunzler, and the entire Hitchrack Performance Horse Team for doing all that you’ve done, to help Pearl be the best she can be… this young mare has improved 100% since you first showed her!  Thank you, for giving her the opportunity to prove herself in the show ring. Thank you to the Judges that recognize her abilities!

2023 AQHA World Show Qualifier BUCKS SHINING PEARL - 2018 mare - Owned by Patrick McMahon, Sired by Bartenders Red Buck 

Patrick McMahon is the grandson of Herman Mass who raised Two Eyed Jack.  Patrick bought Bucks Shining Pearl from Loy Ann George at a young age.  He has invested a lot of time and money into this talented beautiful young mare. At present time Pearl is in training with JD Yates and his assistant trainer Michael Kunzler. 

We are so thankful to Patrick for having Pearl shown; who is sired by our stallion Bartenders Red Buck. 

He is so good to keep us informed of Pearl's accomplishments.  We are excited to follow Patrick and Pearl’s journey in the horse show world.  We wish the Best of Luck to Patrick, JD Yates and Michael Kunzler with Bucks Shining Pearl.