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JACKSON PORATH

Jackson grew up in Rockland, Idaho in a ranching family.  His Dad still runs the family ranch and runs around 30 broodmares.  Porath Quarter Horses sends about 15 colts to the Van Norman and Friends sale in Nevada every September.  Jackson's training career started at a very early age.  He spent 2 years working for Charlie Van Norman in Elko, Nevada breaking colts and doing typical ranch work.  He then went to work for Brian Neubert again starting colts.  These two men were not only great personal mentors to Jackson, but also provided a strong foundation for his colt breaking skills.  He worked a short while for Smokey Pritchett before working for Dave & Lorene Zimmerman for a year.  At this time Jackson knew he wanted to learn more about how to train Reining Horses.  He was looking for an opportunity to work under a trainer and learn the reining business.  He chose to spend some time with Bonnie Becker, then located at King Equestrian Center, Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Jackson learned a lot under Bonnie's guidance.  Bonnie returned to Canada and Jason Richards was his next instructor.  He worked a short time for Jason and then went to work for 2 million dollar trainer Craig Schmersal.  Jackson was with Craig & Ginger Schmersal for 2 ½ years.  During this time Jackson learned how to finish 3 year olds from one of the best trainer/showman in the world.  When Schmersals moved their operation to Oklahoma Jackson chose to come back to Idaho.  Jackson is focused on Futurity & Derby horses and aids a select number of Non-Pro riders.  Now an accomplished trainer himself, he is an NRHA Open Futurity and Derby Finalist.  We are absolutely thrilled to have this talented young trainer working at King Equestrian Center.

Contact Jackson at 208-390-6360 

JACKSON PORATH AND STEPHANIE KING MARRIED MAY 23, 2009                                                                        

Accomplishments 2009

Hollywood Star Chex

Owner Bob Peterson, Rigby Id

Gunna Be a Rooster

Owner - Duane Hall, Pocatello, Id.

     Manntana Futurity & Derby Classic

Open Futurity Reserve Champion

Stallion Stakes Reserve Champion

Dunit with Flare

Ridden by Brindi Hansen--3rd NAAF Rookie of the Year

  North American Affiliate Finals - OKC

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