Award Winning Quarter Horses
About Us
Values
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 breeding philosophy is straightforward: pair the best mares with the best stallions based on a clear understanding of each animal’s strengths, weaknesses, and inherited traits. I study ancestry not for reputation, but for one essential purpose—consistency. Pedigree exists to inform us about the traits that reliably pass from one generation to the next.
Selecting a stallion solely on winnings or family discipline is not enough. A responsible breeder evaluates each horse objectively, identifies what would improve that animal, and then chooses a mate that complements those needs.
Modern AQHA breeding has often become so specialized that many horses are suited only for a single discipline—if they perform at all. I do not chase discipline-specific pedigrees. A discipline label does not dictate our breeding choices. Instead, we focus on the whole horse. Weaknesses must be addressed thoughtfully, not overlooked in favor of earnings or fashionable paper-to-paper crosses. Too often, breeders later return to traditional, versatile bloodlines to regain soundness, structure, and good minds.
Our horses are bred to thrive in real, everyday work and play. Versatility is the foundation on which the Quarter Horse was built—and what made the AQHA the world’s largest breed registry. Our goal is to continue that legacy by producing true all-around horses capable of excelling in any direction their owners take them.​ 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.
We love to talk horses and frequently have folks in for horse tours on the ranch, so don’t hesitate to call & come for a visit. ​
Ryan A. Fleetwood
-Owner, Fleetwood Farms Quarter Horses
-AQHA 30 Year Breeder
-AQHA Director
-2021 Winner CQHA “Best Remuda Award” in Canada
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