The Baus Family
Mark holds judges cards with The American Quarter Horse Association, The American Paint Horse Association & The National Snaffle Bit Association.
Mark specializes in the development of young horses and the process of bringing them into the western pleasure show arena. He concentrates on equipping them with the knowledge it takes to have a successful show career, be it in the open, amateur or youth divisions. Many will go on to have solid show careers in western pleasure and all around events at a national level. We always have or know of nice selections of APHA & AQHA prospects & show horses available for purchase and would love the opportunity to offer you, guide you, or find you your first or next show partner.
Mark has had the privelige of managing the breeding efforts for the late Fleet Machine, a 5x APHA World Champion stallion. Fleet retired from the breeding shed at the age of 26. He has has produced multiple World & Reserve World Champions in Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Trail, Horsemanship, Equitation & even Hunter Hack! He is the sire of the Breyer Horse model Fleetstreet Max who set the APHA World Record for World Championships won by a single paint horse.
Melissa runs Melissa Baus Design, a photography and graphics design company that specializes in equine photography and marketing. She is also the one in charge of the Baus Horses half draft and crossbred program. Scroll down to read more on that topic!
It all started with two ponies - Dusty & Turbo - who quickly became a staple in our lives. Dusty & Turbo are seriously just the best...and Turbo also the worst at times (in the most lovable pony way). Though he's slowing down a bit in his teen years! Follow @Baus.Horses on facebook for some pony adventures!
*Update 2025 - Dusty has found a new home with friends of ours that have twins, and he's doing exactly what he does best - taking care of the littlest horse lovers!
Chunky has stepped in as Maisy's main mount, while Bryndle takes on Cody, and Turbo... well, he's living the dream life of semi-retirment - doing absolutely nothing and loving it.
*Update December 2025 - Turbo has found the most perfect home and will be living life again teaching two little girls the ropes of pony love!
