Elite Equine Performance Training

The Home Ranch Horse Program

When the McFarlane family purchased The Home Ranch in the summer of 2020, they planned to transform the iconic Colorado property into a working cattle operation and a private compound they could make their own. But soon enough, the project ballooned into something bigger and more ambitious — an equine program led by some of the most skilled trainers and wranglers in the country. What makes this program special? Training plans are customized to fit each individual horse’s needs and goals. Whether it’s refining cutting techniques, building cow sense, or preparing for ranch work, The Home Ranch’s elite program is designed to develop well-rounded, confident horses ready for any task.
The wooden horse barn at The Home Ranch's equine at performance horse program.
Meet Our Horses

The Home Ranch Performance Horses

What makes The Home Ranch’s performance horses the best at what they do? For starters, they are selected young — typically as yearlings or two-year-olds — for their bloodlines, natural cow sense, and exceptional athletic potential. Through our personalized program, our elite performance horses are trained to deliver top-tier results, blending speed, precision, and versatility for success in both ranch work and competitive events — including The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Snaffle Bit Futurity. Ready to meet our champions?

Magicality (Very Smart Remedy x Magical Lena) proudly owned by The Home Ranch and shown by Gusti Buerger, with Lifetime earnings over $173,971.
Magicality
Magicality (Very Smart Remedy x Magical Lena) proudly owned by The Home Ranch and shown by Gusti Buerger, with Lifetime earnings over $173,971. In 2022 he was 1st Place in the EquiStat 10-Year All-Industry Horse, and placed 2nd for 2023 as well as placing in the top 10 for Reined Cow Horse Jr Sire. Magicality has multiple NRCHA, NRHA & RCHA Open & Non-Pro Champion and Reserve Championships. With a limited foal crop, his offspring are proving to be like their sire with multiple champion & reserve championship titles to their name and earnings over $219,000. Most recently his top earning offspring Quizzicality (LTE $61,457) & Gusti competed in the 2024 Run For a Million winning $14,000.
Magicality (Very Smart Remedy x Magical Lena) proudly owned by The Home Ranch and shown by Gusti Buerger, with Lifetime earnings over $173,971.

Magicality (Very Smart Remedy x Magical Lena) proudly owned by The Home Ranch and shown by Gusti Buerger, with Lifetime earnings over $173,971. In 2022 he was 1st Place in the EquiStat 10-Year All-Industry Horse, and placed 2nd for 2023 as well as placing in the top 10 for Reined Cow Horse Jr Sire. Magicality has multiple NRCHA, NRHA & RCHA Open & Non-Pro Champion and Reserve Championships. With a limited foal crop, his offspring are proving to be like their sire with multiple champion & reserve championship titles to their name and earnings over $219,000. Most recently his top earning offspring Quizzicality (LTE $61,457) & Gusti competed in the 2024 Run For a Million winning $14,000.

Known around the barn as “Blackjack”, this 5-year-old black gelding by “Magicality” out of Shirley Shine is all business.
Blackjack
Known around the barn as “Blackjack”: This 5-year-old black gelding by “Magicality” out of Shirley Shine is all business. He may not be the most outgoing horse in the stable, but he loves his job. “He’s just a super physical horse, incredibly athletic, physical, can kill a turn,” Buerger says. And although he’s well-rounded, he shows particular talent in fence work. Blackjack has already been showing in the Derbies—in 2020, he placed in both Idaho and Utah last year, in the Limited and Novice Horse divisions. And since he is still maturing, Buerger thinks he will only improve as he gains experience and confidence.
Known around the barn as “Blackjack”, this 5-year-old black gelding by “Magicality” out of Shirley Shine is all business.

Known around the barn as “Blackjack”: This 5-year-old black gelding by “Magicality” out of Shirley Shine is all business. He may not be the most outgoing horse in the stable, but he loves his job. “He’s just a super physical horse, incredibly athletic, physical, can kill a turn,” Buerger says. And although he’s well-rounded, he shows particular talent in fence work. Blackjack has already been showing in the Derbies—in 2020, he placed in both Idaho and Utah last year, in the Limited and Novice Horse divisions. And since he is still maturing, Buerger thinks he will only improve as he gains experience and confidence.

A sorrel 4-year-old gelding and full brother to Blackjack, Cinnamon is a lover. He placed in the Limited Open division at the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity and narrowly missed the Limited Open finals at the Fort Worth Snaffle Bit Futurity.
Cinnamon
A sorrel 4-year-old gelding and full brother to Blackjack, Cinnamon is a lover—sensitive and in-your-pocket. And he’s just laid back enough to fool the competition. For such an elite athlete, he’s surprisingly quiet when out for a casual ride, but the minute he steps into the arena he turns it on, showing off his fancy movement and super-tuned-in cow sense. “He’s got a heart of gold and he tries so hard,” Buerger says. Like his brother, Cinnamon is a good all-around competitor, but he excels at the herd work. In 2020, he placed in the Limited Open division at the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity and narrowly missed the Limited Open finals at the Fort Worth Snaffle Bit Futurity.
A sorrel 4-year-old gelding and full brother to Blackjack, Cinnamon is a lover. He placed in the Limited Open division at the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity and narrowly missed the Limited Open finals at the Fort Worth Snaffle Bit Futurity.

A sorrel 4-year-old gelding and full brother to Blackjack, Cinnamon is a lover—sensitive and in-your-pocket. And he’s just laid back enough to fool the competition. For such an elite athlete, he’s surprisingly quiet when out for a casual ride, but the minute he steps into the arena he turns it on, showing off his fancy movement and super-tuned-in cow sense. “He’s got a heart of gold and he tries so hard,” Buerger says. Like his brother, Cinnamon is a good all-around competitor, but he excels at the herd work. In 2020, he placed in the Limited Open division at the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity and narrowly missed the Limited Open finals at the Fort Worth Snaffle Bit Futurity.

Performance horse, Margo, is sired by One Time Royalty and fouled by the Home Ranch's HC Faith Tailgate Date.
Margo
Sired by One Time Royalty and fouled by the Home Ranch's HC Faith Tailgate Date. This 6-year-old is a beautiful mover and has been an exceptional show horse for the Home Ranch team. This year we are looking forward to her upcoming season in the Two Rein & Bridal classes.
Performance horse, Margo, is sired by One Time Royalty and fouled by the Home Ranch's HC Faith Tailgate Date.
Sired by One Time Royalty and fouled by the Home Ranch’s HC Faith Tailgate Date. This 6-year-old is a beautiful mover and has been an exceptional show horse for the Home Ranch team. This year we are looking forward to her upcoming season in the Two Rein & Bridal classes.
The Home Ranch's performance horse, Jim, is a great 6-year-old sired by the Home Ranch's stud Magicality. He is a fun derby horse and will also be competing in the Two Rein & Bridal Classes this upcoming season.
Jim
Jim is a great 6-year-old sired by the Home Ranch's stud Magicality. He is a fun derby horse and will also be competing in the Two Rein & Bridal Classes this upcoming season. Jim is currently available for purchase.
The Home Ranch's performance horse, Jim, is a great 6-year-old sired by the Home Ranch's stud Magicality. He is a fun derby horse and will also be competing in the Two Rein & Bridal Classes this upcoming season.
Jim is a great 6-year-old sired by the Home Ranch’s stud Magicality. He is a fun derby horse and will also be competing in the Two Rein & Bridal Classes this upcoming season. Jim is currently available for purchase.
Meet Our Trainer

Gusti Buerger

After 15 years of training with some of the biggest names in the National Reined Cow Horse Association, Gusti Buerger returned to her home state to lead The Home Ranch’s performance horse program. With her standout horsemanship skills and expert knowledge of the discipline, she works with young horses-in-training five days per week, developing the right regimens for their experience, ability, and personality. But even the most successful, well-muscled horses don’t get there with athleticism alone. Thanks to her ranching childhood, Buerger has a deep-seated, lifelong passion for her equine partners — and it’s that love and dedication that truly makes a difference.

Renowned trainer, Gusti Buerger returned to her home state to lead The Home Ranch’s performance horse program.
Renowned trainer, Gusti Buerger roping a horse. She has returned to her home state to lead The Home Ranch’s performance horse program.
Renowned trainer, Gusti Buerger returned to her home state to lead The Home Ranch’s performance horse program.
Renowned trainer, Gusti Buerger returned to her home state to lead The Home Ranch’s performance horse program.
Renowned trainer, Gusti Buerger returned to her home state to lead The Home Ranch’s performance horse program.
Hard-working and Experienced

Meet Our Ranch Horses

The Home Ranch's ranch horse, Skeeter, is a Red Roan Quarter Horse and one of our best ranch and trail horses.
Skeeter
Skeeter is a Red Roan Quarter Horse and one of our best ranch and trail horses. He can go all day moving cows and sorting in the corrals then go right to roping at night. Lately he has found a passion for laid back trail rides, especially with kids. Skeeter isn’t one to miss a meal or a cuddle! Be sure to pack your pockets with sugar cubes to tell him what a good boy he is!
The Home Ranch's ranch horse, Skeeter, is a Red Roan Quarter Horse and one of our best ranch and trail horses.
Skeeter is a Red Roan Quarter Horse and one of our best ranch and trail horses. He can go all day moving cows and sorting in the corrals then go right to roping at night. Lately he has found a passion for laid back trail rides, especially with kids. Skeeter isn’t one to miss a meal or a cuddle! Be sure to pack your pockets with sugar cubes to tell him what a good boy he is!
The Home Ranch's ranch horse, Omaha, is a Red Roan Percheron/Quarter Horse cross and is truly the MVP of any Home Ranch event.
Omaha
Omaha is a Red Roan Percheron/Quarter Horse cross and is truly the MVP of any Home Ranch event. Omaha does it all from roping the bulls to taking our most nervous riders for the perfect ride. For all his talent he has personality to boot! He is the youngest horse in our herd and gets into as much trouble as any toddler. Be sure to give him a pat and treat as you are walking through the ranch!
The Home Ranch's ranch horse, Omaha, is a Red Roan Percheron/Quarter Horse cross and is truly the MVP of any Home Ranch event.
Omaha is a Red Roan Percheron/Quarter Horse cross and is truly the MVP of any Home Ranch event. Omaha does it all from roping the bulls to taking our most nervous riders for the perfect ride. For all his talent he has personality to boot! He is the youngest horse in our herd and gets into as much trouble as any toddler. Be sure to give him a pat and treat as you are walking through the ranch!
The Home Ranch's ranch horse, Mike, is a handsome Chestnut Quarter Horse gelding and, as our resident model, is a go-to for nearly all photo shoots.
Mike
Mike is a handsome Chestnut Quarter Horse gelding and, as our resident model, is a go-to for nearly all photo shoots. He is the best all-around horse we have! He gives beginners slow safe rides and shows advanced riders what a real ranch horse feels like. Mike isn’t one for cuddles, but he appreciates a good pat and a treat for a job well done.
The Home Ranch's ranch horse, Mike, is a handsome Chestnut Quarter Horse gelding and, as our resident model, is a go-to for nearly all photo shoots.
Mike is a handsome Chestnut Quarter Horse gelding and, as our resident model, is a go-to for nearly all photo shoots. He is the best all-around horse we have! He gives beginners slow safe rides and shows advanced riders what a real ranch horse feels like. Mike isn’t one for cuddles, but he appreciates a good pat and a treat for a job well done.
The Home Ranch's ranch horse, Buddy, is a Buckskin Quarter Horse and one of our most trusted horses!
Buddy
Buddy is a Buckskin Quarter Horse and one of our most trusted horses! For kids or nervous riders, he is our guy! He loves long naps in the sunshine, treats, and stealing a bite or two of fresh grass while out on a ride. Don’t let his calm nature fool you, he can get up and go if his rider tells him to!
The Home Ranch's ranch horse, Buddy, is a Buckskin Quarter Horse and one of our most trusted horses!
Buddy is a Buckskin Quarter Horse and one of our most trusted horses! For kids or nervous riders, he is our guy! He loves long naps in the sunshine, treats, and stealing a bite or two of fresh grass while out on a ride. Don’t let his calm nature fool you, he can get up and go if his rider tells him to!
The Home Ranch's ranch horse, Bernie, is a Gypsy Vanner Horse and looks like a small Budweiser Clydesdale.
Bernie
Bernie is a Gypsy Vanner Horse and is quite handy around the ranch! He looks like a small Budweiser Clydesdale and is the kind of horse who loves to sit back and relax. Sturdy, steady, and a smooth ride ¾ you can’t get much better than that!
The Home Ranch's ranch horse, Bernie, is a Gypsy Vanner Horse and looks like a small Budweiser Clydesdale.
Bernie is a Gypsy Vanner Horse and is quite handy around the ranch! He looks like a small Budweiser Clydesdale and is the kind of horse who loves to sit back and relax. Sturdy, steady, and a smooth ride ¾ you can’t get much better than that!
The Home Ranch's ranch horse, Smooch, is a beautiful Grey Quarter Horse who is as tough as they come.
Smooch
Smooch is one of the purest horses on the property. He is a beautiful Grey Quarter Horse who is as tough as they come. He has put in many long days and difficult miles without complaint and is a top pick among our ranching staff. However, at the end of the day he just wants some love and a kind cuddle. Do not hesitate to give this guy a pat as he will probably be hanging out next to the fence looking for love. Watch out though, he isn’t named Smooch for nothing!
The Home Ranch's ranch horse, Smooch, is a beautiful Grey Quarter Horse who is as tough as they come.
Smooch is one of the purest horses on the property. He is a beautiful Grey Quarter Horse who is as tough as they come. He has put in many long days and difficult miles without complaint and is a top pick among our ranching staff. However, at the end of the day he just wants some love and a kind cuddle. Do not hesitate to give this guy a pat as he will probably be hanging out next to the fence looking for love. Watch out though, he isn’t named Smooch for nothing!
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