Manning, South Carolina
Starnes Quarter Horses
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Our Sponsors
Jay, Kristy, and Logan
About Us
Jay and Kristy Starnes grew up on horses, so it is no surprise that both of them became professional horse trainers at a very young age.
- Jay is the first rider to earn over $1,000,000 in strictly western pleasure earnings (2013) and
- Kristy has earned over $250,000 as of 2015.
Once they entered the leagues of professional training Jay & Kristy have helped shape the careers of such horses as:
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VS Flatline
Strutin On The Range
Its Best To Be Hot
A Certain Illusion
Certainly Persistent
Never Have I Ever
Strike 3
Certainly Flatlined
VS Check My Pulse
The Lopin Machine
A Lazy Holiday
I Like Hot Chips
Hot Lopin Louise
Zippn Hot Machine
Juan Hot Chip
Won Lopin RV Machine
Won Good RV Machine
Hot Lopin Goodbar
Flashy Looking Lady
Rode Rageous
Hot Lopin Machine
Only Rave Reviews
Al I Want Is You
Ms Machine
Bring Me The Heat
Cowboys R Hot
The Farm
Fifty acres, drawn up
from cattle pasture
In December 2005, Jay and Kristy moved to their current location on over 50 acres in Manning, South Carolina. The entire facility was originally cattle pastures. Every building on it was designed and built by the Starnes' to meet the specific needs of a state of the art training facility.
Show Barn
24 heated stalls
Two heated wash racks, tack room, multiple storage rooms, and an office.
Mare Facilities
7 stall mare barn
Four large, video-monitored foaling stalls with individual turn out.
Turnout
Pastures & run-in sheds
Several large pastures, plus four dedicated turn-out lots for show horses.
Conditioning
Covered horse walker
A covered 6-horse Priefert walker and a covered 60' round pen.
Riding
120' x 200' arena
Room to work a full string, with hay and horse trailer storage on site.
Security
Monitored 24/7
The entire facility is monitored by ASI Surveillance Systems.
A Family Legacy
Jay & Kristy have come a long way from their beginnings at local open horse shows and backyard riding. They now boast one of the top western pleasure breeding operations as well as training and showing top futurity prospects.
The Starnes’ son, Logan Starnes is also an accomplished showman with numerous World and Congress Championships under his belt all raised and trained by the Starnes.
The Winners Circle
Recent winners.
Expected Foals
Looking for your next futurity prospect by A Certain Illusion? Contact us to see what's available and hear about the foals we have on the way.