The McEntire Team
Right here in the heart of reining country of California you will find our new facilities. We are easily accessible, 45 minutes South of Sacramento.
At McEntire Reining Horses the emphasis is on quality not quantity and you will find customer service with distinctive care. Our focus is to train and market top quality reining horses right here on the West Coast with some of the best bloodlines in the country.
"We have a passion for horses and this is reflected in the way we treat them. With our experience, dedication and helpful staff you can expect well trained and cared for horses. We provide expert knowledge and assistance in buying a prospect to a finished horse or getting your next Champion trained and shown.”Mike McEntire NRHA Million Dollar Rider
Mike McEntire
Mike’s reputation is one of honesty and professional good ethics. His training philosophy is guided by his appreciation and consideration for the horse. With his lifelong dedication Mike is involved in all aspects of the Reining World.
Training and Showing
Mike has reached the milestone of NRHA lifetime earnings of over a million dollars.
He has been ranked top twenty professional rider every year since the beginning of the program. He has won numerous NRHA World Championships and Futurity Championships including twice the prestigious Open Congress Futurity.
read moreAccredited Judge
Mike is an NRHA and USEF approved judge and is serving on the NRHA judges committee.
He has judged prestigious NRHA events such as the USEF Finals in Gladstone, the NRHA Derby, the German Futurity, several shows in Italy and the Western Festival in Mallorca, Spain.
read moreTeacher and Mentor
Mike has a great eye for a horse and rider. He is a Trainers Trainer but also helps Non-Pro riders pinpoint their needs. His Non Pros have succeeded in multiple prestigious NRHA Events.
Mike is an avid Clinician and enjoys teaching students around the World.
read moreachievements
- 2001 United State Equestrian Team Festival of Champions Champion on Boggies Secret and 3rd on Freckles Top Prize
- 2003 Dorminy Plantation Futurity Open Champion on Jazzygun and Atlantic Breeders Futurity Open Champion on Smartys Big Wish
- 2004 All American Quarter Horse Congress Futurity Champion Open, Dorminy Plantation Futurity Open Champion on Hot Smokin Chex. Carolina Classic Derby Open Champion & Reserve Champion on Nics Whiz and Little Foxy Knoxie, respectively;
- 2005 Tradition Futurity Open Champion on Bueno Chexolena
- 2006 Dorminy Plantation Futurity Open Champion on The Great Guntini and Tradition Futurity Open Champion on Miss Gunny
- 2007 Double Run Futurity Open Champion on Helluva Chex
- 2008 Double Run Futurity Open Champion on HR Okie Whiz
- 2009 Double Run Futurity Open Champion on Baroom Gunslinger
- 2010 NRHA Futurity Open Reserve Champion on Red Stripe Spook
- 2011 All American Quarter Horse Congress Futurity Open Champion on Harley Surprize Lena
- 2012 Carolina Classic Atlantic Breeders Incentive (ABI) Futurity Open Champion on Rey Jays Revolution; and ABI Derby Open and Carolina Classic Derby Open Champion on Red Stripe Spook
- 2013 Florida Classic Derby Open Champion and Reserve Champion on Red Stripe Spook and Big Hollywood Cowboy, respectively
- 2015 NRHA Level4 Futurity Finalist on Holy Maq Gun. 3rd Reining By The Bay Level4 Futurity

Nathalie McEntire and SuperFilly - Congress Futurity Champions
Nathalie McEntire
Nathalie is the Office Manager of McEntire Reining Horses.
In her spare time she rides her favorite horse "SuperFilly"
Nathalie has a lifetime experience in stallion and mare management. She attended college in Canada and graduated with a certificate in reproduction and ultrasound techniques from Texas A&M. Nathalie has attended seminars with select breeders on frozen semen.
Nathalie’s passion is bloodlines,broodmares and babies
which shows in her experience and quality of service with customers and horses.