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FRED and Kim Johnson have dedicated the best part of their lives to breeding , training and competing Quarter Horses . The couple have been breeding Quarter Horses for more than 40 years ; Johnson Equine was established in 2006 to offer their expertise of breeding mares .

The property is set at the foot of MT Teneriffe offering a world class facility with a personal touch , individual care and 24hr foal monitoring . Specialising in international stallion management , the facility is set up for frozen , chilled and natural service . The conception and embryo rate is high with their specialist Vet Stacey McGregor from Seven Creek Equine Veterinary .

Fred has been involved in the horse industry all his life . Born and raised in Weatherford , Texas , Fred says his love of Quarter Horses and Cutting was ‘ indoctrinated ’ into him by his father ; Minor Johnson , a World Champion Cutting Horse trainer and USA NCHA Open Riders Hall of Fame inductee .
Fred on Cuttabar Driving Me Crazy , Open NCHA Futurity Finalist - Photo by Liz Speed
2021 AQHA YEARBOOK ~ MAY / JUNE ISSUE