Diamond H Horse Training

June was a busy month here at Diamond H, and we’re so proud of what our team accomplished! 🤩🐴
We kicked things off at the Redbud AQHA Show, where we had some great schooling for the upcoming World Shows, earned valuable points, and qualified more horses for the AQHA World Show this November.
Next up was the VRH World Show, held right here in our hometown. It was an incredible week filled with tough competition, huge classes, and some amazing rides. We were fortunate to bring home multiple finalists and Top 10 finishes, and I’m so proud of every horse and rider for all the hard work they’ve put in.
⭐ Ashley Posthumus & Metallic Chilly�• 4th – Amateur Ranch Reining�• 8th – Amateur Ranch Cow Work�• 10th – Amateur Ranch Riding�• Ranching Heritage Reserve Champion – Ranch Riding�• 7th – Ranching Heritage Ranch Cow Work
⭐ Chilly Run�Shown by Ashley in the Amateur and Heather in the Open:�• 12th – Open Ranch Riding�• 8th – Ranching Heritage Ranch Cow Work�• 10th – Junior Ranch Reining
⭐ Cherie Scholz & Belle Vintage�This new partnership is just getting started, and they’re already making their mark!�• 6th – AQHA Level 1 Ranch Riding�• 7th – AQHA Rookie Ranch Riding�• 9th – AQHA Level 1 Ranch Trail�• 11th – AQHA Rookie Ranch Trail�• 16th – VRH Limited Amateur Ranch Trail
Congratulations to everyone on a fantastic month! The long days, early mornings, and countless hours at home are paying off. Now it’s time to keep building as we set our sights on the up and coming futurities and AQHA World Show! 💙🏆

* “Champions are built in the quiet hours—in the barn, in the saddle, and through the sacrifices no one sees.”

📸Brittney Adams

So proud of this 3 year old and how he performed in a big tough class. He was so honest and with me the whole run. The few times I’ve shown Spark I leave arena with a smile because he is so fun. Who knew I needed a yellow gelding to help brighten my days. 😍

WATCH SPONTANEOUS SPARK SHOWN BY HEATHER THOMPSON - 2026 APHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW (3-YEAR-OLD RANCH RIDING SWEEPSTAKES) and a cool description

Success isn’t built on show day—it’s built in the quiet mornings, the late nights, the sore muscles, and the countless rides when no one is watching. Every setback teaches us something, every small improvement adds up, and every ounce of hard work is another step toward our goals.

The horses are ready, the trailer is packed, and we’re headed to the next show with grateful hearts and a determination to be better than we were yesterday. We aren’t chasing perfection—we’re chasing progress.

Win or lose, we’ll leave it all in the arena. Here’s to another week of learning, growing, and doing what we love. 💪🐴✨

Hard work always shows up eventually. Let’s go! 🤍

✨ “Dream big, work hard, stay humble, and let the results speak for themselves.”

Jessica Zaharia

“Results don’t come from wishes. They come from work, discipline, and sacrifice.”