Shining Star Ranch

Training, lessons and clinics in western horsemanship, emphasizing skills required for working cow horse, ranch trail and riding, and versatility.

After riding since the age of 10 in English disciplines including 3 day eventing, Camille Courtney was introduced to the world of cow horses through her friendship with Gary and Bobby Kay Davis, then Templeton, California ranchers. After a real estate transaction brought them together, Camille followed along with Bobby Kay to three World Championship Snaffle Bit Futurities, then held in Fresno, Ca

lifornia, put on by the National Reined Cow Horse Association. She had purchased a Jewel’s Leo Bar mare who trainer Sandy Collier had reached the semi finals of the PCCHA futurity on and had begun taking lessons and showing. Sandy felt it was time to step up to a more competitive horse. While at the 1996 Snaffle Bit Futurity, Camille’s life would change. Ready to leave after a long 11 days, her name was called as the winner of Peppy Nic Doc, the last foal to be raised on the Ward Ranch by the legendary stallion Reminic. Running down to be interviewed the announcer asked her where she lived, and when she announced Orange County, California, there was an audible groan, not a cow horse town! On the way home, with the colt securely in her friend’s trailer, a decision had to be made whether to sell the well-bred colt or continue its training as it came with a paid entry in the following year’s Open Futurity. After much soul searching, she kept the foal, allowing Sandy to show him and then at just 4 years old she put him into the bridle and commenced showing him, and as they say the “rest is history”. Who would have expected, a woman not raised in a ranching or horse family would have the likes of Greg Ward riding along side telling her how proud they were of her success with him. That horse changed her life. She moved to the Central Coast of California, generally considered the home of the cow horse sport, rode with Sandy 4-5 times/per week for 6 years and won every major competition they entered, year end awards and national events. When life forced her to sell her herd and move to Italy. She did so reluctantly but kept tabs on all the buyers. While in Italy she organized the first ever judges clinic in Reggio nell’Emilia. She was designated the first international judge by the NRCHA Board. She served as the Non Pro representative on the NRCHA for 2 years. When the Association experienced financial hardship she stepped in and ran the Snaffle Bit office in Reno for two years, along with then president Howard Erenberg and team. She advanced her knowledge through clinics with Ron Ralls, Todd Crawford, Roberta McCarty, and Sean Flarida. She pursued colt starting as she began breeding her mares, learning from Buck Brannaman and Joe Wolter. Upon return from Italy she was able to re-purchase two of her horses, including world champion Peppy Nic Doc. She continues to participate in NRCHA events, adding ranch riding, ranch trail and ranch horse versatility events as well, both as a competitor judge and coach. The community of performance horse owners, breeders, riders, trainers have provided a life time of memories and she continues to encourage others in the sports that have given so much to her for so long. Camille loves to meet and coach riders to excellence in the show ring. Positive, optimistic, outgoing, she is described as an excellent teacher. She credits her path as first a non-pro to trainer/coach as providing the foundation and ability to communicate to Non-pros. Come ride with us at Shining Star Ranch! Call for lessons.

07/25/2026

2023 SSR Red Stevette - Got Cow Horse WORKS!

07/16/2026

SSR Red Stevette by the one and only Stevie Rey Von! 3 yo AQHA gelding. Suitable for Intermediate/Level 1 Open or Non Pro Cowhorse, Rope Horse Futurity, or Open Versatility. Gorgeous, balanced, beautiful mover. Cowy!!!. In training with Abbie Phillips until sold in Weatherford, TX.

2023 SSR Red Stevette - Got Cow Horse WORKS! SSR Red Stevette – $45,0002023 AQHA sorrel gelding cowhorse prospect SSR Red Stevette – $45,0002023 AQHA sorrel gelding (Stevie Rey Von x Wimparette by Wimpys Little Step) This is an elegant, balanced, kind gelding. Strong, cowy, solid in reining maneuvers. Excels in tracking a cow and herd work...

07/05/2026

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2023 AQHA Gelding by Stevie Rey Von x Wimparette ( Wimpys Little Step. 15H. Suitable for Non Pro or Open competitor. In training with Abbie Phillips until sold. In Weatherford, Tx. Balanced, elegant mover, very cowy. Rope horse or Versatility prospect too. Great mind, kind an people friendly. Raised on 40-acres, comfortable in show environments. Dam has 215 AQHA points, $18,000 earnings in cow horse, reining, ranch riding. GRand dame $153,000 PE. Will sell to approved show home. DM for pricing and questions.

SSR Red Stevette 2023 AQHA 15 h Gelding x Stevie Rey Von out of Wimparette ( Wimpys ...

07/04/2026

This is Wimparette's last foal! He's looking for his forever home as a 3 year old on track for cow horse events or could be versatility or roping prospect.

By Stevie Rey Von, the hottest sire in the performance market and most versatile performance horse sire in the Western performance world. This is an elegant, balanced, kind gelding. Strong, cowy, solid in reining maneuvers. Excels in tracking a cow and herd work. Cow horse, roping futurity prospect or stock horse suitable. Suitable for serious rider who wants to compete. Approved show home only. No vices, correct conformation. Hauled a bunch. Comfortable in show environments. In training with Abbie Phillips in Weatherford, TX until sold. 6 panel N/N. Xrays available. Bred and owned by Camille Courtney 720-390-8434.

Eligible for:

Western Bloodstock Sale Incentive (Paid In)
Breeders Invitational
NCHA Super Stakes
National Reining Breeders Classic
NRCHA Cowhorse Incentive (Paid In)
Riata Buckle
PCCHA Stakes
Gold Buckle Futurity
IQHA Ranch Horse Futurity
*Ropers Classic
Royal Crown
https://performancehorsecentral.com/listings/view.phtml/Horses-For-Sale/1322232/SSR-Red-Stevette

06/30/2026

CHRN is currently fundraising for hay and supplies for horses evacuated from the Aspen Acres fire. Horses are being housed at the State fairgrounds in Pueblo and CHRN has volunteers on the ready to drop off supplies this afternoon. Donation information is at the bottom of the poster. Please help if you can! 🙏💔🐴

06/30/2026

I have a Sannman mare, 5 yo for sale. SSR ThisCatsNoWimp! Love Sannman!!!

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We are proud to announce that Sannman has surpassed $1,000,000 in Reined Cow Horse sire earnings, with current reported earnings of $1,015,913.77. This milestone adds another important chapter to a sire record that continues to build across the western performance industry. Recent reported results continue to reflect the depth of Sannman’s producing power, with 10 offspring represented across 14 event results and $20,281 in total foal earnings on the report. From The Non Pro and Bonus Race Finals to Euro RCHA, Italy NCHA, CW Elite Montague, and Drought Buster, Sannman offspring continue to add evidence in more than one arena. Sannman is not only backed by pedigree, his offspring are continuing to strengthen the record, one breeding at a time.

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06/29/2026

SSR Red Stevette, 15 h, 2023 AQHA Gelding. Stevie Rey Von x Wimparette ( x Wimpys Little Step).
By Stevie Rey Von, the hottest sire in the performance market and most versatile performance horses and breeding sires in the Western performance world. This is an elegant, balanced, kind gelding. Strong, cowy, solid in reining maneuvers. Excels in tracking a cow and herd work. Cow horse, roping futurity prospect or stock horse suitable. Suitable for serious rider who wants to compete. Approved show home only. No vices, correct conformation. Hauled a bunch. Comfortable in show environments. In training with Abbie Phillips in Weatherford, TX until sold. 6 panel N/N. Xrays available. Bred and owned by Camille Courtney 720-390-8434.

Eligible for:
•Western Bloodstock Sale Incentive (Paid In)
•Breeders Invitational
•NCHA Super Stakes
•National Reining Breeders Classic
•NRCHA Cowhorse Incentive (Paid In)
•Riata Buckle
•PCCHA Stakes
•Gold Buckle Futurity
•IQHA Ranch Horse Futurity
*Ropers Classic
•Royal Crown

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06/25/2026

Come join COWN. In Loveland at The Ranch. I hear the clinicians are great👍

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